Morse Repairs

[vintageogauge]

Now they are going to begin working once again on Morse, after a long delay they waited until snowbirds return so that traffic can back up even more. They received a $1,000,000 grant for this work and it makes me wonder why they raised Sumter county taxes to repair the roads. Replacing these commissioners might be one of the best things to happen to the county in a long time.

[Two Bills]

But the repairs will be the best ever, and look beautiful!:icon_wink:

[dewilson58]

The current commissioners got the grant, not the incoming dudes.

[Mrprez]

Work will be done at night. 7pm to 7am. Way after most people’s bedtimes.������

[Stu from NYC]

Work will be done at night. 7pm to 7am. Way after most people’s bedtimes.������

Could we ask them to start at 8 45?

[Stu from NYC]

In all seriousness wonder why they waited this long? There are potholes that rival the ones we had in NYC.

[Mrprez]

Could we ask them to start at 8 45?

I would not object.

[Stu from NYC]

I would not object.

Let us know when you make that happen:icon_wink:

[EdFNJ]

In all seriousness wonder why they waited this long? There are potholes that rival the ones we had in NYC. Because the funds for that portion were not available until October 1st when the budget kicked in for fiscal year 2020-2021. What I don't understand is why it wasn't part of the 2019-2020 FY or why that section wasn't done first and a different less damaged section was put off until October 1. Maybe because it was so much worse and they have to do a lot more digging rather than just scraping of the top to properly fix it and cost a lot more ??

Budget Resources | Sumter County, FL - Official Website (https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/111/Budget-Resources)

[wamley]

Good sense of humor.

[Neils]

Hope this time the contractors do not park equipment and drive cars and trucks all over the nice landscaped areas and ruin the landscape.
We will then have to pay $$ for resodding and replanting. This money comes from our maintenance fees.

Need whoever supervises this work to tell them to “keep off the grass”

[crash]

The current commissioners got the grant, not the incoming dudes.

Yeah they got the grant and still raised our taxes 25%.

[Plants]

Lol

[joecian1]

I like this idea!

[Stu from NYC]

Yeah they got the grant and still raised our taxes 25%.

They did what they were told to do.

[joecian1]

Sorry but nothing can replace a deep New York City (FDR) pothole Can’t tell you how many tires, bent rims, struts, shocks I had to replace but understandable due to freezing & thawing. But what’s the reason down here? Surely there must be improvements in road surfacing materials after all these years that stands the test of time?

[Girlcopper]

Hope this time the contractors do not park equipment and drive cars and trucks all over the nice landscaped areas and ruin the landscape.
We will then have to pay $$ for resodding and replanting. This money comes from our maintenance fees.

Need whoever supervises this work to tell them to “keep off the grass”
So.? Thats what maintenance fees are for. No one is asking for additional money.

[wsachs]

And what, park their trucks and equipment in the roadway? Not a very good choice. Guess they could just shut the road down till they're done.

[Marathon Man]

Plenty of communities out there that are gated. All the streets are owned by the community. That means that they can decide when they get worked on. Perhaps have a look around at those places and choose the one that you will be happy living in. Imagine a life without thoughts of "The Developer" making you angry every other day.

[davem4616]

I'm happy to hear that the money has been appropriated and that that section of Morse Blvd will be resurfaced

[stan the man]

In all seriousness wonder why they waited this long? There are potholes that rival the ones we had in NYC.

Do you mean nyc or brooklyn

[skip0358]

Long Island was no bargain either. Rims, Tires, Alignments can't tell you how many. Some of these people have never seen a Pothole!
As for the trucks parking on the grass no big deal it's only grass and it will be fixed. As for the road really quite smart to leave the worst for last guaranteed return to finish the job and once again it worked. And gee doing it at night so minimal traffic interference!

[skip0358]

Long Island was no bargain either. Rims, Tires, Alignments can't tell you how many. Some of these people have never seen a Pothole!
As for the trucks parking on the grass no big deal it's only grass and it will be fixed. As for the road really quite smart to leave the worst for last guaranteed return to finish the job and once again it worked. And gee doing it at night so minimal traffic interference!

[TC_Arch]

Why would you possibly be complaining about this? For a few days inconvenience (actually night) we will have a road that is better than new. The way Buena Vista was done, as well as the rest of Morse, was most impressive. I watched the entire process (at different times); the milling, sweeping, priming, paving and striping was a well choreographed process and quite professional. The results are beautiful. In most places it would take forever to get a pothole filled, much less and entire new road!

[dadoiron]

So.? Thats what maintenance fees are for. No one is asking for additional money.

No they don't ask they just go up on the maintenance fees whenever they want more money.

[KRM0614]

Hope this time the contractors do not park equipment and drive cars and trucks all over the nice landscaped areas and ruin the landscape.
We will then have to pay $$ for resodding and replanting. This money comes from our maintenance fees.

Need whoever supervises this work to tell them to “keep off the grass”
Of course they will !

[knute3343]

This portion of Morse Blvd. was the worst. Very happy that it is getting done!!!

[knute3343]

This portion of Morse Blvd. was the worst. Very happy that it is getting done!!!

[justjim]

Yeah they got the grant and still raised our taxes 25%.

A million dollar grant is welcomed but really just a “drop in the bucket” when it comes to the overall budget.

