Remarks by Jerry Greenberg
195 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 8
- Play at 2:04:31
“And what's the reason why you're suggesting we do it now and not at the September meeting? Is it a?”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 2:07:16
“So construction has to be done, or just? Construction, we have to have spent the money. Did you spend it? And what's, the money is from, I just wanna make sure I understand, the money is from?”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 2:07:43
“So it is our money, though. It's our money. It's not like it's a grant that we then get back. No, no, no.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 2:16:09
“Oh, you made it? Ariel, you made it back. I made it. I made it back.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 2:16:38
“No fun, like the naked gun. Remember when he goes in?”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 2:48:22
“And I know we talked about the summit. Is that with or without? That's as it currently stands now, right? Those numbers are based on if the amendment as it's currently written passes, correct? Because just to make this even more fun, there's a more dire scenario that's very realistic, which is that this passes. But well, the order would be this follows, the Supreme Court could very well declare that the five-year waiting period for new residents to Florida is unconstitutional, because it is. So if that is stricken, that means that we wouldn't even have any revenue. Right now, as it's…”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:00:26
“And I think what we approved earlier in terms of the transportation fee is a step in that direction. And I agree we have to be having these conversations. And we did talk about it at a prior meeting. I didn't view it as part of this discussion. It's a little semantic. I don't think it's part of this particular budget process, because we have to create a budget from what we have. But I think in conjunction with that, we should be having these conversations. And I know that there's talk of doing some after budget, doing some workshops, too, about the state tax referendum and other option. And I…”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:05:11
“I think that reserve is one of the factors that we need to think about for sure. My recommendation is, well, we have a recommendation. My preference would be to go with what the manager said. I mean, in prior years, it's interesting. I mean, in prior years, it's often that the manager recommends something higher, and then the council wants to lower it. I know we're in odd times now, but the bizarre world. But I think, to me, It's a sound starting point. We did increase it last year. We increased it for the first time in a very long time. And at least when I did it, when I voted for the…”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:15:05
“That's my recommendation. I mean, yes. I mean, look, I think, theoretically, Sure, if there was some great way we could lower it, I'm sure everybody in this would. But I think it's fair to say we're not.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:15:22
“Also, I think phrased another way, I don't think there's anybody who would be willing to throw us off a cliff like that. I mean, whatever agreement or disagreement we have in this realm of 2.5, 2.6, I think we will all make sure we don't come to it.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:19:06
“Yeah, because I mean, as I said, I think I don't I don't support. I'm not going to support raising it. And I don't think that after especially after last year, I don't think I don't use the word irresponsible because I completely appreciate what I personally don't like the idea of sending out there a higher number that I can't support in the long run. And I think it creates a – runs the risk of a furor and everything we dealt with that I thought was counterproductive. That said, I respect where people are coming from. But I don't vote like you support it either.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:19:54
“And I certainly respect that. To me, it's a process point, though. And my concern, I think that the discussion should be especially if there's not going to be an appetite to go higher than that anyway, I think there is a very serious discussion to have about what we do with that 2.503 number. And for example, if, as the Vice Mayor is suggesting, there's an uproar in favor of the field, for example, then we're going to have to make decisions about other things. Because I don't think we're in a position where we can be taking on any more of these obligations at this point anyway. Because…”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:25:38
“I just think we can have the discussion.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:25:40
“Yeah, I get that. I'm just making a point. I do like the, like, hey, I signed up to do my council workshop in August again, and I'm going to maybe keep sending emails about raising taxes, because it's... Because it went easy last year. I think the dialogue is helpful and kind of fun. But, so, no, I do agree with that, and I think it's a well-taken point. And hopefully, Council Member Meyer and I can enjoy a slightly more peaceful August than last year, but maybe not.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:29:05
“If you're nice to him, it's going to pressure clean your sidewalk. Mayor? Yes, ma'am. So are we good for September 10th and 22nd at 6 p.m.?”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 3:30:46
“I may have work commitments that day. Four? Four would be better than three. Is that okay? Yeah, I think so. I know that's a vague. Yeah, we can do. If we do four, four can be fine. That's fine. I would prefer that to three just because if I have to be downtown for some stuff at all.”
Village Council · Jul 14, 2026
- Play at 5:57
“I'm sorry, I actually wanted to pull, I do want to pull number three.”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 6:10
“Insofar as I can't count or follow the numbers, I withdraw that. You don't have to pull tab three. Council Member Fairman already pulled the correct thing I was thinking. Which one did you pull?”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 6:24
“Also known as items three and four. It's only been a year and a half. Sorry. Still money.”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 8:22
“All right, we switched microphones. I share some of the concern. I think one of the issues, and I've corresponded with a number of residents about it, and I think it is important. And if we are going to pass it, I would suggest we do it with a clarification in the wording here. And I'm not just saying this to be semantic. This isn't really just a bench. In fact, I wouldn't use the word bench at all. And I think the manager has come with some information. I would like to turn it over to her. But it really is part of the design feature. and so i think the concern the questions that councilman…”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 13:30
“Do you happen to have a, and you may not, a photo of the art piece around?”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 13:38
“I don't have it here, unfortunately. And have you, am I correct to understand that, I know this was a sole vendor, so it's not the standard thing with the three bids, but am I correct that you've explored other options, and if so, what have you found? We did.”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 17:38
“I do want to say, I mean, I think it's a very fair point the vice mayor makes. I mean, to me, and later on we talk about some items, you know, and I've said it in other places, there are things we're going to have to do or we have to be concerned about. very concerned about costs going forward. I think in the scheme of things, this amount is, and I understand it could be a slippery slope, but I think in the scheme of things, this is a small enough amount for a project that we're already committed to, serving a valid purpose. That's why I'm comfortable with it. But again, I think there are…”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 20:52
“Yeah, but with the amendment, with the proposed amendment where it refers to a custom bench structure both in the title and in the wording to instead refer to it as a design feature.”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026
- Play at 22:52
“I can cover a minute if you want me to. You got a tap dance.”
Village Council · Jun 11, 2026