tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post2893384920602368690..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: BisketteGreg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-12529949736863682822009-03-06T16:47:00.000-06:002009-03-06T16:47:00.000-06:00Put the Police in charge of their own money???? No...Put the Police in charge of their own money???? Now that's a riot.<BR/>If you recall, it is the Police who helped put the City in a hole with 5% annual raises across the board, unfettered travel expenses, and a we're better than the rest attitude. To prove that, just look at the Chief who is now making over $100,000 a year, wants to kick it up a notch with a 5% raise. What a joke. Cityhall must reaalllllly think the taxpayers are that gullable. Maybe we are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41715791386102228062009-02-22T15:40:00.000-06:002009-02-22T15:40:00.000-06:00DDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-21067013543551494512009-02-22T11:31:00.000-06:002009-02-22T11:31:00.000-06:00I agree with Anon 8:03 AM. People pass through th...I agree with Anon 8:03 AM. People pass through these decorative monuments. Looks nice (but what is the purpose other than decorative?) and then they reach cracked, pot holed, and failed streets!<BR/><BR/> <B>Fix the streets first!</B><BR/><BR/>Why not get a grant to fix the streets? Maybe Raytown should apply for a Porkulous grant for street REPAIR.<BR/><BR/>Personally I don't beleive in wasting money on decorative items. I was talking with a handyman about installing a door to a room in my new house. He used the word decorative several times. That word really annoyed me. Finally he explained that the word "decorative" meant he would paint it. That is not my defination of decorative. Decorative spending is really wasteful, It serves no real purpose.<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-18063916727902890062009-02-22T09:49:00.000-06:002009-02-22T09:49:00.000-06:00Not so fast Hawk.A good portion of that Christmas ...Not so fast Hawk.<BR/><BR/>A good portion of that Christmas sales tax goes to pay for the highway improvements that Lee's Summit is STILL PAYING FOR. <BR/><BR/>Got to hand it to you for the clever wording. The sales tax revenue produced is a high amount. But to say it pays for the funding of their p.d. is simply not true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-26738731576038076122009-02-22T08:03:00.000-06:002009-02-22T08:03:00.000-06:00The gateway and the Gregory project are a sign of ...The gateway and the Gregory project are a sign of what is wrong at city hall. The BOA and mayor want to build these monuments to themselves, but as soon as you pass through the intersection we're back to gravel roads instead of paved streets. DO SOMETHING ABOUT OUR HORRIBLE STREETS AND FORGET THE COSMETIC FIXES.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-66067539766247877272009-02-21T23:20:00.000-06:002009-02-21T23:20:00.000-06:00Mr. Whiteman.Too True but lee's summit has an over...Mr. Whiteman.<BR/>Too True but lee's summit has an over abundance of capital to pay for things like that. The amount of taxes that city collects just at Christmas time for the mall is enough to fully fund their police department for a whole year. I am all for the City getting state grant money. True that taxes is what grants are formed from, but the whole state contributes. Makes me feel like Jeff city cares about the little ole town of Raytown.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The Hawk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37135544964884227362009-02-21T21:49:00.000-06:002009-02-21T21:49:00.000-06:00It was stated at the BOA that the gateway would al...It was stated at the BOA that the gateway would also include road improvements. I am in favor of the road improvements, but in my opinion, the gateways are a waste of taxpayer's money. The gateways look nice but are only decorative and totally useless.<BR/><BR/>Remember even though Raytown got a grant, all the taxpayers paid for the grant!<BR/><BR/>I saw on the news that Lees Summit wants to use porkulous money to put in several gateways. They are getting as nutty as Raytown.<BR/><BR/>The gateways are a bridge to nowhere.<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-56721996004520836272009-02-21T20:42:00.000-06:002009-02-21T20:42:00.000-06:00Oh I forgot. I'm David Jr. like David tells us any...Oh I forgot. I'm David Jr. like David tells us anythingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67733412062737404932009-02-21T16:49:00.000-06:002009-02-21T16:49:00.000-06:00According to The Raytown Post article online..."Th...According to The Raytown Post article online...