tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post8370075333397910618..comments2024-03-28T14:25:30.726-05:00Comments on The Fairhope Times : Pier Passenger-shuttle Set To Roll Again Legally?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-88470720147084718112015-11-24T21:22:39.755-06:002015-11-24T21:22:39.755-06:00Thank God, now maybe we can move on with more impo...Thank God, now maybe we can move on with more important matters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-30632364477554408592015-11-24T16:24:58.928-06:002015-11-24T16:24:58.928-06:00The shuttle was allowed, but only for individuals ...The shuttle was allowed, but only for individuals qualifying under the federal 'Americans with Disabilities Act' ... ADA.Publisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463280949003264050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-56400064330442333492015-11-24T14:06:26.142-06:002015-11-24T14:06:26.142-06:00So what happened at the meeting yesterday? So what happened at the meeting yesterday? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-73103550784024532222015-11-23T09:49:29.451-06:002015-11-23T09:49:29.451-06:00I have said this many times, Fairhope is just anot...I have said this many times, Fairhope is just another small town . Nothing pretty or unique about it other than the very small postage stamp size view if the bay. As far as the shuttle being for handicap people , that is a joke. If this was the case you would have a shuttle for around the duck pond and access to beaches and the such, this shuttle is simply for the one business and simply not fair. My father can not walk due to health problems and I thought what a wonderful idea to have a shuttle for people who can not walk far to access beach . So come up with another bogus excuse to pacify people for what my opinion is favor to one specific person ( Gambino)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-52069477454022202152015-11-23T07:38:53.587-06:002015-11-23T07:38:53.587-06:00We do not mind the restaurant out there so much it...We do not mind the restaurant out there so much it is the new bar that worries us. <br /><br />There will be more drunkeness and trouble in a place that used to be family oriented.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-41320885556294588992015-11-23T07:06:04.671-06:002015-11-23T07:06:04.671-06:00There are a number of other ADA approved means for...There are a number of other ADA approved means for getting to a door front that are ADA approved that all other business use. Only one business wants to use what amounts to a small car driving on a sidewalk full of pedestrians. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-59204167306150482092015-11-23T06:51:44.344-06:002015-11-23T06:51:44.344-06:00Fairhope has already lost it's uniqueness, the...Fairhope has already lost it's uniqueness, the dollar is king, the mayor is King, the tourist is king. The backdoor deals have always gone on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-78898076569278347532015-11-23T06:24:57.967-06:002015-11-23T06:24:57.967-06:00Gambino doesn't "own" the Pier. The...Gambino doesn't "own" the Pier. The ADA applies to his restaurant not public property.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-34062656717826022392015-11-22T20:22:17.992-06:002015-11-22T20:22:17.992-06:00Well said! If you aren't one of the "bea...Well said! If you aren't one of the "beautiful" people - don't come to Fairhope cause we don't want you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-25476051689078600692015-11-22T19:19:40.638-06:002015-11-22T19:19:40.638-06:00It seems that Fairhope is losing it's uniquene...It seems that Fairhope is losing it's uniqueness, but in an entirely different way. Instead of being inclusive, it seems that many people feel that people with disabilities are no longer welcome to visit the Fairhope pier. People with walkers and in wheelchairs and that suffer from asthuma are only a few of the many disabled that are served by the shuttle.<br />Further, I do not believe it is a backroom deal. I assess (from personal experience) that the council has no right to even vote on the ordinance. The ADA laws are clear. Gambino has to provide ADA access to patrons. if not, he (and the city by the ordinance) are breaking the law.<br />Doesn’t matter how you feel about the law. It is the law.<br />So why don't we embrace the shuttle and the service it is providing for the disabled. If people are not disabled and take advantage of it, then too bad for them. But we, as Fairhopians, do not want to be known as the city that welcomes everyone... well... except for those disabled people.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-29017739884073809932015-11-22T07:01:20.225-06:002015-11-22T07:01:20.225-06:00Where is Mr. Gambino famous other than Fairhope?
...Where is Mr. Gambino famous other than Fairhope?<br /><br />His restaurant will fail not because of a lack of the shuttle but because the food is mediocre and the service is horrible. Using this logic you would have to make the assumption that the majority of his customers are disabled or seniors. <br /><br />Once again, backroom deals made in private are changing the landscape of Fairhope. <br /><br />Charge him a hefty annual fee to utilize the shuttle - negotiable every year based on his revenue. I'll bet he changes his tune about how necessary it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-85069410987161298732015-11-22T06:50:14.897-06:002015-11-22T06:50:14.897-06:00King Kant has Spoken. It's a done dealKing Kant has Spoken. It's a done dealAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-50977547148398775182015-11-21T16:25:47.091-06:002015-11-21T16:25:47.091-06:00Just a few of the things some people have no probl...Just a few of the things some people have no problem with.<br />Public nudity<br />Driving while intoxicated<br />Defecating in public<br />Running red lights<br />InfidelityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-14156350811929517112015-11-21T14:32:05.612-06:002015-11-21T14:32:05.612-06:00I walk there myself on a twice daily basis and see...I walk there myself on a twice daily basis and see no problems with it . The driver is always polite and courteous to us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-77290913289472957032015-11-21T12:05:51.734-06:002015-11-21T12:05:51.734-06:00Let us all pray for Jesus to help our city leaders...Let us all pray for Jesus to help our city leaders start doing the right thing. It is the only answer. Amen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-26587219740987469252015-11-21T10:40:17.919-06:002015-11-21T10:40:17.919-06:00I find it annoying when they close the bay for rac...I find it annoying when they close the bay for races. It is always the beautiful days and tax paying citizens are not allowed to enjoy what they are paying for . It seems to happen way too often!!! Downtown is not accessible nor are the roads around bay area. NOT FAIR!!!! Most of these people are out of town people and we have to give up our relaxing mornings and routine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-57667168156472008792015-11-21T10:33:44.477-06:002015-11-21T10:33:44.477-06:00it is a shame , I agree, they try to cram too much...it is a shame , I agree, they try to cram too much crap activities on the bay that it is not enjoyable ! I get so tired of the very rude group of exercise class of middle age women down there in the morning , they take up sidewalk and act like you are suppose to get out of their way. I would think the instructor would need some sort of permit and stay OFF OF SIDEWALK!!! I have had them come towards me kicking their legs in the air like a bunch of FOOLS! I just laugh because that's all you can do old women trying to look young I suppose.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862220451874774534.post-83004847452746128532015-11-21T09:20:29.823-06:002015-11-21T09:20:29.823-06:00From a 30 year Fruit N Nut neighbor.
I’ve encounte...From a 30 year Fruit N Nut neighbor.<br />I’ve encountered that shuttle enough that I now avoid the pier.<br />All of what was so good about Fairhope has been destroyed by the Southern born carpetbaggers.<br />There’s so much traffic and noise from so many sources.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com