tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post1900362621112772142..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Impressive Improvement…Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-62536582358197638802009-07-23T11:00:22.327-05:002009-07-23T11:00:22.327-05:008:37 PM, If the dog was viscious, it should have b...8:37 PM, If the dog was viscious, it should have been so stated and a prompt response would be required. Pit Bulls are friendly dogs but many do racial profiling and assume they are ALL dangerous.<br /><br />Since you were listening on scanner and animal control is on cell phones, you don't know the citcumstances. Animal control may have been on another call. The other call very well may have been a dangerous animal. Just because raytown is only 10 sq. miles doesn't say much. As I said the person who is to respond may be on other call(s). I used to dispatch a shift of 3 sheriff's officers over a 980 sq. mile county. A 30-45 minute response was possible even for an emergency.<br /><br />By the way, do you think 30 minutes is a reasonable time for a response for a poodle? Jim Aziere's daughter was badly mauled by a poodle. My point is ANY dog can bite. Actually I am afraid of the small yippy breeds because they are more defensive.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-48938486682874798832009-07-22T20:37:27.992-05:002009-07-22T20:37:27.992-05:00Andy,
Would it satisfy you if the call was about ...Andy,<br /><br />Would it satisfy you if the call was about a "big mean dog threatening people was running large in the neighborhood"?<br /><br />Not doubt the police asked for a description of the animal. If someone called it a pit bull I doubt it could be confused with a french poodle.<br /><br />Raytown is only ten square miles in size. Thirty minutes response is ridiculously slow for an area that small.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-33449087897771034942009-07-22T20:20:12.372-05:002009-07-22T20:20:12.372-05:00Anonymous July 21, 2009 10:27 PM,
If they keep a ...Anonymous July 21, 2009 10:27 PM,<br /><br />If they keep a log it is public record.<br /><br />I think 30 minutes to respond for Pit Bull is reasonable. Was it stated that the dog was a danger to himself or others? If not, it is not an emergency.<br /><br />It is quite possible animal control was on another call. Being a Pit Bull merely describes the dog. Maybe you are doing racial profiling.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-21463015576248062752009-07-22T10:49:15.303-05:002009-07-22T10:49:15.303-05:007:00 AM I think the root of the problem is once o...7:00 AM I think the root of the problem is once our officials are elected, they don't have to answer to anyone. Not even the voters because when the next election comes around, the only people voting are the same ones who voted them in. <br /><br />The problem stems from the voters.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-79742693444976700682009-07-22T07:00:20.243-05:002009-07-22T07:00:20.243-05:00It's apparent the codes people don't drive...It's apparent the codes people don't drive on Raytown Road.<br />The "Jesus is Lord" and the "Bible study" signs are still there.<br />I don't believe there is any job enforcement in this town.<br />Once you are hired you can do anything you wish. With the blessings<br />of the city council. Besides how can the city council make them do <br />their jobs when the council doesn't have to answer to anybody either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-20115784919379679892009-07-21T22:54:29.741-05:002009-07-21T22:54:29.741-05:0010:47 AM, What attorney is going to take his time ...10:47 AM, What attorney is going to take his time and file a lawsuit against the city leaders unless there is someone or a group willing to pay him/her?<br /><br />5:40 PM, I have no knowledge if such a log exists or not. I would assume there is a record of calls and responses just like the Police and Fire Departments do. You could find out by filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the city clerk. If such a file exists, she will request 10 cents per page for copying it. If it doesn't exist, she will have to tell you.<br /><br />Personally I don't agree with your comment. I made a complaint about the dilapidated buildings on 63rd as well as a sign fallen on the city right of way. I received a prompt response from Andy Boyd with answers. From what I have observed of the codes enforcement is that they have dedicated workers. The real problem is proper legal procedure is the delaying factor. It is necessary to notify the owner and allow time for correction assuming the owner can be located. If the owner doesn't want to correct the issue(s) it can go through hearings and protests. I have seen lawn/weed mowing that took months due to this procedure. One problem is locating and communicating with an owner especially on abandoned or repossessed properties.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7370561356576038912009-07-21T22:27:14.751-05:002009-07-21T22:27:14.751-05:00To Anon 5:40
They might keep a log but who knows ...To Anon 5:40<br /><br />They might keep a log but who knows if the public has access. I was listening to my police scanner today and an officer asked for animal control for a pit bull roaming the streets. It took animal control over 30 minutes to get there for a pit bull....That is ridiculous and should not happen no matter what. People could be hurt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75888342392945057282009-07-21T17:40:11.089-05:002009-07-21T17:40:11.089-05:00Does anyone know if the people that work in the co...Does anyone know if the people that work in the codes department fill out a log each day as to what work they do? If so is this public information? The reason I am asking this, I sure in hell would like to know how my tax money is being spent. I think we have a dud as department head and a bunch of lazy a---- that work in the department.