tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819850637666173640.post4507553100007517268..comments2024-01-03T19:50:33.344-05:00Comments on Paper Trail: County's response to Open Door projectUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819850637666173640.post-50924048507577698302010-11-03T22:43:21.739-04:002010-11-03T22:43:21.739-04:00I am curious as to why noone is talking about how ...I am curious as to why noone is talking about how the low-level, direct care employees are currently being treated by the Mecklenburg OPen Door Board of Directors. Most of us found out about the criminal activity when the public did. Now we are being punished. We just received word (via e-mail) from the MOD Board of Directors that they are delaying our paycheck scheduled for this next friday. Most of us have children and live paycheck to paycheck (we all know mental health/social work does not pay well). How are we supposed to care for our children? What happens when our auto payments are withdrawn from our account (most companies require 48 hour notice to stop an autodraft) we were informed at 6pm on Wednesday making too late to stop autodrafts. Most of us care deeply for the community in which we serve and were heartbroken to learn of the criminal activity of Ed Payton. HOwever, why are we being punished for serving our consumers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819850637666173640.post-56633169242727832732010-11-03T22:42:41.602-04:002010-11-03T22:42:41.602-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16227117350488743103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819850637666173640.post-66661761549473288392010-11-01T17:45:34.351-04:002010-11-01T17:45:34.351-04:00Yes,
Our Neighborhood happens to back up to Charlo...Yes,<br />Our Neighborhood happens to back up to Charlottetown Manor. This "Facility" has been a huge problem and concern for us since it moved to the current old Hotel Site. It resembles more of a Property that you would commonly refer to as a Slum Lord who only cares about the Rent being received, in this case, taxpayer money for the most part, than actually helping or caring for the "Tenants" or Property. We won't even go into the care of the adjoining Neighborhood & Community. The Property Management does not provide any type of on site Security that We know of for their Residence much less the Neighborhood that is constantly used as the cut through walking traffic, sleeping quarters behind Our Vacant & sometimes occupied Homes, and other miscellaneous "activities" by the Residents who stay at the Manor House. I believe the current Owner or Management decided that it would become more profitable by going after Local, State and/or Federal money by starting to invite Criminals who are getting out of Prison as a Halfway House for them. These are not most often your first time Offenders, these are Sexual Predators, Drug Dealers/Users, as well as your Mentally Disabled etc all thrown under one roof. Manor House has consistently had their Residents spend most Days & Nights walking through Our Neighborhood, Our Streets & on many accounts into Our Neighbors Yards and Front Doors. It is not acceptable that a Place such as this does not or necessitate more accountability from the Management, Ownership, especially the Local, State and Federal Entities that provide any Money that ultimately is Taxpayer money. There are many, many reputable Agencies and Institutions that provide positive help, Housing & Resources to those individuals that are in need in this manner. It is a shame that the money given to the Manor House could have been used by these Agencies & Institutions to build and/or provide the Room, Care & Counseling if needed to Individuals in a Safe, Secure and Responsible Facility & manner for Charlotte/Mecklenburg Citizens. I just finished serving on a Citizens Advisory Group for SRO's for Charlotte/Mecklenburg. I met many Individuals on every level of this issue and found that there are Places currently & planned for in the future that are reputable & responsible Partners for these Individuals/Families and the Communities that they are currently operating or looking to do so. Manor House unfortunately does more harm to their good Works and Names. I hope someone after the Election Tomorrow with the County and any other Agencies or Governmental Entities involved with providing Funding either directly or indirectly to Manor House will do their due diligence in investigating every penny given in the past or planned for the future towards The Manor House. Hopefully, this money will be directed in the future to a Group, Agency or Organization that has a proven track record and accountability for doing this type of Work & Housing.Carolyn Millennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819850637666173640.post-39221029077429682812010-10-30T10:31:38.118-04:002010-10-30T10:31:38.118-04:00Is this the Jasam Group they were using: http://ww...Is this the Jasam Group they were using: http://www.jasamgroup.com/? Why was a custom home builder being used? <br />I haven't been able to access Arcons Design Studio website, but the owner of the firm is Rajeev Bhave. <br />How many other city or county projects have been this poorly managed? How much taxpayer money has gone down the drain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819850637666173640.post-84034815574921698302010-10-30T09:17:08.080-04:002010-10-30T09:17:08.080-04:00How many people from his church did Harry Jones hi...How many people from his church did Harry Jones hire to work on this thing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com