tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post2741659734043605464..comments2023-07-05T04:49:39.433-05:00Comments on The Natchez Blog: CRISIS!!! Your Presence Required MondayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569789851680284837noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-62886750615695608402006-12-18T23:20:00.000-06:002006-12-18T23:20:00.000-06:00The City Council voted today - 12-18-06 to award t...The City Council voted today - 12-18-06 to award the Roth Hill Casino contract to the Lane Company out of Atlanta. <br /><br />Supposedly, it's a 40 year lease and not an outright sale. <br /><br />Supposedly, it's a boat and a botanical garden. Compatible with the Trails project, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-34726200264835425792006-12-07T22:41:00.000-06:002006-12-07T22:41:00.000-06:00The Lane Company is partnering with Matt Walker an...The Lane Company is partnering with Matt Walker and Fernando Cuquet who are supposed to be pioneers of MS gaming. According to the presentation the other night, they started the first casino in Tunica and the first casino in Greenville; both of which were very successful. The Lane Company seems to have a strong gaming partner and the ability to get it done. <br />The Lane presentation was clearly better than the Jackson group. They are offering to put a public park and botanical gardens on over half of the Roth Hill site. According to the recent polls, a public park was the most desired development along the bluff. If the park is tied into the Trails project currently being funded, we could have a really nice riverfront pedestrian park area.<br />Lane also seems to have a ton to offer our community as a whole. We can't let this opportunity pass us by.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-23451648285599277162006-12-07T15:05:00.000-06:002006-12-07T15:05:00.000-06:002008 is election year but who are you proposing to...2008 is election year but who are you proposing to elect then? From the names in circulation as potential candidates I 'm not sure it would be much better.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-55903885243296992542006-12-07T07:24:00.000-06:002006-12-07T07:24:00.000-06:00The Savannah Visitors Center is 200 yards from an ...The Savannah Visitors Center is 200 yards from an exit of I95 - The Most Traveled Interstate in the CountryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-80787920922086474852006-12-07T00:13:00.000-06:002006-12-07T00:13:00.000-06:00I keep telling you all. Something great is going ...I keep telling you all. Something great is going to happen in 2008. It's City election year!!!! Don't wait until 2008 to show your support for a new Natchez. Let this administration know that it is absolutely the worst thing to ever happen to this city.<br /><br />The sad part is that they really think that they are doing a good job. Ha....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-14995564041349745912006-12-06T18:39:00.000-06:002006-12-06T18:39:00.000-06:00Re: Economic Engines:
I was hanging out in Savann...Re: Economic Engines:<br /><br />I was hanging out in Savannah today. The city is THRIVING. People everywhere. Some seemed to be tourists (they had maps). Most folks seemed to live there. Lots of young twenty-somethings. All the retail stores were decorated for the holidays. Only a few downtown spaces were still for sale or lease. Most were in business and making money. As we left the city, I noticed more condo complexes in progress. Some new construction, but mostly renovation of existing buildings. Also, new commercial spaces going up on the outskirts of the city. <br /><br />This is in great part thanks to SCAD - the Savannah College of Art and Design. <br /><br />What a model for Natchez!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-36548585078737798112006-12-06T00:49:00.000-06:002006-12-06T00:49:00.000-06:00My impression of the Lane Group was excellent. Th...My impression of the Lane Group was excellent. They seemed to be sensitive to the character and needs of our city. Their previous projects reflected that sensitivity as well. The Lane Group has no previous Casino experience or association with casinos which doesn't imply inability or efficiency in bringing something good to our community. However, I do so wish we could find a way for the Lane Group to participate without the necessity of a casino. And, as they all put it, the "economic engine" is the casino; I just wish they could bring another "economic engine" which would truly benefit us as well as them. One must never forget that the huge profits casino developers make comes from our pockets. Our city leaders want a casino and have closed their minds to alternatives regardless of the social costs and economic drain on a casino community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-16853251229487800672006-12-05T23:34:00.000-06:002006-12-05T23:34:00.000-06:00Didn't the Atlanta group have a park aspect? Seem...Didn't the Atlanta group have a park aspect? Seems that they are attempting to consider the best interests of the people and the town.