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February 07, 2011

Downtown Vision, Inc. presents Downtown Turnaround, a City Council Candidate Forum Under the Stars. Learn about pertinent issues in your community.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 8, 2011

Media Contact:
Pamela Elms, Downtown Vision, Inc.
P: (904) 634-0303 ext. 222
pamela@downtownjacksonville.org

Downtown Turnaround, A City Council Candidate Forum Under the Stars
Presented by: Downtown Residents and Downtown Vision, Inc.

WHAT:
Downtown Turnaround is a candid forum with the City Council candidates on what they would do to
address the issues facing Downtown. The forum will be moderated by WJXT/TV 4 Meteorologist,
Rebecca Barry.

Confirmed Downtown City Council candidates include:
Don Redman, District 4
Johnny Gaffney, District 7
Marc McCullough Sr., District 7
Warren Jones, District 9
Greg Anderson, At-Large Group 4
Juan Diaz, At-Large Group 4
Jim Robinson, At-Large Group 4
Fred Engness, At-Large Group 5
Sean Hall, At-Large Group 5
Robin Lumb, At-Large Group 5
Robin Rukab, At-Large Group 5
Michelle Tappouni, At-Large Group 5

WHEN:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
6:00 p.m. â€" 8:00 p.m. Networking and Forum

WHERE:
MOSH (Museum of Science and History), 1025 Museum Circle
Bryan Gooding Planetarium - 2nd floor

COST:
No admission and open to the public. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided. Please RSVP to
cheryl@downtownjacksonville.org or (904)634-0303 ext. 221.
Reserved seating for media. Please contact pamela@downtownjacksonville.org in advance.

PARKING:
Free parking is available in the MOSH parking lot located on Riverplace Boulevard. The entrance is
between the Main Street Bridge and the museum building.

SPONSORS: Special thanks to our sponsors MOSH and Zodiac Grill.

MORE INFO: www.downtownjacksonville.org

About Downtown Vision, Inc.
Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization whose mission is to build and maintain
a healthy and vibrant Downtown community and to promote Downtown as an exciting place to live, work,
play, and visit.

Founded in 2000, DVI is dedicated to promoting the Downtown area, building a neighborhood Downtown,
serving as a one-stop shop for information on Downtown and advocating the interests of local businesses
and property owners. Downtown Vision is the only organization solely devoted to revitalizing Downtown
Jacksonville. For more information, visit downtownjacksonville.org.




DVI's position on this election

QuoteJacksonville’s image is largely based on the condition of Downtown.  If Downtown is vibrant, Jacksonville as a region becomes more attractive to businesses, investors, visitors and an educated workforce accustomed to being in an active, urban environment.  Downtown’s success directly impacts business retention and relocation â€" creating jobs and stability for our local economy. The neglect of our Downtown is costly to taxpayers on many levels.  We believe the following tenets are both essential and attainable in the near-term and necessary to advance Downtown. 

1. Focus on the Core â€" Only by concentrating our limited public and private resources on our city’s historical and cultural core can we effectively revitalize Downtown.  History shows that dispersion of facilities, activities and funding has been detrimental to the creation of a vibrant Downtown.  Thriving downtowns have density.

2. Create a Compelling Downtown Experience â€" Improving the “fit and finish” of Downtown, and activating the streetscape with small-scale events and promotions are less expensive needs in Downtown.  Using what we have and activating existing vacant and underutilized buildings contribute to creating a compelling experience in a compact, walkable area of the core.  Most importantly, history confirms that there is no single project that will turn around Downtown.   

3. Insist on Public-Private Leverage â€" Successful downtowns typically reserve public money for projects and activities that require or encourage significant private investment.  The city needs to re-examine its policies to make sure that taxpayer funds spent on capital projects and on event programming are, where possible, used in ways that encourage private development and have a positive economic impact on existing businesses. 

4. Bold and Ambitious Leadership â€" Not only do we need individual leaders who are visionary and ambitious, we need to ensure that our efforts to create and maintain excellence continue regardless of elected leadership.  It will take strategic thinking and open and honest debate that should be welcomed to chart the best path and ensure the right series of decisions are made. 

In evaluating the success of other great cities, it is a fact that they all have vibrant downtowns.  To be a great city, Jacksonville must address the needs of Downtown.  We hope all candidates recognize the importance of Downtown to the city’s future and are up to the challenge to do what is required to achieve our potential as a great American city.

Terry Lorince, Executive Director
Downtown Vision, Inc.

Anybody going to this? I'm going to try to make it if time permits.

I just RSVP'd. It will be interesting to hear what the candidates (especially the at-large) think downtown's issues are, and what they are going to do about it. I will be paying close attention to how they answer, because I don't want people who just talk. I am looking for people who are willing to do whatever it takes to get results.

Just signed up.

I signed up, but I may have to dip out early. 

Just a few observations from last night's forum. It is a shame Tappouni and Hall are running against each other, both would be welcome additions to our disfunctional council. I think the biggest shame is that Redman didn't even bother to show up, I definitely had some questions for him.
On a side note, before the forum I took a peek at the renovations at Friendship Park. They just planted some beautiful palm trees between the fountain and the stone berm area. looks really good. Also if you haven't been to new Planetrium it is a huge upgrade from the old one. I think I'm going to take the family to a cosmic concert this weekend.

I was able to briefly attend last night.  The setting and food were fantastic.  I was able to chat with Candidate Juan Diaz, who was very informed and enthusiastic about revitalizing downtown.  I also spoke briefly with Audrey Moran, who is an absolute delight.  She was very warm and candid, which was very refreshing.  I also saw Jim Bailey, who I wish was still running, but I respect him a great deal for all that he has done.

I can't speak on the actual discussion, as I had to leave early, but the event was great.  Thank you to all that hosted it.

I was unable to attend, but did discuss who was there and what was said with someone who did make it! No representation from District 13 was listed or attended! Not good for the District 13  voting public!

Quote from: CS Foltz on February 24, 2011, 12:43:44 PM
I was unable to attend, but did discuss who was there and what was said with someone who did make it! No representation from District 13 was listed or attended! Not good for the District 13  voting public!

they only invited candidates from at large districts and downtown districts.

I was very impressed with Juan Diaz. I think we will have a much stronger city council with him and 1 of Hall/Tappouni.

It would be a travesty if anyone but those 3 win the at large bids in those 2 districts.

I have known Juan Diaz since I moved here 5 years ago...he's a great guy and we've sat down to talk about downtown and transportation issues several times.

Jim Robinson (running agaisnt Juan) would also be a step up from what we have now.

Robinson had little to no vision for downtown and frankly doesn't even seem to care for downtown or the urban core. Look at the list of "issues" on his website. The section of "Downtown Development" should tell anyone all they need to know about him.

http://votejimrobinson.com/robinson-issues.php

I participated. And here's my abbreviated take going straight from the program.

1. Dist. 4 Don Redman
- Honary Board member of Downtown Vision representing the  Jacksonville city council, Also representing the Jacksonville city council on the Jacksonville Waterways Commission and also the council member who represents the primary boundary that encompasses Downtown Vision was a NO SHOW. Blank.

2. Council District 7
Johnny Gaffney- NO SHOW. Blank.
Marc McCullough,Sr.

3.At Large Group 4
Greg Anderson
Juan Diaz
Jim Robinson

Personally, I haven't made a decision on these three candidates. Time is short. Will be kayaking tomorrow under the Times Union Building on McCoys Creek if you read this and want to participate the call me. 434-0839 or my house 721-3321. I'll bring a tandem.

4. At large Group 5
Fred Engness
Sean Hall
Robin Lumb
Robin Rukab
Michelle Tappouni

In this race for me its a slam dunk with Michelle Tappouni. I'm running up and down with high fives.

The three pointer that put the game away for me was the opening presentations that were moderated by Rebecca Berry of WJXT/TV4 and every candidate opened with an opening statement and Michelle Tappouni went last and pointed out that none of the previous candidates in their opening remarks mentioned that one of the most important elements of our Downtown is the River. Her statement was met with resounding applause.

VOTE FOR TAPPOUNI for the AT-Large Group 5     

Redman never agreed to attend. He was meeting with JSO in one of the Southside neighborhoods. If you all have questions for Redman please let me know.

Scott A. Wilson
Assistant to Don Redman
Jacksonville City Council
District Four
904-630-1394

Scott that is so weak. Reschedule with JSO. No big deal. This was Downtown Vision and it was attended by other Board members of Downtown Vision and Gaffney was a no-show too. But Don is the city council representative and of the 19 council members he is the one that is supposed to hear the concerns and then can introduce legislation on behalf of the Downtown Vision stakeholders that will hopefully move our city forward and not backward.

