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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Ms. Cunnar, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>For the third time, the board mailing list is for the
internal use of the NENA board members only. You are allowed to send to
the members list (<a href="mailto:members@noreste.org">members@noreste.org</a>)
only. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:Board-owner@noreste.org">Board-owner@noreste.org</a> </span><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> comes
to me only. You mail to <a href="mailto:board@noreste.org">board@noreste.org</a>
will be rejected because you are not a subscriber and you are not a subscriber
because you are not a member of the board. All board members are
subscribed to the general list as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Again, we are a public organization and take positions based on
consensus. If you are asking the board to take action (and I
can’t tell from your message below that you are actually asking for
anything), you need to do it publically so it can be discussed.
With regards to some of your issues listed below, NENA cannot
and will not do anything about your ant hills or potholes. As you were
repeatedly told during Tuesday night’s meeting, the proper way solve that
problem is to call 311. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>If you cannot abide by these rules of conduct, we will
remove you from the lists and refund your neighborhood association dues and you
will be free to find another forum to air your views and concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Paul Grunwald<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Treasurer, VP Manor, and Past President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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mailman-bounces@server7.namecheaphosting.com
[mailto:mailman-bounces@server7.namecheaphosting.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>K
Cunnar<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:25 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> board-owner@noreste.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> re: storm drainage and 1/4 cent tax<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>Dear Board of NENA,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>During the winter months, the rain's run off sometimes gets to be
quite high along Oakland. If there is inadequate storm drainage systems,
then the water pools and evaporates. This is bad for several
reasons. First, if the water evaporates, then that is less water
going into the storm drainage and rain water is a major source of water
for New Mexico. Water evaporation is a problem in water
conservation. Second, if the pools of water do not evaporate or go
down a storm drainage and if the weather is cold and freezes,
then there are small cracks where water seeps into the
sublevel of asphalt. Once the water seeps into the sublevel of asphalt and the
water freezes, then potholes and cracks in the asphalt form. If the
pothole, is not covered up, then that allows water to seep in and create a
larger pothole. The snow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>during the winter can melt and the water seeps into the asphalt
sublevel where already existing cracks and potholes are creating more potholes
and more cracks. Which is why it is imperative to seal and cover each new
pothole and crack during every cycle. If the potholes are not covered,
then there is a chance the water can seep into the concrete and crack the
concrete. If this happens, then once the concrete is cracked no
matter how many times that the street gets repaved, then the repaved
street will only last 3 to 5 years. A non- cracked concrete foundation
will help protect the pavement to last up to 20 years. I have noticed
several cracks in the asphalt in the Cul de Sac. There is a small
ant hole formed in one crack in the asphalt in front of my house. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The storm drainage system is not adequate in the area. It
would make more sense to add 4% to the 1/4 tax<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>toward maintaining, rebuilding, redoing storm drainages in all
Districts. Storm drainages working adequately will help reduce the
chance of flooding, will help keep water from evaporating (which will help
conserve water). With an adequate storm drainage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>system, then there is reduced chance of potholes as there would be
less flooding. Less flooding means less chance of water seeping into
pavement and during times of weather freezing, then less potholes and cracks
forming- with adequate storm drainage systems. With adequate storm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>drainage systems there is less need to repair potholes and
cracks. I hope there the money is put back<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>for road deficiencies and money is given from 1/4 tax to storm
drainage systems throughout Albuquerque.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>I also hope bike lanes receive additional funding as the Federal
guidelines (if passed) will require any new<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>streets or modified streets (redevelopment) to install bike
lanes. There is located on Eubank between<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>Paseo Del Norte and Academy a road that constantly gets
flooded. This is happening not just in the NE heights, but also all over
Albuquerque!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>I listened to the City Council Meeting on the government
video. It seems ridiculous to hear comments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>about storm drainage systems costing millions of dollars, yet no
big deal to fund bus shelters at 1.8 million.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>For 1.8 million, there could be rebuilt and new storm drainage
systems in several districts. Why isn't the Head of the Storm Drainage
department speaking up about the problems in Albuquerque? Are the Department<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>heads fearful of loosing their jobs, if going against the Mayor
and the Mayor's desire to get the not necessary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>street car. Certainly, there are needs in Albuquerque (lack
of healthcare, lack of patient services for people living with cancer, lack of
funding for research on medicine etc..) but when the nightly news
reports on flooding, flooding in the streets (can cause disease) , sink holes,
potholes or on how businesses loose revenue every time the City has neglected
to maintain regular maintenance on city streets to the point of now the entire
street needs to be repaved, is ridiculous on how much Transit is getting to
fund people on<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>how to ride the bus. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>I believe that the City Council needs to invite Roland from
the Storm Drainage to speak and John from <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>City Municipal. Also, Bike ABQ. Before any more
discussion on 1/4 cent tax. Storm drainage and 1/4 cent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>tax go hand in hand. The golden opportunity to cover basic
essentials such as, adequate storm drainage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>systems is there in the upcoming 1/4 cent tax. If you drive
your car in flooded streets, then your car can<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>stall out. If the weather outside freezes, then the water in
the streets that has seeped into the sublevel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>of asphalt can create potholes and cracks in pavement. Petroleum
is the raw material used to make<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>asphalt. It is very expensive to repave city streets.
Simply, ignoring the needs of the city streets to accommodate a politician that
has been in office for over 20 years achieve a Marty Chavez Street car<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>is ridiculous and inexcusable. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>With the pictures taken on Eubank of the car accident where
several accidents have been as evidence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>of the streets median, well why not spend the money to expand the
tight corridor and help keep insurance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>rates down for people? It would seem that by expanding the
entrance to the business that the City<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>would reduce the amount of car accidents in that area. Why
isn't the police reports with obvious structural<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>and road deficiencies being forwarded by APD to Municipal for
repair? It would seem that would <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>be admitting that the City is liable for lack of concern over
street funding for road deficiencies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The 1/4 cent tax is a golden opportunity to fund the projects that
cost millions of dollars such as, the storm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>drainage system. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>In the future, the Federal legislation might require (if passed)
all cities to install bike lanes in city streets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>If concrete was laid where existing bike lanes go, (to separate
the bike from car lane), then the storm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>drainage systems would need to be moved, too. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The 1/4 cent tax is planning of Albuquerque future, so storm
drainage and pothole and crack maintenance and bike lanes are a big part of the
future need for funding. It is ridiculous that Transit and Leland have<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>been the only groups allowed to present. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The City Council needs to recognize the obvious oppression of
Mayor Chavez on his own flock- in getting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>the road numbers lowered in not presenting the correct funding
needs for road repairs etc... I believe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>that the City Council needs to invite Storm Drainage Department
head to City Council meeting for a full<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>report. Please don't buy into the argument even if from the
Head of Storm Drainage that there is adequate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>funding for storm drainage. All you need to do is turn on
the nightly news (after rain storms, etc.) to know<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>that is not true!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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