Comments for How Gachassin Games the System at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 51 out of 20 comments http://www.theind.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:13 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-26045 Greg Gashassain has NO ETHICS! In his "FountainView" project...several homebuyers in the subdivision had numerous issues with their homes, and he refused to fix them, even though we were all within our one year warranty! The stucco on my home is cracking, my floor is cracking, my sinks are leaking..a 2 year old home mind you! Look up "The Lauren Group" in BBB...Ive tried contacting him over and over again, so has the Better Business Bureau. Hes a con artist...a smart one, but a con artist none the less! - Grant ChallengerBear Lalonde Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:04:04 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-17016 Godswatchin, " Mangy Dogs run in packs and they are afflicted with the same disease throughout every member of the family pack, the father, the mother, the sons, the daughters, the grandchildren and the mangy family pets. And, they intermarry with other afflicted mangy packs, called Blue-blood High Society, to keep it all in the family. They only do each other, Thank God ! - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:10:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-17015 NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN, keep it civil or I'll delete you all week. Yes, Wally is on vacation. - Leslie Turk Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:10:45 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16995 4 R.S. 14:140 provides, in part, that public contract fraud is committed when any public officer or employee shall use his power or position as such officer or employee to secure any expenditure of public funds to himself, or to any partnership to which he is a member, or to any corporation of which he is an officer, stockholder, or director. R.S. 14:134 provides, in part, that malfeasance in office is committed when any public officer or public employee shall (1) intentionally refuse or fail to perform any duty lawfully required of him, as such officer or employee; (2) intentionally perform any such duty in an unlawful manner; or (3) knowingly permit any other public officer or public employee, under his authority, to intentionally refuse or fail to perform any duty lawfully required of him or to perform any such duty in an unlawful manner. 5 Article 7, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution provides, in part, that except as otherwise provided by this constitution, the funds, credit, property, or things of value of the state or of any political subdivision shall not be loaned, pledged, or donated to or for any person, association, or corporation, public or private. 6 R.S. 42:1121 A.(1) provides, in part, that no former agency head or elected official shall, for a period of two years following the termination of his public service as the head of such agency or as an elected public official serving in such an agency, assist another person , for compensation, in a transaction, or in an appearance in connection with a transaction, involving that agency or render any service on a contractual basis to or for such agency. - realitychecks Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:18:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16978 The problem is not the gaming of the system, the problem is government involvement. Unless there is a national emergency, housing should be a private matter. Otherwise we will be doomed to this foolishness again and again. - William Morvant Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:44:28 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16976 Cartisian website down for maintenance (wink, wink) So if you know the names listed on the incorporation or the officers, name them. - God'swatching Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:25:45 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16975 I'm always disappointed when I see a total lack of integrity. Make the bucks, play the system, make the contacts that allow you to play the system, screw the taxpayers. In the end, a man leaves the world with his good name. This name is no longer good, & it will reflect on his parents, his siblings, his children. In the end the bank account might be big, really big, but the whole family is tainted now. I'll never look at that name without wonderhing were they involved too. How has the wife's real estate career benefitted? - God'swatching Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:19:59 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16974 There are many ways to skin a rat: A vigilant public helps ensure federal agencies comply fully with Section 106. In response to requests, the ACHP can investigate questionable actions and advise agencies to take corrective action. As a last resort, preservation groups or individuals can litigate in order to enforce Section 106. If you are involved in a project and it seems to be getting off track, contact the agency to voice your concern. Call the SHPO or THPO to make sure they understand the issue. Call the ACHP if you feel your concerns have not been heard. When Agencies Don’t Follow the Rules After agreements are signed, the public may still play a role in the Section 106 process by keeping abreast of the agreements that were signed and making sure they are properly carried out. Th e public may also request status reports from the agency. Designed to accommodate project needs and historic values, Section 106 review relies on strong public participation. Section 106 review provides the public with an opportunity to infl uence how projects with federal involvement aff ect historic properties. By keeping informed of federal involvement, participating in consultation, and knowing when and whom to ask for help, you can play an active role in deciding the future of historic properties in your community. Section 106 review gives you a chance to weigh in when projects with federal involvement may aff ect historic properties you care about. Seize that chance, and make a diff erence! - realitychecks Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:24:33 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16973 Meritas? Veritas? Urban Ventures? How much tax money actually gets to the poor? Gachassin is frustrated with the "accusatory" nature of inquiries; almost sounds like a victim. Yet, won't put his money where his mouth is and sign a neighborhood agreement to simply insure that the building is not a complete dump after all of the money is taken off the top. Neighborhood rage over demolishing buildings and lack of historic architecture and no guarantees of proper management, escrow funds for maintenance, etc could easily be addressed. The association with AOC is perhaps the worst idea he has ever had..... - realitychecks Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:57:13 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16968 Ga, Joey sezs one for you greenambulance, one for gaschassin, one for the surveyman, one for joey He-He, wha you spect, one for gaschassin, one for joey, uh two for joey, one for grenambulanceman, one for um um, yes one for joey, uh whose on first dubs ? - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:01:37 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16964 "Anytime we have someone with Greg's knowledge and experience step-up to the plate, it's a huge coup for us,” said City-Parish President Joey Durel. "I think everybody sees Greg as the numbers guy, but his planning and development experience is as equally impressive as his financial experience. He knows how to get things