Fortunately councilman Warren Jones was there and he will ask councilman Gaffney about the 680'Promised Downtown Public Pier. Why haven't you done anything? The Public Trust continues to be totally destroyed in this community. Do something! Councilwoman Jenkins did and the OFWB wasn't in her district.

Since he is running unopposed. Redman doesn't seem to have much interest in letting anyone know his position on the promised pier, but we would sure like to know.... were listening Mr. Redman.

We also don't get a response back from calls/emails.

I really hate to say that, but it shouldn't take calling someone out on a public forum to get responses.

I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

I enjoyed the event. I do wish they would change the order of speaker though. I don't mind usually going 1st or 2nd though. I look forward to seeing most of you out Wednesday night at Art Walk.

Vote Hall on March 22....

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

With all due respect b/c you sound like an affable guy, but I have quite a few unreturned emails and phone calls under my belt.  I was once directed to go find Mr Redman at the barbershop, which I found quite offputting.  A return phone call or email is expected, especially for taxpaying citizens who have an obligation to be at work during normal business hours.  It is the smallest district in the city after all.

I wouldn't expect to have to track down an AC repairman at whatever deli they are eating lunch at just so I can get a question answered about the AC unit they are supposed to repair.  Why should I expect anything less from an elected representative?

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

For the two unopposed city council candidates and especially the one who is supposed to represent Downtown the no show at the forum that was named "Downtown Turnaround" was a slap in the face to not only the the Board members of Downtown Vision but to Terry Lorrince, her staff and every citizen who participated and took their time to show up and listen to what our elected legislative representatives are planning to do.

As for the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier the Governor of the state of Florida is aware of the issue. And he is correct in that right now its a local issue. In my opinion its turning into Shipyards III. After the elections it escalates in my opinion to another statewide joke. Scott I've emailed you. Actually I've emailed Don. Do something. Waiting for an email response back. We were there together and both heard that the pier can happen now. 2010-604- What are you afraid of?

Again I give super props to Michelle Tappouni who knows and is making an impressive attempt to understand a Downtown issue that could immediately catapult this community in how it provides access to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River in our Downtown Jacksonville Overlay Zoning District and how the total Govt takeover of our Entertainment District by a yet created DIA by a recommendation of the Jacksonville Civic Council that would still have to be voted on by our Jacksonville city council will effect our community for decades to come. 

So who's next?
Anyone who wants to see Hogans Creek from the water just give me a call.
Top of the list goes to anyone in the spring elections.
Any of the members of the Jacksonville Civic Council.
Anyone who is participating in the JCCI study which is going on right now and its called Recession, Recovery, and Beyond.
Tera Meeks-New Division Chief for Property Management and Programming
Paul Anderson- the new Director of the JPA
Daniel O"Byrne new Director of Visit Jacksonville.

Be concerned. Keep score.


Noticed Meeting in the Sunshine Open to the Public on 4/2/14
11am to12pm 4th floor city hall.
NEW RULES to REPLACE the OLD RULES
Every media outlet in the state of Florida needs to be at this meeting. HUGE!
Governor Scott
Mayor Brown
The issue is will there be Public Access and Economic opportunity for everyone on our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a FEDERAL Initiative in our new highly restricted CRA/DIA zone.
Who deserves the title of the RICOKEEPER?

Quote from: tufsu1 on February 28, 2011, 09:54:41 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

Agreed, the finger pointing back and forth b/w Redman-Gaffney is also tiresome.  Twice in the last decade both Hogans and the Shipyards failed b/c of a lack of leadership.  I refuse to let it happen a third time.

Quote from: CG7 on February 28, 2011, 03:06:15 PM
Since he is running unopposed. Redman doesn't seem to have much interest in letting anyone know his position on the promised pier, but we would sure like to know.... were listening Mr. Redman.

It's also a damned shame that he's running unopposed.  I'd have hoped he'd resign in shame after his previous and widely televised antics regarding the UNF professor.

Quote from: fieldafm on February 28, 2011, 05:24:20 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

With all due respect b/c you sound like an affable guy, but I have quite a few unreturned emails and phone calls under my belt.  I was once directed to go find Mr Redman at the barbershop, which I found quite offputting.  A return phone call or email is expected, especially for taxpaying citizens who have an obligation to be at work during normal business hours.  It is the smallest district in the city after all.

I wouldn't expect to have to track down an AC repairman at whatever deli they are eating lunch at just so I can get a question answered about the AC unit they are supposed to repair.  Why should I expect anything less from an elected representative?

I have no idea who directed you to the barbershop. I also do not agree that phone calls were not returned. I guess we will have to agree to disagree. I am very attentive to the needs of citizens.

Quote from: tufsu1 on February 28, 2011, 09:54:41 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

Quote from: Noone on March 01, 2011, 06:35:44 AM
For the two unopposed city council candidates and especially the one who is supposed to represent Downtown the no show at the forum that was named "Downtown Turnaround" was a slap in the face to not only the the Board members of Downtown Vision but to Terry Lorrince, her staff and every citizen who participated and took their time to show up and listen to what our elected legislative representatives are planning to do.

As for the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier the Governor of the state of Florida is aware of the issue. And he is correct in that right now its a local issue. In my opinion its turning into Shipyards III. After the elections it escalates in my opinion to another statewide joke. Scott I've emailed you. Actually I've emailed Don. Do something. Waiting for an email response back. We were there together and both heard that the pier can happen now. 2010-604- What are you afraid of?

Again I give super props to Michelle Tappouni who knows and is making an impressive attempt to understand a Downtown issue that could immediately catapult this community in how it provides access to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River in our Downtown Jacksonville Overlay Zoning District and how the total Govt takeover of our Entertainment District by a yet created DIA by a recommendation of the Jacksonville Civic Council that would still have to be voted on by our Jacksonville city council will effect our community for decades to come. 

So who's next?
Anyone who wants to see Hogans Creek from the water just give me a call.
Top of the list goes to anyone in the spring elections.
Any of the members of the Jacksonville Civic Council.
Anyone who is participating in the JCCI study which is going on right now and its called Recession, Recovery, and Beyond.
Tera Meeks-New Division Chief for Property Management and Programming
Paul Anderson- the new Director of the JPA
Daniel O"Byrne new Director of Visit Jacksonville.

Be concerned. Keep score.

Have any of the candidates agreed to file the legislation?

Quote from: scottwilson on March 01, 2011, 02:18:47 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on February 28, 2011, 09:54:41 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

The detailed district maps that are on the coj website show that the actual piers in the water are in district 4, but the land the shipyards property sits on is in district 7.  It's quite odd.  

Quote from: scottwilson on March 01, 2011, 02:18:47 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on February 28, 2011, 09:54:41 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

perhaps you should look at your council district maps....notice how the piers are in District 4!

http://www3.coj.net/City-Council/Docs/District-4/2007district04map.aspx

Quote from: tufsu1 on March 01, 2011, 02:34:56 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on March 01, 2011, 02:18:47 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on February 28, 2011, 09:54:41 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

perhaps you should look at your council district maps....notice how the piers are in District 4!

http://www3.coj.net/City-Council/Docs/District-4/2007district04map.aspx

I'm afraid he's got you, Scott.  The piers are in District 4 while the shore is in District 7.

Quote from: Jimmy on March 01, 2011, 02:37:45 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on March 01, 2011, 02:34:56 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on March 01, 2011, 02:18:47 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on February 28, 2011, 09:54:41 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

perhaps you should look at your council district maps....notice how the piers are in District 4!

http://www3.coj.net/City-Council/Docs/District-4/2007district04map.aspx

I'm afraid he's got you, Scott.  The piers are in District 4 while the shore is in District 7.

I now realize there are a couple different versions of the map. My boss does not have any plans to request changes to the Shipyards property. Currently the City owns the entire parcel. As long as the City owns the property it should not matter.

That's where we respectfully disagree.  It DOES matter.  Without that seperate parcel, there is nothing that would stop a developer from buying the property intact and chosing to restrict public waterfront access on the site.  The city has the property, the next step is to protect this opportunity by ensuring it has public use.
Case in point, the Fuller Warren fishing pier.  History has proven time and time again that if we don't act to preserve, we will demolish.

I've spoken with you on the phone before, you are a very polite fellow and I thank you for that.  But I find it EXTREMELY odd that you can come on here on a public forum, but your office ignores emails upon emails.

If your boss can take the lead on the Riverwalk, why can't he take the lead on the pier in his own district?

Quote from: scottwilson on March 01, 2011, 02:19:39 PM

Quote from: Noone on March 01, 2011, 06:35:44 AM
For the two unopposed city council candidates and especially the one who is supposed to represent Downtown the no show at the forum that was named "Downtown Turnaround" was a slap in the face to not only the the Board members of Downtown Vision but to Terry Lorrince, her staff and every citizen who participated and took their time to show up and listen to what our elected legislative representatives are planning to do.

