Comments by OldMarcoMan

Written on New lighting has Olde Marco residents seeing red:

Eat Dinner the other night at Gino's (Delicious as usual) and took a good look at those lights.
I hope we got a really good deal on those because they are the same ones I saw used in an Industrial Park near Tampa.
Do we really want to use Industrial Lighting in our Historic District?
Pinch a Penny to loose a Dollar?

Written on Gas prices rise fast, forecast to hit $4 a gallon near summer :

This fits in line with the 4th Quarter of 2011 being the latest time America actually exported more refined fuels than it imported in raw oil.
This country need a workable energy policy and not just one that forwards political agendas like we have now.

Written on What are the assets and liabilities of elected city leaders in Naples, Marco, Bonita?:

KlausStoertebeker,
You got that right. Maybe the best location on Marco for a Club, Great Building, a Foreign Staff they pay with slightly more than Room and Board, and run it into the ground like a bunch of Drunk Frat Boys who think Daddy or their Trust Funds can clean up any mess they make.
I wonder what it would cost to buy 49% of that Stock and turn that place into a World Class Dinning and Dance Club.

Written on Jan. 23 Town Hall will let residents ask for answers from City Council:

Couple of things, MarcoBiker that problem is a County Problem not a City one. Good luck on getting Donna to call you back unless you want to make a donation to her campaign,

Naples_Rocket you make a good point. It's a good observation how the City only seems to hear the people who agree with them.
I even wonder why they are even doing this, aren't ALLCity Council Meeting supposed to be open to the people to speak their minds?
Im looking forward to the City Elections this time, nothing will change but new faces are always fun.

Written on What are the assets and liabilities of elected city leaders in Naples, Marco, Bonita?:

It's a little surprising that none of these folks have a Car Financed, most don't have Mortgages or Job either,
When I look at these people I don't see my community, road, or street. Its a bunch of rich, retired people who bossed people around up north and are now doing it down here.

Written on Arbiter's report reinstates Marco police officer fired last year for misconduct :

“John may have made some mistakes, but the bottom line was he didn’t intentionally do anything inappropriate and he never should have been fired,”
Thats the "Opps I didn't mean it defense", also works well for running over Senior Citizens on Collier Boulevard.

Written on No more bumpy rides: Judge orders Mamie Street paving:

Another example of how really weak and ineffective our County Commissioners are.

Written on Fiala suggests Collier Boulevard overpass at I-75 before one at U.S. 41 :

Its going to be SO much fun living in Miami !! Im happy Donna has a vision of this coast looking like the East Coast.
When do we get the Strip Clubs and Nude Beaches ?

Written on Removal of equipment at Marco care center prompts an alert within Collier EMS :

If NCH wont leave how about that Dr. Office next to the Fire Department.
Us Emanate Domain and in a few Months we have Emergency Medicine and can just write NCH off as a mistake made before we where a City.

Written on Removal of equipment at Marco care center prompts an alert within Collier EMS :

I agree Ed, but what about Tourists and others not familiar with whats what over there?
Instead of all the idiot stuff this Council/ and County Commission has spent money on we need to kick NCH out and find a Hospital who really wants to serve Marco to go in there.
With the Tax Base we have its criminal not to have a real Emergency Facility.

Written on Kissing crime: Assistant principal calls cops after elementary students smooch:

This is so stupid I had to look at the Calendar to make sure it wasnt April Fools!!!!

Written on Numbers drop for second Occupy Naples rally, protesters demand to be heard - PHOTOS:

How about ' If you want Government to listen,, VOTE"

Written on Marco Island City Council: Off the map – Rates, roads, and rockets:

I think your wrong Klaus
And if what ever second string country your from is so great why did you leave? It couldn't be to take the Waters.

Written on Gibson: ‘People are dying ’ - Council discusses emergency needs on Marco:

I think as it ends up, history will show, America did win.

Written on Marco Island City Council: Off the map – Rates, roads, and rockets:

Just get a 16 year old, they have to know this stuff to get their Lic.,
Then you can work on getting a 6 year old to fix our Computers.
There i just saved you enough to have Fireworks ever night, like Disney.

