Mr Hill,
I understand that no tax money is being used. The CVCBD is not a
municipality. Since many municipalities are incompetent,I hope the CVCBD
is not using them as an example of what to do.
This is extravagance out of control.
I am sure Witt Industries is reputable. They have been in business a
long time,probably due to frivolous purchases.
I cannot conceive of any rationale that would justify this waste of money.
Sincerely,
Judy Berlin
David Hill wrote:
Judy:
No tax money is being used to purchase the cans; it is all being raised from
foundations, businesses, and residents. To date, we have over $24,000. The
most recent donation is from PNC Bank.
The trash cans we are purchasing are made by Witt Industries a reputable
American company in Ohio that has been in business for over 100 years. The
particular cans we are purchasing are the Stadium Series described here:
http://www.witt.com/Stadium-Series/2009/03/message-center.php As quality
trash cans go, these are actually on the less expensive side at $600. Many
municipalities spend far more as you can see from browsing this website and
others. The trashcans you see in parks for example typically cost well over
a $1000 each.
I have attached the two page proposal I gave to the Board several months ago
when I first put forward this idea and also a picture that compares the old
and new cans; the new can was on loan from Stevenson University. I think my
proposal pretty much explains the rationale.
The first shipment of 15 cans will arrive in mid April hopefully just in
time for the Mayor's Spring Cleanup. I am meeting with the Mayor's staff
today to arrange for her to participate in a "ribbon cutting" ceremony at
about 9:30 Saturday April 16th in the park at Calvert Street and 24th. I
will keep everyone informed as to whether this event is "ON" or "OFF". I
hope you will join us if it is.
Feel free to circulate.
David T. Hill
Executive Director, CVCBD
2434 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
410.235.4411 / 410.235.5544 (fax)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Help us raise $60,000 to purchase 100 new trash cans by July 1st! Send
your tax deductable contribution to The Charles Village
Foundation 2434 St Paul St. Baltimore MD 21218 with "TRASH CANS" in the
memo line. (We have already raised over $23,000!)
- The CVCBD Spring Meeting on the Financial Plan for FY 2012 is scheduled
for March 29th at Lovely Lane Church from 6:30 - 8:00
- The Mayor's Spring Cleanup is scheduled for April 16th 2011 from 9am to
1pm. (The date was changed from the 23rd to the 16th)
SANITATION TIPS:
- Put tight fitting lids on your trash cans!
- Don't put household trash in corner baskets! Put it out in your own trash
can on your respective trash and recycling pickup days.
SAFETY TIPS:
- Do not leave valuables in view in your parked vehicle. Take them with you
or lock them in your trunk.
- Light up the night! Leave your porch and back yard lights on.
-----Original Message-----
From: jberlin [mailto:jdy...@verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:02 PM
To: davidh...@charlesvillage.org; The Charles Village Chat List; Charles
Village Discussion List; Mary Pat. Clarke
Subject: trash cans
Dear Mr Hill,
As a homeowner and taxpayer, I find it insulting to spend that kind of
money for trash cans. Rats were a problem before the mesh cans were put
out. Why were they used. How much money was wasted on that ? I have to
agree with Tweefie Millspaugh, sounds to much like a $700/toilet or the
$900/hammer.
Judy Berlin
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