As for the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier the Governor of the state of Florida is aware of the issue. And he is correct in that right now its a local issue. In my opinion its turning into Shipyards III. After the elections it escalates in my opinion to another statewide joke. Scott I've emailed you. Actually I've emailed Don. Do something. Waiting for an email response back. We were there together and both heard that the pier can happen now. 2010-604- What are you afraid of?

Again I give super props to Michelle Tappouni who knows and is making an impressive attempt to understand a Downtown issue that could immediately catapult this community in how it provides access to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River in our Downtown Jacksonville Overlay Zoning District and how the total Govt takeover of our Entertainment District by a yet created DIA by a recommendation of the Jacksonville Civic Council that would still have to be voted on by our Jacksonville city council will effect our community for decades to come.  

So who's next?
Anyone who wants to see Hogans Creek from the water just give me a call.
Top of the list goes to anyone in the spring elections.
Any of the members of the Jacksonville Civic Council.
Anyone who is participating in the JCCI study which is going on right now and its called Recession, Recovery, and Beyond.
Tera Meeks-New Division Chief for Property Management and Programming
Paul Anderson- the new Director of the JPA
Daniel O"Byrne new Director of Visit Jacksonville.

Be concerned. Keep score.

Have any of the candidates agreed to file the legislation?

Are you kidding. They are not in a position of legislative authority. Any of the candidates.  Don can file the legislation. And for the record I've been directed to go to the barbershop too. File the legislation. What are you afraid of?

When is the next Board meeting of Downtown Vision? Open up the Pier. Use the River. Don, can't make any more excuses and pass the buck. Don't allow this to be Shipyards III.

 

Scott, I have enjoyed meeting you several times also.  You were very helpful to me on those occasions and I have no grievances whatsoever with how you have done your job.  What is a little troubling however, is that Councilman Redman was elected to the position - and yet we never seem to hear anything directly from him.  Would he be willing to join Metro Jacksonville and participate in a forum about the issue of the Shipyards?  I think I can speak for the others that we would all be on our best behavior.  Just look at the other forums that have occured with the candidates.  It has been very respectful.

Quote from: dougskiles on March 01, 2011, 07:33:47 PM
Scott, I have enjoyed meeting you several times also.  You were very helpful to me on those occasions and I have no grievances whatsoever with how you have done your job.  What is a little troubling however, is that Councilman Redman was elected to the position - and yet we never seem to hear anything directly from him.  Would he be willing to join Metro Jacksonville and participate in a forum about the issue of the Shipyards?  I think I can speak for the others that we would all be on our best behavior.  Just look at the other forums that have occured with the candidates.  It has been very respectful.

I appreciate all the kind words. I try very hard to remain open minded and helpful.

I am sure all would be respectful but he would prefer to meet in person. For those who are interested in attending a meeting concerning the Shipyards please give me a call 630-1394. We can meet after the new Mayor is in place; that way we can include them on the discussion.

Fantastic idea!  Thank you for the accomodation.

No! Do it before. The Public Trust has been crushed. Destroyed. This can be Shipyards III.  The council could have attached an amendment to 2010-604 but didn't. Now you have so many factors that are just mounting and the revelation that Don CAN, COULD, and SHOULD move legislation forward will tell immediately to all the new city council members and Mayoral candidates and to the members of the Civic Council that you may be seeking a total Govt takeover and the creation and the elimination of District council representation on certain issues but there is no way in heck that you are going to take away our Promised 680'Downtown Public Pier also know as Bay St. Pier Park.

The Governor is aware of the issue. And in his letter to me said that its local. He is right. Stop using the people of this community like pawns. Don can hold a noticed meeting immediately. Warren Jones was going to do it. But you wouldn't know that because you blew off the Downtown Turnaround put on by Downtown Vision. Warren Jones is going to be part of Jacksonville's Maritime history when he joins Mayor Peyton on the opening of the floating dock at RAM.

The beautiful thing about this is that the Office of the General Council is aware of this issue and its becoming Shipyards III and that is unfortunate on so many levels.   

Quote from: Noone on March 02, 2011, 05:12:23 PM
No! Do it before. The Public Trust has been crushed. Destroyed. This can be Shipyards III.  The council could have attached an amendment to 2010-604 but didn't. Now you have so many factors that are just mounting and the revelation that Don CAN, COULD, and SHOULD move legislation forward will tell immediately to all the new city council members and Mayoral candidates and to the members of the Civic Council that you may be seeking a total Govt takeover and the creation and the elimination of District council representation on certain issues but there is no way in heck that you are going to take away our Promised 680'Downtown Public Pier also know as Bay St. Pier Park.

The Governor is aware of the issue. And in his letter to me said that its local. He is right. Stop using the people of this community like pawns. Don can hold a noticed meeting immediately. Warren Jones was going to do it. But you wouldn't know that because you blew off the Downtown Turnaround put on by Downtown Vision. Warren Jones is going to be part of Jacksonville's Maritime history when he joins Mayor Peyton on the opening of the floating dock at RAM.

The beautiful thing about this is that the Office of the General Council is aware of this issue and its becoming Shipyards III and that is unfortunate on so many levels.   

Let Warren Jones do it then. Don and I participate in as many events as possible. No one can be at everything. He never accepted an invite to that event. I'm done arguing with you about that. Let me know when you let go of it. I do not appreciate your tone on these posts.

The Honorable Warren Jones offered because the city council district councilman was being negligent to his constituents.

Please, let the people of Jacksonville know how soon you are going to introduce legislation to open the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier.

You are destroying the opportunity for Public Access and Economic opportunity for the people of Jacksonville to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River in our Downtown and I can guarantee you that is one issue I'm not going to let go of. Don should be embracing this opportunity instead of turning his back. What are you being told behind the scenes?

Downtown Turnaround-Make it Happen. Please.

To the Honorable councilman Redman,

Please do something. Haven't returned my emails and I'm supposed to be reporting to you on this special subcommittee.

Today is Maritime history in Jacksonville on our St. Johns River our American Heritage River.

To the Honorable Don Redman,

City council meeting in less than 12 hours. Waterways on Wend.
You missed this important forum.
One of the biggest applause lines came when At-large Group 5 city council candidate Michelle Tappouni told the audience that we need to use the river.
Bay St. Pier Park is in your District.
You are my elected legislative representative.
You have the legislative opportunity to Make It Happen.
Please introduce legislation.

Sincerely,
John Nooney

If Don or Scott are there will somebody ask them if they would introduce legislation to keep the pier separate.

Would it be safe to say that whoever is the next Mayor of Jacksonville that our Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier needs to be separate from the other 40 plus acres that was Shipyards/Landmar?

In 14 days city council meeting
In 15 days Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting. 9am council chambers.
In 16 days Board meeting of the St. Johns River Alliance.

I have been completely and totally ignored. I'm used to it. I'll attempt another email exchange with my city councilman in the days ahead. Is anyone else even trying to contact their elected legislative representative? Just curious.

Noone, I haven't bothered Art Shad with it because I knew he was leaving office.  Once Lori gets rested from her campaign, I plan on asking her what she thinks about it.  Reading back a few posts from Scott Wilson, it sounds like Councilman Redman will meet with us to discuss the issue, but he prefers to meet in person and once the election is over.  Only 7 more weeks.  Realistically, nothing is going to happen before then on anything of consequence.  It probably doesn't make sense to introduce anything either because as we have seen in Tallahassee, the new guy will want to review everything anyhow.

I do plan on attending the waterways commission with you on the 13th.

Doug, Your presence at Waterways on the 13 9am in council chambers will speak volumes and if anyone else can make it then don't think for one second that legislation could be immediately be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.

Doug, I also respectfully disagree. Forget meeting in person. That hasn't happened. 4 years later. I've never had one scheduled meeting with Don. Has anyone? Please share the experience. Legislation is the dialogue of the community. We need legislation now. Please.

He introduced legislation to move Halloween. He can introduce legislation to have the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier separate from the disaster that was Shipyards/Landmar. That was one of the biggest campaign concerns when he ran 4 years ago.

I can perfectly understand not contacting Shad. But on the other hand can you imagine how exciting it should be for Dist. 5 and  knowing that there is this piece of legislation and expand it to Dist.14 with Dame and Love. Just like that out of the starting block the river and these historic districts could explode with a new vibrancy.

Will my councilman take the initiative and get the credit. We will know soon. I hope he does. That is why we have District representation.

In the meantime mention to councilwoman elect Boyer if she would like to take a pre victory paddle with you, Jacob, Field and anybody else on Hogans Creek.  