done. ” Currently, Gachassin is managing two development projects – Villa Gardens and Cypress Trails, which are being federally funded through Tax Credits and TCAP stimulus funds. The projects, 43 single-family homes and an 80-unit apartment complex, respectively, will fill a huge gap Lafayette currently has for affordable housing. The Cartesian Company is a real estate development and finance solutions company, specializing in development, project management, capital solutions, and public-private partnerships; The Cartesian Company is committed to smart, inventive economic and community advancement initiatives. For more information, visit www.cartesiancompany.com. IS ANYONE NOTICING A COMMON THREAD HERE? HOW FAR DOES THIS GO. WONDER WHO WAS ON THE LLC FOR THE 5 STAR HOTEL TIF THAT WAS BEING PROPOSED? JUST WONDERING? - CRAWMAN Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:23:21 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16951 Strong reporting, Turk. In the ongoing, please delve into the sole source issue on the architect, Glenn Angelle, who apparently designs buildings with "construction deficiencies." Since this is quasi-governmental, was an RFP issued? Three bids, even? And I'd love to see you partner with investigative reporter Greg Garland of "The Advocate" regarding Bennett Builders in Baton Rouge. To Gachassin, et al.: Start doing pushups -- prison is as hard as you act. - Square and on the level. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:18:40 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16934 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for someone’s blood, let’s waylay some harmless soul; 12let’s swallow them alive, like the grave,b and whole, like those who go down to the pit; 13we will get all sorts of valuable things and fill our houses with plunder; 14throw in your lot with us, and we will share a common purse”— 15my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths; 16for their feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood. 17How useless to spread a net in full view of all the birds! 18These men lie in wait for their own blood; they waylay only themselves! 19Such is the end of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the lives of those who get it. - There is a way that seems correct, but Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:37:27 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16931 And have those who were actually going to have benefitted from this program actually benefitted, I ask of these devoted public servants? - AND THE ANSWER IS Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:32:38 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16925 Gotta love those poverty pimps...flashy duds and a stable full of ho's. And so it goes. - Ophelia 46 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:17:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16915 lysol: couldn't even find a phone number? This is an amazing story you have posted. Thanks for sharing! Can anyone come up with a good reason why all of the Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority's public records should not be published online? great question!! only stalling to spend it and then it's too late!! - realitychecks Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:52:44 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16890 "Government is not the solution to the problem, Government is the problem" Cronyism and Corruption is the inevitable result of giving money and power to Government. "Public-Private Partnerships" are the new darlings of the Chamber and LEDA and Durel. This is not economic development. - R. Reagan Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:50:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16887 "The Government is not the solution to the problem, the Government is the problem" - R. Reagan Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:25:05 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16877 AT one point WTF says "This door is open to all who have the necessary skill set to get the job done properly." Aside from the Ethics matter, that really is the question to me if no other laws were broken. I am pretty sure HUD will answer the question shortly as to the LHA, but wonder whether the Mayor Council, or Ind should not take a look at the public records involving the Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority to confirm that it has been open to all comers rather than an intentionally unknown front organization using public resources with a primary purpose of enriching a handful. Did the Agency support or thwart the work of other developers? (For that matter, did it even keep logs, applications, correspondence, so that an auditor could confirm that it did?) If so, were the terms offered other developers similar to those offered the alleged insiders? If yes other develpers were welcomed and yes other developers were offered similar terms, then no big deal to me, although it sure seems the Agency's net $25 Million in assets noted in the article could be put to more aggressive use during this period of record low interest rates. However, I must say that wherever the chips might fall the Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority has done nothing to ward off suspicions, or to quiet them now that they have surfaced. A while back I tried to contact the agency and found nothing in the phone book. You think I'm kidding? Go ahead and look in your phone book to find a phone number or an address for this $94 Million agency! Although things have changed since it recently became better known (call it a First Amendment dividend), a few months ago I could not even find an address or phone number for the agency by Googling. Was this the result of do-gooder part-time volunteer management inefficiency or something more sinister? I would not be asking myself this question if the Agency were listed in the phone book or had an office of its own instead of privately borrowing the office space of one of its offices, consultants or board members. My difficulty in reaching Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority staff (if it has independent staff) or others connected to the Agency is what leads me to not be so sure that WTF is correct in stating that "This door is open to all who have the necessary skill set to get the job done properly," as I thought I might have had the necessary skill set, or at least that I should be the one to make that determination for myself. I say it is now time for some disinfectant. Whether its documents exonerate or implicate, either the Independent or Lafayette Consolidated Government should act aggressively to put all of the agency's minutes, agendas, and financial statement and contracts -- in short all of its public records of any kind whatsoever -- online. Doing otherwise at this point would be unfair to the "wrongly accused" if nothing untoward is afoot, and to citizens either way. And if the Agency's board declines the Independent's or the City's Parish to do so voluntarily then we will have one more reason to ask what in the world are those folks up to, and in whose behalf. Can anyone come up with a good reason why all of the Lafayette Public Trust Finance Authority's public records should not be published online? - Lysol Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:00:31 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8144-how-gachassin-games-the-system#comment-16861 Right Wing Republican Ah, sarcasm, that viper's tooth...unfair this vile compact, eh...just because someone outfigured you, got up earlier, went to bed later, was a bit, shall we say, higher wattage... Chorus:Jerimiah was a bullfrog,,, - Howling Fantod Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:00:10 +0100