Comments on: Man Tells Town Of Century ‘Stay Off My Property’ After ‘Illegal’ Work

By: David

David — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:43:02 +0000

Retired
Citizens need to do what ever it takes to get the attention of some of these officials. Including lack of respect.

ps: I speak in general terms and have no knowledge of Century politics. My comments are not directed toward Century specifically. However, “if the shoe fits”…

By: molinoman

molinoman — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:59:32 +0000

If you look more carefully at the photos he was not in anyone’s face pointing a finger as some other commenter stated. He was back at the mic pointing his finger. In the other photo he was at the desk handing the council a paper.

I agree with Mr Knight, it is his property if it is not recognized by the county and if he doesn’t want the drive/alley/road fixed that is his prerogative. We do not need to start letting the Government/State/County invading our properties doing with it as they want like they own it. Next step is busting into your house without a warrant.

By: Retired

Retired — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:13:12 +0000

@Kane
I have read up on the sunshine law and for the sake of transparent government the meetings are OPEN to the public.

From what I read they do not HAVE to make the meeting about HEARING from the public every single time.

By: Retired

Retired — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:51:03 +0000

@David I disagree with that tactic

I do believe in speaking out, paying attention, contacting representatives, changing laws. Write a letter, find the facts.
Its not that hard to become one of “The good ole boys”
Ask what they are doing, inform yourself, ask what you can do to help.
Do it.
It’s an open membership and and the “club” needs our help

I do not condone disrespect or violence.

In another places there have been shootings at school board meetings, fist fights in small town council meetings. (AND WORSE)
Some folks are prone to assault and violence and it seems the climate and tolerance for this type of behavior is growing and being expected to be tolerated.

Nothing good will come from that.

Check the laws for conducting meetings. A brawl can be circumvented before it can happen. I think this should be seen as a wake up call.

A person could speak from behind a podium when they are recognized to have the floor.

Act like Civilized Americans of
Century Florida

As far as Hateful behavior. the way I feel about that is:
NOT IN MY TOWN

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:31:59 +0000

If Mr. Knight believes the city has no right to be on the non-existant “Ashford Alley” he should then make efforts to block people from entering his property where the non-existant alley is located.
No need to make threats at a public meeting.

P.S.
Who is Mattie McCall, owner of another property that is “host” to this Ashford Alley?
Is she the resident that asked Mayor McCall for “additional maintenance” of the alley?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:17:16 +0000

I guess everyone deserves their 5 minutes of fame. Mr. Knight just got his. I wouldn’t make too big an issue of it, though. The town could turn around and claim imminent domain on the property. Clearly there is an erosion problem and unless the resident is willing to keep the property up himself, there may be just cause in doing so.

By: David

David — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:48:35 +0000

Retired
The problem with this country is that not enough people stand up in front of their elected officials and get in their face. If more of us would do that then some of this complete nonsense that’s happening would go away.

By: Resident

Resident — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:37:34 +0000

>>>The council DOES meet in PRIVATE to discuss matters BEFORE having a town meeting.

Then they would all be in jail, because private meetings are illegal.

By: Kane

Kane — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:08:17 +0000

I agree this man is fighting a losing battle he should have said something at the get go not wait several years to tell them to stay off. @ Retired are you not aware of how “PUBLIC” council meetings work? They GIVE CITIZENS a chance to voice their complaints, opinions, gratitude’s to THEIR town council. The council DOES meet in PRIVATE to discuss matters BEFORE having a town meeting.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 03:25:56 +0000

Prescriptive or adverse possession can give ownership rights to someone other than the owner if they use your property without you stopping them for a certain number of years. This number differs depending on what state you live in. If the city paves a portion of your land, They will likely lay ownership to it. If your land is used to access waterfront and you are not successful in preventing it, It could become public usage and you would loose control of who enters. Had to address this to keep drug use off of a property I purchased. The entire acre of waterfront was in jeopardy. I was successful and cleared my neighborhood of a bad drug problem which was my primary reason for purchasing the property. The county vacated the paved section
I purchased with the support of my neighbors. Safe and Peaceful now.