Noone, I've met with Councilman Redman several times. Once to promote more attention to bicycle and pedestrian safety in Jacksonville and once to protest a street closure in the historic district by a well-connected businessman. The meetings were friendly with shared personal experiences. He understood the issues and was generally helpful.

Do councilmen get pension for life and how much time do they have to spend on council to get that pension?

Quote from: Jumpinjack on March 30, 2011, 07:05:49 AM
Noone, I've met with Councilman Redman several times. Once to promote more attention to bicycle and pedestrian safety in Jacksonville and once to protest a street closure in the historic district by a well-connected businessman. The meetings were friendly with shared personal experiences. He understood the issues and was generally helpful.

JJ apreciate the feedback. Cycling is his passion and can understand the topic and issue. Did you meet at his office in the St. James building?  The protest of a street closure was that Palmer Terrace park or Holmesdale and a meeting at the Mudville? I'm just taking a WAG.

Thanks for the response.

Has anyone had a meeting on the 4th floor with councilman Redman and want to share the experience?

Field, We are all being set up for Shipyards III. The Public Trust just absolutely crushed.

This has got to be the funniest thread on the forums.

These people don't even know the boundaries of their own districts, awesome!

The state of Florida is watching and we are a JOKE!

Gaffney, Redman, do something. Either of you could be the biggest hero's in the country. Offer a resolution that you even think that our river is important.

Respectfully asking. Please.

Quote from: ChriswUfGator on April 17, 2011, 09:25:32 AM
This has got to be the funniest thread on the forums.

These people don't even know the boundaries of their own districts, awesome!

Right now. Everyone turn to FCN. First Coast News and when Steve Smith shows the weather and map of Downtown look at the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier and is it just me or do they now show a ship moored next to the pier. Breaking news. Councilman Redman, Please do something. I'm being completely and totally ignored.

Be concerned and keep score.

It was repeated at 6:20 and 6:41. That in and of itself is a major news story. Who's going to break the story behind the story? Watch at noon.

I can't view this, I'm at work.  Is this a graphic they use to illustrate weather forecasts or something.. and the graphic designer just stuck a ship in there?

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This has got to be the funniest thread on the forums.

These people don't even know the boundaries of their own districts, awesome!

Right now. Everyone turn to FCN. First Coast News and when Steve Smith shows the weather and map of Downtown look at the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier and is it just me or do they now show a ship moored next to the pier. Breaking news. Councilman Redman, Please do something. I'm being completely and totally ignored.

Be concerned and keep score.

Quote from: Noone on April 28, 2011, 08:46:20 AM
It was repeated at 6:20 and 6:41. That in and of itself is a major news story. Who's going to break the story behind the story? Watch at noon.

Did anyone else happen to see this and tune in? Don't be shy.

Bativac, I'll tie this thread into the USS Adams thread. But another reason why I'm voting Mike Hogan for Mayor

Quote from: Noone on March 01, 2011, 06:35:44 AM
For the two unopposed city council candidates and especially the one who is supposed to represent Downtown the no show at the forum that was named "Downtown Turnaround" was a slap in the face to not only the the Board members of Downtown Vision but to Terry Lorrince, her staff and every citizen who participated and took their time to show up and listen to what our elected legislative representatives are planning to do.

As for the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier the Governor of the state of Florida is aware of the issue. And he is correct in that right now its a local issue. In my opinion its turning into Shipyards III. After the elections it escalates in my opinion to another statewide joke. Scott I've emailed you. Actually I've emailed Don. Do something. Waiting for an email response back. We were there together and both heard that the pier can happen now. 2010-604- What are you afraid of?

Again I give super props to Michelle Tappouni who knows and is making an impressive attempt to understand a Downtown issue that could immediately catapult this community in how it provides access to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River in our Downtown Jacksonville Overlay Zoning District and how the total Govt takeover of our Entertainment District by a yet created DIA by a recommendation of the Jacksonville Civic Council that would still have to be voted on by our Jacksonville city council will effect our community for decades to come. 

So who's next?
Anyone who wants to see Hogans Creek from the water just give me a call.
Top of the list goes to anyone in the spring elections.
Any of the members of the Jacksonville Civic Council.
Anyone who is participating in the JCCI study which is going on right now and its called Recession, Recovery, and Beyond.
Tera Meeks-New Division Chief for Property Management and Programming
Paul Anderson- the new Director of the JPA
Daniel O"Byrne new Director of Visit Jacksonville.

Be concerned. Keep score.

To the Honorable Don Redman,

Jaxport- "Bring the Noise"

Councilman Redman, Please be the good guy and not the bad guy and introduce legislation that would keep the Promised 680'Downtown Public Pier separate that was part of Shipyards/Landmar 2010-604.

Don't be afraid of this.

Please introduce the legislation before the next city council and Mayor takes office.

Palms Creek Fish Camp?

The Public Trust has just been totally crushed in this community. Your legislative action will go towards restoring that trust.

"Bring the Noise" So everyone will be able to access, celebrate, promote, preserve our St. Johns River our American Heritage River within our Downtown Jacksonville Overlay Zoning District 2003-627.

Councilman Redman, Make some Noise.

Quote from: Noone on April 15, 2011, 04:51:42 PM
Has anyone had a meeting on the 4th floor with councilman Redman and want to share the experience?

Field, We are all being set up for Shipyards III. The Public Trust just absolutely crushed.

I've been trying to reach out. My city councilman has chosen to do nothing. His perrogative. I'm hoping that with the release of the newest JCCI study tomorrow and the Jacksonville Waterways commision meeting that the citizens will realize for it to happen that it will require intervention from outside of Duval County. Vote on Ethics tonight at the city council meeting. Will it happen? 

2011-239
2011-240
2011-241
2011-242
2011-243
2011-244
2011-245
2011-246
2011-364
Palms Fish Camp
2010-675
2010-604

Which pieces of legislation were cherry picked to not appear in Waterways? My treat at Robert's Eatery and lets compare notes. Especially on 2010-856.

Who gets the vote for leading the conspiracy to deny Public Access and economic opportunity to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a Federal Innitiative?  Shipyards III

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Quote from: Noone on March 01, 2011, 06:35:44 AM
For the two unopposed city council candidates and especially the one who is supposed to represent Downtown the no show at the forum that was named "Downtown Turnaround" was a slap in the face to not only the the Board members of Downtown Vision but to Terry Lorrince, her staff and every citizen who participated and took their time to show up and listen to what our elected legislative representatives are planning to do.

As for the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier the Governor of the state of Florida is aware of the issue. And he is correct in that right now its a local issue. In my opinion its turning into Shipyards III. After the elections it escalates in my opinion to another statewide joke. Scott I've emailed you. Actually I've emailed Don. Do something. Waiting for an email response back. We were there together and both heard that the pier can happen now. 2010-604- What are you afraid of?

Again I give super props to Michelle Tappouni who knows and is making an impressive attempt to understand a Downtown issue that could immediately catapult this community in how it provides access to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River in our Downtown Jacksonville Overlay Zoning District and how the total Govt takeover of our Entertainment District by a yet created DIA by a recommendation of the Jacksonville Civic Council that would still have to be voted on by our Jacksonville city council will effect our community for decades to come. 

So who's next?
Anyone who wants to see Hogans Creek from the water just give me a call.
Top of the list goes to anyone in the spring elections.
Any of the members of the Jacksonville Civic Council.
Anyone who is participating in the JCCI study which is going on right now and its called Recession, Recovery, and Beyond.
Tera Meeks-New Division Chief for Property Management and Programming
Paul Anderson- the new Director of the JPA
Daniel O"Byrne new Director of Visit Jacksonville.

Be concerned. Keep score.

Have any of the candidates agreed to file the legislation?

Are you kidding. They are not in a position of legislative authority. Any of the candidates.  Don can file the legislation. And for the record I've been directed to go to the barbershop too. File the legislation. What are you afraid of?

When is the next Board meeting of Downtown Vision? Open up the Pier. Use the River. Don, can't make any more excuses and pass the buck. Don't allow this to be Shipyards III.

 

Councilman Redman, Please as one of the last legislative actions before the institutional knowledge is lost with the current administration and city council and this is the logic that is being used for rushing through the pension legislation, JTA land giveaway (Remember that meeting before you were sworn in) then why aren't you and the other council members that were at the political honbnob back in November addressing this request?

2011-604-Shipyards/Landmar
2011-364-RAM-$1 a year. Not in Waterways-30 day notice to terminate.
Palms Fish Camp- Huge taxpayer bailout-Who gets the promotion? Who gets fired? 30 day notice to terminate.
2011-239-?
2010-675-USS Adams, taxpayer bailout?
2010-856-Exempt the Waterways- Why aren't you doing anything? The other 12 counties of the SJRA is aware of this. Just destroy economic opportunity. 
So many more examples.

