tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post1092844544388984587..comments2023-06-30T07:39:20.662-04:00Comments on BRISTOLTODAY.COM: New schools may be built sooner rather than laterSteve Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-37778863029107019102009-05-03T15:00:00.000-04:002009-05-03T15:00:00.000-04:00No new schools!!!
No new schools!!!
No new schools...No new schools!!!<br />No new schools!!!<br />No new schools!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-13645069037803311772009-05-01T11:24:00.000-04:002009-05-01T11:24:00.000-04:00Most of our spending issues can be attributed to o...Most of our spending issues can be attributed to our union contracts. Nearly 70% of our budget expenditures are on salary and benefits. I'd say that is an issue. Cockayne and the Republicans aren't complaining that the unions are at fault - it's quite the opposite. The unions are doing their jobs and union leaders are doing their jobs very well, getting the most money and best benefits for their workers. They are complaining that city leaders haven't fought to keep wages in check, or negotiated more reasonable contracts, all in the name of getting votes and support from the unions. Can't blame the unions, but we certainly can blame the city leaders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-33895862629227384932009-04-30T08:23:00.000-04:002009-04-30T08:23:00.000-04:00Where is the so-called fiscal conservative council...Where is the so-called fiscal conservative councilman Cockayne on this new school project??? The only time we hear anything from him is if is a city union issue.<br />Why doesn't he complain about Bristol's spending like he does about the union wages? He has the nerve to say he isn't anti-union but pro-taxpayer...what a joke.<br />We can only hope the citizens in his district see him for who he really is come election time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-38861630267847351822009-04-29T16:27:00.000-04:002009-04-29T16:27:00.000-04:00no mega schools!!!!no mega schools!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-11469943340912371602009-04-29T15:22:00.000-04:002009-04-29T15:22:00.000-04:001:06
Then why is Ward against saving money for th...1:06<br /><br />Then why is Ward against saving money for the taxpayers?<br /><br />Reduced construction costs = lower taxpayer cost.<br /><br />What is the problem with that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-44842588985398361122009-04-29T13:06:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:06:00.000-04:008:08 - it's about the money - stuoid.8:08 - it's about the money - stuoid.late acheivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-22925998668026564752009-04-29T08:22:00.000-04:002009-04-29T08:22:00.000-04:00Its time to start over with this process of school...Its time to start over with this process of school contruction the Mayor should disband the two building committees and start over again this whole process is a disaster waiting to happen all over again its time for the city of Bristol to get it right mayor Ward its time to lead and bring in some fresh blood into the process. The time is now to rid ourselfs of the people who have failed us in the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-14440083260466631702009-04-28T20:08:00.000-04:002009-04-28T20:08:00.000-04:006:55 and we know that Ward doesn't understand the ...6:55 and we know that Ward doesn't understand the issue, so he really can't explain it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-34664132488076726462009-04-28T19:02:00.000-04:002009-04-28T19:02:00.000-04:00I'm not afraid of O'Brien. Should I be?I'm not afraid of O'Brien. Should I be?Steve Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-31029759433474170972009-04-28T18:55:00.000-04:002009-04-28T18:55:00.000-04:00(1) bond rates are down, so the cost to borrow mon...(1) bond rates are down, so the cost to borrow money is low. (2) Contractors are hungry so the cost to build is low. (3) We need to begin construction now to lock in the high reimbursement rate (74%) that the state has promised but could rescind if we dawdle. (4) Large construction jobs puts wages in the pockets of local construction workers. <br /><br />So, other than his usual generalities, what reason does Ward give to keep this project on the slow track? Nothing. The real reason: he would have to EXPLAIN something complicated to the voters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-6294689166364699132009-04-28T18:40:00.000-04:002009-04-28T18:40:00.000-04:00THE PRESS IS AFRAID OF OBRIEN. NO IDEA WHY.THE PRESS IS AFRAID OF OBRIEN. NO IDEA WHY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-67417624751545128702009-04-28T15:56:00.000-04:002009-04-28T15:56:00.000-04:00Since the project won't go out to bid for at least...Since the project won't go out to bid for at least a year, how am I supposed to know if the fix is in? What would I look for? How would anyone be able to prove it?Steve Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-44485255940780188632009-04-28T15:39:00.000-04:002009-04-28T15:39:00.000-04:00Steve a good local reporter reports local news KBE...Steve a good local reporter reports local news KBE I think stand for the old Konover Construction .They changed their name similiar to what Enron, AIG and Blackwater did.<br />I think it really means Known Bad Element lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-67755426415313414262009-04-28T15:21:00.000-04:002009-04-28T15:21:00.000-04:00What's KBE? It always helps me to know whose pocke...What's KBE? It always helps me to know whose pocket I'm in.Steve Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-63924018163645853662009-04-28T15:02:00.000-04:002009-04-28T15:02:00.000-04:00I woukd like to know if this is the same Scotty th...I woukd like to know if this is the same Scotty that was in charge during the mess at Chippens Hill School, Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern, Ivy Drive and Mountian View. After all these years these buildings still have major construction issues. I don't think this city employee should advise anybodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-23780772011544495172009-04-28T14:52:00.000-04:002009-04-28T14:52:00.000-04:00First and foremost keep William Smith, Tom O'Brien...First and foremost keep William Smith, Tom O'Brien out of the mix,if my memory serves me correct Bristol Central and Eastern high schools cost 40 million plus for renovations. The bonding issue is still not resolved, still no solution. This same crew wants to inject themselves into the mix as construction experts. They already went through over a dozen construction companies put it out to bid and when their buddies didn't win threw the bids out. <br />Anyone in construction will tell you fast track construction on a design build basis is a very expensive way to build. I guarantee O'Brien buddies will get fat on change orders. Steve if the Press ever wants to be taken seriously you should take on OB. Rumor on the street is the fix for KBE is in , they have OBrien in their pocket do they have you too Steve?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-80524170037163614432009-04-28T14:45:00.000-04:002009-04-28T14:45:00.000-04:001:47
Please tell me just when the local taxpayers...1:47<br /><br />Please tell me just when the local taxpayers would have to start paying for the overall reduced cost of the scholls?<br /><br />Certainly isn't in the coming budget, more than likely not in the next.<br /><br />Just when?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-49276548221450474762009-04-28T13:47:00.000-04:002009-04-28T13:47:00.000-04:00Obviously better than you do.Obviously better than you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-49194574205289214102009-04-28T13:10:00.000-04:002009-04-28T13:10:00.000-04:00Does Mayor Ward understand anything?Does Mayor Ward understand anything?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com