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A real double edged sword!

I know this, Amanda, but I do believe that when RV is singled out, it is directed at Reef Village, proper. Not that it really makes much difference, but I don't think it is common knowledge that Reef Village encompases as much area as it does. That being said, the issues of drainage are a central problem that will be addressed in due time. I know the condos at Reef Village development are 3-4 feet above the road, so drainage shouldn't be an issue. It may, however, be something the other condo's in the area should be concerned about. I understand there is a plan for drainage from the lagoon to the sea, and hopefully will protect the road from flooding. Not sure about the waterfront condos. I hope they aren't going to be affected.

And, Loansum....I sooooo wish I was there. How long are you going to be there? Perhaps we will get there before you have to leave and we can have some cool adult beverages and a good chat.

WAIT A MINUTE! This is the first I ever heard that those of us on the sea side of the NOT A ROAD were part of Reef Village! I don't think Reef Village even claims ownership of us. In the past we were lumped into Tres Cocos and sometimes called Bob's Flats. LOL

Hey S & S - I understand you're defending your project - and good for you - however, those of us on the sea side have worked all along in patching the road. Chris Barenfanger even put down two concert strips that a big equipment operator tore up the first night.

Yes, there are some places up north where the roads are as bad as in front of Reef Village - most of the "lakes" caused by the heavy equipment being run up and down the roads. There is a big difference in pot holes and lakes. We golf carts can get through pot holes if we go slow enough - we can not get through standing water without shorting out our electrical systems.

Drainage has been a problem for a long time but it is becoming increasingly worse as the roads are packed down and the sides built up. Just yesterday and long time Belizean resident told me that when the grader used to go down the road two men with shovels accompanied it - one on either side. They shoveled out the built up bank and tossed the sand back into the middle of the road. I think we need to reinstitution that. Jim Tzycan and I are paying a worker to do jus that between the turn north just past the Palapa Bar and our houses.

Bottom line is those that destroy the road need to fix the road; the equipment that makes it bad could be used to make it better.

Harriette, I agree with you on the part of who makes it bad to make it better.
Now, the Reef Village thing. From what I understand, the whole area was part of ONE parcel. The parcel was never deeded out in seperate parcels, but was in the process of "sorting it out" when the original owner passed away, without it all getting sorted out. The claim had to go through several "re-deeding" to get to the point that it could be settled with everyone getting their fair deed or title. You are right, RV doesn't claim it, it is just the way it looks on paper. Now that the sorting is almost completed, everyone who has a right to get a deed, either strata or clear title, will be able to do it. My understanding is that all of this has taken many years of constant attempts in order to get it to this point. Once the titles/deeds are distributed only the Reef Village development will be Reef Village. Is that as clear as mud now? Sorry, and if I'm giving inaccurate information, I apologize, but this is how it was explained to me by a couple of different people who supposedly know what is going on.
I know Chris tried to put down concrete, and I was very disappointed to see that someone had run through it with the heavy equip. I don't think it was done deliberatly, but never the less, it was done. I applaud anyone who makes the attempt to get the road improved. And I didn't mean to step on any toes, but you have to admit, the bitching is getting pretty old. I repeat...go see Mayoress Elsa and ask for some help in the road situation. Better to spend the energy doing something productive, I'd think.

sun&sand you are doing a good job trying to explain the Reef Village description. However, I don't think the original Reef Village guy is dead. But yes the whole area was refered to as Reef Village (other than the Phipps property which is where the Hammock House bar was recently.)

Al Dugan Properties is the area referred to as Reef Village.

Nowadays Reef Village is synonymous with Jeff Pierce - but this is a very very new occurance.

As far as I understand the titles in the Reef Village area - which includes Bermuda Landings, Villas Del Rio etc, will be neat and tidy by the end of the month.

FYI, I live south of San Pedro and the homeowners had to band together and work in conjunction with the town council in order to finally get our roads in some form of passable condition. If I want my street to be clean, I pay a guy to clean it for me - or if my kids have been badly behaved I can coerce them into cleaning up the neighbourhood.

A big Thank You to The Reef Village Folks for patching up the road.
I hereby declare a ceasefire!!!

Belizeonthebeach, I hope you aren't toying with me. Did they really get the road graded? If they did, I'm very happy for everyone, since it will maybe show good faith on Jeff's part.
Amanda, I appreciate you clearing up the questionable areas. I'm always hesitant to offer info because I'm not absolutely sure if it's correct, but I have asked about this several times and always get close to the same story, so I assumed it was correct. But thanks for the clarifications.

I would think that jarring his (Jeff's)spine and bumping his head on the roof of his cart while staring at a road grader would be enough motivation. That grader just cut 10 minutes off my commute.
I apologize for the drama. Please don't kick me outta the pool/bar--I promise to spend at least $100 everytime I go there.

Does anyone know if the "H" condo building in Reef Village, has been started and if it has when the completion date will be?

Also would like to know when the whole Reef Village complex will be finished...appx. date?

TIA