Who's next to kayak Hogans Creek an Urban Waterway Destination?

Councilman Redman with the pier. Do something to restore the Public Trust. You are now chair of Waterways. Its in your District for now and you are in a powerful leadership position to do something positive. Remember you ignored this forum.
Councilman Gaffney with Hogans Creek. Councilman Gaffney was lso absent from this forum.
Did anyone else hear on the fishing shows this weekend of watercraft restrictions on Simpsons Creek? This hasn't been in Waterways. Why?
Be concerned. I'm scared to death.

What Jacksonville's downtown needs more than anything is some more Obama stimulus.
I just know Obama is going to spend billions in stimulus to make Jacksonville the Paris of Florida.
We are so lucky to have him to help us recover from our own greed and incompetence.
VOTE Obama 2012!

they see me trollin'...

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Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

perhaps you should look at your council district maps....notice how the piers are in District 4!

http://www3.coj.net/City-Council/Docs/District-4/2007district04map.aspx

I'm afraid he's got you, Scott.  The piers are in District 4 while the shore is in District 7.

I now realize there are a couple different versions of the map. My boss does not have any plans to request changes to the Shipyards property. Currently the City owns the entire parcel. As long as the City owns the property it should not matter.

Time is running out. Scott, 2011-364 was just withdrawn RAM.  2010-856 was also withdrawn. Regional Partners or lets just say anyone outside of Duval county is scratching their heads as to why we are denying Public Access and Economic opportunity to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River. Who is leading the conspiracy?

Will be posting on the Aug.10 2011 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting on another thread. City council meeting in 5 days. Board meeting of Downtown Vision in 6 days. Don, has the legislative power to Make It Happen.

The state of Florida is watching.

Scott, I know you love Metrojacksonville as much as I do. We talked about it at the Aug.31 Waterways 2/ 1/2 subcommittee meeting on FIND.

Don was a no show at the Aug.24 Board meeting of Downtown Vision where safety presentations were given by an ACA instructor and observations from an out of town outfitter to potential increased Waterway activity in our Downtown. Positive feedback.

Time is running out. That is a fact. And unless legislation is introduced the PUBLIC TRUST is just being absolutely destroyed in this community. 2011-560 will be in Waterways Sept.14. New legislation. Discussed at the Aug. 31 st meeting with FIND.
Share with the other Waterway Commission members the benefit of attaching an amendment.

2011-560 not discussed or available for discussion to inform the Board of Downtown Vision to this potential benefit. You were not there. Your actions Tues. at council and Wend. at Waterways can then be taken back to the Board of Downtown Vision.

The state of Florida is watching.
Every citizen of Jacksonville should be very concerned.
Anyone want to kayak Hogans Creek an urban Waterway Destination in our DowntownJacksonville Overlay Zoning District 2003-627 before a potential total Govt. takeover by an independent authority? Bill number not yet assigned. Would have to be approved by council.

Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting in 6 hours. Huge announcements coming.

I'm still trying to determine if I'll be telling our Regional Partners

VISIT JACKSONVILLE
        or
DON'T VISIT JACKSONVILLE

Has anyone heard from Redman or Gaffney? I just came across something that in order for the Landmar project to move forward they had to show $500,000,000 in assets to continue to move forward. I'll post more on that later.  And now today is the vote on 2011-560 Shipyards/Landmar and Redman or Gaffney can't attach a simple amendment for a $100,000 that could be used for a future FIND matching grant. What a joke.

Be concerned. The Public Trust just totally destroyed as it relates to Public Access and Economic opportunity to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River.

Redman do something at Waterways in 8 1/2 hours. How many FIND projects have been identified? Anybody make a call and ask 630-1377. All a councilmember has to do is ask.

Gaffney has just abandoned his constituents in Dist. 7. Springfield, Has anyone asked for a dredging or canoe or kayak launch in Klutho, Confederate Park. Or how about a canoe or kayak launch behind the casket company or Old St. Lukes Hospital.

FIND money is there. How many councilmembers have asked? Boyer? Love? Redman is a NO. Gaffney is a NO. Anyone else? 

Has anyone heard from Gaffney? I can share my experience but is there anyone in this city that can share their conversation if any about Hogans Creek? FIND projects are being identified and all he has to do is ask.

Time is running out. Does anybody care?

City council meetings will no longer be televised. So Wrong.

The stalling of 3 J-Bills that would restore the Code of Ethics that was in our Charter in 1968 and removed in 1972 was a recommendation of the recent Charter Revision Commission meeting now may not happen.

It may not be sexy but where is the media in reporting this? The pass that is just given by our elected legislative representatives. I can share with all of you that Gaffney and Redman who have the 5 years of institutional knowledge have just flat out ignored the issues. Has anyone heard from Redman or Gaffney. Somebody call them about the 3 J Bills on Ethics.

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I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

perhaps you should look at your council district maps....notice how the piers are in District 4!

http://www3.coj.net/City-Council/Docs/District-4/2007district04map.aspx

I'm afraid he's got you, Scott.  The piers are in District 4 while the shore is in District 7.

Redistricting-Check
Reorginization- In 4 days. Legislative representation is being lost.
A special FIND subcommittee  on canoe and kayak launches for Duval county and the final list doesn't include even 50' of the Historic Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier (Shipyards III) or Chelsea St. McCoys Creek (Riverside) That will be presented to the Jacksonville Waterways Commission in 5 days.
Regional Partners.
FIND is good. Jacksonville is LOST
Field, would you like to work on a FIND project- pocket pier floating dock in another county? I'm serious.
Palms Fish Camp? -FIND money?
Councilman Redman-????????? As Chair of Waterways will you add the pier and Chelsea St. to the upcoming FIND list? Please. Its just a list.   

Quote from: Noone on February 25, 2011, 08:19:40 PM
I participated. And here's my abbreviated take going straight from the program.

1. Dist. 4 Don Redman
- Honary Board member of Downtown Vision representing the  Jacksonville city council, Also representing the Jacksonville city council on the Jacksonville Waterways Commission and also the council member who represents the primary boundary that encompasses Downtown Vision was a NO SHOW. Blank.

2. Council District 7
Johnny Gaffney- NO SHOW. Blank.
Marc McCullough,Sr.

The three pointer that put the game away for me was the opening presentations that were moderated by Rebecca Berry of WJXT/TV4 and every candidate opened with an opening statement and Michelle Tappouni went last and pointed out that none of the previous candidates in their opening remarks mentioned that one of the most important elements of our Downtown is the River. Her statement was met with resounding applause.

Nancy Garcia and Michelle Tappouni in a JCCI volunteer Task Force support Mayor Brown's Downtown attempt in revitalizing Downtown.

The city council is now taking amendments on 2012-212 and 2012-213. Attach an amendment to 2012-212 That would keep the Historic Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier separate and outside the control of the yet to be voted on DIA. The administration would support such an amendment. Councilman Redman, Do something. 

As a participant in a past JCCI study River Dance "Putting the River in River City" and another Downtown report that was done by Chan Krieger and Associates and their recommendation that vertical access points are needed to narrow our river.

Councilman Gaffney in a recent phone call to me supports the current Shipyards/Landmar 680' pier being separate and outside the control of this yet created DIA.

This is an epoch legislative situation to reclaim Public Access and Economic Opportunity to show our REGIONAL PARTNERS that their is opportunity for everyone on our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a Federal Initiative in Downtown Jacksonville.

Councilman Redman is supposed to have a noticed meeting on the pier.

Be concerned. Keep score.
Restore the Public Trust.
Right now its being destroyed.

   

Councilman Redman where are you?

Quote from: Noone on June 07, 2012, 01:19:26 AM
Councilman Redman where are you?

Brainwashed lost dazed and confused....how do you expect that man to anything?

Quote from: fieldafm on February 28, 2011, 03:10:00 PM
We also don't get a response back from calls/emails.

I really hate to say that, but it shouldn't take calling someone out on a public forum to get responses.

I wanted to bump this thread. Because the recent Redman email is just the tip of a bigger issue. Field is a man who gets things done. The recent live blogging of the first DIA Board meeting and the responses and observations of those who participated with the recent live blogging of that DIA meeting tells us that the decisions being made moving forward need to be in the Sunshine.

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 01:53:53 PM
Redman never agreed to attend. He was meeting with JSO in one of the Southside neighborhoods. If you all have questions for Redman please let me know.

Scott A. Wilson
Assistant to Don Redman
Jacksonville City Council
District Four
904-630-1394

Scott,
I have questions and have sent you numerous emails. Now we have 2012-732. Just sent you and Don another request to add the Historic Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier to the 2013 FIND grant application cycle. You didn't do it last year and the full city council passed 2012-402. Not good. Next opportunity is 2 days out. As my elected legislative representative are you going to do it?

