Templeton taxpayers are not stupid.

In my opinion, in the eyes of stupids that call us taxpayers stupid, they are the stupid ones. But we the taxpayers smarten up after we realized who was calling us taxpayers stupid. And took a good look at them on the DVD or in person at the meetings. Why do those few people on the committees think we are stupid because we asked questions that are smart and just want a good "common sense" answer. What's wrong with that? Let's do a common sense story, let's say Bill Rucky who lives next door to 252 Baldwinville road puts his house for sale and a potential buyer says-what was used in that building next door the chemicals? After discussion with the potential buyer, the buyer wants an environmental tests done. Bill says okay but the buyer must pay for the tests because the bank is insisting on it. Then E21 test comes up with hazardous materials on Billy's land. Now we all know Bill never used chemicals on his land, so we had the chemicals come from and who is going to pay for the cleanup?
Is that a good question or what? So before we (Templeton) get our fanny in a big jam, let's do a phase 2 and phase 3 environmental E 21 test. If it comes up dirty we can try to go after the former owner. But if we keep dragging our feet, like let's wait until the next committee meeting, yes another month goes by. If there is hazardous material there is not going to go away. And let's say we cover that area with 3000 yards of fill and finish that town hall building in then out of the blue our insurance company asks the same question about the chemicals that were used in that business. I say not Viking container, but materials unlimited. The committee spent $131,000 on architect work, but couldn't spend $8000 or $10,000 for a soil test, six-foot deep and the tests spread about the suspected area where hazardous material might have been dumped or leached into the ground. Other words dumped out the back door to avoid paying for disposal. Those 4 people that asked questions at the last building committee did not, I say not get very good answers and were more or less laughed at. If those people want to know where the building committee's report's went, just ask me. And it wasn't done by accident. If you know what I mean. Not quite under the rug but pretty close. Ask me, Jerry or Dennis and also the answer to the Lady who asked what if this deal does not fly at town meeting. We will not and I say not lose $600,000. She was lied to in front of taxpayers. The town somehow recover a lot of the loss. But not with a wrecking ball. If that building was bought as is, someone is in trouble and it is not the previous owner. Spending $400,000 for the building of that size is not the problem. But spending $400,000 for that building without a full E 21 was "stupid". The previous owner would have to pay for the E 21 or "see you later Pal" . Did anyone ask Bill Rucky for his opinion on what chemicals were used in the operation? Did Dennis O'Brien, 10 years ago when he complained about the smells, think the company was manufacturing Febreze or something? Sounds funny, but I am doing my blog in layman's terms. How much of the bids costing us taxpayers or how much did the bids already cost us taxpayers? I always ask for an itemized list of cost, time spent on each item in a printout of these activities, other words, you don't want to pay someone $100 an hour to watch TV at a local pub. If you know what I mean. And I have proof that one of our employees did exactly that. Many times of course, the powers that was did not want to hear. But that's another story. In other words I don't want to pay a contractor $150.00 for a $1.00 light bulb. No what I mean? So much for "their" contractors on 252 Baldwinsville. If you read the news and the news you can see and hear how the project can go belly up before it is halfway done, because of misuse of municipal or federal funds. I know Templeton is sinking fast, but if you taxpayers want to listen to a "stupid" or senile old man, with your help "voters" we can put the town afloat again. Do you want to hear it? First forget 252 Baldwinsville Rd. for a few months, second, keep the numbers up at selectmen's meetings, keep the pressure on those three you know who, that have upset town politics and annoyed us taxpayers, third get rid of parasites on town payroll, affordable housing, planner, ComCom, agent. The 7 ConCom volunteers along with the ConCom, secretary can run the Conservation Commission. We can always hire a consultant from Westminster or Ashby by the hour. And it won't cost us $30,000. Per year. Animal control also let's hook up with Gardner, I don't think it will cost us $40,000 per year plus a pickup truck. Do we need three secretaries in the selectmen's office. That's a lot of cabbage we can save without sending someone to the poor house. How does that sound “taxpayers”? 4th Vote out Columbus May 7th and put Julie Farrell back on the Board of Selectmen (this is a “no brainer”) . Like one lady said to me – then you will see a real lady fight with – guess who? I, PHC Sr dropped out of the Selectmen’s race to help Julie get in. I hope all my friends and bloggers vote for Julie Farrell as our Selectman. Poor Bob is just not up to running with the big dogs and must stay on the porch. I wonder if the recall had anything to with it? I have many suggestions if anyone will listen. Don’t forget I had to work hard for my “blueberry money” but blueberry season is right around the corner. Hee-Hee-hee. I’m glad I’m not like Templeton, ready to sink. But don’t worry Templeton – help is on the way! So hold your breath, if things go right – Templeton will be rescued by the actions of the taxpayers. No Override, No bums rush for Jeff Ritter our coordinator and a big NO on other stupid stuff.

Thanks for reading my opinion.

PS If the town is a business lets run it like a business not like a hobby – get it? Hobby.