So, Frangos is offering the city $108K to provide VXI workers parking at his E. Federal deck (note: his rate was $189K for the same deal 2 years ago).
Current option: the city pays $125K to bus workers 3 blocks to parking at the Covelli Centre.
If the parking structure is, in fact, now sound and unless someone is getting paid off by the busing company to keep the recent $50K contract price increase in place, how is this even a discussion?
That being said, the city may want to consider negotiating a multi-year lease with Frangos at this fixed rate so Frangos isn't able to jack the rate like bus company just did with their year-to-year deal.
I live and have a business where this downtown construction is taking place.
Yes, it is inconvenient but it is also necessary. The sewage pipes are over 100 years old and release an unpleasant odor. And there's too much development happening in this particular corridor to delay doing this project even 6 more months.
The city waited until after the holidays and want it completed before the weather gets warm. Good to go.
Yes, the city could have done a much better job of notifying business owners. A week notice is not acceptable.
The right way to do that (in addition to media notices) is go door-to-door. This way, you can also answer questions and work out concerns well in advance.
That being said, this isn't Lyndsey's job. She's an event director. This is the responsibility of, of course, Public Works director Chuck Shasho but also Councilwomen Gillam (who you rarely see downtown unless it is for a meeting or a press event).
This is why being organized is important. Downtown and neighborhoods need to be organized so they have a voice but also so officials and representatives have an entity to engage regarding issues such as this.
The forming of the Downtown Businessowners Association of Youngstown (DBAY) this month is timely.
Isaac45: Honestly, I have no idea. UticaShale is Ron Eiselstein. He's been pretty nasty to me (and my colleagues) over the years but I've never acknowledged it nor engaged in response because I didn't feel it warranted one for obvious reasons.
However, recently he has attempted to be more civil and constructive...even being an advocate for me to consider running for office. Given his past comments, I have no idea why. However, he even stopped into my store the other day to introduce me to a Pastor on the North Side. He was looking for assistance with a cemetery project on the East Side and I referred him to Glenda House over at the Northeast Homeowners Association.
So, I don't know why the change of heart. That's about the extent of what I know. Regardless, I'm just going to keep doing my thing. Hope this is helpful.
Jamael Brown gets our nod in Youngstown mayoral race
I disagree with the Vindy on this one.
They should have offered no endorsement:
http://www.philkidd.blogspot.com/2013...
May 6, 2013 at 10:13 a.m. permalink suggest removal
The more everyone knows about Sunshine, the better
If they wanted more citizens to attend, perhaps they shouldn't have held it in the middle of a weekday afternoon when most are working.
May 2, 2013 at 12:24 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown mayoral candidates address priorities at debate
After having been as involved extensively in Youngstown affairs for nearly 10 years...
...after having read the 251-page efficiency study in its entirety and grasp the magnitude of our situation (below)...
...and having sat through last night's Mayoral debate...
...I'm convinced that Youngstown must move to a City Manager form of government.
Despite anyone's best intentions, we need a hired, qualified professional (devoid of political & racial interests) to manage this city moving forward.
Report: http://tinyurl.com/aw7mk2a
March 22, 2013 at 1:25 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Scalzo: CIT is no joke for YSU
Great column, Joe. See you tonight at Beeghly Center. Go 'Guins.
March 19, 2013 at 10:47 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Charges give black eye to oil and gas industry ILLEGAL DUMPING
This article was well written - long but balanced, broad but very informative...and keeps you wanting to reading the next paragraph throughout.
The 'blur' works for me. Nice job.
March 1, 2013 at 4:11 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Downtown parking deck owner offers his building for VXI parking
So, Frangos is offering the city $108K to provide VXI workers parking at his E. Federal deck (note: his rate was $189K for the same deal 2 years ago).
Current option: the city pays $125K to bus workers 3 blocks to parking at the Covelli Centre.
If the parking structure is, in fact, now sound and unless someone is getting paid off by the busing company to keep the recent $50K contract price increase in place, how is this even a discussion?
That being said, the city may want to consider negotiating a multi-year lease with Frangos at this fixed rate so Frangos isn't able to jack the rate like bus company just did with their year-to-year deal.
February 27, 2013 at 5:27 p.m. permalink suggest removal
YSU’s Perry injures knee in practice
(expletive)
February 22, 2013 at 12:30 a.m. permalink suggest removal
A bit of optimism isn’t bad
Thank you, Dave.
February 17, 2013 at 12:12 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Downtown business owners fume over road closing for sewer project
I live and have a business where this downtown construction is taking place.
Yes, it is inconvenient but it is also necessary. The sewage pipes are over 100 years old and release an unpleasant odor. And there's too much development happening in this particular corridor to delay doing this project even 6 more months.
The city waited until after the holidays and want it completed before the weather gets warm. Good to go.
Yes, the city could have done a much better job of notifying business owners. A week notice is not acceptable.
The right way to do that (in addition to media notices) is go door-to-door. This way, you can also answer questions and work out concerns well in advance.
That being said, this isn't Lyndsey's job. She's an event director. This is the responsibility of, of course, Public Works director Chuck Shasho but also Councilwomen Gillam (who you rarely see downtown unless it is for a meeting or a press event).
This is why being organized is important. Downtown and neighborhoods need to be organized so they have a voice but also so officials and representatives have an entity to engage regarding issues such as this.
The forming of the Downtown Businessowners Association of Youngstown (DBAY) this month is timely.
February 17, 2013 at 11:26 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Mayor’s race gets clarified
Isaac45: Honestly, I have no idea. UticaShale is Ron Eiselstein. He's been pretty nasty to me (and my colleagues) over the years but I've never acknowledged it nor engaged in response because I didn't feel it warranted one for obvious reasons.
However, recently he has attempted to be more civil and constructive...even being an advocate for me to consider running for office. Given his past comments, I have no idea why. However, he even stopped into my store the other day to introduce me to a Pastor on the North Side. He was looking for assistance with a cemetery project on the East Side and I referred him to Glenda House over at the Northeast Homeowners Association.
So, I don't know why the change of heart. That's about the extent of what I know. Regardless, I'm just going to keep doing my thing. Hope this is helpful.
January 17, 2013 at 12:48 p.m. permalink suggest removal