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Comment by CJ on June 23, 2011 at 4:04pm

Did I happen to mention when I worked last I worked at UPS and still do during the Christmas peak season as a driver jumper?

Clay ... a man of integrity in the chambers as well as behind the desk of human resources. :)

 

 

Comment by Patricia M. McBride on June 23, 2011 at 1:46pm

Well after reading what you have written CJ, I am honored to know you!  I have been doing federal level and am moving over and becoming far more active locally.  It will take me a bit to get up to speed on the coj site.  I helped with Clay Yarborough re-election campaign so at least now him well and have the greatest of respect for him........he is exactly what he appears to be.  Honest, sincere and just one very nice young man.  It as an honor to be able to assist him in getting re-elected.  More to follow later................  God bless you.

Comment by CJ on June 23, 2011 at 1:42pm

From CTDC - INCREDIBLE!!

I am reading a Folio Weekly article that covers a pension related 
lawsuit that could muddy up the waters of pension reform in 
Jacksonville. The article can be found at 
http://www.folioweekly.com/documents/main_062111.pdf.

 

Comment by CJ on June 23, 2011 at 1:39pm

FYI-I started as a public warrior just about a year ago when Council was poised to take a vote on raising taxes. That was the first time I spoke before Council and have missed maybe 4 meetings since then. While taking care of my family I am also a community and school volunteer.

Though, I or we, "win" little of the time what makes it all worth it is winning once in a while, with that in mind just think about the $629,000 in Artwork for the new courthouse that is now withdrawn!  :) 

Tony Bates asked me what made me so active so recently, basically, in short, I dont like being fed BS while being told its in my best interest to do so. If I have to leave my family to get a job just to keep up with taxes someone in this city is going to lose their job.

I will go to any length to make sure I send off and meet the kids at that school bus, help with home work, prepare a family meal including prayer around the table and good night kisses and hugs.

Because I started with no knowledge of the process I have only God to thank for leading me to information that I otherwise could not have come upon. He is the power, I am the messenger,I am no one's fool, with respect I will show no mercy, I shall fear no evil, God is on my side. 0:)

Comment by Patricia M. McBride on June 23, 2011 at 12:54pm

And don't you just love her going on about the rules for leaving a meeting (when she herself apparently has been brought back in handcuffs..........she is really something)

 

Comment by CJ on June 23, 2011 at 12:52pm

i watched on line too and of that 45 minutes she talked for 10   :p

Comment by Patricia M. McBride on June 23, 2011 at 12:50pm

CJ, I think you have been dong this a bit longer than I have :).  I am getting better, but you still dance circles around me (and that's ok.........someone needs to be able to do with ease and grace and you do).  I really appreciate the heads up on the meeting and although to late to go in person was able to watch it on line.  Everything just flew through and the meeting was over in a scant 45 minutes if you can magine that with lee as chair :).

Comment by CJ on June 23, 2011 at 12:16pm

I feel so awful....

Ma'am are you familiar with the public notice area under the city council menu?

If not i can try to walk you through to get to information

Comment by CJ on June 23, 2011 at 12:12pm

I am terribly, terribly sorry! what i posted as rules minutes were Finance minutes.

Comment by CJ on June 23, 2011 at 12:10pm

Ms. McBride I will see if I can walk you threw this but I am all over this site, trying to see when todays meeting was posted for the public and swear I copied the information I posted from Minutes from Jeff Clements from under Webbs name 

Now when I pull the minutes this is what i get 

28.  2011-361	ORD Declaring Surplus Parcels (RE #s 074828-0000, 074829-0000, 074830-0000,074832-0000, 074834-0000, 074836-0000, 074837-0000, 074838-0000, 074839-0000, 074840-0000, 074843-0000,074844-0000, 074846-0000, & 074859-0000; Auth Conveyance of Fee Simple Title to JTA for use in Regional Transportation Center (RTC) at No Cost in Lieu of $5 Million Cash Contribution from COJ to RTC Proj; Waive Provisions of Sec 122.424 (Appraisal Assessed Value Over $25,000), Ord Code, to allow Conveyance to JTA at No Cost; Amend 2011-2015 5-Yr CIP Apvd by Ord 2010-558-E to Delete "JRTC Bus" Proj (Dist 9 - Jones) (Hodges) (Req of Mayor) Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/14/11
	1. 5/24/2011 CO  Introduced: R,F,TEU
	6/6/2011 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer;    6/6/2011 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
	6/7/2011 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
	2. 6/14/2011 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU
	BILL SUMMARY   Discussion included requests for deferral to allow more time for review, with the Chair electing to grant the Administration’s desire for a vote   Amendment tracks Council Auditor recommendations:  adds clarifying language concerning parking, the parking agreement, and compliance with Florida Statutes; deletes Schedule of Performance and Development from allowable technical changes; attaches corrected Exhibit A and corrected CIP documentation   Motion to AMEND/APPROVE FAILED OF PASSAGE on a vote of 1 – 5 (BISHOP, CLARK, CRESCIMBENI, SHAD, YARBOROUGH) – DENY   After the vote, discussion continued.  A motion to reconsider was not entertained by the Chair, nor was a subsequent appeal.   At this point, some of the members left the meeting, the quorum was lost, and the meeting was not able to continue.
NOTE:	As the meeting was adjourned due to the lack of a quorum, the following recorded actions are procedural and potentially temporary, pending a special-called Rules Committee meeting for June 23, 2011.   Are you familiar with where i am looking at this information under public notices?

 

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