tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post5336502670810736998..comments2023-12-07T00:44:23.610-08:00Comments on The Trojan Heron: It's Development-Specific StupidECKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13031277544085651063noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-16456402146788637012014-05-30T06:00:17.855-07:002014-05-30T06:00:17.855-07:00Wow, seriously well formulated and well written, Y...Wow, seriously well formulated and well written, You have the gift.IT Solutions Dallashttp://www.cooperativecomputing.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-13421566965312219612014-03-12T19:02:46.962-07:002014-03-12T19:02:46.962-07:00I find it interesting that the San Juan County Nox...I find it interesting that the San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program, (in addition to the fact that the county has a "weed control" program at all) sent a flyer with my property tax bill recommending "For chemical control, apply glyphosate (e.g. Roundup) carefully with ....." I guess it's OK if it's outside the 300?' wetland protection... Hmmmm, the environmentally strictest CAO in the US recommending glyphosate.... Oh yeah, to kill that scary poison hemlock that's potentially will cause birth defects in children. Roundup won't?! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905135826706873497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-11619491855926266182014-03-05T19:05:52.110-08:002014-03-05T19:05:52.110-08:00Rick you ignorant slut. You made people think you ...Rick you ignorant slut. You made people think you would do the smart thing for the people of this county. With this lie you got elected. You, Patty Miller, and Richard Fralic screwed the people of this county. I will never spend another dime in your drug store, mail order will do just fine. I will not be able to shop at the other stores in your building as well. Your bad for everyone. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-44781907633593038622014-03-05T13:59:30.150-08:002014-03-05T13:59:30.150-08:00What? Rick Hughes thinks that he's going to t...What? Rick Hughes thinks that he's going to take back the CAO and fix it NOW?? Could anything be dumber than that? Why not pretend that it's all peachy like Jamie does? Because staff will not EVER let them take it up again. And if council were to try, the prosecuting attorney would tell them they can't because there's litigation--and there will be litigation. The right thing to do --the smart and brave thing to do--would have been to man up and start paying attention back in the winter council days. <br /><br />Good for Bob. And why was Jamie missing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-44807503360682755482014-03-05T13:36:50.611-08:002014-03-05T13:36:50.611-08:00Rick no longer represents the people who elected h...Rick no longer represents the people who elected him. He represents the staff, and the State.<br /><br />His job was to protect us, not sell us out.<br /><br />Quisling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-82940014129977054992014-03-05T13:36:10.710-08:002014-03-05T13:36:10.710-08:00Oh no. Linda is going to talk upspeak for hours n...Oh no. Linda is going to talk upspeak for hours now. Nails on chalkboard.<br /><br />She says if previously cleared, it's ok to use--but I think she said in the past year?? Bob asks details. Yes, she says it has to have been used in the previous year. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-8309287444691507862014-03-05T13:27:46.858-08:002014-03-05T13:27:46.858-08:00These simpletons couldn't fix anything. They d...These simpletons couldn't fix anything. They don't know how. Besides, there is no pressure to fix anything unless the courts force them to. They'll move on to other non-priorities and never come back to it unless they have to. Hughes should have a heart attack about this. I don't feel sorry for him one bit, I wish Bob had made it as painful as possible for him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-38506301693294228172014-03-05T13:20:53.134-08:002014-03-05T13:20:53.134-08:00Bob votes 'Nay'
Good for Bob.
As a gestu...Bob votes 'Nay'<br /><br />Good for Bob.<br /><br />As a gesture, Bob actually made the motion for this thing knowing it would pass anyway, but he did it in a humorous way saying he didn't want Rick to have a heart attack. Chuckles all around.<br /><br />Now, Rick wants the council to draft a resolution to lay out the road-map for the "fix-it job" he wants to press on next.<br /><br />End of session.<br /><br />Want something in this resolution? This might be fun. The Friends may entertain a modest proposal or two.<br /><br />My brain hurts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-29475648892860989872014-03-05T13:19:36.974-08:002014-03-05T13:19:36.974-08:00Of course it is easy! Just don't do anything, ...Of course it is easy! Just don't do anything, current or future, within 300 feet of every wet spot in the County! What is so hard about that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-90230212763733448082014-03-05T13:19:36.695-08:002014-03-05T13:19:36.695-08:00Of course it is easy! Just don't do anything, ...Of course it is easy! Just don't do anything, current or future, within 300 feet of every wet spot in the County! What is so hard about that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-50418884954422322532014-03-05T13:07:52.715-08:002014-03-05T13:07:52.715-08:00Staff trying to mollify Bob, Bob is pushing back. ...Staff trying to mollify Bob, Bob is pushing back. Rick is frustrated, he really wants 'concensus.' Jaime glowering down from a big screen.<br /><br />Staff basically comes out and says oh you poor thing, you must be so confused, it is true these regulations are so complex only planners who live and breathe this stuff 24/7 believe they understand them. And, hey, its pretty easy, come on over we'll give you a slice of Shirene's famous Marionberry pie and a cuppa and we'll just skip through this. But you must pass this today blah mumble burble ..."<br /><br />Bob. Bob: Just Say No. The Hairball from Hell.<br /><br />Bob just said he would not vote for this, at least I think so ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-41849682824123295042014-03-05T12:04:33.628-08:002014-03-05T12:04:33.628-08:00@11:55
What a funny question. Of course you are, ...@11:55<br /><br />What a funny question. Of course you are, and if not, you're in critical habitat for red rumped picklewort amphibian weed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-34580831826733006242014-03-05T12:01:05.721-08:002014-03-05T12:01:05.721-08:00AP Seattle: March 5 2014
