Comments on: Major New Boat Ramp Could Come To Perdido River

By: Fisher Mann

Fisher Mann — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:57:53 +0000

The property in question, was privately owned by a fellow fisherman.
He said he would always make it available to the fishing folks, as long as he was alive.
Well, he got old and he died.
His kids, didn’t feel the same about fishin’ that he did, and wanted to make a lot of money.
At one time, the price was $450K.
Then along comes Wilson, and said folks, I can get you a lot more money than that, just hold it for a while, let folks get agrevated, and tired of going to Alabama, and they will agree to pay a lot more.
That same Wilson, has the asphault pile on nine mile road, that code enforcement gave him 60 days to fence it in and get it out of the public eye.
Well 6 months later, nothing is done there either.
This Wilson guy, also tried to get his buddy a lifetime job at the horse place, and we caught on to it too.
Vote this Wilson guy out of office, so he can go fishing on his million dollar boat landing.

By: rex

rex — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:47:32 +0000

i love to fish. but this is to much to spend on a boat ramp. let them keep the property for that price. it doesnt matter what we pay in taxes the funds will be blown before we see any rewards. lets keep the ramps we have in good shape for now. maybe with some research another property could be found an a better price. we do not need a location that will continually cost to maintain. just a good ramp that will last for years and parking places.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:49:18 +0000

REGARDING:
“I disagree, David. There is a charter/constitution that defines the limits of governments at all levels.- – -This is county government and I don’t recall seeing any Army outposts in Perdido, lately ”

I stand corrected. Or I shall as soon as you show me where our county charter forbids expenditures on parks and recreation. (I really haven’t checked, so it might be in there. I just find it hard to believe without citation.)

I agree the federal government isn’t involved in this matter but was just showing how they could legitimately be involved–which is a rare thing nowadays as government becomes Big Brother in a loving but smothering manner. In fact they could be involved (which they aren’t) for the purpose of interstate trade, as in going from one side to the other.

David also for limited government

By: SW

SW — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:31:54 +0000

‘The function of local governments is whatever they decide.’

I disagree, David. There is a charter/constitution that defines the limits of governments at all levels.

‘ If you wanted to look at it historically, county commissioners were called Road Commissioners by most because their prime function was to build and maintain roads throughout the county.’

If that is their function under county charter, fine. Otherwise, it would be out of bounds.

‘In fact the federal government was properly involved in much of that from the very beginning. For example, they cleared the Red River to allow freight to reach Army outposts more cheaply than over land.’

Apples and Oranges, David. This is county government and I don’t recall seeing any Army outposts in Perdido, lately. (I guess I could’ve missed one)

Keeping within the boundaries set forth in charters is an absolute necessity; staying within budgetary constraints is equally important.

Keeping the electorate happy is one thing; buying votes and helping cronies is another.

SW for keeping government in check.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:24:27 +0000

REGARDING:
“This is a government function, how?”

The function of local governments is whatever they decide. They aren’t like the federal government which is supposed to have limited powers.

If you wanted to look at it historically, county commissioners were called Road Commissioners by most because their prime function was to build and maintain roads throughout the county. They also kept rivers and major streams cleared because much freight was carried on them.

In fact the federal government was properly involved in much of that from the very beginning. For example, they cleared the Red River to allow freight to reach Army outposts more cheaply than over land.

Thus, a boat ramp would be especially appropriate. Nowadays, though it is mainly for the happiness of the local people.

I’m not talking about the particular site or the price, just the concept.

David for proper government
and good boating

By: Thataway

Thataway — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:50:05 +0000

In the past I was chair of M A C. There is money already set aside for ramps. Most comes from boat registration fees. This money can only be used for capital
Marine projects. There is no ramp for boats in upper Perdido Bay. Heron Bayou is dirt ramp, with bridge between it and the bay. The channel is shallow. There is no place to launch emergency response boats. There is also excellent fishing and access to G O M.

The Hurst Hammock site is deep water and direct Bay access, as well as Perdidi River.

By: Bud the Great

Bud the Great — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:45:42 +0000

How do you know? This story consists of a headline, one and a half paragraphs and a footnote. It looks to me like the county commision wants to figure out how to pay for it at a later date. It does not make sense to spend that kind of money for something that only a few Escambia, Florida residences would use. I know that you pay vessel registration fees like I do. Why in Beulah? Thousands of Esc. residences pay the same fees and wont benefit any. Why are you special?

By: Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:20:36 +0000

No way. We don’t have the money for frivolous nonsense such as this when we are as broke as we are as both a nation and a state. Very few people percentage wise are going to use this $250,000 dollar per acre boondoggle That’s just the price for buying the land. how much to actually build it?

If the people who want to launch their boats have to drive a few miles, then so be it. If the government is going to pay for these folks to float their boats then I think we should pay for everyone to have a boat.

By: BarrineauParkDad

BarrineauParkDad — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:56:14 +0000

The money has been long been set aside for the purchase of land and construction of boat ramps. The county does not own suitable land on the Perdido River or Bay for the construction of a boat ramp. Suitable property is very difficult to find. The EMAC has been looking for years.We, the residences of Escambia County have been losing access to the Perdido River and Bay systems for years. The closing of Hurst Hammock was a very sad day, as that was my favorite launch spot. I haven’t fished Perdido since. If there is a drowning or other emergency in the Perdido system, the Escambia Search and Rescue has very limited options to launch an operation.

If you don’t own a boat or fish, you may not appreciate the efforts of the ECC, to provide access to the residents. I own a boat, fish, pay registration fees and purchase a fishing license. A lot of effort has been put into this by the EMAC and I personally appreciate it. I’ll be there opening day to launch.

By: Howard Leonard

Howard Leonard — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:38:54 +0000

River Rat they are by Ruby