Category Archives: Bubba System

One Week From Today

My understanding is that the bond validation hearing will take place on December 10, one week from today. The bond validation hearing is the next step in putting the swap agreement into action.  The swap agreement will allow for the … Continue reading

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It’s Time For a Change

From KeysNews.com:  Gastesi requests contract extension. I don’t care much for Gastesi.  I think he’s sleazy and I don’t like how he operates.  He’s been caught in numerous false statements and questionable acts – more than enough to terminate him for cause.  In my … Continue reading

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SMART Districts – A Bright Idea

Ahhh….very interesting.  There’s a new citizen’s organization exploring the idea of single-member districts for the county commission.  So what the heck does that mean? Right now each of the county commissioners is elected by voters county-wide.  That is, they are … Continue reading

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KeysNet Does Not Approve of the Train

From KeysNet:  County wasting its time asking for study of a Keys rail system. I totally agree.  There is so much going on right now.  Monroe County has completely mismanaged the wastewater projects.  Now they want to dive into a railroad … Continue reading

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No Name Key

The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the technical issues associated with providing a low pressure sewer system to homes on No Name Key that are not tied into the electric grid.  There are additional costs associated with … Continue reading

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Applicants for Melva Wagner’s Seat

Update:  When I first wrote this post, I never thought Richard Toppino would be appointed to the the FKAA board.  Well he was!  I did not know the full extent of his business relationship with the FKAA when I first … Continue reading

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Keys News Scan

Lots of great stuff in the Free Press and KeysNews today. Sewer meeting tries to dispel tension.  Looks like the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District Board is getting over “attorney-gate”.  Back to business.  Some discussion of the staffing issues.  I … Continue reading

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November Agenda Is Out

The agenda for the November Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting is up.  Of course, there’s more wastewater spending. There’s an item to provide connections to soon-to-be-developed properties.  That’s estimated to cost about $2.5 million now and another $5.6 … Continue reading

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Gasification and Light Rail

There’s an article at KeysNews about Monroe County’s contract with Energy3 to dispose of yard waste.  Energy3 plans to build a gasification plant in Miami. Gasification is a promising technology.  It was used in Sanford to process wastewater sludge for years – … Continue reading

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Today in the Blue Paper

It’s Blue Paper Friday again!  Some good articles as usual.

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