Dear Readers--- Allow me to take a moment to prove once and for all, that OVOT (Don Cox) may well have made his last comment on our blog.
Please read three excerpts, the first is a Cox comment made on June 30.2010.
Below are two other excerpts, my comment of Jan. 26, 2008 & a comment by Cox later that same day.
(If anyone is interested, the full comments are posted on the blog, with the last two in the archives by date.)
There is nothing more to say.
Art
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OV Objective Thinker said. June 30, 2010 6:51 PM
Allow me to set the record straight. I don't ever recall (although it may have happened) using my own name until after Art used it. If he can produce that I will readily admit to it. Just because Art says it is true does not make it fact.
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artmarth said... January 26, 2008 1:02 AM
OV Objective Thinker---
The more you comment here the more readers will realize your comments are unworthy of being taken seriously, and are nothing other than total arrogance.
And, it will be you who will see fit to either "hide behind OVOT" or not. I won't dignify you by stating your true identity.
Art Segal
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OV Objective Thinker said... January 26, 2008 8:24 PM
Art, Art, Art.....
Everyone knows who you are. A lesser number know Dick. Most every person posting here also knows who I am. So we all hide equally....which is to say not at all!!!
LOVE!!
Don Cox
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Might The Oro Valley Council "Deep Six" The Development Review Board?
For those that may not know it, the DRB is a group of seven volunteers that review & assess whether a developer is in compliance with the town codes as it concerns zoning, architectural standards and other rules.
As reported in The Az Star, after getting public input, the Town Council is expected to make a final determination on the status of the DRB sometime in Sept.
Keep in mind, regardless of any public input, the council will unilaterally determine what is best for the people of Oro Valley.
As for Mayor Hiremath, he has already made his determination, and although it may not serve the people of Oro Valley, the developers will love it.
Showing total disdain for the citizens, Hiremath had this to say to the Star reporter:
"The DRB decisions are sometimes subjective and anti-business, stifling new development that stands to benefit the town."
Hiremath states that "members are so persnickety about paint colors on building exteriors that they don't allow even tiny variations."
He hopes that the council "axes the review board."
From our standpoint, Hiremath would vote to allow Walmart, for example to paint their exterior a non-approved color palette. Hiremath would allow In 'n Out Burger to plant giant palm trees in violation of the town code.
Does anyone think that having staff do the work that a volunteer group now does is a cost saving to the town?
Keep in mind, the DRB works at the pleasure of the council, and it is the Mayor and six Council Members that make the final determination.
For whatever it's worth, I can tell you this for a fact: If Mike Zinkin, the ex-Chairman of DRB was mayor, there would be no way in the world he would vote to disband the DRB. Mike has more sense than to do that----and, additionally, he wouldn't have been beholden to any developers!
http://azstarnet.com/business/local/article_6649d8cb-572c-523f-9632-7d7dc81490ac.html
As reported in The Az Star, after getting public input, the Town Council is expected to make a final determination on the status of the DRB sometime in Sept.
Keep in mind, regardless of any public input, the council will unilaterally determine what is best for the people of Oro Valley.
As for Mayor Hiremath, he has already made his determination, and although it may not serve the people of Oro Valley, the developers will love it.
Showing total disdain for the citizens, Hiremath had this to say to the Star reporter:
"The DRB decisions are sometimes subjective and anti-business, stifling new development that stands to benefit the town."
Hiremath states that "members are so persnickety about paint colors on building exteriors that they don't allow even tiny variations."
He hopes that the council "axes the review board."
From our standpoint, Hiremath would vote to allow Walmart, for example to paint their exterior a non-approved color palette. Hiremath would allow In 'n Out Burger to plant giant palm trees in violation of the town code.
Does anyone think that having staff do the work that a volunteer group now does is a cost saving to the town?
Keep in mind, the DRB works at the pleasure of the council, and it is the Mayor and six Council Members that make the final determination.
For whatever it's worth, I can tell you this for a fact: If Mike Zinkin, the ex-Chairman of DRB was mayor, there would be no way in the world he would vote to disband the DRB. Mike has more sense than to do that----and, additionally, he wouldn't have been beholden to any developers!
http://azstarnet.com/business/local/article_6649d8cb-572c-523f-9632-7d7dc81490ac.html
Does Council Member Solomon Understand The Job Responsibilities?
Did anyone notice the Oro Valley Council agenda for July 7? Item #6 concerns council liaison appointments to various committees and boards.
Every council member has requested a liaison to at least one of these boards or commissions----with one glaring omission.(Barry Gillaspie, who has a full-time job will serve on four liaison committees)
For whatever reason, newly appointed Council Member Steve Solomon has requested to NOT be appointed to ANY liaison position at this time.
Might it be that he would rather be a part-time council person will no additional work?
As a developer, might Mr. Solomon not find one appointment where he could offer his expertise?
Perhaps, there will be some reconsideration prior to the July 7 meeting. Perhaps, not!
(From the OV agenda)
Some Liaison positions are yet to be filled. Councilmember Solomon has asked not to be considered for a liaison position at this time
Every council member has requested a liaison to at least one of these boards or commissions----with one glaring omission.(Barry Gillaspie, who has a full-time job will serve on four liaison committees)
For whatever reason, newly appointed Council Member Steve Solomon has requested to NOT be appointed to ANY liaison position at this time.
Might it be that he would rather be a part-time council person will no additional work?
As a developer, might Mr. Solomon not find one appointment where he could offer his expertise?
Perhaps, there will be some reconsideration prior to the July 7 meeting. Perhaps, not!
(From the OV agenda)
Some Liaison positions are yet to be filled. Councilmember Solomon has asked not to be considered for a liaison position at this time
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