Who should get the credit for circumventing ad valorem property tax revenue in a Public FIND Process?

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Quote from: fieldafm on February 28, 2011, 03:10:00 PM
We also don't get a response back from calls/emails.

I really hate to say that, but it shouldn't take calling someone out on a public forum to get responses.

I wanted to bump this thread. Because the recent Redman email is just the tip of a bigger issue. Field is a man who gets things done. The recent live blogging of the first DIA Board meeting and the responses and observations of those who participated with the recent live blogging of that DIA meeting tells us that the decisions being made moving forward need to be in the Sunshine.

3 hours out from todays noticed meeting of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission 2013 FIND grant subcommittee meeting to make up for the non noticed Public meeting. 10 am 4Th floor city hall.

Quote from: fieldafm on March 01, 2011, 05:00:28 PM
That's where we respectfully disagree.  It DOES matter.  Without that separate parcel, there is nothing that would stop a developer from buying the property intact and choosing to restrict public waterfront access on the site.  The city has the property, the next step is to protect this opportunity by ensuring it has public use.
Case in point, the Fuller Warren fishing pier.  History has proven time and time again that if we don't act to preserve, we will demolish.

I've spoken with you on the phone before, you are a very polite fellow and I thank you for that.  But I find it EXTREMELY odd that you can come on here on a public forum, but your office ignores emails upon emails.

If your boss can take the lead on the Riverwalk, why can't he take the lead on the pier in his own district?

6 days out on the RFI for Shipyards. is everyone just stoked and super excited that how many years later and you can only use the RAM dock when RAM is open? Where are you city council? That's right free parking and new comfy chairs.

At the 5/3/13 DIA Downtown Experience subcommittee meeting of the DIA I asked during the presentation. If anyone wanted to use the PUBLIC FLOATING dock that is the only Waterway access to SHIPYARDS III can they? I was told by Paul Crawford and Tony Allegretti and sitting right next to Scott Wilson NO! NO! Is anyone concerned in the teensiest, tiniest, little bit?

You've got VISION. CG7 did you get a chance to check it out? The PUBLIC Floating dock is behind the wooden fence and locked separated parcel. How many people know about this?

Palms Fish Camp! Palms Fish Camp! Palms Fish Camp! Who will be getting a million bucks for doing nothing? PS4 who will be getting millions for doing nothing? Who gets to name reefs and they haven't put a penny in the kitty?

Who should be joining Tony Nelson in Federal Prison? We celebrate the awarding of a pension by a Board to a bad guy.

I've given up on asking you know who about you know what. My elected legislative representative is aware of this.

The recent Jim Love, Kevin Kuzel, Berkman floating dock compromise misrepresented by OGC to the Waterways Commission during the 2013 FIND grant application process. Who should be disbarred?

5 days out from a Waterways meeting (dog and pony show) to make up for the secret meeting. Anyone going? this scenario just repeats itself. Will Mayor Brown be apologizing to the state on this one?

5 years later and still seeking a sponsor to take to the commissioners of FIND ( Florida Inland Navigation District) for a Pocket Pier/ Floating Dock at a Waterfront Public Access street end. A conspiracy to defraud. Who gets the credit?

Planning a BOLD, Tactical, URBAN CORE, kayak paddle from a Redneck launch and make some NOISE as we fish under the brand new NO FISHING signs that was never before Waterways? And this is all happening in our new DIA Restricted zone. I'm All In are you?

Anyone want to write a check for a buck to 2009-442 and I will deliver it personally in 4 days to the full city council? Don't be afraid of this. it's Positive.

I am Downtown and why you aren't.

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Quote from: Noone on March 02, 2011, 05:12:23 PM
No! Do it before. The Public Trust has been crushed. Destroyed. This can be Shipyards III.  The council could have attached an amendment to 2010-604 but didn't. Now you have so many factors that are just mounting and the revelation that Don CAN, COULD, and SHOULD move legislation forward will tell immediately to all the new city council members and Mayoral candidates and to the members of the Civic Council that you may be seeking a total Govt takeover and the creation and the elimination of District council representation on certain issues but there is no way in heck that you are going to take away our Promised 680'Downtown Public Pier also know as Bay St. Pier Park.

The Governor is aware of the issue. And in his letter to me said that its local. He is right. Stop using the people of this community like pawns. Don can hold a noticed meeting immediately. Warren Jones was going to do it. But you wouldn't know that because you blew off the Downtown Turnaround put on by Downtown Vision. Warren Jones is going to be part of Jacksonville's Maritime history when he joins Mayor Peyton on the opening of the floating dock at RAM.

The beautiful thing about this is that the Office of the General Council is aware of this issue and its becoming Shipyards III and that is unfortunate on so many levels.   

Let Warren Jones do it then. Don and I participate in as many events as possible. No one can be at everything. He never accepted an invite to that event. I'm done arguing with you about that. Let me know when you let go of it. I do not appreciate your tone on these posts.

The 8/2/13 Downtown Experience Committee meeting of the new DIA and just 17 days away from the new CEO Aundra Wallace (I feel sorry for the man already) taking control and in my opinion started on the steps of city hall with Mike Field and councilman Warren Jones.

After the meeting I shared with Mike Field and showed him the Jim Love, Kevin Kuzel, 26' Berkman floating dock compromise misrepresented by OGC to the Jacksonville Waterways Commission during the 2013 FIND grant application process. The commissioners of FIND appointed by the Governor are aware of the issue. Pull the tape. And when we went outside there was a spontaneous opportunity to share the same concern with Jacksonville city councilman Warren Jones.

A Downtown Turnaround and zero representation from your elected representation and what will happen? A noticed meeting by a city councilman not in your District that could have the immediate potential to restore the Public Trust to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a FEDERAL Initiative in our new highly restricted DIA zone.

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I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

perhaps you should look at your council district maps....notice how the piers are in District 4!

http://www3.coj.net/City-Council/Docs/District-4/2007district04map.aspx

I'm afraid he's got you, Scott.  The piers are in District 4 while the shore is in District 7.

I now realize there are a couple different versions of the map. My boss does not have any plans to request changes to the Shipyards property. Currently the City owns the entire parcel. As long as the City owns the property it should not matter.

Time is running out. Scott, 2011-364 was just withdrawn RAM.  2010-856 was also withdrawn. Regional Partners or lets just say anyone outside of Duval county is scratching their heads as to why we are denying Public Access and Economic opportunity to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River. Who is leading the conspiracy?

Will be posting on the Aug.10 2011 Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting on another thread. City council meeting in 5 days. Board meeting of Downtown Vision in 6 days. Don, has the legislative power to Make It Happen.

The state of Florida is watching.

2013-384 is active legislation. I've contacted my elected legislative representative Don Redman who is also chair of Waterways to attach an amendment that would allow 24/7 Public Access to Hogans Creek. Will he do it? The applicant is supportive after the Public Hearing.

Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting just 5 hours out. Who gets the state of Florida conspiracy award for the crushing of economic opportunity to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a FEDERAL, FEDERAL, FEDERAL Initiative in our new highly restricted DIA zone.

Governor Scott you may have to intervene immediately for the people of Florida.

The Public Trust just crushed.

Quote from: scottwilson on March 01, 2011, 04:51:00 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on March 01, 2011, 02:37:45 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on March 01, 2011, 02:34:56 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on March 01, 2011, 02:18:47 PM

Quote from: tufsu1 on February 28, 2011, 09:54:41 PM

Quote from: scottwilson on February 28, 2011, 04:04:43 PM
I find your opinion that you get no responses from this office completely incorrect. The Shipyards property is in District 7. I would prefer we hear from Dr. Gaffney on the issue.

Thank you for sharing your opinions though!!!

Nice try, but the piers are actually in District 4

District 4 ends at Liberty Street

perhaps you should look at your council district maps....notice how the piers are in District 4!

http://www3.coj.net/City-Council/Docs/District-4/2007district04map.aspx

I'm afraid he's got you, Scott.  The piers are in District 4 while the shore is in District 7.

I now realize there are a couple different versions of the map. My boss does not have any plans to request changes to the Shipyards property. Currently the City owns the entire parcel. As long as the City owns the property it should not matter.

^Pending active legislation can change all this. SHIPYARDS III. The Public Trust just totally destroyed. Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting just 2 1/2 hours out. DIA meetings later in the day. A donation was made to DIA for 2009-442. Follow the process.

Paul Astleford is a hero.

Scott and Don, Don and Scott, you are now both back on Waterways. Please share with everyone the new Waterway signage Downtown.

Will there be a FIND update. This is our ad valorem property taxes for special Silos. We are so LOST.

