tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post2619999801855685917..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63979548516753758702011-04-30T11:00:43.170-05:002011-04-30T11:00:43.170-05:00From the Alamogordo (NM) daily News the tribe has ...From the Alamogordo (NM) daily News the tribe has spoken:<br /><br /><b>State of our nation</b> <br />How do you feel about the direction in which our nation is heading? <br />Total Votes = 650 <br />We're headed in the wrong direction <br /> 585 Votes, or 90 % <br />Things are going in the right direction <br /> 65 Votes, or 10 %Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-17936590771050609912011-04-30T10:09:53.051-05:002011-04-30T10:09:53.051-05:0011:59
So corporate socialism is okay!
Silly me I...11:59<br /><br />So corporate socialism is okay!<br /><br />Silly me I live in Raytown with Bower as Mayor who believes in all those corporate social give aways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-46633102848437402702011-04-29T23:59:50.045-05:002011-04-29T23:59:50.045-05:00Obama is NO friend to America. I think most of you...Obama is NO friend to America. I think most of you liberals down deep really know the truth; you just refuse to admit it. Do you actually believe that socialism is going to improve our nation in any way? It has failed miserably everywhere it has been, and is being tried. If we continue on our current path as a nation we will be destroyed from within in a very short time. Wake up before it is too late! Trump may not be the best person to run, but he would be head and shoulders above what we have now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-91955728735247299622011-04-29T10:54:05.109-05:002011-04-29T10:54:05.109-05:00Donald Trump sure has been doing a lot of talk abo...Donald Trump sure has been doing a lot of talk about President Obama.<br /><br />I don’t know about the rest of you, but I think it is time Donald Trump is up front and honest with America.<br /><br />It is my understanding he has taken millions of our tax dollars to build and support the empire he has created. If this is true, how we can find out how much he has taken and how much of that has he repaid.<br /><br />I also believe he needs to share with all of us where he has his money invested. In other words does he have a bunch of money invested in companies like BP and Philips/Conoco which are making millions sticking it to us at the pump? <br /><br />What is next the head of Wal-Mart telling Obama what documentation he needs to share with America? All of us in Raytown and other small towns across out Nation know first had that Wal-Mart is no friend to America.<br /><br />I hate to think what repayment Wal-Mart owes the people of America.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-46135002877486258162011-04-28T10:46:08.676-05:002011-04-28T10:46:08.676-05:00I completely agree with Greg. I also wonder why t...I completely agree with Greg. I also wonder why the Mayor Protem isn't an elected position the same way as Lt. Governor is elected?<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-87553713616970960052011-04-28T08:05:49.988-05:002011-04-28T08:05:49.988-05:00The reason the Board of Aldermen should choose the...The reason the Board of Aldermen should choose their own pro-tem is because they are a separate body of government from the mayor. <br /><br />The mayor is part of the executive branch. he is he leader but has no vote (except in ties).<br /><br />Teh BOA is part of the legislative branch. They have the real power. Though they often act like they are not aware of it.<br /><br />Without them nothing happens. The mayor cannot act alone. He must have their support.<br /><br />But the separation of power between the two is necessary to keep balance in our government.Greg Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-6823033643090160592011-04-27T20:20:19.803-05:002011-04-27T20:20:19.803-05:00NOTICE:
Conoco at Raytown Rd and the one way brid...<b>NOTICE:<br /><br />Conoco at Raytown Rd and the one way bridge was $3.59 just before 8PM. Other stations were $3.72.<br /><br />Gas prices posted on:<br />http://www.whiteman.us/RaytownMO.html<br />Please scroll way down.</b>Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-85342599828715778972011-04-27T20:17:44.722-05:002011-04-27T20:17:44.722-05:00Latest tally from the Alamogordo Daily News. I th...Latest tally from the Alamogordo Daily News. I think this is near the end of the poll:<br />State of our nation<br />How do you feel about the direction in which our nation is heading?<br />Total Votes = 537<br />We're headed in the wrong direction<br /> 484 Votes, or 90.13 %<br />Things are going in the right direction<br /> 53 Votes, or 9.869 %Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-29158594861505898692011-04-27T11:03:32.215-05:002011-04-27T11:03:32.215-05:001:58 PM, Painting the streets is the city's jo...1:58 PM, Painting the streets is the city's job, not mine. The city told me they don't use paint. They use tape which lasts longer. Since I am disabled and don't work, why don't you do the painting?<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-25777801148811804802011-04-26T23:57:20.888-05:002011-04-26T23:57:20.888-05:00The mayor doesn't follow any Roberts Rule of O...The mayor doesn't follow any Roberts Rule of Order. He does as he damn well pleases. The same for appointing people to boards such P&Z, Park and others. It is the same old people. He is afarid to put new people on these boards. They might have questions or not do as he wants them to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-28852851761903394242011-04-26T21:35:19.019-05:002011-04-26T21:35:19.019-05:00Now, now, let's be fair about this. After all,...Now, now, let's be fair about this. After all, Walmart has new striping on their parking lot. And we got to pay for it. Don't we deserve to have new striping on our intersections? How about where children cross the street to go to school?