[Chat] trash cans

[jberlin]

  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:jdydee at verizon.net]
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:02 PM
> To: davidhill at 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