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-38793431711371830952009-07-21T17:36:19.624-05:002009-07-21T17:36:19.624-05:00I wish someone could answer this question for me. ...I wish someone could answer this question for me. All of a sudden all we hear about or read about from the mayor is how Sandy Hartwell is doing such a wonderful job at P&Z and how she is informing herself with information. We all know the election in Ward 4 didn't turn out like the mayor wanted. Is this his way of providing confort to Sandy. Personally I don't remenber anything outstanding that she did when she was Alderwoman or since she has been on P&Z.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-29353347616122745342009-07-21T10:47:43.445-05:002009-07-21T10:47:43.445-05:00There are legal means to require our elected offic...There are legal means to require our elected officials to follow the law. Until some attorney steps up and files a law suite against these people they will continue to act in an illegal manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37487211555753583072009-07-21T10:22:18.066-05:002009-07-21T10:22:18.066-05:007:03AM, I totally agree with what you said. What ...7:03AM, I totally agree with what you said. What annoys me is people who don't vote and then complain. Actually very few people are voting in our leaders. Raytown is the worst excuse of a city I have ever lived in.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55985317174487461612009-07-21T09:24:48.086-05:002009-07-21T09:24:48.086-05:00We keep waiting for the improvements to the Gatewa...We keep waiting for the improvements to the Gateways of Raytown. The entrance of 350 HW & Raytown Road is one of the biggest eyesores of Raytown. You can't miss the "red & yellow" loan shark building. Could it at least be painted tan like they do in Johnson County. But then you couldn't see it. Our friends laugh at us for living in "Hickstown", I mean Raytown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69933188361374985392009-07-21T07:03:58.656-05:002009-07-21T07:03:58.656-05:00Andy,
You asked Greg what could be done about enfo...Andy,<br />You asked Greg what could be done about enforcing<br />the ordinance he mentioned. The fact is our elected<br />officials answer to no one. They do as they please and<br />how they please. Until more people step up and vote <br />them out, nothing in this town will change. <br />The only thing these people know how to do is give away<br />tax income and bend the rules in their favor. Key department<br />heads need not live here, codes aren't enforced like they should<br />be because, at least one of the codes people have codes violations<br />at their own house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69243533680516317082009-07-20T19:48:21.426-05:002009-07-20T19:48:21.426-05:00I still wonder if this blog is haunted or has been...I still wonder if this blog is haunted or has been hacked? The font keeps changing size and color.<br /><br />Greg or Rich do you have any idea? I have never seen this happen before.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-27621091805320464992009-07-20T11:15:28.009-05:002009-07-20T11:15:28.009-05:00It sounds like we have elected a board of robots. ...It sounds like we have elected a board of robots. What Pat said prooves that people really need to vote in EACH election. We need more officials like Greg and VanBuskirk who will actually question something they don't understand or thinks not to be in the public interest.<br /><br />Hopefully I won't be here for the next election, but will vote absentee is I am unfortunate enough to still own property here.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-90374752493437538442009-07-20T07:13:54.791-05:002009-07-20T07:13:54.791-05:00For the Last ten to twelve years our elected offic...For the Last ten to twelve years our elected officials have<br />not run this town. The City Administrator and lawyer have<br />made the decisions for our so called representatives.<br />Oh they vote, but only when they have been given to OK<br />by the CA and lawyer.<br />Most of our elected officials don't have a clue how<br />to run a town. If they did they wouldn't have given so <br />much away and put this town in financial jeopardy.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-34974773189695631492009-07-19T22:54:35.589-05:002009-07-19T22:54:35.589-05:00Why does the Dysfunctional School District continu...Why does the Dysfunctional School District continue to waste everyone's taxes? Do we need a state audit?Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37078932605858003802009-07-19T22:53:48.587-05:002009-07-19T22:53:48.587-05:00Check this out:
Homestead Preservation Credit
The...Check this out:<br /><br />Homestead Preservation Credit<br />The Homestead Preservation Credit gives qualified senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals a credit on their real estate property tax if those taxes increase 2.5 percent in a non-reassessment year or 5 percent in a reassessment year. The credit would be for the amount that exceeds the 2.5 or 5 percent increase in taxes. The act requires a legislative appropriation to fund the credit. If the funding is less than 100 percent, the credit will be a flat statewide percentage based on the appropriation amount. This credit will be applied against the taxes for the following year.<br /><br />Go to this link:<br /><br />http://dor.mo.gov/tax/personal/homestead/Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-45950326786396141382009-07-19T20:19:29.971-05:002009-07-19T20:19:29.971-05:00I filed a complaint with an elected official who s...I filed a complaint with an elected official who sent a response, "Thank you for your opinion." There was NO response to the issue.<br /><br />I realize the elected officials receive a mere pittance, but I really feel that their checks should be docked for 1/2 months pay because they are AWOL. Apparently these people aren't accountable to the people. Some of us elected them and ALL pay their checks.<br /><br />I am dealing with a Pit Bull issue in Northern Ireland now and it seems like the whole government is on Summer Holiday. Is this something that the Fascist Fief is going to start doing?