<br /><br />But that's something our city leaders just DON'T GIVE A FLIP ABOUT. <br /><br />That's why I think they are going to vote to turn over Roth Hill to the Riverfront Development Group (Jackson) who has a DISASTER PLAN outlined for us. A glittering Casino Theme Park. They are just SHYSTERS! SURELY OUR CITY COUNCIL SEES THROUGH THEM! <br /><br />Oh ... I forgot ... the city council just doesn't care! All they see is DOLLAR SIGNS! <br /><br />Even Joyce Arceneaux who represents many downtown dwellers. All she does is whine about how complex her ward is. It's about time she RETIRED from city leadership. Let's send her a message in the next election. What a disappointment she is. What a disappointment they all are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-61822003648762490712006-12-05T23:10:00.000-06:002006-12-05T23:10:00.000-06:00If the Aldermen decide to give away our riverfront...If the Aldermen decide to give away our riverfront to that crazy group from Jackson - the one with 14 buildings, twin towers, floating barges, condos, hotels, retail, amphitheater - all at the foot of Roth Hill - that will be a disaster. Oh yes and the "Treasure in Our Backyard" - the Casino itself! <br /><br />Surely the City Council Members are wise enough not to fall for that bull. <br /><br />That group had ZERO real business vision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-42724572290904532172006-12-05T16:21:00.000-06:002006-12-05T16:21:00.000-06:00Wow. If this City and its citizens do not WELCOME...Wow. If this City and its citizens do not WELCOME The Lane Company with open arms then something is TERRIBLY wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-16354916246348333332006-12-05T12:36:00.000-06:002006-12-05T12:36:00.000-06:00Yes, that pole said people wanted another casino h...Yes, that pole said people wanted another casino here. But the eariler poll asked "how do you wish to see Roth Hill developed?" Overwhelmingly, the majority voted for "public park". Big difference here. We may not mind having another casino in Natchez...and we will with the one at foot of bridge below Ramada...but I don't think people want to see a casino sqauarely at the end of Main Street, part of our downtown historic district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-55027477740605267292006-12-04T14:53:00.000-06:002006-12-04T14:53:00.000-06:00Depsite all the uproar, a poll taken by The Democr...Depsite all the uproar, a poll taken by The Democrat reported today that 68% of citizens are in favor of another casino in Natchez.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-25591914547019005532006-12-04T11:58:00.000-06:002006-12-04T11:58:00.000-06:00Does anyone know what's happening with the propose...Does anyone know what's happening with the proposed casino project below the bridge and the Ramada Inn? If that project becomes a reality wouldn't the Roth Hill developers be concerned about the impact they would have on their ability to succeed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-57760933486942552982006-12-03T16:35:00.000-06:002006-12-03T16:35:00.000-06:00The "rest of the project" (additional square foota...The "rest of the project" (additional square footage)is going UP. Remember, they are proposing multiple buildings and multiple stories. I don't believe the development includes any property other than the city owned acreage at the foot of Roth Hill. This proposal seems very unrealistic and would certainly create a "monstrocity" down there! The Lane Company proposal seems VERY interesting and would likely be a great asset to the community. This company has an EXCELLENT track record and the ability to make something great happen with no strings attached. Let's welcome the Lane Company to Natchez!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-83651751551328801462006-12-03T13:02:00.000-06:002006-12-03T13:02:00.000-06:00We needn't be concerned about the principals in a ...We needn't be concerned about the principals in a gambling proposal the State Gaming (Gambling) Board checks them out in the licencing process along with the FINANCIAL viability of the project and the proposers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-48222513479393844122006-12-03T12:34:00.000-06:002006-12-03T12:34:00.000-06:00By the way:
UNDER THE HILL
Owned by City - 5 acres...By the way:<br />UNDER THE HILL<br />Owned by City - 5 acres<br />Reclaimed by COE - 13 acres<br />There before reclaimation - 10 acres = 1,220,000 sq ft (more or less)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32089423.post-10750139148379147172006-12-03T12:27:00.000-06:002006-12-03T12:27:00.000-06:001. There are 13 acres (+or-) reclaimed by the corp...1. There are 13 acres (+or-) reclaimed by the corps, plus the land already there UNDER THE HILL between the new landing and Roth's Hill Road all privately owned and I presume that's were the projects will be located.<br /><br />2. All of your posting is bad enough but that's not the worst. We just got through PAYING $2,000,000 to put a Motel7 on Canal St. and now here comes somebody offering to build a hotel for FREE. The BOA is downright STUPID. (The only thing WORSE than corrupt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com