Henry Raymond

General => Announcements => Topic started by: Henry on April 26, 2011, 11:56:50 AM

Title: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Henry on April 26, 2011, 11:56:50 AM: (http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/forum_photos_2011/p_radd_110426.jpg)
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: mkr on April 26, 2011, 06:56:52 PM: That will be a wonderful addition to the park!!
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Mummy on April 27, 2011, 09:57:37 PM: You have GOT to be KIDDING!
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: TWIN on April 28, 2011, 10:23:15 AM: This is a great idea! Could this potentially be revenue generating if you were able to rent the pavilion for outdoor activities (IE: family/high school reunions, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc.)? The going rate to rent a Pavilion at State Parks such as Elmore, Kamp Kill Kare, Knights Point is approximately $100 to $150. It would also be nice for outdoor Concerts!!
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: katrinaantonovich on April 28, 2011, 01:06:18 PM: Hi all -
The pavilion and restrooms are grant and impact fee funded. We do plan on renting it out for private parties. Anyone interested in contributing skills, time or materials to the construction effort would be helpful. Any donated time, materials, skills gets us more money from the grant. Please let any local contractors know this RFP is available.
Katrina
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: mkr on April 28, 2011, 02:01:52 PM: That is wonderful Katrina and will passs on the info to my local friends in the business!
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Mummy on April 28, 2011, 10:40:02 PM: Tax Day will be here soon! Today a Pavilion; tomorrow a Restroom; last year a bus; and the park; then the Fee's that go along with with cleaning, repairing and yes replacing .... REMEMBER the park benches floating in the river? This is what increases your tax dollar but hey it's FREE Money! Think that one through in two years when you can't pay for that FREE Grant money's grass cutting or security or water bill! This is just one reason why the Senior's can't stay in their homes!
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: katrinaantonovich on April 29, 2011, 09:56:42 PM: I have budgeted for the future, I have planned this well - and for the amount of time I put into the grant, this town - That really HURTS...
I'm pretty damn sick of the bashing that people do on this forum - and that they hide behind random usernames. Mummy- if you have questions about how this is going to be built how it going to be funded or any of my future plans - I'd be happy to meet with you and explain - but until you have all the information please stop taking your frustrations out on all my hard work.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Henry on April 30, 2011, 07:10:08 AM: Katrina, I for one appreciate all your hard work and congratulate you for all you have accomplished. We have a number of people who do sign their real name when they bash something, but unfortunately not everybody does. I personally think it is easier to accept something, if you at least know the person's real name.

Not everybody is going to agree with what you say or do Katrina, but I think for the most part the majority of the voters in town agree with what you ask for and what you are doing.

Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on April 30, 2011, 07:14:06 AM: Well. All things we undertake involve a measure of risk and a great deal of investment--of time, money, thought, planning. The park and rec path are a great asset to our community and are used by many people. The pavilion and rest rooms will only enhance their value. Will damage occur? Possibly? Will we, the community, have to pay to maintain them? Most likely. But that is the cost of living in community; of endeavoring to create places of comfort and beauty for all to enjoy, and to share. Nothing at all is 'free,' but that does not mean to say that we should therefore do nothing to improve the quality of our lives and the lives of future members of this Fairfax community.
The more spaces we create and activities we provide that create, build, enhance a sense of community, the better off all of us will be.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: slpott on April 30, 2011, 08:04:04 AM: Katrina:
I understand your frustration but could you imagine being the new restaurant. People are already complaining about the choice of sodas offered. I think the best thing to do is feel sorry for those people and do not take it personally. The ones that make an effort in this town totally support you. You can invest in your property or you can let it fall down around you. Most of us invest in our property. Thank you for all your hard work and let it go.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: David Shea on April 30, 2011, 08:17:25 AM: Katrina,

I too agree that people on this forum act like they are 10 feet tall when using their associated "pen names". I may be wrong and I sure that I will corrected, but I think Mummy is xxxx xxxx.

I know in the moment that it is difficult to hear the negative comments. Please try and brush it off. The next time you need a volunteer contact Mummy, maybe she has never been asked to help.

