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Title: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: jay on April 24, 2014, 05:32:40 AM
Apparently the Downtown Events Coordinator is on leave.

Who is in charge now?
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: iwasthere on April 24, 2014, 09:04:13 AM
Dador hogland :o
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: iwasthere on April 24, 2014, 09:05:07 AM
Sadie
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Post by: Towntalk on April 24, 2014, 09:27:04 AM
The Ghost of Sadie that is ... ah good old Sadie ... quite a gal she was ... knew her well so I did.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: iwasthere on April 25, 2014, 05:12:22 AM
She was a true party gal. She knew how to throw a Friday plaza party.
;D
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: penguinnick on May 23, 2014, 10:09:05 AM
Does anyone know what's going on? 
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: jay on May 23, 2014, 05:05:05 PM
No one seems to know.  Some people are calling the mayor directly to get their events expedited.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on May 23, 2014, 05:15:09 PM
TONIGHT IS THE FIRST OF EIGHT  PARTIES ON THE PLAZA SCHEDULED.  I KNOW IT'S KINNA LATE TO ANNOUNCE IT, BUT BETTER A LITTLE LATE THAN NOT AT ALL. SEEMS LIKE SOME FOLKS AREN'T AS VIGELANT ABOUT HAPPY EVENTS AS THEY COULD BE.

http://wkbn.com/2014/05/23/party-on-the-plaza-kicks-off-in-downtown-youngstown/ (http://wkbn.com/2014/05/23/party-on-the-plaza-kicks-off-in-downtown-youngstown/)

NOW YOU KNOW JAY!
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on May 24, 2014, 01:22:08 PM
Someone asked Lyndsey a question about an event on FB a few weeks ago and her reply was to call the Mayor's office directly. Sounds rather odd to me.
However, the events are ongoing. June is pretty packed with downtown events.


Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: iwasthere on May 25, 2014, 05:06:32 AM
I hrd she found a pot of gold at the end of  a rainbow that was seen hovering over ytowncity hallin which demain  kitchen was the leprechaun who delivered the pot of gold.  :o :-\
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on May 25, 2014, 09:33:28 AM
LOL you are bad.  :D
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Lyndz on May 26, 2014, 11:47:09 AM
I looked through my fb inbox and didnt see any response telling someone to contact the Mayors office. I hear Annie Gillam is doing the day to day work, organizations are responsible for all paperwork and permits and rhe park dept is handling the outdoor movie series.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on May 26, 2014, 01:55:28 PM
I read the exchange on FB. It was on Lyndsey's timeline, a few weeks ago, or so. 


Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on May 26, 2014, 02:29:23 PM
If annie gillam is running the show for downtown events that explains why there are no Memorial Day events in downtown Youngstown.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on May 26, 2014, 03:42:47 PM
Was there a Memorial Day event last year?  Lyndsey was in charge then.
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Post by: Towntalk on May 26, 2014, 03:49:41 PM
Yes ... 1. At the Civil War Monument ... 2. At the YPD monument ... 3. At the YFD monument ... 4. At Oak Hill Cemetary
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Lyndz on May 26, 2014, 09:55:10 PM
I figured I told someone that Peggy... I just wasnt sure who. I am on FML leave, since March 28th. Last years Memorial day events were a great start to what I had hoped would be annual.... I spent the day with my family and my veteran neighbors doing yard work, it was beautiful. 
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: iwasthere on May 27, 2014, 08:43:13 AM
I hope you are doing well. I miss our chat sessions before duringafter at the monthlytyowmn councilmeetings.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on May 27, 2014, 10:11:16 AM
Quote from: Lyndz on May 26, 2014, 09:55:10 PM
I figured I told someone that Peggy... I just wasnt sure who. I am on FML leave, since March 28th. Last years Memorial day events were a great start to what I had hoped would be annual.... I spent the day with my family and my veteran neighbors doing yard work, it was beautiful.


GOOD to know you're still with us Lyndsey (you are, aren't you?).



Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Lynds on May 27, 2014, 08:33:39 PM
I think so... ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 03, 2014, 11:41:15 PM



http://www.vindy.com/news/2014/jun/03/city-reaches-settlement-harassed-worker-lyndsey-hu/
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: jay on June 04, 2014, 06:10:21 PM
The president of council turned a blind eye to this problem.  Maybe he should contribute to the city's settlement.
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Post by: Towntalk on June 04, 2014, 09:59:09 PM
http://wkbn.com/2014/06/04/youngstown-settles-sexual-harassment-suit/ (http://wkbn.com/2014/06/04/youngstown-settles-sexual-harassment-suit/)
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 04, 2014, 10:17:13 PM
It disgusts me that she had to agree to leave her her job in order to settle.  Kitchen harrassed her, and nothing happens to him. Typical.
She did a fantastic job. I wish her well.

Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: AllanY2525 on June 05, 2014, 01:36:09 AM

What is most disgusting to me is that DeMaine still has a job, and the former Mayor
was rewarded for turning a blind eye to the harassment, by getting re-elected to
the same office he held before he was the mayor.....


ONLY in  Youngstown......geeeeeeezzzzz
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: jay on June 05, 2014, 04:56:04 AM
In the future, the Downtown Events position will answer to the mayor's office.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 05, 2014, 07:09:26 AM
Jay according to this article, that has not been decided yet. It just says that is what the Mayor wants to happen.

Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: jay on June 05, 2014, 10:48:17 PM
There's obviously a fight going on between factions of city council.  One faction has its own candidate for this position.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 05, 2014, 11:23:11 PM
No doubt one of the factions is being led by Annie G and her mob.

"But Councilwoman Annie Gillam, D-1st, whose ward includes downtown, thinks she should determine the hiring."
Who the **** does Gillam think she is?
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: AllanY2525 on June 06, 2014, 02:01:13 AM


I hope the citizens of Youngstown have enough common sense to NOT re-elect the Gillams
when the next election rolls around.....
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 06, 2014, 07:34:06 AM
Quote from: Lyndz on June 06, 2014, 01:22:05 AM
:-X


LOL
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 06, 2014, 07:34:43 AM
Quote from: AllanY2525 on June 06, 2014, 02:01:13 AM

I hope the citizens of Youngstown have enough common sense to NOT re-elect the Gillams
when the next election rolls around.....


They have no choice if no one else runs.  And no one does.

Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 06, 2014, 08:25:14 AM
Are we running the risk of losing the major downtown events to Boardman thanks to Annie? If she gets her way, I sincerely hope that the sponsors of the events such as Italian Fest move to Boardman.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 06, 2014, 10:09:08 AM
MOVE THESE EVENTS OUT OF DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN!
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Greater Italian Fest
Spanish Heritage Fest
Boardman would welcome these events with open arms.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 06, 2014, 11:26:58 AM
WHY would we want any of our events to move to BOARDMAN or any other suburb??   ???
They should stay downtown, but move to the Covelli Centre. There is plenty of land over there to set up.

Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 06, 2014, 11:34:14 AM
1. Because of Annie Gillam
2. Because of the man that Annie wants to be the boss
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 06, 2014, 01:09:56 PM
Naw, just because downtown's in her ward, doesn't mean she gets to control what happens there.
At least, it shouldn't

Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 06, 2014, 01:33:08 PM
I would trust Al Capone; Adolph Hitler; John Dillinger; Bonny and Clyde; and BabyFace Nelson before I'd trust her. If God were to come down and give her his seal of approval; I'd question both his honesty and sanity.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: AllanY2525 on June 07, 2014, 02:59:01 AM

I read online that the city law director (Hume?) Is looking at the city's charter provisions
and past hiring practices to see if city council is even empowered to do the hiring for
this position... hopefully he will find that they are not. 

Mayor McNally kind of has a point about one person having to report to seven bosses
(Which nowadays should now be five instead, anyways...)

:(
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: iwasthere on June 26, 2014, 04:58:54 PM
Quote from: Towntalk on June 06, 2014, 10:09:08 AM
MOVE THESE EVENTS OUT OF DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN!
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Greater Italian Fest
Spanish Heritage Fest
Boardman would welcome these events with open arms.
or salem, ohio ;)
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: AllanY2525 on June 27, 2014, 01:35:03 AM


I think the events should stay downtown, also.

My mother was born and raised in Salem, b.t.w. - nice little town.

:)
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 27, 2014, 09:41:20 AM
IMO they should stay downtown, but the larger festivals moved to the Covelli Centre grounds.
For those people who don't want to walk 3 or 4 blocks to go downtown, an operational shuttle would take care of that.


Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: AllanY2525 on June 27, 2014, 03:26:35 PM
I think the Mayor should talk to cca about some landscaping at Covelli Center.  It would make it more
attractive as a warm weather venue - with or without an amphitheater. How about a fountain that runs
when the place is open?

Some young fir trees along the property line would be nice, in a few years when they get taller.

There are lots of possibilities that could be done on the cheap.   
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 27, 2014, 04:35:50 PM
Good points. because of train traffic, and admittedly I don't know how much of it there is or what times of day it would be, landscaping would be ideal as a buffer.
I gather that given the fact that they have outdoor movie nights, it isn't a major problem, plus the fact that Eric has been pushing the idea of an outdoor venue. The question is ... is the city on board for this plan?
Also does anyone have any idea of just how many could be seated, and I'm not talking about the  sort of seating that is at the Morley. I'm talking about real seating that would be set up by Covelli and taken down after the event. If they are going to charge admission prices for outdoor concerts then they should have proper seating. Remember that this would be nothing like Blossom, or Morley since it is paved as opposed to grass.
As for those who think that Morley type seating is just fine please justify your thoughts remembering that many of the outdoor concerts would have admission fees. If you are going to pay $10 - $20 - $30 a ticket you certainly wouldn't want to sit in a lawn chair that you dragged from home.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 27, 2014, 04:46:34 PM
If real seats could be set up for a concert this size, it would be no sweat to set up seating at a Covelli outdoor concert.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Peggy Gurney on June 27, 2014, 06:41:35 PM
I honesly do not think that they are going to build an amphitheater of that size.
Title: Re: Who Is In Charge Now?
Post by: Towntalk on June 27, 2014, 06:48:51 PM
That wasn't the point Peggy it was the style of seats ... folding chairs. True, there were more than 10,000 of them in the photo, so if the people that set up that  concert could set up 10,000 chairs, and I'm not counting all the tables that were placed around the perifory, Covelli should have no problem setting up 1000 chairs.
By the way, that concert was held in that city's town square. That stage belongs to the orchestra who sets it up and tears it down. It's not perminent.