Tides are looking good. planning a RICO paddle.

Special shout out to any past, present, future Hooter girls.
Any DIA Board members before they all leave.
Any of the Civic Council boys.
Civic Council interim director and future director
Aundra Wallace (I'm going to need a bigger kayak) I hope your laughing.
Mayor Brown
Dave Roman
Kelley Borree
Tera Meeks
Jody McDanielu
Any news media print or TV
Any JWC members
Any Commissioners of FIND
Governor Scott
Pam Bondi
Angela Corey
Lisa Rinamon
Any Jacksonville city council member
Any candidate running for office
Vince Seibold - Environmental Ethics
Dana Morton
Superintendent Vitti
Any furloughed FBI RICO interns
501-c Directors
Any IBM'ers if they are still in the country.

I am Downtown and why you aren't

10 hours out from a Public forum on our new CRA/DIA in the USA. This is HUGE. 6-7:30 at the Hyatt Downtown. Anyone going?

A new Authority
Embrace it
Or
It will Embrace Us

Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting and DIA meeting today. Will be planning a RICO paddle and fishing under the brand new NO fishing signs that was never before Waterways after this front blows through and the weather conditions improve.

One of the first fishing trips will be in support and recognition of the 300 people that will be legally allowed to raise hens in a sustainable option.

Anyone want to make a donation to 2009-442? Artificial Reef Trust Fund? I will deliver it personally in two hours on your behalf.

Quote from: Noone on March 01, 2011, 06:35:44 AM
For the two unopposed city council candidates and especially the one who is supposed to represent Downtown the no show at the forum that was named "Downtown Turnaround" was a slap in the face to not only the the Board members of Downtown Vision but to Terry Lorrince, her staff and every citizen who participated and took their time to show up and listen to what our elected legislative representatives are planning to do.

As for the Promised 680' Downtown Public Pier the Governor of the state of Florida is aware of the issue. And he is correct in that right now its a local issue. In my opinion its turning into Shipyards III. After the elections it escalates in my opinion to another statewide joke. Scott I've emailed you. Actually I've emailed Don. Do something. Waiting for an email response back. We were there together and both heard that the pier can happen now. 2010-604- What are you afraid of?

Again I give super props to Michelle Tappouni who knows and is making an impressive attempt to understand a Downtown issue that could immediately catapult this community in how it provides access to our St. Johns River our American Heritage River in our Downtown Jacksonville Overlay Zoning District and how the total Govt takeover of our Entertainment District by a yet created DIA by a recommendation of the Jacksonville Civic Council that would still have to be voted on by our Jacksonville city council will effect our community for decades to come. 

So who's next?
Anyone who wants to see Hogans Creek from the water just give me a call.
Top of the list goes to anyone in the spring elections.
Any of the members of the Jacksonville Civic Council.
Anyone who is participating in the JCCI study which is going on right now and its called Recession, Recovery, and Beyond.
Tera Meeks-New Division Chief for Property Management and Programming
Paul Anderson- the new Director of the JPA
Daniel O"Byrne new Director of Visit Jacksonville.

Be concerned. Keep score.



Messed this up. Hope everyone can make this 4/2/14 Noticed meeting. 14 days later is the last opportunity for Public Comment on our new CRA/DIA in the USA that will then be forwarded to the full Jacksonville city council. VISIT JACKSONVILLE or DON'T VISIT JACKSONVILLE?



Noticed Meeting in the Sunshine Open to the Public on 4/2/14
11am to12pm 4th floor city hall.
NEW RULES to REPLACE the OLD RULES
Every media outlet in the state of Florida needs to be at this meeting. HUGE!
Governor Scott
Mayor Brown
The issue is will there be Public Access and Economic opportunity for everyone on our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a FEDERAL Initiative in our new highly restricted CRA/DIA zone.
Who deserves the title of the RICOKEEPER?

School Board meeting today on what should now be a completed Southbank Riverwalk.
2014-190 in RCD today. 2 pm in council chambers. Open to the Public.
4/2/14 A District 4 noticed meeting at 11 am -12 pm 4th floor city hall Open to the Public being given by a non District representative. New Rules for the WATERWAYS? Under the stars.

Quote from: Noone on May 24, 2013, 05:44:06 AM

Quote from: fieldafm on March 01, 2011, 05:00:28 PM
That's where we respectfully disagree.  It DOES matter.  Without that separate parcel, there is nothing that would stop a developer from buying the property intact and choosing to restrict public waterfront access on the site.  The city has the property, the next step is to protect this opportunity by ensuring it has public use.
Case in point, the Fuller Warren fishing pier.  History has proven time and time again that if we don't act to preserve, we will demolish.

I've spoken with you on the phone before, you are a very polite fellow and I thank you for that.  But I find it EXTREMELY odd that you can come on here on a public forum, but your office ignores emails upon emails.

If your boss can take the lead on the Riverwalk, why can't he take the lead on the pier in his own district?

6 days out on the RFI for Shipyards. is everyone just stoked and super excited that how many years later and you can only use the RAM dock when RAM is open? Where are you city council? That's right free parking and new comfy chairs.

At the 5/3/13 DIA Downtown Experience subcommittee meeting of the DIA I asked during the presentation. If anyone wanted to use the PUBLIC FLOATING dock that is the only Waterway access to SHIPYARDS III can they? I was told by Paul Crawford and Tony Allegretti and sitting right next to Scott Wilson NO! NO! Is anyone concerned in the teensiest, tiniest, little bit?

You've got VISION. CG7 did you get a chance to check it out? The PUBLIC Floating dock is behind the wooden fence and locked separated parcel. How many people know about this?

Palms Fish Camp! Palms Fish Camp! Palms Fish Camp! Who will be getting a million bucks for doing nothing? PS4 who will be getting millions for doing nothing? Who gets to name reefs and they haven't put a penny in the kitty?

Who should be joining Tony Nelson in Federal Prison? We celebrate the awarding of a pension by a Board to a bad guy.

I've given up on asking you know who about you know what. My elected legislative representative is aware of this.

The recent Jim Love, Kevin Kuzel, Berkman floating dock compromise misrepresented by OGC to the Waterways Commission during the 2013 FIND grant application process. Who should be disbarred?

5 days out from a Waterways meeting (dog and pony show) to make up for the secret meeting. Anyone going? this scenario just repeats itself. Will Mayor Brown be apologizing to the state on this one?

5 years later and still seeking a sponsor to take to the commissioners of FIND ( Florida Inland Navigation District) for a Pocket Pier/ Floating Dock at a Waterfront Public Access street end. A conspiracy to defraud. Who gets the credit?

Planning a BOLD, Tactical, URBAN CORE, kayak paddle from a Redneck launch and make some NOISE as we fish under the brand new NO FISHING signs that was never before Waterways? And this is all happening in our new DIA Restricted zone. I'm All In are you?

Anyone want to write a check for a buck to 2009-442 and I will deliver it personally in 4 days to the full city council? Don't be afraid of this. it's Positive.

I am Downtown and why you aren't.

Tonight at the Jacksonville city council meeting I plan on writing another check to a secret Trust Fund that has a Waterways component to it. Scott Wilson feel free to jump in here at any time. Councilman Redman is aware of the issue and it should have been mentioned at the last full meeting of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission under old business or new business.

Total Backroom deals.

Visit Jacksonville!

Quote from: Noone on February 25, 2011, 08:19:40 PM
I participated. And here's my abbreviated take going straight from the program.

1. Dist. 4 Don Redman
- Honary Board member of Downtown Vision representing the  Jacksonville city council, Also representing the Jacksonville city council on the Jacksonville Waterways Commission and also the council member who represents the primary boundary that encompasses Downtown Vision was a NO SHOW. Blank.

2. Council District 7
Johnny Gaffney- NO SHOW. Blank.
Marc McCullough,Sr.

3.At Large Group 4
Greg Anderson
Juan Diaz
Jim Robinson

Personally, I haven't made a decision on these three candidates. Time is short. Will be kayaking tomorrow under the Times Union Building on McCoys Creek if you read this and want to participate the call me. 434-0839 or my house 721-3321. I'll bring a tandem.

4. At large Group 5
Fred Engness
Sean Hall
Robin Lumb
Robin Rukab
Michelle Tappouni

In this race for me its a slam dunk with Michelle Tappouni. I'm running up and down with high fives.

The three pointer that put the game away for me was the opening presentations that were moderated by Rebecca Berry of WJXT/TV4 and every candidate opened with an opening statement and Michelle Tappouni went last and pointed out that none of the previous candidates in their opening remarks mentioned that one of the most important elements of our Downtown is the River. Her statement was met with resounding applause.

