Friday I blogged about a three major problems that happened at 1620 West Estes. Some shoddy demolition practices were being practiced. When the demolition workers finished for the day, they left a danger zone behind.
1) The area was un-secure. The ends of the fence opened for anyone to enter.
2) The project had no sign-age for warning of construction or warning people not to trespass.
3) Waste materials and debris from the demolition found there way to the neighbors back yard.
I didn't bother calling the Alderman's office because Alderman Moore (D-49) told me "He knows the ward like the back of his hand", so he had to know the problem was there. Plus he so-rarely returns any of my many phone calls or emails he must think I don't even exist? Or I'm just a pain in the ass? Gary Fucshi mentioned to me the Alderman's office claims to "not read the blogs"... But my guess is, others of importance do read this blog. Yesterday enough Morse Hell Hole blog readers apparently called 311 or the Alderman's office that on Friday evening, after the work had been done for the day, the 1620 West Eates site had...
1) Super secure fencing on all ends!
2) More than enough danger warning signs!
3) The neighbors back yard was clean from all waste and debris!
Hoo-ray.... Wow. (let's toss in a back-flip while we are at it.) Who needs a Alderman's office when neighbors pull together and solve problem issues like this?
It's easy as One.. Two...Three!
6 comments:
craig-
just a clarification. in a brief conversation with mr. land on an unrelated matter, he said that HE did not read the blogs. he didn't include the alderman's office as part of that statement.
good work. neighborhood participation at it's best.
i just don't understand why the very simple rules that oversee this type of activity just can't be adhered to. why does the community always have to play the role of the "bad guy"? laws are in place for very good reasons. follow the rules. simple as that.
janice-
i agree with you 100%. you should express that opinion to the alderman. stay tuned.
Well done.
So let's see.......
1) Citizens fear a poorly managed construction site might be a danger to the community due to lack of fencing and debris falling into the public/private way.
2) Citizens contact 311 as well as the Aldermans office to alert them of the danger/violations and poor management.
3) The City and or the Alderman calls contractor and has this problem cleared up to the satisfaction of said citizens in a very timely manner.
4) Citizens still feel the Alderman and not the Contractor was the root cause of said problem.
What is the problem with this?
Hmmmmm
Charlie,
I think that redperil gave you your answer. It's called being proactive, and if the 49th ward weren't so busy with extracirricular activities, they might just send a representative down to all tear down sites on day 1 to make sure the rules and regs are being followed.
Or is that really asking too much...
Clarification: by 49th ward, I meant the 49th ward aldermans office.
For those of you who say the blogs don't "do anything", here's your answer.
they might just send a representative down to all tear down sites on day 1 to make sure the rules and regs are being followed.
Sounds like a fine idea to me.
Post a Comment