tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post5720311468858088741..comments2024-02-19T05:18:27.849-05:00Comments on <center>the Q at Parkside</center>: Last Night's CB9 MeetingClarkson FlatBedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-17406835269552085402016-02-28T00:01:23.209-05:002016-02-28T00:01:23.209-05:00Wow. That's not even close to what I heard Dem...Wow. That's not even close to what I heard Demetrius say! That's a very clear NO.<br /><br />I think it would be fair to say that Mr. Giron's plea and well-reasoned argument against the granting of this license ruled the day. According to a neighbor in the planned bar across the street, a DJ booth was planned directly below her bedroom. If that is indeed true, the bar's claim to not have planned dancing or loud music would be suspect. It remains to be seen whether any of these places make good on their promises to be good neighbors. Isn't it still true that you must obtain a cabaret license to have dancing?<br /><br />The State Liquor Authority seems inclined to grant licenses regardless of community opposition. Franklin Avenue north of Eastern Parkways has become a nightlife destination as a result. I often wonder why they bother asking for Community Board input in the first place.Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-9430575982002506062016-02-27T21:45:18.543-05:002016-02-27T21:45:18.543-05:00I have reviewed video of the vote on Tuesday Night...I have reviewed video of the vote on Tuesday Night, and the count is actually 14-Yes, 15-No, 5-Abstentions. Mr. Sperlin's vote was indeed counted as a "YES" and the above tally reflects that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584368442922444515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-8979102001506036472016-02-25T15:00:10.426-05:002016-02-25T15:00:10.426-05:00I was hoping they could help address the issue of ...I was hoping they could help address the issue of sewage explosions on my street, but that hope seems to have died when Pearl was ousted. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-57948501007133130072016-02-25T12:56:43.293-05:002016-02-25T12:56:43.293-05:00CB's can provide entertainment. Some are bet...CB's can provide entertainment. Some are better at it than others.MikeFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947132324744364565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-85877936429407493912016-02-25T12:32:10.387-05:002016-02-25T12:32:10.387-05:00A community board can be an advocate for residents...A community board can be an advocate for residents and a partner with elected officials.<br /><br />Conversely, a disorganized or broken CB can be an excuse for government to bypass local participation. Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696161435787029985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-60181706429956614002016-02-25T10:54:52.145-05:002016-02-25T10:54:52.145-05:00True true. I'm finding it harder and harder to...True true. I'm finding it harder and harder to figure out what a CB CAN do. I end up putting myself out on a limb, and for what?Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-48257478045581026582016-02-25T09:32:44.904-05:002016-02-25T09:32:44.904-05:00The CB has INPUT on granting liquor licenses, but ...The CB has INPUT on granting liquor licenses, but ultimately it's up to the state. A CB rejection is not the same as a license rejection or renewal. The state grants licenses despite CB denial all the time.<br />Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792646871333738725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-4703429446136701722016-02-25T09:00:51.626-05:002016-02-25T09:00:51.626-05:00Femi: I was just being cheeky, but your point is a...Femi: I was just being cheeky, but your point is a good one. However, what I should have said was "felons convicted of an act involved in the running a bar." The CB members have made valid points of not wanting to renew or grant licenses to folks who have shown disregard for the rule of law. I tend to agree, though on a case by case basis.<br /><br />The CB has no say in whether or not anyone opens a business. Only in the granting of liquor licenses. Given the strong connection between bars and crime (white-black-other), I think I side with the cops on this one. Remember, a Felon implies conviction, not just accusation. If the conviction was related to the running of a bar, I gotta say I'm not inclined to support the app.<br /><br />However, I'm a strong believer in second chances, particularly when it comes to young black men who've been caught up in the prison pipeline.Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-80929283945521241132016-02-24T20:12:04.228-05:002016-02-24T20:12:04.228-05:00"I've decided to support any new business..."I've decided to support any new business, so long as its not run by felons, felon accomplices, or ne'er-do-wells more generally."<br /><br />Random - but why wouldn't you support a business run by a felon? Does an ex-con not deserve a second chance after paying their debt to society? Femihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668682634400174836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-15334985149169787962016-02-24T12:39:14.984-05:002016-02-24T12:39:14.984-05:00Decorum?
Roberts Rules of Order?
...those are not...Decorum?<br />Roberts Rules of Order?<br /><br />...those are not for this mtg.<br /><br />Instead, just distribute copies of Lord Of The Flies to the attendees.MikeFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947132324744364565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-8451526380218123112016-02-24T12:11:33.445-05:002016-02-24T12:11:33.445-05:00Perhaps CB9 would benefit from a presentation on c...Perhaps CB9 would benefit from a presentation on classic Robert's Rules of Order. I believe one may leave the room and return, but once the motion is called... if someone leaves the room before their vote is cast, then they have no vote. If there were 17 yes, 12 no, and 5 abstaining... then there is not a majority of yes votes and the motion would fail. Dave 'Paco' Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17918397456642171509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-43177769750966287032016-02-24T11:56:44.699-05:002016-02-24T11:56:44.699-05:00I was surprised by all the outrage over something ...I was surprised by all the outrage over something so standard as time limits for speakers - what are the decorum rules? DailyFlickNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562819749973933315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-31742733300978033532016-02-24T11:55:28.825-05:002016-02-24T11:55:28.825-05:00It is clear Mr Butler has not attended any prior m...It is clear Mr Butler has not attended any prior meetings.<br /><br />...this sounds like a typical CB9 mtg to me.MikeFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947132324744364565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-84923249339582485002016-02-24T11:27:32.834-05:002016-02-24T11:27:32.834-05:00Bluestone was rock solid - unanimous support. I be...Bluestone was rock solid - unanimous support. I believe they plan on doing just that, Rox-v. They will also pipe in some prophylactic music that will ensure you never have to endure the shrieking of your own children! You know, mid-period Yes or Kansas.Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-89207164224769488142016-02-24T11:18:08.398-05:002016-02-24T11:18:08.398-05:00embarrassing. i'm pretty indifferent to smorga...embarrassing. i'm pretty indifferent to smorgasburg but i do enjoy the brooklyn flea and would hate to have this CB written off by them :T<br /><br />also, what about Bluestone's request? will we get our roof patio back so we can drink beer and wine away from the shrieks of playing children? roxvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915617906644932653noreply@blogger.com