"San Juan County to...AP Seattle: March 5 2014<br /><br />"San Juan County today passed what will widely be considered the most restrictive and onerous land use regulations in the United States. <br /><br />The Special UN Envoy for Human Habitation praised the County Council for its foresight and perseverance in advancing the goals of Agenda21. He said, "San Juan County has shown the world that the evils of private property need never again hinder the quest for climate justice and whirled peas!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-91627751895986450622014-03-05T11:55:27.962-08:002014-03-05T11:55:27.962-08:00How do I know if my "development" is wit...How do I know if my "development" is within 1000 feet of a Peregrine Falcon nest? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-66183949336374693142014-03-05T11:51:42.092-08:002014-03-05T11:51:42.092-08:00It is an easy decision for a politician. Path A: &...It is an easy decision for a politician. Path A: "Do the right thing, say FU to the GMBH, start over and protect the citizens." or Path B: "Approve this sucker today, apply for some more grants, and move on to SMP where we can take away more land from the people".<br />Jamie, B. Rick, B. Bob, "I'm uncomfortable, B !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-51665803785508947272014-03-05T11:39:14.671-08:002014-03-05T11:39:14.671-08:00Jamie is at some friends house and plans to raid t...Jamie is at some friends house and plans to raid their refrigerator. So that is good to know.<br /><br />Rick is the chair so he likes to play the role and believes he has an agenda to get done. He also gets to decide when to call a one hour lunch break because he needs to go off and think things through. Since he already said he does not not know what to do, he needs some time now (one hour) to go touch base with the folks who will tell him what to do.<br /><br />When he returns, will he be Mr. Decision Man? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-25285725496945906122014-03-05T11:25:24.744-08:002014-03-05T11:25:24.744-08:00There's been a little complication with my com...There's been a little complication with my complication<br /><br />- BrazilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-57842770501082879642014-03-05T11:22:27.154-08:002014-03-05T11:22:27.154-08:00Thanks for the live blog. Centurylink screwed up m...Thanks for the live blog. Centurylink screwed up my DSL yesterday and I can't live stream video over cellular.<br />Anyway, Hughes seems to be defending this dog turd. Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-22355113996959261282014-03-05T11:08:07.458-08:002014-03-05T11:08:07.458-08:00Talking about ag limitations again, how the farm p...Talking about ag limitations again, how the farm plan will become the "key to the door that will open many ag exemptions." Assuming an voluntary steward program is in place with more money of course to administrate it.<br /><br />Now what one little fiefdom have we here that holds those fun filled farm plan keys to your "right to plant stuff"?<br /><br />The Conservation District of course. Remember them? Sure you do. BwahahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-43713893799214923242014-03-05T10:47:04.515-08:002014-03-05T10:47:04.515-08:00Well Rick really wants to do something today but h...Well Rick really wants to do something today but he says he isn't sure quite what. Right.<br /><br />Anyway, where is Jamie? Is this a little irregular, his big televised face staring down like Big Brother. What if the other council critters decided they wanted to phone it in as well. Is that a quorum is it even legal? This is truly wierd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-13500837928619973422014-03-05T10:46:06.493-08:002014-03-05T10:46:06.493-08:00Hughes now claims that they have no obligation to ...Hughes now claims that they have no obligation to clean up the new CAO but just to respond to the Growth Board. He seems not to understand that the Council response to the Growth Board must be coherent and logical. <br /><br />Hughes seems to think that council must DO something today. Why? What can happen? Why didn't council appeal from the Growth Board demands? <br /><br />Oh good, let's go back into the weeds.<br /><br />WHAT? Council is planning to come back later to FIX this mess? Are they crazy??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-15651083850003806672014-03-05T10:37:57.880-08:002014-03-05T10:37:57.880-08:00Jamie says something but can't be heard well. ...Jamie says something but can't be heard well. Where IS he?<br /><br />Bob points out the basic issues that remain--the new rule still makes it very difficult to use their property. No problem identified and so burdensome solutions aren't related to any problem. Going to make it difficult and expensive for ordinary citizens to use their property.<br />Too complicated to understand. Too much discretion in Director. Why do we even have "tree protection"? [Good question--ask Shireene.]<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-100230424848719372014-03-05T10:33:10.703-08:002014-03-05T10:33:10.703-08:00@10:28
They have a party line and unmovable posit...@10:28<br /><br />They have a party line and unmovable position, and that's all there is to it. Thanks for everyone's input. We look forward to ignoring you again in the years to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-55964394738578347972014-03-05T10:28:38.087-08:002014-03-05T10:28:38.087-08:00Council calls time out [to consult with staff?] an...Council calls time out [to consult with staff?] and comes back to have Thomas recite all the answers. Thomas believes that it all comes down to implementation--relying on staff to work with citizens. That works so well, doesn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025252027978265531.post-45909925986319548912014-03-05T10:25:00.728-08:002014-03-05T10:25:00.728-08:00@10:20
The idiotic aspect of their viewpoint, esp...@10:20<br /><br />The idiotic aspect of their viewpoint, especially about agriculture, is that it changes ALL the time. It depends how "keep on doing what you're doing" is interpreted because no one engaged in any kind of productive, enjoyable, fruitful endeavors "keeps doing what they are doing." Piles are moved, wood is cut, animals are moved. Doing things REQUIRES change.<br /><br />They just don't get it. They are shutting the county down and handing it over to the Friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com