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farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 10:54:14 AM   
pahunkboy


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Status: offline 		what are the mjic words to make the code enforement go away.  all under direction of the mayor- and quite petty.  most areas have more serious things going on....

how do i get the city off my back?
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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:11:04 AM   
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Status: offline 		Are you talking about the dandelion problem?
In my town, even though the town owns part of the ground near the curb, the homeowner remains responsible for maintenance of that area (mowing, weed eating). 
The best thing to do is deal with the violations.


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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:21:07 AM   
pahunkboy


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Status: offline 		it is not the one infraction- it is the likleyhood that a crackdown happens every 3 weeks.  this is the 2nd time i have been repremanded- aaand this is not the dumpist place in town.  the point is- this code officer will keep coming back- consider it gentrification.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:22:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		Move to Otero County, NM, where individual property rights take priority over quality of life issues. The place is a shithole and an eyesore, but you'll have your freedom from petty code enforcement.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:26:42 AM   
pahunkboy


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the code guy whips out this book as tho the king has this declaration- and how lucky i am that he isnt citing me for chipped paint.

WTF.  i thought "I" owned this place?

my point is- that- no matter what else i do to enhance the neighborhood- they have THEIR agenda and will be back- again and again and again.

i was so optimistic- and now i feel like "why bother".  at the moment- im thining one of those neighborhoods in Pittsburgh would be better. where they have more to do then worry about dandelions.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:29:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		dandelions are an eyesore? bah people are insane.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:33:10 AM   
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ORIGINAL: pahunkboy

what are the mjic words to make the code enforement go away. all under direction of the mayor- and quite petty. most areas have more serious things going on....

how do i get the city off my back?


I'm not familiar with the details, but buttonhole the Mayor, and say something like:

"Hey that's a nice car, it looks like you could use a new set of tires. Go see my friend Vinny, HANDS VINNY'S TIRES CARD TO MAYOR. And he'll take care of you, and he'll send the bill my way".

EDIT: The Code ENFORCEMENT guy? Not the mayor? If so, same strategy, substitute "SUIT" for "TIRES". Adjust accordingly.



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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:38:52 AM   
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ORIGINAL: DesertRat

Move to Otero County, NM, where individual property rights take priority over quality of life issues. The place is a shithole and an eyesore, but you'll have your freedom from petty code enforcement.

Bob


i have some thinking to do.  the city itself has "infractions"- i have one of those blue international code books- i can find dirt.

I had been landscaping the side yard= with 5 rose bushes and 7 confiers. also canna bulbs. I purposefully did not want in to a homeowner association group-

the mayor owns a collection agency- as well as 45 rental properties.  he did not get his wealth by being "nice".    in efect- it feels like im living INN a collection agaecny.

ild rathe rlive in a tent in south dakota.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 11:52:25 AM   
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dandelions are an eyesore? bah people are insane.


Today it is dandelion inspectors, tomorrow it is the Thought Police issuing citations.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 2:24:07 PM   
pahunkboy


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Status: offline 		I have NOT heard from the mayor.  These supposed covenents.  Historically- Selinsgrove and Lewisburg are the pricey zip codes. This has always been blue collar- working class town.

I cant say I am movated to do any more planting or paint what so ever.

This "in your face" governance is not for me. The supposition is that I have been an absentee landlord- and moron- with no regard toward the community. When in fact- the facts are the opisite.

I do not need to be scolded over dandelions- like I have been a bad boy- and failed to do my chores.

I had immeasurable enthusiasm toward  rebuilding a dynamic community.  For today= "they" can kiss my azz.

As now- it seems- I have to look over my shoulder and wonder every day if I am violating any infraction what-so-ever.

I is not as tho- I been the eye soar of the block for several months. And am now- figuring I had a chance to get settled-

Are there dandelions in the park? near the mayors office?  how about at the public housing complex?

I am steaming mad over this.  If I bought into say Palos Park Illinois- I would have expected the block patrol- but not in Sunbury- which also bares the nick name "scumbury" and "slumbury".   There are many eye soars that are so much worse. How about the place 4 doors down- been empty 5 years now. 

The deed- did not have "restrictive covenents" on it.

reminds me of moscow. you can be fined for a unwashed car.

maybe ill --defanatly do some thinking.

The premise per the mayor is that im in non-compliance.   I don't think too many would be happy if I trully WAS NON COMPLIANT.

I realize there are ordinances intown. But frankly I am highly insulted- that private property- is "managed" by a "collcection agency".


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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 2:54:48 PM   
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Move to Otero County, NM,


I just spent time in Timberon a couple weeks ago.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 3:09:47 PM   
Mercnbeth


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Status: offline 		Now if you were doing something REALLY bad - like say, smoking, I'd imagine that compliance on your "personal property" would be justified? After all, your dandelion seed pods have the potential to blow into someone else's personal space.

Yesterday cigarette smoking, today dandelions, tomorrow???

Edited to add:
Your "fighting city hall", haven't contributed big bucks to the political campaign, and the mayor is the owner of a large block of properties; good luck with that battle my friend.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 3:49:06 PM   
pahunkboy


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ORIGINAL: Mercnbeth

Now if you were doing something REALLY bad - like say, smoking, I'd imagine that compliance on your "personal property" would be justified? After all, your dandelion seed pods have the potential to blow into someone else's personal space.