VOTE FOR TAPPOUNI for the AT-Large Group 5     

CRA/DIA in the USA just 8 hours out. Anyone going? Councilman Redman, Scott Wilson are you going? Will there be any media there? Does anybody care?

Ben - JCCI have you ever been to one of these meetings? But everyone showed up for your party with Vision 2025

Paul Astleford is a hero.

We just passed 2014-190 for a completed Southbank Riverwalk at the 4/22/14 Jacksonville city council meeting. Very Positive.

At the 4/2/14 Noticed meeting on new Docking Rules and councilman Redman I hope as the District councilman, The Chair of Waterways that you will share with the world that the new city owned floating docks that have yet to be built will have a 10 year no compete clause for one vendor. What a joke! Have you notified the CRA consultants of this news? Are you or Scott going to just keep this secret too? Or are you going to let the DIA Board aware of this? Can this little piece of information impact our CRA?

This meeting is in the Sunshine and Open to the Public and is at 3pm today 1st floor city hall. There will be other issues besides our river that will be discussed.

A new Authority
Embrace It
or
It will Embrace Us

Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting just two days out 5/14/14 at 9 am in council chambers and will councilman Redman share with the Commissioner the results of the 4/2/14 Noticed meeting on new Docking Rules that he participated in? Will there be a FIND update? We are so Lost.

It didn't happen at the April meeting. CRA/DIA in the USA is hours later. 3pm 1st floor city hall.

Lets share some positive recaps in our CRA/DIA and why we want to tell the world to Visit Jacksonville Downtown on our St. Johns River our American Heritage River a FEDERAL Initiative in our super duper highly restricted (Food Truck, Kayak) CRA/DIA zone.

2013-384- Armory for a buck and zero access to Hogans Creek.

The 4/2/14 Noticed meeting on new docking Rules and the announcement that the new yet to be built floating docks on the Southbank will have one vendor and at the same meeting a handout by Tera Meeks, Margo with the administration and Paige with OGC and if you violate not just this docking rule but any docking rules in Duval county the penalty can be the seizure of your watercraft by a host of various Govt. agencies. Visit Jacksonville?

RAM dock only opened when RAM is open. Not good.

JEA Board, Duval County School Board please support the Tom Ingram recommendation of a SUP, kayak launch between these properties that was part of a FIND list. Very positive. Congratulations to Mr. Ingram. Let's all make this an immediate part of the CRA/DIA plan.

My favorite. the Jim Love, Kevin Kuzel, 26' Berkman floating dock compromise (Shipyards III) misrepresented by OGC to the Jacksonville Waterways Commission during the 2013 FIND grant application process. I will swear to that under oath in any court of law. It is brilliant and is backed up with councilwoman Boyer's Catherine St. Follow up. Very Positive.

Scott Wilson feel free to jump in here about the DIA subcommittee meeting on the RFI, RFP on Shipyards. WOW!

The most positive project in the CRA/DIA zone, the city, the region, the state, the country is bringing the USS Charles F. Adams to Downtown Jacksonville. A positive use of Shipyards money. Restore the Public Trust. Welcome to Actionville!

2014-305 - Will it be in Waterways in 3 hours?

The complete and total destruction of the Public Trust.

Does our CRA/DIA have any clue as to the power of this legislation?

Visit Jacksonville? Welcome to Actionville!

Who do you turn to when ignored by your elected legislative representative?
Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting 2 day out. At the 8/13/14 was a request by JWC commission members to see the new Downtown Docking zone map that you can only guess who was invited to participate in when putting this together. We don't have a Parks director. 2014-412 the unauthorized purchase of the water taxis. 2014-305 new docking Rules and Penalties. Peter Rummel in the TU about the Landing and the need to use the River. Very Positive. 2014-560 the CRA/DIA and a super duper restricted 4.8mile Waterfront zone.

Quote from: ChriswUfGator on April 17, 2011, 09:25:32 AM
This has got to be the funniest thread on the forums.

These people don't even know the boundaries of their own districts, awesome!

+1

2014-305 the Foxy Lady. Ready  for council.
2014-668 Carla Miller, Ethics. Ready for council.

Quote from: Noone on September 08, 2014, 04:50:18 PM
Who do you turn to when ignored by your elected legislative representative?
Jacksonville Waterways Commission meeting 2 day out. At the 8/13/14 was a request by JWC commission members to see the new Downtown Docking zone map that you can only guess who was invited to participate in when putting this together. We don't have a Parks director. 2014-412 the unauthorized purchase of the water taxis. 2014-305 new docking Rules and Penalties. Peter Rummel in the TU about the Landing and the need to use the River. Very Positive. 2014-560 the CRA/DIA and a super duper restricted 4.8mile Waterfront zone.

DIA Board meeting today at 4pm 1st floor city hall. Anyone feel sorry for the Baltimore guys? Who is the RICOKEEPER? The total crushing of economic opportunity on our Waterways? Positive opportunity at the 11/18/14 7 member JEA Board meeting.

Quote from: Noone on May 24, 2013, 05:44:06 AM

Quote from: fieldafm on March 01, 2011, 05:00:28 PM
That's where we respectfully disagree.  It DOES matter.  Without that separate parcel, there is nothing that would stop a developer from buying the property intact and choosing to restrict public waterfront access on the site.  The city has the property, the next step is to protect this opportunity by ensuring it has public use.
Case in point, the Fuller Warren fishing pier.  History has proven time and time again that if we don't act to preserve, we will demolish.

I've spoken with you on the phone before, you are a very polite fellow and I thank you for that.  But I find it EXTREMELY odd that you can come on here on a public forum, but your office ignores emails upon emails.

If your boss can take the lead on the Riverwalk, why can't he take the lead on the pier in his own district?

6 days out on the RFI for Shipyards. is everyone just stoked and super excited that how many years later and you can only use the RAM dock when RAM is open? Where are you city council? That's right free parking and new comfy chairs.

At the 5/3/13 DIA Downtown Experience subcommittee meeting of the DIA I asked during the presentation. If anyone wanted to use the PUBLIC FLOATING dock that is the only Waterway access to SHIPYARDS III can they? I was told by Paul Crawford and Tony Allegretti and sitting right next to Scott Wilson NO! NO! Is anyone concerned in the teensiest, tiniest, little bit?

You've got VISION. CG7 did you get a chance to check it out? The PUBLIC Floating dock is behind the wooden fence and locked separated parcel. How many people know about this?

Palms Fish Camp! Palms Fish Camp! Palms Fish Camp! Who will be getting a million bucks for doing nothing? PS4 who will be getting millions for doing nothing? Who gets to name reefs and they haven't put a penny in the kitty?

Who should be joining Tony Nelson in Federal Prison? We celebrate the awarding of a pension by a Board to a bad guy.

I've given up on asking you know who about you know what. My elected legislative representative is aware of this.

The recent Jim Love, Kevin Kuzel, Berkman floating dock compromise misrepresented by OGC to the Waterways Commission during the 2013 FIND grant application process. Who should be disbarred?

5 days out from a Waterways meeting (dog and pony show) to make up for the secret meeting. Anyone going? this scenario just repeats itself. Will Mayor Brown be apologizing to the state on this one?

5 years later and still seeking a sponsor to take to the commissioners of FIND ( Florida Inland Navigation District) for a Pocket Pier/ Floating Dock at a Waterfront Public Access street end. A conspiracy to defraud. Who gets the credit?

Planning a BOLD, Tactical, URBAN CORE, kayak paddle from a Redneck launch and make some NOISE as we fish under the brand new NO FISHING signs that was never before Waterways? And this is all happening in our new DIA Restricted zone. I'm All In are you?

Anyone want to write a check for a buck to 2009-442 and I will deliver it personally in 4 days to the full city council? Don't be afraid of this. it's Positive.

I am Downtown and why you aren't.

Jacksonville city council meeting tonight 1/27/15. Will there be any discussion on 2015-38 our 2015 FIND grant application projects?
2015-3 and a new makeup of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission.

Visit Jacksonville!

Plan on making a scene Downtown 2/22/15 before the official unavailing of the disaterous District 4 Don and Scott, Scott and Don opening of the most restricted Waterways Riverwalk in Jacksonville history on the Southbank Riverwalk 2014-190. You can't make this stuff up. Councilman Redman, Please introduce legislation that will allow Joe Q. Public a commercial opportunity from our St. Johns River an American Heritage River A FEDERAL Initiative in our NEW 2014-560 CRA/DIA 4.8 mile Red Rock Global consultant zone from the Fuller Warren Bridge to the Mathews Bridge. Attach a 10 minute loading and unloading commercial zone somewhere along the 270' of the NEW floating docks. Don't give it to one vendor with a 10 year no compete clause. Restore the PUBLIC TRUST.

I'm All In.