Freedom Of Speech would like to know about the two houses that CHDO moved across the street on Linden Street and remodeled about 6 month's ago. They are for sale and have been for sale for several months.
During one of the many public meetings, John Miller said there was a list of 250 people waiting to buy these houses. If that is so, why aren't these two houses sold? Could John have been lying?
And, we noticed last week that CHDO has put "For Sale" signs on several of the "as is" houses in "Linden Meadows".
NOTHING appears to have sold, despite the alleged list of 250 people. Was the public shamed again by this administration and a park shamefully destroyed?
And how can CHDO be spending money on rehabilitating these homes, the streets being built, etc., when the matter is still in the courts and ownership of the land still in question?
Mr. Miller ~How can you ask the Sewer Board to forgive sewer tap-in fees for CHDO and ask the City Council for Tax Abatements when you are in litigation?
Could it be you have cut another deal with the Mayor?
After reviewing the March 7, 2006 Sewer Board Minutes:
COMMUNICATIONS-CITY OFFICIALS
Adam Dickey presented the Linden Meadows plat on behalf of CHDO and requested signatures from the board. He added that all legalities have been completed and John Miller was present to answer any questions.
Mr. Seabrook asked if the deadline to file an appeal had passed.
Mr. Miller replied that he thought it had.
C'mon Mr. Miller what kind of crap are you trying to pull? It makes us angry that you say the heirs and neighbors are against low income housing. That is not it at all...But Mr. Miller the real issue is PROPERTY RIGHTS, not CHDO.
It is very interesting that no one has ever question the law that was passed in 1991 which says that if people had a reversionary clause on their deed, they had 30 years to request their land back!
Freedom OF Speech is concerned that the city and CHDO are going on with the houses. CHDO won't be able to sell then due to having no clear title until this court matter is settled.
We are surprised that CHDO and Mr. Miller are taking the chance in going on with building the subdivision because if they lose, the Jensens want the houses torn down and the park rebuilt. It makes us citizens mad because they talked to the city and CHDO about ALL of this before the first house was moved...they moved the houses anyway.
It could have been a win-win situation, but the Mayor and CHDO refused to listen.
So, the bottom line is that the Appeals process has started. "Three judges from The Court of Appeals will decide the case." This process could take up to a year to get a decision.
Freedom Of Speech support the Linden Meadows heirs and neighbors for fighting for and protecting the Fawcett families wishes. We feel this is a real issue worth taking all the way to the Supreme Court!
As we stated before, we are disappointed that Roger's blog says that some Councilmen have tried to "thwart" Linden Meadows? I don't know how he can make such a statement. No one on the council has had anything to do with this.
It is the neighbors and the heirs who are fighting this.
We just love these conspiracy theories...instead of the truth...Roger!
