DTM,

I have one of these if you need it.



If you have a gas weedeater/edger, let me know. There is some creeping undergrowth down the street from me (private property) that I'd really like to clear off the sidewalk. But the extension cord on my electric doesn't go that far.

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Originally posted by jbst:
Or I could just say sorry about all the dead trees and weeds, but it's not in my budget.

An effective excuse. Until now. Perhaps with increased awareness and resident support, the excuses will finally stop. This area is a disgrace, and it's hurting our property values.
There is no reason for it to fall further into ruin while we are stalled for some "wetland" designation. That just provides the village with another layer of excuses to let it sit another five years, while we wait for something/anything to happen with the property.

If this was private property the village would have the authority to come on your property, clean it up and charge you. But when it their own property they are willing to do nothing in violation of their own ordinances. Who is in charge of making sure that the village follows it's own laws. The ordinance clearly states ]village owned or private property.

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Here. Here!

Thank you for bringing up this topic side of FRYS and thank you to all who have contributed to this thread. All of your points are well taken. I especially appreciate Ted's words.

This thread is just one example of how the community can inform others of a particular situation in a particular area. Much appreciated!

If there are safety concerns - vegetation overhanging the sidewalks, etc. - as reported it will be corrected by the village. This information just came to my attention today.

Please keep the ideas flowing!

Thanks,

Mark

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Originally posted by middlein87:
DTM,

I have one of these if you need it.

I'm afraid of being arrested for 'defacing village property'

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If you have a gas weedeater/edger, let me know. There is some creeping undergrowth down the street from me (private property) that I'd really like to clear off the sidewalk. But the extension cord on my electric doesn't go that far.

I have a 50 footer, let's chain them together!

Hello!

FYI - Last night the village board and management team discussed Manor Woods. It was decided to undertake the wetland delineation this year. This is the first and a necessary step in absolutely any alternative to be taken with regard to the area.

The issues concerning the public right away around the woods (sidewalks, parkways) have been addressed earlier this month. Thank you for bringing these to the village's attention.

Once the delineation is complete, further action steps can be discussed.

Questions may be directed to the Public Works department at the village.

Thanks again,

Mark

MP-The Force is strong in this one...

For those of you who are wondering what Wetland delineation mean
Wetland Delineation

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Originally posted by Nika:
In spite of what you may think, most lawyers in PI cases don't just take any case and sue just because someone was injured and wants to sue. PI attorneys work on a contingency fee basis...they DO NOT get paid unless they win. In addition, more often than not, the attorney is paying all of the costs associated with the litigation only to get reimbursed IF they win. Therefore, while you may hear a lot from politicians/insurance companies, et al., it makes no sense for an attorney to take a "frivilous" lawsuit. He is only spending his time and money with very little chance of making anything from it.

The problem with this logic lies in the definition of frivolous. What one person may consider frivolous or trivial, another may not. This is the logic behind the cases such as the infamous McDonald's coffee case all those years ago. The attorney's in cases such as this find one thing that might be perceived as negligence when skewed appropriately, and they focus on that. This is the type of behavior that has spawned the individualistic irresponsibility so rampant in society today.

I'm inclined to agree with the original "if someone's going to sue" statement.

Sorry for the delayed response, I haven't had much time to get on lately.

In answer to your questions:
1.) I hadn't heard about any word getting around to pick on you, nor had I intended to do so. I was simply trying to point out that "frivolous" means different things to different people.

2.) Personally, I think that a good chunk of lawsuits are frivolous. If everyone would simply take responsibility for their own actions, the social trend of suing would be profusely diminished.

3.) I do not claim to know every detail about the "infamous" McDonald's case, but I have studied it in more depth than most average "Joe's". I am aware that the coffee should by no means have been as hot as it was to cause the damage that it did, but I also know that it doesn't take a whole lot of common sense to not put hot coffee in between one's legs. Basic common sense is a lost art in today's society, as is personal responsibility.

5.) Finally, I never said that the attorneys are horrible, black-hearted, and greedy....though I've found that most personal injury attorneys are a bit greedier than others. I see nothing wrong with making a living and making money, but I do see something wrong with exploiting and perpetuating "pass the blame" values. Disclaimer: Not all attorneys are this way and not all injury attorneys are either.

Thanks for the welcome