Are $100K in donations a mere "Spring Clean-Up"? Irondequoit Town Board meeting 3/18/09 Bob Ament

Irondequoit Town Board Meeting 3/18/09 - Democrat, Peace Corp Veteran, and Irondequoit resident, Bob Ament comes before the board to express his outrage (to put it politely). Among his many concerns, he speaks of the administration's refusal to "put a dime into Pinegrove" (paraphrase, but very close - Supervisor Heyman) regarding the Senior Center. His gracious attempt in volunteering his services and involvement for the betterment of the current condition of the Pinegrove facility. - "I did in one day what you were unwilling to do in three years", and "you have not provided more than a $4.00 chair (and from Rite Aid, at that!) in the current facility".

As he contiuned - he added that at study in the amount of $34K should, and can be avoided - proclamins to be a waste of money spent . (hey! - have we not ALREADY paid for such studies in the past? ... hmmm)

Mr. Ament seeks to confirm a date by the town to follow through with the make-over that has been proposed - He has secured commitments, with the donations of time and product(s) from The Home Depo (county wide), Target, and Irondequoit Lawn and Tree Landscaping ... all totaling near $100,000.00 dollar value. It was clear that Bob Ament had taken offense, and found the words "spring clean-up" insulting to his concerns, invested time, and work in seeking the progression of the Pinegrove building.

In ending, he expresses dismay in Supervisor Heyman for her accusations towards him implying that he had been "put up" to it ... and "out to get you" - "after my job" (per Heyman) - As he exits the building, his last words are "I am a Peace Corp Volunteer - I brought something out of the goodness of my heart, and you have accused me of wanting your job, and somebody is behind me on this - that is shameful".

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