David Shea

Henry, is there any chance that in the members information area you could include the members full name? I will bet if you did this a lot less negative comments and bashing would happen. I have spoken to you on many occasions about how nice you web site is, I think that it could only be improved if full transparency were given to members comments.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Henry on April 30, 2011, 08:42:20 AM: Hi Dave,
I removed the name you had in your post - it was in error.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: David Shea on April 30, 2011, 09:00:50 AM: Henry,
Thanks for doing this. All of this time I thought the negative comments of " Mummy " were from somebody else. Wow... now I have to re-evaluate my thoughts about the innocent individual who took the fall for "Mummy".
David Shea
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Judi on April 30, 2011, 02:50:25 PM: Quote from: Rev. Elizabeth on April 30, 2011, 07:14:06 AM
Well. All things we undertake involve a measure of risk and a great deal of investment--of time, money, thought, planning. The park and rec path are a great asset to our community and are used by many people. The pavilion and rest rooms will only enhance their value. Will damage occur? Possibly? Will we, the community, have to pay to maintain them? Most likely. But that is the cost of living in community; of endeavoring to create places of comfort and beauty for all to enjoy, and to share. Nothing at all is 'free,' but that does not mean to say that we should therefore do nothing to improve the quality of our lives and the lives of future members of this Fairfax community.
The more spaces we create and activities we provide that create, build, enhance a sense of community, the better off all of us will be.
WELL SAID! I agree totally with everything you stated.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: msm on April 30, 2011, 04:01:18 PM: Katrina,

I'll be brief and too the point.

We have not met, but I know one thing .. You are a dedicated Volunteer and invaluable Community Leader !! .

Without your tireless efforts. no community park .. no community centter -- I wanted to congratulate you on several occassions ( pictures in front of the Capital were very cool ) ..

Keep up the GREAT JOB --- Your efforts are welcomed and appreciated my the high majority of your local townspeople.

Mike McNall BFA 1977
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on May 01, 2011, 01:30:43 PM: Katrina,

Like many said before don't let it get to you I know for a fact that a lot of people appreciate you and the work you do. When ever you are dealing with the public some people will be negative and not share your points of view. Don't let it get you down and if you need a moral booster just let me know... You can listen to some of the AWESOME messages I get on my Cell Phone from time to time. I have one resident in Fairfax that makes it a point to call me everytime he finishes a 30 pack and tell me just what he thinks about me. Its actually become kind of funny now. Point is don't get down on yourself because of one persons opinion
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: trussell on May 02, 2011, 09:01:11 AM: Rev. Elizabeth- Thank you for summing up all my thoughts. Excellent!

Mummy- The pavilion project has been in process for the better part of two years and I know that Katrina gave a presentation and solicited questions at town meeting. This posting definitely isn't the first time that it was "released" to the community.

As a member of the Parks & Rec advisory board, I can attest that what Katrina accomplishes with the minimal budget provided is amazing. Although I don't remember the exact amount, she receives only a fraction of a full-time salary yet often works full time weeks, which would equate to hundreds of volunteer hours every year. Even more than just her time though, she truly pours her heart into her job. She does a great job soliciting donations of time, materials, and products from local businesses and has put in a tremendous amount of time seeking grant opportunities and applying for them. This pavilion project is a great example of the funds she has been able to secure, and also the cutting of the ball fields, and other park and field improvements to make our community a better place.

Thank you Katrina for everything you've done. I'm sure Mummy didn't intend to offend you personally, but remember that the unfortunate reality is that most people only speak up when they DON'T agree with something instead of when they do.
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: mkr on May 02, 2011, 10:38:40 AM: Katrina, I am very excited for the Pavilion and Restroom! Those who constantly complain, complain about everything on here. PLEASE IGNORE THEM! You are doing a SUPER job, I applaud all of your volunteering and hours spent. Looking forward to taking walks on the path this summer and it is because of you!
Title: Re: Construction Of Pavilion & Restroom - Proposal Request
Post by: katrinaantonovich on May 02, 2011, 10:31:32 PM: I wanted to take the time to thank each and everyone of you who called, e-mailed and posted a response here. It means a tremendous amount to me. Thank you for your support.