Quoted from Kevin March

And who would pick up the slack when someone doesn't pick up their dog's "deposits?"  And what happens when one of those who have paid the fee uses their key to unlock the special gate, then they absent-mindedly leave it unlocked and something happens?  If there's hours, then those hours need to go for all, not just those who didn't pay the special fee.  Or are some animal owners "more equal than others," to take a quote from Animal Farm?

Existing DPW staff or volunteers could maintain the park.   Like anything - it would have to be monitored
over time to see if there are any abuses -- you could make the same argument about any person who uses
any of the town parks  .. what happens if they litter?  

There are ways to design the gate so that it would close and lock -- just like the gates at the swimming
pool where I vacation -- only owners at the resort can open the gate and it swings shut and locks because
of the way the hinge mechanism is set up.

If a dog owner does not pay the fee to use the dog park - than they should not be allowed access to the
dog park.   The main reason is that permit will only be issued to dogs that have proof of rabies
vaccination, proof of up to date dog license, and  no dangerous dog complaints against the animal.

And suppose the fee is paid this month/year - but I fail to return the key or pay for another year - what's to stop me from coming back in, unpaid?

Quoted from 147

And suppose the fee is paid this month/year - but I fail to return the key or pay for another year - what's to stop me from coming back in, unpaid?

locks can be replaced each year and a new key issued when the permit is renewed

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

locks can be replaced each year and a new key issued when the permit is renewed

ROTFLMAO.  Now that's just too funny. And not terribly cost effective - or convenient.

Great plan Ronnie

Quoted from 147

ROTFLMAO.  Now that's just too funny. And not terribly cost effective - or convenient.

Great plan Ronnie

You are just a perpetually negative person anyway -- one of the merry band of idiot RepubliCAN'TS.

Heh - you wish. I'm not a republican, sorry.

Quoted from 147

Heh - you wish. I'm not a republican, sorry.

you qualify for my definition of a RepubliCAN'T

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

you qualify for my definition of a RepubliCAN'T

And you qualify for my definition of a**hole

Quoted from 147

And you qualify for my definition of a**hole

I guess that means I won't be expecting a Christmas card from you this year ?

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

I guess that means I won't be expecting a Christmas card from you this year ?

just to piss you off, I might just

Anyway -- the Parks Commission discussed the Dog Park -- which was suggested by town residents at one
of the five Public Input Sessions held to discuss the Town's Parks and Recreation Plan.

It was decided that the commission will explore the issue, check out dog parks in neighboring municipalties,
and look into the costs and issues that would need to be addressed.     No final decision has been made
on the park --- the Parks and Recreation Commission can only make a recommendation to the full Town
Board .. and that board would have to approve any plans for a dog park.

Quoted from 147

And you qualify for my definition of a**hole

Wow still up to your old ways behind your screen name....i bet the admin will still protect you like always.........i bet this post vanishes very quickly

i see the dog park is moving forward

it looks like they are installing the concrete pad for the depository in memorial park

Quoted from TippyCanoe

i see the dog park is moving forward
it looks like they are installing the concrete pad for the depository in memorial park

No work has begun on the possible dog park.  The only parks that are being considered for the possible
dog park are Juracka, Carmen, and Esposito parks.   They are the only parks which have an undeveloped
area large enough for a dog park, access to a water supply for a doggie drinking fountain, and parking for
potential users.

The possible dog park is only in the very earliest stages of study.   Any recommendation with a more
concrete proposal would come after the New Year and would be dependent on securing donors willing to
contribute to offset the initial set up costs.

Waste of money