INC NEWS - INC priority list 6-26-07

[Barry Ragin]

i'm surprised to see that noise ordinance violations are so low down on 
the priority list. Usually when i make a posting about  lack of 
enforcement of these, it generates a fair bit of support, both on the 
listserves, and in private email.

Perhaps, though, the problem is only confined to my immediate surroundings.

Regardless, i wasn't able to attend the meeting, so i didn't get to 
vote. But if the situation doesn't improve by this time next year, i'll 
be sure to adjust my schedule to attend.

Barry Ragin

TheOcean1 at aol.com wrote:
> Near the bottom of the list is "illegally posted 
> signs", which garnered zero votes this year.
> I think it's important to note that this was one of the top concerns a 
> few years ago.
>  
> INC should focus on the top concerns, but also note when progress has 
> been made.
> A couple years ago, "parking on yards" was number one. That issue is 
> now in the middle of the pack.
>  
> Last year, "unchaining dogs" was the number one concern, this year it 
> has moved to number two.
> When that issue makes the bottom of the list with zero votes, I think 
> it's safe to say (with applause)
> PROBLEM SOLVED!
>  
> None of these issues are simple, and none are solved by INC alone. But 
> together, we should enjoy our successes when top rated concerns of 
> years gone by, register zero concern today.
>  
> Bill Anderson
>  
> In a message dated 6/27/2007 11:48:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> randy at 27beverly.com writes:
>
>     At the INC general meeting of delegates on June 26.2007, the following
>     issues were expressed as "concerns" regarding issues in our community.
>     They are listed in descending order by the number of votes the
>     particular
>     issue received. Those issues receiving no votes are listed at the
>     end of
>     the list.
>
>     (13) more judicial funding
>     (11) chained dogs
>     (10) Durham Symphony visibility and higher priority
>     (10) panhandling
>     (9) mass land grading during development phase
>     (7) alternatives to demolition
>     (7) more attention by Police to petty crime
>     (6) too much tax dollar waste
>     (6) local historical museum
>     (5) represent issues of disadvantaged neighborhoods; outreach to
>     help them
>     (5) INC outreach/publicity/education
>     (4) parking in front yards
>     (4) more "concrete" elements in development plans
>     (4) poor roads; need paving
>     (3) City led planning process for neighborhoods in crisis
>     (3) a "greener" Durham
>     (3) new neighborhood organizations
>     (3) increased hazardous waste drop-off times for citizens
>     (2) lack of upkeep by real estate firms on property for sale
>     (0) helicopter ordinance not revised since 1974
>     (0) create downtown neighborhood
>     (0) illegally posted signs
>     (0) support the "arts"
>     (0) noise ordinance violations
>
>     RWP
>     27 Beverly
>
>
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