Comments on: Beulah Beltway Meeting Rescheduled After Too Many Residents Show Up

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:53:40 +0000

Ponderosa-Hill has an excellent idea, in all aspects.

By: Resident

Resident — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:32:36 +0000

Come to the historic district in Century, few nice huge old homes, (fixer uppers) large yards with gardens (Camilla azaleas) time for some revitalization. Near the River…Things change..
Gentrification, new faces in government..
Leave Beulah behind, if it is no longer the promised land.

You will not be able to stop the road being built. It is coming.

By: Ponderosa hill

Ponderosa hill — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 03:21:26 +0000

Mr. River sure makes a good point…….let’s say your property
misses the route by a few hundred feet…..you want all that
TRAFFIC whizzing by ? Remember these drivers around here
pay no attention to speed limits…..and no deterrent for them to
watch their speed and stay off the phone etc. The new bridge into
Ala. ( hwy 196 ) and the new pavement has done that very thing….
Log Trucks ( out of Ala.) from 6 am til dark all day long back & forth….
not to the paper mill but up Hwy 29 north bout half way to Century.
My guess is they have Alabama Tags and buy Alabama fuel ( cheaper )
do business in Florida & are wearing down our roads (new not long ago )
Think they’ll help pay for re-paving ?

By: Mr River

Mr River — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 02:04:37 +0000

As I seat here and read all the hoopla..I can’t help but to stop and think….Why would you not want to be one of the propertys that this runs right directly through…The reason is if your not one of the few ..Then the county want purchase your land..So that would have you looking at a intestate 400 yards from your home.So watch what you wish for..Can I interest you in some property it can come through…

By: Eddie Milstead

Eddie Milstead — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:56:10 +0000

Live @ 1765 muscogee Rd and I will be damn if u think u gonna condem my property and pay me penny on the dollar !!!

By: Doris

Doris — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:44:25 +0000

I live on a side street near Muscogee Road where it intersects with Jacks Branch Road (HWY97). Good possibility that my home and acreage is very close to the new beltway. It doesn’t bother me at all. If they want to buy my property, then I’ll sell and move. If they don’t need my property, then I’ll stay and suck it up. Progress is progress especially when you’re trying to alleviate traffic issues. By the way, don’t have a meeting at a Church next time. I agree that it’s disrespectful. A Church is the House of the Lord and should remain peaceful. Next time think about a school gymnasium. You could probably work out a deal with Malcom Thomas the School Superintendent. But you need to hurry, school is starting soon and those facilities will be used by the schools. Another alternative, is Hadji Shrine Temple. I’m sure there are a few Shriners living in the Beulah area..

By: Watching

Watching — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:09:19 +0000

The guy is the back was an embarrassment. Yes if your property is in the corridor it is unfortunate for you. This is a chance for reasonable input and yes to educate yourselves of the process and to plan accordingly. Misinformation was one of the causes of the false alarm and Comm Bergosh had to do damage control. I commend him on his actions but he did nothing wrong, the air conditioner not keeping up was just something that happens. Learn to look at the county web site and the FDOT and see the time line. The ROW is years away, you may even sell your property for a good price and move elsewhere and didn’t even know it is a blessing. Although this was an informal meeting..this is good info to know, it is on the agenda of every county meeting..Sorry about the all caps but it is important..no one is picking on you–this has gone on through the ages.

THROUGH THESE DOORS WALK ONLY THE FINEST PEOPLE – THE CITIZENS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY. DECISIONS ARE MADE IN THIS ROOM AFFECTING THE DAILY LIVES OF OUR PEOPLE. DIGNIFIED CONDUCT IS APPRECIATED.
CHAMBER RULES
1. IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK, YOU WILL BE HEARD.
2. YOU MUST SIGN UP TO SPEAK. SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE ROOM.
3. YOU ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP YOUR REMARKS BRIEF AND FACTUAL.
4. BOTH SIDES ON AN ISSUE WILL BE GRANTED UNIFORM/MAXIMUM TIME TO SPEAK.
5. DURING QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS (I.E., REZONINGS), CONDUCT IS VERY FORMAL AND REGULATED BY SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
6. SEE ORDERLY CONDUCT OF MEETINGS. POLICY.

By: Bob C.

Bob C. — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:08:14 +0000

Wasn’t at this meeting and have not seen if Mr. Bergosh was the solo BoCC member at this gathering.

Were the other 4 County Commissioners there, in active attendance?

Sure seems they should have been because this is a Humdinger of a project and will be paid for by ALL Escambia County Citizens (county parts) and by all citizens of Florida (FLDOT) and the USA taxpayers (Federal Highway $$). Money comes from somewhere and that where is our pockets.

Have the understanding that at least one member of the BoCC proudly boasts of being “Part Time” but seems even he would have attended this meeting as districts do adjoin each other.

Best thing to do is Citizens Show UP and “Respectfully” Speak UP — You have a Right to be Heard.

By: paul

paul — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:02:34 +0000

It’s called progress.. The population is growing and there’s only so many routes to go. I hate what happened to our Beaches. It isn’t like it used to be

By: nod

nod — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:36:18 +0000

Take off your shoes You’re standing on Holy Ground. Yes a church is just a building but it is a special place set aside ro worship God.

As far as the road goes, it is progress and someone always gets hurt.