Well, the precinct meeting was poorly attended. I ran notices in the paper for three days leading up to the event, had hot dogs for 200 people and homemade chili by my friend Chuck Denman. With competition from two area revivals, youth baseball and softball, and a tool /computer show at the civic center, I discovered the level of interest from the precinct when things are going pretty well. I wanted to thank Bob Fitch for leaving the precinct in such good condition, both physically and financially, inform residents about the technology options I am offering to keep everyone informed( E-mail and this blog, and to hear any concerns people had. It may be the first and only event of its kind!
Last week we cleaned more ditches on CR1697 and CR1695, we cut the GRASS, yes grass, from one of the worst roads in the precinct CR1749. We spent a couple of days patching holes. On Thursday, we went back to CR1749 and laid the prettiest pavement for those poor souls and thrilled them no end.
The court is considering abating interest for Pilgrim's as they go through bankruptcy. I think Pilgrim's is a vital industry for the community and overall a good corporate entity. My thinking right now is to reject their proposal for abatement due to our inability as a taxing district to legally do so. Also there are many other businesses that are having trouble or are out of business that expect the same rules and accommodations for everyone.