[Johny Joe Hold]

Re: Business Application Update

Because the parties involved have been waiting so long, I resolved that I would report the CACPPG decision as soon as I received it. It was just handed to me--I haven't really read it carefully myself--and here it is:

Dear Mayor Hold:

By virtue of the mandate and Freehold City Code 27-889 under which our powers are granted, we are pleased to deliver our report concerning the property at 1157 Park Street.

History: The said property was a hayfield for many years before being incorporated into the City of Freehold. Several different buildings were on the property over its lifetime including a horse stable and later a saloon. The present structure, a video store, has been vacant for several years.

Dispute: Two parties, the prominent Dewitt family and a Jewish gentleman from out of town named D. Rothstein want to use the property in different ways. D. Rothstein wants to set up a questionable loan and pawn business. The Dewitts want to clear the property and develop it with an eye toward making the area look much better and reflect the Christian values so important to Freehold.

Process: The CACPPG conducted an objective and complete study of the area and the proposed competing uses. During this process, no reference, or, almost no reference, was made to the religious identity of the participants.

Finding: The CACPPG finds that the City should acquire through eminent domain powers the property now owned by D. Rothstein. Mr. Rothstein should be compensated at least somewhat for his property, but not so much as to burden the City or its taxpayers.

That concludes our report. We hope it has served well the interests of our wonderful City of Freehold.

Committee to Advise on Condemnation for the Public Good.

Frankly, I was hoping the CACPPG would have provided a solution that solved the problem in some way other than condemnation. As I have reported here before, I am most reluctant to exercise this power.

I am currently working on a plan which will not require condemnation and will announce it tomorrow.

Once again, I thank all parties for their patience.

JJH

[Felicity]

Re: Business Application Update

I helped!

[James Dewitt]

Re: Business Application Update

Because the parties involved have been waiting so long, I resolved that I would report the CACPPG decision as soon as I received it. It was just handed to me--I haven't really read it carefully myself--and here it is:

Dear Mayor Hold:

By virtue of the mandate and Freehold City Code 27-889 under which our powers are granted, we are pleased to deliver our report concerning the property at 1157 Park Street.

History: The said property was a hayfield for many years before being incorporated into the City of Freehold. Several different buildings were on the property over its lifetime including a horse stable and later a saloon. The present structure, a video store, has been vacant for several years.

Dispute: Two parties, the prominent Dewitt family and a Jewish gentleman from out of town named D. Rothstein want to use the property in different ways. D. Rothstein wants to set up a questionable loan and pawn business. The Dewitts want to clear the property and develop it with an eye toward making the area look much better and reflect the Christian values so important to Freehold.

Process: The CACPPG conducted an objective and complete study of the area and the proposed competing uses. During this process, no reference, or, almost no reference, was made to the religious identity of the participants.

Finding: The CACPPG finds that the City should acquire through eminent domain powers the property now owned by D. Rothstein. Mr. Rothstein should be compensated at least somewhat for his property, but not so much as to burden the City or its taxpayers.

That concludes our report. We hope it has served well the interests of our wonderful City of Freehold.

Committee to Advise on Condemnation for the Public Good.

Frankly, I was hoping the CACPPG would have provided a solution that solved the problem in some way other than condemnation. As I have reported here before, I am most reluctant to exercise this power.

I am currently working on a plan which will not require condemnation and will announce it tomorrow.

Once again, I thank all parties for their patience.

JJH

Mayor Hold,
Phebe and I are ready to proceed, bulldozers and wrecking balls are ready to come in and clear the city block. Fall is upon us with winter to follow. We hope to have the land cleared and footings and foundation work done by the time spring hits.
YIC James.

[Johny Joe Hold]

Re: Business Application Update

Mayor's Compromise Solution, Property at 1157 Park St.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in working to find a solution to the competing proposals at 1157 Park St. With the help of civil engineers and planners, I am making the ruling below that resolves this conflict.