[fgsJr]

Hope this time the contractors do not park equipment and drive cars and trucks all over the nice landscaped areas and ruin the landscape.
We will then have to pay $$ for resodding and replanting. This money comes from our maintenance fees.

Need whoever supervises this work to tell them to “keep off the grass”

Stay off the grass, really? Where do you suggest they park their equipment? Resodding costs are most likely included in the project cost.

[Bogie Shooter]

No they don't ask they just go up on the maintenance fees whenever they want more money.

What is the history of increases?

[Rebel Pirate]

I like this idea!

Which idea do you like? Since you don't quote another post all later readers are left guessing. The post immediately prior to yours is "lol." Is that the idea you like?

The post before that is "Yeah they got the grant and still raised our taxes 25%." Is that the idea you like?

It's simple...if you're referring to a particular post, please quote that post...simply press the button. :a040:

[sooziesoul]

I believe that all roads are public, not private. There are gates however legally ANYONE can enter. This is what I’ve been told

[quexton]

If they are putting in apartments, they should widen Morse to 4 lanes and put a golf cart bridge across 466 or a tunnel under without having to cross in front of traffic with all the additional vehicles

[kathy1516]

It’s because of all the heavy construction equipment using these roads to build the greedy Morse kids empire down south. They careless about the established areas. It’s all about the new revenue base for them. Just take a look at the older areas here. They’re not going to spend money on these established areas.

[jbrown132]

Now they are going to begin working once again on Morse, after a long delay they waited until snowbirds return so that traffic can back up even more. They received a $1,000,000 grant for this work and it makes me wonder why they raised Sumter county taxes to repair the roads. Replacing these commissioners might be one of the best things to happen to the county in a long time.

Where did the get the $1M grant from? If it is federal money that may be one of the reasons they are putting in apartments on Morse Blvd. Under HUD there is a clause in the Fair Housing Act that says if you except federal money the area where the money is to be spent has to have similar demographics as surrounding towns, thus a greater need for more apartments to bring it in compliance with Federal Law. I may not have said this exactly right but it is something to consider.

[ccrider]

Aren't you complainers ever satisfied. If you would have paid attention, you would have seen that the County put out a schedule for the repaving of Morse and Buena Vista a long time ago. Be glad it's getting done!!

[Nevinmann]

There's always a half-empty glass somewhere in TV. No better place to be in spite of life's speedbumps here.

[Bogie Shooter]

greedy Morse kids empire down south.
I suppose that makes you feel better........

[vintageogauge]

Why would you possibly be complaining about this? For a few days inconvenience (actually night) we will have a road that is better than new. The way Buena Vista was done, as well as the rest of Morse, was most impressive. I watched the entire process (at different times); the milling, sweeping, priming, paving and striping was a well choreographed process and quite professional. The results are beautiful. In most places it would take forever to get a pothole filled, much less and entire new road!

I don't know which post you are replying too but my complaint is not that it's being done, it's the timing.

[Stu from NYC]

greedy Morse kids empire down south.
I suppose that makes you feel better........

They are running a business and their goal is to increase profits.

Can disagree with aspects of their plan but to call them greedy?

Does that mean no business should expand and risk being called greedy?

[Mrprez]

They are running a business and their goal is to increase profits.

Can disagree with aspects of their plan but to call them greedy?

Does that mean no business should expand and risk being called greedy?

Apparently, the word profit is now a dirty word. Used mostly by those who never started a business and created jobs. And, yes. I have and did.

[Bogie Shooter]

It’s because of all the heavy construction equipment using these roads to build the greedy Morse kids empire down south. They careless about the established areas. It’s all about the new revenue base for them. Just take a look at the older areas here. They’re not going to spend money on these established areas.

greedy Morse kids empire down south.
I suppose that makes you feel better........

They are running a business and their goal is to increase profits.

Can disagree with aspects of their plan but to call them greedy?

Does that mean no business should expand and risk being called greedy?


Who are you directing your comment to?

[WhoDat]

Looks to me like they repaved all the parts of Morse that didn't need to be repaved first, especially from 466A to CR 44 and left the part that really, really needed it (Odell Cr to Odell Cr) to last. I guess they figured they could get some more money if they waited a little longer on that part

[Kilmacowen]

I don't know which post you are replying too but my complaint is not that it's being done, it's the timing.

Timing most likely has to do with the weather. Do you know the temperature of hot asphalt? Also we have very heavy rain in the summer.

[Neils]

And what, park their trucks and equipment in the roadway? Not a very good choice. Guess they could just shut the road down till they're done.

Exactly right. Park in one lane. Keep one lane open for traffic. With the number of cars on the street, one lane should not make much delay. Ever drive in a construction zone before??

[Neils]

So.? Thats what maintenance fees are for. No one is asking for additional money.

Do our fees ever increase?? Do you enjoy seeing wasted money? Maybe a good idea in NYC to just ignore wasted $$$. Here I pay, and we all pay. Please allow people to drive on ur lawn, maybe park on the sprinkler heads too.

No reason to allow damages to our roadsides.

[EdFNJ]

So much for starting on October 5th (as per Happy News and Sumter County website)! :censored:

[John41]

I believe that all roads are public, not private. There are gates however legally ANYONE can enter. This is what I’ve been told

Court yard villa roads are private, they don’t meet the town standards for them

[davem4616]

Getting this road work done before the snowbirds come back isn't critical, it's a non issue

what's at issue is...the road is finally being fixed