<BR/>"The total cost of the gateway project is estimated at $524,448, however because of a state grant from the MoDOT Enhancement Grant the city’s contribution will be $149,448.62."<BR/>That sounds like a great deal to me, and a good job by city staff to get a grant like that for the city. I'm not sure what "lipstick on a pig" means, but I guess its easy to say things like that when you don't leave your name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-20281994431300890872009-02-21T15:44:00.000-06:002009-02-21T15:44:00.000-06:00See where another Gateway to the Graveyard, Gregor...See where another Gateway to the Graveyard, Gregory intersection update, is going to be started. One on Blue Ridge cost over $1 million but the paper didn't report the cost on this one. That would be the main part of the story I would think. Just another way to put lipstick on a pig courtesy your Board of Aldermen and Mayor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-79955816894847690952009-02-21T10:45:00.000-06:002009-02-21T10:45:00.000-06:00The Hawk is correct about dogs watching the street...The Hawk is correct about dogs watching the street. At first Red Dog didn't bark, then she would bark once as an alert. One day she barked 3 times at someone walking down the street! With 3 barks, I had to check it out. It was an individual who didn't belong in the neighborhood. He gave ma a strange look and was never seen again.<BR/><BR/>When I lived in Albuquerque, day time burglars broke down the neighbor's door while she was hanging laundry. Exacatly one week later they were pounding on my front door to see if anyone was home. Due to the nuisance, I was very unfriendly when I answered the door. My dog stood his ground barking. I made no attempt to restrain him. They left and never returned again. A traditional alarm system will not stop these perps. Raytown has am excellant Police Dept. with quick response but many cities don't. I prefer a dog as a deterrent.<BR/><BR/>Andy Whiteman<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-28955156679954565802009-02-21T00:04:00.000-06:002009-02-21T00:04:00.000-06:00Do what I did put a No Solicitation sign up. It ev...Do what I did put a No Solicitation sign up. It even keeps the Jehovah Witnesses away.<BR/><BR/>And of course the dogs help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-68974477687961381252009-02-20T19:00:00.001-06:002009-02-20T19:00:00.001-06:00I will have to agree with Mr.Whiteman. My dogs are...I will have to agree with Mr.Whiteman. My dogs are excellent alarms. Two of them have mean barks and the three is the size of a small horse. They notify me if anyone is in my yard or even walking down the street, which helps me keep an eye on my nieghbor's property as well. No alarm can do that no matter how fancy. Plus like a good strong supporter of the 2nd amendment i have the security portion a security alarm too.<BR/><BR/>The Hawk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-83535199057061815562009-02-20T19:00:00.000-06:002009-02-20T19:00:00.000-06:00I will have to agree with Mr.Whiteman. My dogs are...I will have to agree with Mr.Whiteman. My dogs are excellent alarms. Two of them have mean barks and the three is the size of a small horse. They notify me if anyone is in my yard or even walking down the street, which helps me keep an eye on my nieghbor's property as well. No alarm can do that no matter how fancy. Plus like a good strong supporter of the 2nd amendment i have the security portion a security alarm too.<BR/><BR/>The Hawk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-11229427206389196982009-02-19T16:31:00.000-06:002009-02-19T16:31:00.000-06:00If an attractive young woman came to my door it wo...If an attractive young woman came to my door it wouldn't be me who needed an alarm system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-26108587396997600812009-02-19T11:04:00.000-06:002009-02-19T11:04:00.000-06:00It sounds like the address painters are targeting ...It sounds like the address painters are targeting a part of the city. The never posted a notice on my home. <BR/><BR/>A couple of years ago (about 5PM) an attractive young lady was going to give me a FREE alarm system if I allowed them to post a sign in my yard. The only requirent was that I PAY for monthly monitering. I explained to her why I preferred a dog. She stood there chatting to me for almost 1/2 hour with her supervisor calling every 10 minutes or so. Finally he called and said they were going home. After she left, I thought she had a 1/2 hour to work her con.