It is alway good to reflect on the big picture first, the overview of what is to be accomplished. What we all want in every solution is Win-Win, all parties win. What I will explain below is such a solution.

The Dewitts need a large and clear piece of property for their large development plans. Mr. Rothstein wants the small building on his property to remain to operate his pawn and loan sharking business. It turns out that both are possible.

In the back of all the properties on Park Street is a tall fence. This precludes rear access to all those lots.

I have made arrangements for the properties on either side of Mr. Rothstein's lot to be cleared for the Dewitts. The Dewitt developments will block access on either side of 1157 Park St. Unfortunately, the Dewitts need to have their development joined into one building and Mr. Rothein's little business stands between the two Dewitt buildings. A solution is now at hand.

I have ordered the relocation of a small portion of Park St. A gentle and sweeping bow curve in Park St. will make available badly needed land for the Dewitts. They will use the vacated portion of Park Street to build the third part of their complex. This will join the new buildings on either side of 1157 Park St.

The beauty of this development is that it avoids eminent domain proceedings against Mr. Rothstein's property. While his property will now have no access from the street in any direction there is a simple solution to this as well.

Mr. Rothstein can purchase an easement from the Dewitts. For whatever price the two parties agree upon, arrangements can be made for the public to reach Mr. Rothstein's property by passing through the Dewitt's property. This arrangement will not involve the City of Freehold in any way.

Thank you for your patience in this matter. My best wishes for success to all parties.

Johny Joe Hold, Mayor

[James Dewitt]

Re: Business Application Update

Mayor's Compromise Solution, Property at 1157 Park St.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in working to find a solution to the competing proposals at 1157 Park St. With the help of civil engineers and planners, I am making the ruling below that resolves this conflict.

It is alway good to reflect on the big picture first, the overview of what is to be accomplished. What we all want in every solution is Win-Win, all parties win. What I will explain below is such a solution.

The Dewitts need a large and clear piece of property for their large development plans. Mr. Rothstein wants the small building on his property to remain to operate his pawn and loan sharking business. It turns out that both are possible.

In the back of all the properties on Park Street is a tall fence. This precludes rear access to all those lots.

I have made arrangements for the properties on either side of Mr. Rothstein's lot to be cleared for the Dewitts. The Dewitt developments will block access on either side of 1157 Park St. Unfortunately, the Dewitts need to have their development joined into one building and Mr. Rothein's little business stands between the two Dewitt buildings. A solution is now at hand.

I have ordered the relocation of a small portion of Park St. A gentle and sweeping bow curve in Park St. will make available badly needed land for the Dewitts. They will use the vacated portion of Park Street to build the third part of their complex. This will join the new buildings on either side of 1157 Park St.

The beauty of this development is that it avoids eminent domain proceedings against Mr. Rothstein's property. While his property will now have no access from the street in any direction there is a simple solution to this as well.

Mr. Rothstein can purchase an easement from the Dewitts. For whatever price the two parties agree upon, arrangements can be made for the public to reach Mr. Rothstein's property by passing through the Dewitt's property. This arrangement will not involve the City of Freehold in any way.

Thank you for your patience in this matter. My best wishes for success to all parties.

Johny Joe Hold, Mayor

Most excellent, we can start asap. I do hope the year and a half construction on the site does not affect the business of our Jooish friend.
There is a lot of limestone in this area, in order to put 3 levels of underground parking in we will have to blast with dynamite, a lot! With a concrete and brick wall in front of his door wont it be hard for people to enter his pawn shop? Tell Mr Rothstein I will pay him say $15,000 for the land and I will not charge him for the cost to tear down the building.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Business Application Update

Just out of curiosity, who is paying to rebuild the street, and for the property on the other side required for the relocation of the street? And wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy the Jew out?

[Phebe Carlyle]

Re: Business Application Update

Just out of curiosity, who is paying to rebuild the street, and for the property on the other side required for the relocation of the street? And wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy the Jew out?