<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-83419981712921468872009-07-19T18:12:19.737-05:002009-07-19T18:12:19.737-05:00Why does Public Water District #2 continue to wast...Why does Public Water District #2 continue to waste my tax dollars?? Do we need a state audit???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37305269593023410132009-07-18T13:07:12.284-05:002009-07-18T13:07:12.284-05:00It sounds like the city staff wants a little extra...It sounds like the city staff wants a little extra summer vacation time by canceling it's regular "required by law" meeting. Someone should file a law suit against them. I bet none of the aldermen made this decision. If these aldermen don't take charge soon and quit listening to these goofy city employees for their direction, they should all just resign and let the bureaucrats run our town. You can't tell me that there is no business that should be on their agenda Tuesday night. What a bunch of phonies these elected and appointed officials are!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-83423850993835395752009-07-18T11:12:41.706-05:002009-07-18T11:12:41.706-05:00Greg, What can be done to enforce the ordinance yo...Greg, What can be done to enforce the ordinance you cited? I find it hard to believe there is no business to discuss. At the minimum, there is the 2nd reading on Conflict of Interests ordinance. There is also public comment, but the attitude of the board is "The public be damned." Obviously they don't want to hear public comment.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43723501646452615232009-07-18T09:02:35.634-05:002009-07-18T09:02:35.634-05:00Hello Everyone,
I was genuinely surprised to find...Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I was genuinely surprised to find out that the Board of Aldemen will not be holding their second public meeting in the month of July.<br /><br />According to sources at City Hall, Board member received an email stating that there was no business to discuss, therefore the meeting was being called off.<br /><br />The logic given here is bogus as it is against the written Code of Ordinances of the City of Raytown.<br /><br />Please read on . . . Here is a copy of the applicable section:<br /><br />Sec. 2-28. Regularly scheduled meetings.<br />The board of aldermen of the City of Raytown shall meet regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the council chambers, City Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Regular meetings may be rescheduled by the majority of the board for good cause. Regular meetings will be rescheduled to the following Tuesday if the scheduled meeting falls on a national holiday, or any election day.<br /><br />As you can see, the Code does not say the Board might meet. It clearly says that it will meet.<br /><br />As for items of business to discuss -- how about that list of items written up at the bottom of our weekly posts. Hell, we've even provided the pictures for them to study!<br /><br />Or, they could hold a public discussion about the upcoming Smoking Ban that is scheduled for a first reading at the first meeting in August. That way they could hear what the public has to say.<br /><br />Let's face it. The first public meeting they had was so poorly publicized that most of those who attended found out about it by reading notices posted by bar owners in restrooms as their establishment.<br /><br />Remember, only three of the Board even took time to attend that "public" session. And one of them had to be there because he sits on the Commmittee.<br /><br />I served on the Board for 27 years. There were more than a few meetings where we met without voting on ordinances and resolutions. But we did have discussions about what needed to be done in our City. <br /><br />Now, more than ever, you need an active Board of Aldermen meeting to work on the city's problems. Ignoring the complaints of private citizens is not a way to address the city's problems.<br /><br />Speaking of problems they could discuss -- it appears we gave credit to the wrong group of people for the cheap plastic signs that find there way on to the city's right of way.<br /><br />The "unsung hero" we spoke of a couple of weeks ago has dropped off another batch of signs for us to deliver to City Hall.Greg Waltersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-62502524962980399222009-07-18T07:46:46.678-05:002009-07-18T07:46:46.678-05:00Don't know, Andy. Was City Councilwoman lying ...Don't know, Andy. Was City Councilwoman lying when she said that the green grassy area damaged by the Raytown Barbeque festival was going to be repaired with insurance money? <br /><br />Those repairs have yet to be made.<br /><br />As for city hall getting a new sidewalk and all new asphalt. <br /><br />It's just there way of telling you who is in charge. <br /><br />By the way, you are right. They have cancelled the next meeting of he Board of Aldermen. <br /><br />Incidentally, city ordinances specifically say that the BOA will meet twice a month. But, what the heck, they've ignored other ordinances for a very long time. Like residency rules for the City Administrator, etc.<br /><br />Such arrogance is repugnant. <br /><br />They all need to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-32073636117449097062009-07-17T20:31:42.734-05:002009-07-17T20:31:42.734-05:00Greg & Richard,
Your post was in small blue fo...Greg & Richard,<br />Your post was in small blue font which I commented on. Then the font became normal. It keeps changing and is sometimes small blue or normal black. Do you control the font or is it the luck of the draw which server I get?<br /><br />7:38AM, Saw your last paragraph again as I was posting this. If the city is hoarding money, it may be good money management. There very well may be a time because of Walmart and other free bees that the city is out of money. On the other hand, it is gross misconduct that the city is allowing safety hazards and not maintaining streets, etc. that will cost even more to repair as they get worse.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.com