Citing this article and past incidents, its obvious that Mayor Murray is a hot head.

And what I get from this article and past incidents it's obvious that Oppenheimer continues to be his arrogant self - butting in while someone else is speaking, refusing to apologize after illegally stopping and searching children, and constantly picking fights.

If the village is looking for alternative means of revenue, why did it eliminate the meters after 6pm? That is definitely LOST revenue.

Well at least that $50,000 is 83% of the money that Mr. Cancellieri is getting paid. Maybe the new administration figured out that there isn't enough money to pay a consultant. So now leasing parking spots was the only option they had to get some revenue.

If this is the parking lot opposite Morrisey GMC on Sunrise hwy, its a miracle the village could sell these spots... This parking lot is always emptry, which would lead me to believe, anyone could park there now if they have a resident parking sticker. ...... Why is Oppenheimer disputing this? Does he just like to read about himself in the Herald? Has he apologized for sheading the Constitution and going out "Vigilanty" style terrorizing kids on Halloween yet?

I agree Dave K. Oppenheimer is out to get his name mentioned any way that he can. He sees any publicity as good publicity. He confided in my neighbor that he will run against Murray himself in 4 years. When asked if he thinks he'll win his trustee seat again, he stated he was a guaranteed win.

The interesting thing is that Oppenheimer never, ever proposes a single solution. Frankly, I'm surprised he didn't propose another parking committee or one of his famous parking "studies" No. 5,237. Yea that's it - let's sepnd $300,000 on Ed's consultants to figure out if we should rent out an abandoned parking lot for $45,000. And his comparison of the St. Agnes lot and what those spots fetch $ wise v. the lot on Sunrise opposite the car dealerships is beyond belief. "Guaranteed win" when he runs again - thanks for the laugh of the year! It's not even going to be close.

Surprise, surprise - I actually agree with the Mayor on this one. Any money is good money for this empty space. I do doubt Canellieri's influence on the whole process though. South Nassau was already hot for the deal. Any reasonable number would have been accepted and it was. The Mayor or Village Administrator should have done the deal themselves.

If you read about the parking situation at South Nassau, you would see that the hospital has a desperate need for parking spots. They have resorted to buying homes so they can use the lots for parking. The relationship with the residents is toxic. RVC held all the cards in that deal and didn't maximize them. We could have gotten more money.
I also don't understand how eliminating parking fees after 6 PM is supposed to help merchants since most shops close at 6PM. Why didn't they just extend the amount of hours you feed the meter? We could have charged for parking until midnight and then again in the morning before shops open. Residents weren't complaining about paying for parking but what they considered to be overly agressive ticketing. That would give people plenty of time to see a movie, have dinner or go drinking.

All you have to do is ask the Mayor or the comptroller if Frank Quigley is still being paid. If the answer is YES, then he is on the payroll. Another vacant store now that Harmon drug is closing this month.

Exactly Bill!! Don't listen to message board posters like myself and John, call Village Hall as I did and you will see whether myself or John is correct.....I already know the answer but just for fun I encourage all readers to call Village Hall if you want the truth.

Teddy B, apparently as the hospital expands so do their employee's parking needs. From what I have read the purchase of homes has become very controversial as neighbors not only feel it will diminish the value of their homes. There is also a question of what tax will be paid to Oceanside if these lots are no longer homes. Many are concerned if that practice continues there could be a decrease in revenue to the town. Also, another article said that the hospital has made two ad hoc payments to homeowners to compensate them for decreased home value - not confirmed by the hospital. Clearly, the hospital can't continue down that path. This is basic sales - supply and demand - we have what they need. Since you asked.. why would a buyer throw buckets of money at a supplier who isn't asking for the buckets? I just think it's too bad that RVC didn't get a better deal. Those deals should not be done by politicians but by professionals who know how to negotiate.

My information is based on articles in Oceanside papers and not irrelevant. You clearly think it's a fair price without relevant facts either that state it is a fair price. Perhaps, as village residents those who negotiated the deal should share that information with us. You also clearly can't stand Mr Oppenheimer which is perhaps clouding your judgement?

Respectfully - if everyone who couldn't stand Mr. Oppenheimer had their judgment "clouded" and therefore had to remain mute, pretty much the entire Village would be silenced. Except the mouth that roared of course.

Teddy B, I have tried to keep my comments to a non-personal level but your referring to me as honey requires a response. You seem to need name calling to make your points. Since you like facts to back things up here is a sample of the adjectives you use - arrogant, loudmouth, sick, childish and honey. Perhaps, you should turn that clear focus of yours on your communication skills. People would be able to get past your name calling and understand exactly what your point is. That is, if you have one other than to personally disparage someone.

No need to blow the Board out with a big offer, when the guy negotiating for them is on your Board.

Let's see - the Village was able to rent out underused spaces for more money than they were offered two years ago under the previous administration which for one reason or another fell through. (By the way, does anyone know why that deal fell through?) This deal will add at least $50,000 of revenue to the village that we didn't have - and all connections were disclosed. It looks like a win-win situation for both the village and the hospital. I don't know why we would need to blow anyone out of the water - a fair deal was struck and both parties are happy with it. I understand Ellen's complaints, but by the hospital leasing these spaces, doesn't that help alleviate the burden on the neighborhood surrounding the hospital? I know it doesn't answer the problem totally, but it is a first step.

Question: Has anyone considered the effect vehicles exiting the lot onto Long Beach Road will have on LB Road traffic at the end of the business day?
As of now it is almost impossible to enter LB road at any street that does not have a traffic signal between 4pm and 6pm due to the increase in traffic congestion at those times. Having SN employees entering LB road southbound from that exit will only make traffic on LB north of Sunrise that much worse. Was this even a thought in the heads of the consultants or trustees? Anyone who has an answer is free to respond.

You can exit on Sunrise - but you can't turn left or you can exit at the far end on N. Forest.

Let me get this straight. Cancellieri was so necessary that we have to pay him $20,000 a month for 3 months to negotiate with labor (which has not even begun I understand), find Frank Quigley's replacement (who is still working in Village Hall), and he just took a loved one to Paris for 3 weeks? A 3 week vacation in a 3 month job that pays $20,000 a month? I think it's time to bail on RVC. Suffolk is the new Nassau & Nassau is the new Queens. RVC will be Freeport in 5 years.

All this from October 15, 2011 to January 15th, 2012? The next 9 days will be a whirlwind. If Tony's back from France yet.

This had better be a joke. A bad one.
What is the state of contract negotiations with managers, CSEA, & PBA?
What is happening with the repairing of the streets?
What is being done about quality of life crimes in busines district?
What is being done about the projects concerning shootings?

Frank Quigley still works for and is paid by Village Hall.