Yesterday cigarette smoking, today dandelions, tomorrow???

Edited to add:
Your "fighting city hall", haven't contributed big bucks to the political campaign, and the mayor is the owner of a large block of properties; good luck with that battle my friend.


comparing notes with a neighbor- seems this is the way it is these days.

it is a curious struggle.  gentrification vs gangs planting.

Under the constitution- I had??? "quiet enjoyment " of  my "property"

the city still must comply with ADA 508 law. 

dragnet sweeps over code infractions.... solves ?.  it is all the police can do to keep the gangs out. they are here but havent taken root yet.

dandelions- could be considered part of the eco system per the department of the interior.

when the code guy was lecturing me for an hour- the dog took a shit inn my bedroom.

i would not want to really PO me. i can be a screwball.

perhaps the gayest possible design will take hold here for my home. complete with nude scupplutures in the yard- and a glory hole schulpute.    etched in with profound staments into the aluminum sidiung-
im talking SO GAY that traffic snarles up!!!    balloons and banners proclaiming sunbury the gayest place on earth!

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 3:51:28 PM   
pahunkboy


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Status: offline 		"mayor Jones declares this gay pride week" banners-  every 3 weeks.

gay weddings. does anyone have a manequin i can borrow?

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 3:56:07 PM   
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perhaps the gayest possible design will take hold here for my home. complete with nude scupplutures in the yard- and a glory hole schulpute.    etched in with profound staments into the aluminum sidiung-
im talking SO GAY that traffic snarles up!!! 

pa hunk,
Careful with that idea. I watched a program yesterday regarding the gay area formed in Chicago. (I forget the area's name.) Anyway, the gay community went into this run down, gang controlled area of the city full of abandoned houses and went in as a community, bought foreclosed and condemned properties, opened stores, bars, art galleries, clubs, and generally made it a great neighborhood. Now, developers are coming in, building high end condos and the new residents are complaining about the noise from the clubs!

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 4:16:08 PM   
pahunkboy


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Status: offline 		merc- it has been a few hours for me to reflect-think-steam on this.

i could maybe file a complint with HUD over the general tactics.  these "codes" are more like restrictive covenants of a deed. which the deed to this place does not have.  the letter handed to me is placed in my "file" at city hall.  the rub comes in- per the conclussion that the code guy will arrive avery few weeks with such letters.    private property is just that. this afternnon a squad car followed me- as i came from the grocery store.  he was fine.  no harrassment there.

a cities mayor can not unilaterally upsurpt- state-federal law.

and now that i think of it- there was a man visable POd that i bought the place- and not him.

also- i have mineral/coal rights= if i see the house- i do not intend to sell those rights.

my psychiatrist wanted me to buy a small place near mount carmel- which is semi white trash.

hhmm- a restraining order against a "city" ???

everyone aanwers to someone. everyone.

i sorta dont care abnout keeping this particular poperrty. tho im not going to just give it away. 

maybe i can declare myself a church.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 6:06:17 PM   
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These supposed covenents. 


They aren't supposed.  If they exist they should be written on your deed.
I know that mine are.  They aren't strictly enforced in my area unless people get out of hand with them.  They mainly regulate the amount and size of buildings you can have on your lot.



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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 6:17:25 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Mercnbeth

Now if you were doing something REALLY bad - like say, smoking, I'd imagine that compliance on your "personal property" would be justified? After all, your dandelion seed pods have the potential to blow into someone else's personal space.

Yesterday cigarette smoking, today dandelions, tomorrow???

Edited to add:
Your "fighting city hall", haven't contributed big bucks to the political campaign, and the mayor is the owner of a large block of properties; good luck with that battle my friend.


Long as you can confine your dandelions to the dandelion section, and not infect the neighbors who have life threatening hay fever, I dont see any real problem with having dandelions.

Just me, etc.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/16/2007 10:03:27 PM   
Mercnbeth


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ORIGINAL: Sinergy

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ORIGINAL: Mercnbeth

Now if you were doing something REALLY bad - like say, smoking, I'd imagine that compliance on your "personal property" would be justified? After all, your dandelion seed pods have the potential to blow into someone else's personal space.

Yesterday cigarette smoking, today dandelions, tomorrow???

Edited to add:
Your "fighting city hall", haven't contributed big bucks to the political campaign, and the mayor is the owner of a large block of properties; good luck with that battle my friend.


Long as you can confine your dandelions to the dandelion section, and not infect the neighbors who have life threatening hay fever, I dont see any real problem with having dandelions.

Just me, etc.Sinergy
Yes - just control the wind pa-hunk, and people will then be concerned about your rights.

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RE: farglebagle- i got a job for u HELP - 5/17/2007 12:31:07 AM   
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There are many eye soars that are so much worse. How about the place 4 doors down- been empty 5 years now. 



Hmmmm...drop Me a line?  Might be a potential "quick turn"?  Always interested in invesitigating an abandoned property.  I'll cut you in if it is a viable deal...

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