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From: stan4sarasota@verizon.net
Subject: YSP space
ExCom: Be aware other folks are lining
up to take a shot at the ex-
Pelican Man space. There's certainly no
rationale to put another
animal rescue joint there, as one could
be located anywhere. As you
might expect, Mote is starting to flex
its interest.
However the site could be wonderful for
the YSP, and give them their
own space. I'm sure we at the SSS can,
will and should put all our
energies to help the YSP secure that
spot. However the lack of
response from the YSP leadership to
even consider the idea makes me
wonder if we are living with a
parasite...a 30-something who refuses
to consider leaving home.
Considering the checkered relationship
between the SSS and YSP over
these decades, if they refuse to pursue
this opening and opportunity,
I for one will be more critical of
their performance in the future.
The slack is coming out of my line of
approval.
The reason for urgency is two-fold. Not
only is the future of the
property in play, but the City island
Leaseholders Association is
meeting 11 Jan 07 for routine biz...two
days after our SSS Board
meeting. The Pelican Man issue is
certain to arise at the CILA, and
if the YSP has not taken a position at
that time, the ball will fall
by default to Mote for CILA support.
It's "head out of the sand time"
for the YSP, because this is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Until we hear from the YSP, I would not
support starting construction
of "their" office on
"our" property. s/StanZ
ps. I note as of last Friday the
houseboat was still at the wave
fence. Is anybody home over there?