Oh and European Fireworks arnt free, they are paid for with Taxes too, just thought Id add that for arguments sake.

Written on Gibson: ‘People are dying ’ - Council discusses emergency needs on Marco:

But before we became a City we had a War in Vietnam ...... think about it !

Written on Occupy Fort Myers draws 150 to organize against wealthy Americans:

Glad I got my first job at 15
Glad I work my way through College (No loans)
Glad I Graduated and got a job as a trainee ( Averaged out to less than minimum wage)
Glad as soon as learned my Job I got a better one, and the a better one, then a better one.
Glad I live in American where I had the chance to do all those things.

Written on To pay or not to pay: Fireworks become hot topic at Marco Island City Council:

The City would love Fireworks if they could figure out how to Tax Fun.

Written on "Daily NewsMakers with Jeff Lytle:" Commissioner Donna Fiala - Is Collier business-friendly?:

Hum, Ray finally says something I agree with.

Written on Physicians group stops taking emergency calls at 2 local hospitals:

Cry Baby Prima Donnas

Written on Flooding advisory for Marco Island:

Creative, plagiarize much Ted Kennedy. Come up with original thoughts then rejoin the discussion.

Written on Flooding advisory for Marco Island:

Don't text while ridding on the little bus, the tide had VERY little to do with interior island flooding, it's your bus mates and their total lack of sense that not only didn't stop a old flooding problem but made it worse.

Written on Flooding advisory for Marco Island:

Glad we spent Hundreds of Millions of Dollars on the Roads to prevent Flooding,

Thanks City Council.

Written on Burglary in the buff: Naked woman found in garage with stolen items, deputies say :

Must have gotten her Tax Bill and saw it coast her the shirt off her back.

Written on Marco Island increases tax rate, decreases utility surcharges:

Now I wait to see what Franks going to charge me for my worthless Yacht Club Stock, my worthless Bank Stock my worthless Country Club Stock, or my worthless House.

Oh but thanks for the Sewer and Water,,,, if I could afford to take a ,,,,well you know.

I used to think I had it pretty good, now I'm the only one left in my neighborhood.

Written on Former Marco city official Rony Joel files libel, slander suit against critic:

Its good thing you cant sue for being an obnoxious blowhard, Marco on mass would get served.

Written on Talk of Marriott convention center on Marco Island remains alive - PHOTOS:

Good thing we built The Marriott a new bridge across the Marco River.

Written on Coyote warnings for Marco residents, visitors:

Fastest way to get the Coyote to leave Marco......... Coyote Tax

Written on UPDATED Leadership Marco: Class of 2011:

At least they are doing something, take way your computer and no one would even care who RP is.
It actually looks interesting, I was thinking of doing it next year myself.

Written on Collier teachers want salary adjustments to offset retirement contribution mandate:

Most of those smart, well behaved, polite children are either in private school or Home Schooled.
Free Public Education, you get what you pay for.

Written on Loan an option for Marco to replace ‘totally obsolete’ Smokehouse bridge:

Close the bridge to all commercial traffic during the upcoming season then just close it all together till we can afford to fix it. 
Council gets $36,000.00 per year (one Councilman promised to serve for free so I guess he is), furlough one employee out of each department and escrow this money till we can pay cash and build a new bridge, 
Its time for us to start paying as we go.

Written on Collier schools say 45 percent of 8th-graders could be retained for failing civics test:

WOW ! Almost half of the Civics Teachers cant do their jobs!
I think its a shame that all those students had to suffer through subpar education, but its good that we are going to replace teachers who cant do a passing job with people who can.
50% failure rate, thats not even an F, who hired these dullards to start with? You would think with the fortune we spend on our schools that the purge will extend to the administrators who put our kids in their hands.

Written on Marco police car involved in wreck that shut down Collier Blvd.:

This will be the new Chiefs first coverup, wish him well!

Written on Marco Island pioneer Kjell Pettersen dies:

Kjell was an asset to Marco, he spoke his mind, didn't cower to those that disagreed with him and I'm proud to call him a friend.
He will be missed.

