I gave them my two cents from California. >From: "Ryan, Kevin" <ktr1_at_westchestergov.com> >To: "'f_thomas_at_mindspring.com'" <f_thomas_at_mindspring.com> >Subject: RE: Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club >Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 14:45:32 -0500 >X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) >X-ELNK-AV: 0 > >Dear Mr. Thomas: > >Thank you for your email to the County Executive regarding the Yonkers >Paddling and Rowing Club. Please know from the outset that Mr. Spano >fully understands your disappointment that this license agreement must be >terminated. He is even more distressed that the parties responsible for >ensuring the uninterrupted operation of YPRC (namely, YRPC itself and the >City of Yonkers) have not taken the necessary steps to secure YPRC's >continued operation in a seamless fashion. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns >= "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> > >In short, the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club has known for several >years, since January 2001, about the need to find a more permanent and >appropriate location. There are security issues and environmental issues. >It is unfortunate that now, after years of inaction by the City and the >Club to find another site, they are blaming the County for an "11th hour >eviction." In fact, the County attempted to work with the Club and the >City to find a new location before the license expired. We strongly >suggested to the City of Yonkers and the YPRC that a much more appropriate >site is the property formerly owned by Yonkers Contracting. This property >is now owned by the City of Yonkers and could accommodate a new club >building, parking for the Club's 250 members, and a turn-around area for >boat trailers that would benefit not only club members but all Yonkers >residents. > > While the license expires at the end of this year, we do not want to > exacerbate the problem. Therefore, the Club has been given another > extension to remain on the site until February 15, 2004. It is the > County's sincere hope that during this time plans can be made by the Club > and the City to relocate. > >Again, we appreciate hearing your views on this matter and hope that YRPC >will find a new location for the activities enjoyed by you and like >citizens. Please do not hesitate to contact our offices if the County >Executive can be of assistance to you with any County program or service. > >Sincerely, > >Kevin Ryan > >Staff Assistant to the County Executive >-----Original Message----- >From: f_thomas_at_mindspring.com [mailto:f_thomas_at_mindspring.com] >Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 11:05 AM >To: ceo_at_westchestergov.com >Subject: Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club > >Comments to Westchester County Executive: > >Comments: Dear Sir: It is disheartening to hear of a county government >acting in an abitrary and heavy handed manner towards a small organization >that is meeting the needs of all types of paddlers in your area. Is there >a hidden reason here, such as a wonderfully noisy and fast jet ski >concession that might pay a few more dollars to the county coffers? Mr. >Spano, I urge you to reconsider the county actions and to withdraw the >immediate demands on the Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club, which are >creating undue hardship at this time of year. It is a shame that the >county would at one time welcome the rehabilitation of an unused facility >and without warning to boot Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club out. I am but >one person in the Paddling Community from around the World who has heard >of Wetchester County's conduct through Paddlewise. Sincerely Fred E Thomas >Laguna Hills, Ca Phone 949-425-0280 Cell 949-510-2944 Fax 949-203-6242 >Name: Fred Thomas >Zip: 92653 > ><http://www.westchestergov.com>http://westchestergov.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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