To be frank with you Reverend, that was the way I would have preferred doing it, but then I got the "talking to" that these things.. when it comes down to it are men's and not women's concerns.

Makes me wonder why James even passed DFAC over to me in the first place.

YIC

Mrs Phebe Dewitt.

[Cranky Old Man]

Re: Business Application Update

To be frank with you Reverend, that was the way I would have preferred doing it, but then I got the "talking to" that these things.. when it comes down to it are men's and not women's concerns. Makes me wonder why James even passed DFAC over to me in the first place.

Do you have your husbands permission to post this? I am starting to wonder if James beats you up enough.

[Phebe Carlyle]

Re: Business Application Update

Do you have your husbands permission to post this? I am starting to wonder if James beats you up enough.

James knows I was posting it Brother and then he gave me a "love tap" and headed off to the man cave to spend time with Brother Hutchins.

[Johny Joe Hold]

Re: Business Application Update

James knows I was posting it Brother and then he gave me a "love tap" and headed off to the man cave to spend time with Brother Hutchins.

Sister Phebe--Have you heard from Mr. Rothstein?

Honestly, I thought I would have heard from him by now--maybe just a short word of thanks for saving him from eminent domain proceedings.

I mean it is not necessary, but normally folks do this when someone goes out of the way to help.

JJH

[David Rothstein]

Re: Business Application Update

Just out of curiosity, who is paying to rebuild the street, and for the property on the other side required for the relocation of the street? And wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy the Jew out?

Precisely. Mayor Hold appears ready to spend millions of dollars from the city's general fund rather than pay a fair price for my property.

I ask the residents of Freehold if they agree that taxpayer money should be wasted just to spite a Jew? Surely common sense will prevail?

Shalom

[Johny Joe Hold]

Re: Business Application Update

Precisely. Mayor Hold appears ready to spend millions of dollars from the city's general fund rather than pay a fair price for my property.

I ask the residents of Freehold if they agree that taxpayer money should be wasted just to spite a Jew? Surely common sense will prevail?

Shalom

Mr. Rothstein--I a politican, not a businessman. But I'd like to offer a suggestion here.

First, please remember that Jews have a long history of success in business and in the arts. Here is you opportunity to demonstrate to the citizens of Freehold that Jewish people have a place in our community. To simply complain and give up should not be an option to you.

Second, I think you need to develop a business plan. Here is one I'll just pass along. You will need to negotiate access with the Dewitts, of course. They, being fine Christian people, will do their very best to accomodate you I am sure. Then, since the public driving by will not be able to see you place of business, you will need to make people aware that you are there. Here I have a great idea.

There are lots of high school and college students in the area. You can hire one, dress him in a full body Satan suit with a sign, "Pawn and Loans Here" and train him to wave at motorists.

To be honest, I think you have a bright future in Freehold.
JJH

[Cranky Old Man]

Re: Business Application Update

I ask the residents of Freehold if they agree that taxpayer money should be wasted just to spite a Jew?

Why not?

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Business Application Update

Precisely. Mayor Hold appears ready to spend millions of dollars from the city's general fund rather than pay a fair price for my property.

I ask the residents of Freehold if they agree that taxpayer money should be wasted just to spite a Jew? Surely common sense will prevail?

Shalom

Since when does a joo get to own property in Freehold? That's a White man's privilege.

[Phebe Carlyle]

Re: Business Application Update

Since when does a joo get to own property in Freehold? That's a White man's privilege.

That has been my question all along, Pastor Ezekiel! I have YET to see the title deed in this joo's name. Nor do I understand why a joo is in Freehold attempting to "call the shots".

Now he is wanting upward of $400,000.oo for a property he "claims" to have purchased for $2600.oo..

As joo's tend to steal a lot from everyone else, I will steal something jooish right now; something about all this, just is not KOSHER!

YIC

Mrs Phebe Dewitt.