Written on Letter to the Editor: New water rates:

Oh cone on, no matter how stupid, corrupt, and inbreed you think the Council is you have to admit they support the people that put them in office.
Do you really think they are going to do anything to the Condos or the fat cat construction companies?
If you think the Council works for you just look on Collier Boulevard at the QE signs or follow the money in the new tax plan and then take a gander at the number of votes these guys get out of the Home Owners as compared to the Condos.
Prove me wrong, write an Email to all 7 Council and see how many respond.

Written on Coyote blamed for mauling cat in East Naples neighborhood:

Coyote mauling, I was half way through this story before I realized it wasn't about the new county milage rate, even though I liked the part about keeping the animals on a leash,,,,, well maybe it IS about Government after all????

Written on Marco Island City Council budget workshop: Millage rate increases unless more cuts can be agreed to:

And the comment they cut wasnt event the worst thing that has been written about this current Council,I was just sharing that I with the Federal Government doing away with Medicare,Social Security , and the City raising Property Taxes It wasn't feeling to good.

On a related topic didn't the Conservatives on Council propose a millage rate of 1.5999 not 1.9116. How come Marco is the last place doing Tax and Spend ?

Written on Marco Island City Council budget workshop: Millage rate increases unless more cuts can be agreed to:

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Written on Marco Island City Council Budget Sub-Committee: Recommendations finalized to go before entire City Council:

Look what COWARDS we elect!
They cant even do their own dirty work, but have to hide behind a committee.
These worms make me sick.

Written on ‘Most Beautiful’ title goes elsewhere:

Ponds, Potato Patches, Pickup Trucks, and Fat Chicks I can see their point.

Written on Hearing slated to determine if Marco Island's vacant lot owners will see utility assessment:

I think we finally got some political smarts on Council, Tax (access) people who don't live here and cant vote !!! Can you say second terns all around ?

Written on Marco Island Utility Advisory Board: Special assessment for some or rate hikes for all?:

Hold On
Hold On
I'm having a vision:::::::::::
I bet its the working class that gets the rate increase,,,,The Condos, Estates, and Hideaway just sail on as usual::::::::::
Boy I hope Im one of the 4 Ed said would win Council next Election !!!!!!!!!!!

Written on Letter to the Editor: Time to pile-on City Council:

Ive read you for years Sayre and all I can say is Run. There is a Council election coming up soon and 4 seats will be open.
You will probable never have a better chance in your life of winning, if your serious, than this election.
If your not going to bother to run I dont know why anyone should bother to read you.
I for one like some of your ideas but I dont know if your just repeating what others have said or if they are your real thoughts.
Run, have a fund raiser, Ill give you a $100.00 or so,

Written on Protected shorebirds killed on Marco beach:

Blaming a Dog (Unleashed at that) call for such a jump into the realm of speculation as to discredit the rest of the article and to call into question these peoples qualifications to declared these birds as endangered.
You might as well claim it was Blue Aliens (Not the Green ones they like Birds) as to say a dog did it, off leash, on the forth of July.
What ??? They cant give you the exact time to??

Written on Marcophiles: The sign glut on North Collier may get a little less ugly:

Dont overlook the fact that Donna made the parking places to short for most 6rucks and trailers to park safely in them.
I originally thought this was so the cops could ticket all the boaters but then I saw that QE was building it and it became clear it was just simple incompetence.
Didn't they give our County Commissioner money the last election?
Never mind.

Written on Utilities Advisory Board on hold: The group needs City Council to approve a new member:

Is Recker ever at the meetings? Isnt there some attendance requirement? He was missing a lot when he was chairman too...

Written on Marcophiles: The sign glut on North Collier may get a little less ugly:

If those signs belonged to a struggling local business and not the over-bloated government I bet they would have been moved the next day.
Sign Rules for you and me to follow, not the County.

Written on Letter to the Editor: City Council disconnect:

Why did the City stop sending out that Email before meetings?
I got more out of that than any poll you have to join a club to vote on.

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