<br /><br />Maybe the city counciil will vote to give them selves a loan like they did for Aldi's to pay for street striping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-27438862874863255982011-04-26T20:25:21.622-05:002011-04-26T20:25:21.622-05:00There have seen posts and comments on this blog c...There have seen posts and comments on this blog critical of Raytown city government because of business vacancies. I went to my eye doctor off 40 HWY either in Blue Springs or Independence. My route was Blue Ridge Bl to 47th St to 40 HWY. I noticed MANY vacant business units along this route in KCMO, Independence, and along 40 HWY. This is clearly not a Raytown only issue. To me it is a metro wide issue (depending on area) as well as an issue caused by the economy. I am very pleased when new businesses are attracted to Raytown.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75393048489352096982011-04-26T14:01:54.458-05:002011-04-26T14:01:54.458-05:00The President of the Board of Aldermen (Mayor Prot...The President of the Board of Aldermen (Mayor Protem) should be nominated and chosen by the board and not appointed by the Mayor. The position has a specific purpose and it's not to be a clone of the Mayor, Mayor Jr., or Mini-Mayor, although the person who is chosen for this position will be a representative of the Mayor, the city, and of the board. They should be available to fill in for the Mayor when and if necessary. There might be a situation where they become the acting Mayor for a short or even prolonged period of time, and need to be available for that also if needed. The problem with the current procedure is that Roberts Rules are not being followed to choose the individual for this position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-56668629147446384012011-04-26T13:58:28.537-05:002011-04-26T13:58:28.537-05:00well Andy I suggest you get out a paint brush and ...well Andy I suggest you get out a paint brush and some white paint if you think it's going to take so long to get it done..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-54522123962048341112011-04-26T07:33:35.731-05:002011-04-26T07:33:35.731-05:00I see on your poll that those voting are pretty m...I see on your poll that those voting are pretty much split on how to choose a Presideent of the Board.<br /><br />After watching some of our city's councl meetings the real question should be who gets to make the motion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-86346935366875728272011-04-25T19:57:53.085-05:002011-04-25T19:57:53.085-05:004:47PM has expressed my meaning correctly. I have...4:47PM has expressed my meaning correctly. I have heard the mayor say, "You get the next one." Not only is the procedure childlike (kindergarten age) but I wonder if there are stats on how many motions and seconds an Alderperson has made? If so, what is the purpose unless there is an evaluation of the quality of the motion and second.Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-33583436331854709822011-04-25T16:47:32.660-05:002011-04-25T16:47:32.660-05:00What I believe Andy is saying is that motions and ...What I believe Andy is saying is that motions and seconds are many times made by people who have NOT been recognized by the chair, but that the Mayor considers them as acceptable anyway and shouldn't. There are certain people on the board who attempt to make every motion and second, it is rather childlike and the Mayor needs to put a stop to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-18326805443309873912011-04-25T10:12:46.329-05:002011-04-25T10:12:46.329-05:00Andy, According to Roberts Rules of Order, when a...Andy, According to Roberts Rules of Order, when a motion is made, someone has to second the motion, or it can't be put to a vote.<br /><br />Say what you will about Bower, but he follows Roberts rules of order correctly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-24762166130749372092011-04-24T19:52:03.851-05:002011-04-24T19:52:03.851-05:006:11 PM, I will tell you when the striping work w...6:11 PM, I will tell you when the striping work will be done. It will be done when the next contract is issued which is once a year. I previously reported Raytown Rd (the one way bridge road, 63rd St, Blue Ridge Bl. north of 63rd, crosswalks at RHS, and 63rd & Raytown Rd. intersection. I was told the city doesn't re-stripe bad areas. It is done only once a year with the yearly contract. I suggest you email Public Works and see what response you get. Maybe there has to be an accident before the city will maintain their streets.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43748204317035292122011-04-24T19:27:33.201-05:002011-04-24T19:27:33.201-05:00Hey Greg I really like your new report by Paul Liv...Hey Greg I really like your new report by Paul Livius though I am sure it is not his real name. I checked it out and his reporting is extremely acurate. So much better than to sit through tow to three hours of video to see what happened at city hall!<br /><br />The gardening section is a nice touch too. Keep up the good work. You are on track with giving Raytown a news source that we have been missing for many years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-22406195218157903322011-04-24T18:11:22.322-05:002011-04-24T18:11:22.322-05:00If the department heads lived in Raytown, they wou...If the department heads lived in Raytown, they would know that the white lines marking the lanes and pedestrian cross walks around 55th and Raytown Road were so faint as to be non-existent. Since department heads don’t live in Raytown, anyone want to make book as to how long it’ll take before the lines are repainted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-87725068311680456022011-04-24T12:25:41.059-05:002011-04-24T12:25:41.059-05:00I am glad to see a posting of the minutes of the o...I am glad to see a posting of the minutes of the otherwise secret BOA meetings since the board has only summary rather than detailed minutes. The minutes from this blog should become public record and perhaps published in a local paper-type publication as a permanent record.<br /><br />I never understood what the big deal is of who made a motion and second. Is this a BOA meeting or does the board consist of children? I challenge the legality of the action that is taking place. The "motions" and "seconds" have the appearance of not being legitimate. Anything this board passes could be challenged based on the procedure that is used.<br /><br />Happy Easter,<br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.com