[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by G.R.I.T.S.

I'm amazed that people are still moving here, what with the extremely high taxes, unemployment and cost of living.

& U R here why??

[dennisgavin]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

& U R here why??

Exactly! Been here 5 years as of May 1 and still very happy!

[daveac83]

Is multi-modal path maintenance part of this budget process?

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

I have no idea of the expense except to say that if the much smaller Wildwood government is going in this direction with virtual meetings, maybe we should look at it. Plus, more people can easily see what does take place in the meetings to become more informed which is what we both want. I would assume the meetings would then be placed on YouTube. Everyone could then fast forward to the interesting parts of the meetings. As some of the CDD meetings last only 10 minutes or less, there would be no need to fast forward viewing them.

I will mention it at the NSCUDD meeting today.

At todays NSCUDD meeting, staff stated that they are looking at the taking of videos during CDD meetings and will come back to all CDDs in a few months with details such as costs, who will do it and how it will be accessed by the public. I am a happy camper that they are looking into it!

Is multi-modal path maintenance part of this budget process?

All expenditures are discussed at all of the budget workshops in detail. The public is always given an opportunity to ask questions!

[stebooo]

There are listed 64 different meetings.64!!!!! Why this many. I would like to suggest that it may involve bad budgeting, requirements and or sensible capabilities. It one can honestly justify a budget item correctly it shouldn't be a problem. When one is not being honest the entire dynamic is crushed. It's a well known fact and I can verify personally in my past is the govt sector had a mentality that if I don't use what's in my budget this year I will never get it back. To that end I need to find a home for this $$$ never mind if it's correct just spend it and the best goes on.

This is in the mind of every tax payer. Fix that and you'll have a different attitude. Otherwise the same outcome will prevail thanks for pointing out the insane schedule. It's like we're worn out with meetings for people who can't make a good honest decisions.

[J1ceasar]

there is virtually NO expenses involved with these meeting.. the rooms are there , just the cost to advertise them and its a TINY percent of the anual budget...

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

It seems a little hard to justify the expense based on the few residents that actually attend, even discounting the COVID issues there have always been very few residents attending the meetings.

[J1ceasar]

the devil is in the details if the infrastructure taxes were the same as other counties - NO taxes would need to increase ... $50 million sucked from your pockets.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by stebooo

There are listed 64 different meetings.64!!!!! Why this many. I would like to suggest that it may involve bad budgeting, requirements and or sensible capabilities. It one can honestly justify a budget item correctly it shouldn't be a problem. When one is not being honest the entire dynamic is crushed. It's a well known fact and I can verify personally in my past is the govt sector had a mentality that if I don't use what's in my budget this year I will never get it back. To that end I need to find a home for this $$$ never mind if it's correct just spend it and the best goes on.

This is in the mind of every tax payer. Fix that and you'll have a different attitude. Otherwise the same outcome will prevail thanks for pointing out the insane schedule. It's like we're worn out with meetings for people who can't make a good honest decisions.

In many cases one is the budget workshop, another is the budget approval process and then the public hearing for the finial approval. It's a multi step process that isn't rushed. If you live in CDD10, then you might only be interested in the CDD10 workshop and meetings. In NSCUDD, to my knowledge we don't spend money to just spend it if money is left in the budget. We have carryover monies from one budget to another. If you have questions, please attend any of the meetings to ask questions of us (supervisors or board members) or staff. Everyone that I know is trying to spend every penny as wisely as possible!

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

there is virtually NO expenses involved with these meeting.. the rooms are there , just the cost to advertise them and its a TINY percent of the anual budget...

What District is Pennbrooke Fairways in? May I ask why are you so obsessed with The Villages and Sumter County? I mean really...... you have stated you live in neither.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

In many cases one is the budget workshop, another is the budget approval process and then the public hearing for the finial approval. It's a multi step process that isn't rushed. If you live in CDD10, then you might only be interested in the CDD10 workshop and meetings. In NSCUDD, to my knowledge we don't spend money to just spend it if money is left in the budget. We have carryover monies from one budget to another. If you have questions, please attend any of the meetings to ask questions of us (supervisors or board members) or staff. Everyone that I know is trying to spend every penny as wisely as possible!

Here's the link for them to sign up to be notified of only what they are interested in.

E-NOTIFICATIONS

VCDD e-Notifications Sign Up

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Here's the link for them to sign up to be notified of only what they are interested in.

E-NOTIFICATIONS

VCDD e-Notifications Sign Up

I thank you very much for saying that as at the NSCUDD meeting I was talking about how those people using E-Billing were saving The District a lot of money. Both are good District programs to know about and use.

E-Billing --> Village Community Development Districts

and lookup your bills on line here -> Village Community Development Districts

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

there is virtually NO expenses involved with these meeting.. the rooms are there , just the cost to advertise them and its a TINY percent of the anual budget...

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

the devil is in the details if the infrastructure taxes were the same as other counties - NO taxes would need to increase ... $50 million sucked from your pockets.

Originally Posted by CWGUY

What District is Pennbrooke Fairways in? May I ask why are you so obsessed with The Villages and Sumter County? I mean really...... you have stated you live in neither.

If this is true, we already have enough pot stirrers in The Villages.




Well, I'll be darned, it is true.
Right here in this critique of TV.

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

You always did not check out the other dozen communities in Leesburg that are much cheaper than villages. There are some communities that pay $160 a month for HOA fees. There are some that pay more I live in Pembroke four miles down the road and pay $250 and this is what I get included. Grass cutting, golf course, a gym, two pools, and HOA a management company, we also get internet service 300 MBS, and cable. The last two save us about $100 a month over probably what you're paying. Yes golf can cost more what about 70% of the people do not play golf in any community. Oh and by the way how homes cost 30- 50% less than your homes by the SQ foot . And I bet we have a lot less type A personalities driving around thinking they're entitled because they live in The villages.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by fastboat

If you can't attend the meetings, take a few minutes to email Estep, Search and Miller and remind them of their campaign promises concerning property taxes, as well as getting the developer to pay more for the cost of infrastructure needed for HIS new expansions and his efforts at an end run around an increase, with his puppet Hage from (T&D) sponsoring a bill in the State Legislature, to cap his increases at only 3%.

It's actually ours, unless you have no intention of taking advantage of any of the new amenities and opportunities available to all of us. I have written to all the Commissioners urging them keep our lifestyle or provide detailed alternatives to the lost revenue they will incur. I was familiar with Whitemarsh PA and how that area went down along with most of Lehigh County because one of your puppets had no vision.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

If this is true, we already have enough pot stirrers in The Villages.




Well, I'll be darned, it is true.
Right here in this critique of TV.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by dennisgavin

exactly! Been here 5 years as of may 1 and still very happy!

old saying
" watch what they do,
not
what
they
say"