Of course revenues would be less when the meters are not working. They know they are broken but not inclined to fix them. Strange

Times are tough, so let's offer someone an opportunity....

Hire someone to be in charge of all parking...meters and ticketing. Guarantee them minimum wage, but that is applied against their real offer which is a commission for everything over $20k/year in revenue. Maybe half.

So if someone can collect $100k a year in total revenue, they make $40k. It's probably not impossible, given the fact that the current meters are throwing off less a dollar a day in revenue.

Improved enforcement (I assume) helps the businesses with turnover...so it's a win / win / win.

Lose the meters. They don't cover the cost of enforcement. Even if you pay minimum wage, you still have to offer benefits and pay workman's comp insurance so it may be a wash. Make it easier and more inviting for people to come to Main Street not harder. Why chance a parking ticket to shop in town when you can park at a mall for free?

They got rid of our esteemed "Meter Maid" a few years ago, apparent budget cruncher. Another standard that our town had for years. The only good thing that came out of it is that we can stop for a quick cup of Joe at Starbucks or munchie at the pie lady in the morning without really being concerned of a ticket. Keep and maintain the meters. Otherwise, anyone will park there for a long duration, like our realtors and attorneys. Other suggestions?

SteveS is that the official position of the mrmc, rep candidates or yours? Im not following how getting rid of meters make it more inviting if cars can just park all day in the same spot. I thought townie put up a good idea

I vote to leave the meters. They have a button on them so that you can get about 10 minutes free parking for the quick errand. I would not put someone in charge whose main objective is to make a percentage. They would just spend their day ticketing and that wouldn't be good for the businesses. Parking lots need some attention to make parking easier and safer. But the town should NOT have to pay toward that. That is the responsibility of the landlords/business owners (except for the town owned lot).

Steve as you know with people struggling under the burden of tax increases and lower home values business all around is tough. Maybe you will answer how your idea works. If we let people will park all day for free how does that help local businesses instead of fixing and enforcing the meters.

Ok, I see mr nice and Alex are with me. Thanks guys. The meters are a deterrent for those having long parking stays. And Alex, I agree if anyone is paying for that grand plan for a parking lot behind main and second, only the owners of the stores and residencies should pay for that not the township. Only the "Peter pan" lot should the township revamp. If all the business and residents of that lot behind main st want that "grand plan" of a parking lot they should put their money towards it, not the taxpayers.

Taxpayers should not have to pay for a business liaison or down town concierge either.

We do know mr nice that they aren't running fr relection this year and frankly the GOP candidates seem our only bet this year. It would be nice to see them speak and take questions.

snakes, i agree it appears that the republican candidates are the only ones "making any noise". Where are and what are the Independent candidates doing? The dems are in hiding?

Hey ticky tacky I prefer to vote for people who stand for something and then do what they said they would. I can post all the JC unfilled campaign promises if you need to be reminded. BGT said they would lower the budget and 4 years later it is lower and the budgets have all passed 5-0! If thats all they could get done while people are hurting and taxes are a burden than so be it. Would you like to see them tax and spend for the town mahal? I didn't think DHReps support borrow, tax and spend. LOL!!

EN I don't think that I am ever as happy with politicians as you seem to be with your team. GBT made lots of promises like fixing town hall, lowering taxes and fixing the boondoggle of traffic we have through downtown. I am not sure why they could not get to the issue of traffic. But they do seem to have their own agenda.

Stop the BS kat fighting and come up with some solutions.Ed, and the rest of you all have alot to say, put up or shut up!!! Run for a position of leadership in town or shut your mouths and keep all of your opinions to your self..

FC for mayor!

Thank You Frank Cook! Same drivel on here from the same drivelers...Nothing they're not experts on.

Hey situation... When you gonna come out of the closet?

Meters aside, I like the idea of an uptown parking revamp and Taylor Design's plan. But pretty sure the township can's afford it now.

Here's a thought for uptown revitalization: Suppose we followed through on a full-blown plan for unified off-street parking between Church and Chester. And suppose we also changed zoning on Second St. so that buildings on side facing Main (and the parking area) could covert to commercial uses, with entrances facing the new parking area. Add some amenities for pedestrians and the "parking lot" becomes an attractive public space and open-air mall.

I know it's radical and not sure it would work. But only radical change is going to resurrect uptown and Main Street.

That parking plan Chester to mill behind main st is a money pit. That plannwould cost millions. Something that doesn't "have to be done". This fantasy of kicking out homeowners on second st and placing "business owners" there is wild. Sounds like a huge case of eminent domain. There is no urgency or huge demand for a huge blacktop. Some actions such as what the street of shoppes have done to open that lot and produce more parking is a start. A large interconnected lot isn't necessary. The taxpayers don't need to pay for that.

Since there needs to be on an off street parking in the business district of town, there should be some revenue generated for the town. In as much, part of the fees collected could be used to offset the cost for small beautification projects and unique attractions specific to moorestown that would draw more patrons to main street. Anything that brings positive boost to the moorestown economy and doesn't negatively impact the residents is a good thing. The only complaint I have is when the township knew that Mrs Davis was retiring, they should have made preparations by hiring and training her replcement at the same salary. That way there would have been no negative impact on the budget it would have been an even wash.

Harry - I moved into town in 1954 and have seen a lot of changes. If my memory is any good, they had cars parking perpendicular to the curb. I'm involved with the MBA and we soend a lot of time, effort and money to bring people to town with our six events and then we charge them to park. The Community House doesn't have any meters in front and you can usually find a place to park there.There aren't very many times when you move down Man St and can't find a place to park. May not be in front of the place where you want to go, but walking is good for you. There should be about 500 parking spaces behind the businesses between Mill nad Chester which would allow people to walk from one business to another without having to get in their car, drive out onto Main St and find another space. Let's put our support behind this proposal and fix up the other lot behind Peter Pan. and enjoy shopping in town.