<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-8003317885489840752009-02-19T06:52:00.000-06:002009-02-19T06:52:00.000-06:00The predatory practices of some so-called business...The predatory practices of some so-called businessmen are well documented. Two of the entries this week tell of typical door-to-door abuses by salespersons.<BR/><BR/>One is the roll of the bully who give dire warnings of what will happen if you do not buy their product -- as was expressed in the post about burglar alarms.<BR/><BR/>The other is more insidious and was used by those who are wanting to paint street addresses on curbs. <BR/><BR/>The piece was made to look and read like it was a municipal program. I received calls from people asking if (what they thtought) was a city program was mandatory -- one told me they could not afford the $25 fee.<BR/><BR/>Honest businessmen and women do not resort to such tactics. <BR/><BR/>The police have been told of this unlicensed "business". City Hall records all show that the required permit was not acquired for this particuar door to door solicitor.<BR/><BR/>There is nothing wrong with painting addresses on curbs. But questionable business practices in making the sale should not be tolerated. <BR/><BR/>I sponsored the (and helped write) the ordinance that created the requirement for door to door soliciting. It is a proven safe-guard for our community against questionable business practices.<BR/><BR/>By the way, there is no "fee" for obtaining a solicitor's permit to go door to door. The purpose of the ordinance was to inform the police of who they might expect to be in Raytown neighborhoods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-29802375651441106562009-02-18T19:42:00.000-06:002009-02-18T19:42:00.000-06:00I saw an individual walking across lawns as close ...I saw an individual walking across lawns as close to the house as possible. I asked him what he was doing. He claimed to be selling secutity systems and looking for signs. Hell, he could see a sign from the street. Looked like he was casing houses so I called the cops.<BR/><BR/>My Chief of Security happens to be a big dog. Much better than an alarm system. Don't have to wait for the alarm people to call the cops. <BR/><BR/>Pat, I am glad that someone has decided to conserve electricity and turned off the light at the end of the tunnel. I like you sense of humor.<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-10950149002213381402009-02-18T12:33:00.000-06:002009-02-18T12:33:00.000-06:00Greg sorry to hear about your family pet. It is al...Greg <BR/>sorry to hear about your family pet. It is always sad when a pet is gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-48068219482161635342009-02-18T12:30:00.000-06:002009-02-18T12:30:00.000-06:00Soliciting without a permit. H ate it when securit...Soliciting without a permit. H ate it when security systems companies, who are the most nitorious for this, come door to door and tell me that my neighborhood is going to the crapper and thier system will stop the burglars. Well i have made it a habit now to allways ask where is your permit. If they don't have it, bam call the cops. They don't wanna pay the $10.00 or whatever it is, then they can post a bond and pay a fine. I would encourage everyone to do the same. This will also help out your neighbors who often fall victim to things like this.<BR/>To Anon 10:15<BR/>Give them a permit, yeah when they come to city hall and pay for it. They could be casing houses too. think about that. That is not paranoid that is cautious.<BR/><BR/>The HawkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-79718925422062203722009-02-18T12:05:00.000-06:002009-02-18T12:05:00.000-06:00Due to recent budget cuts and the cost of electric...Due to recent budget cuts and the cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions and the continued decline of the economy, The Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off. <BR/><BR/>Sorry!Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-42279881912921228542009-02-18T11:07:00.000-06:002009-02-18T11:07:00.000-06:00It is a good quality to actually look for work, bu...It is a good quality to actually look for work, but I think the requirements is that they apply for a permit. Permits are not simply given.<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39983878023755727742009-02-18T10:15:00.000-06:002009-02-18T10:15:00.000-06:00Gee! Poor bastards just trying to make a buck. Giv...Gee! Poor bastards just trying to make a buck. Give them a permit. At least they're not out trying to break into your house!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-60555926985783791472009-02-17T22:49:00.000-06:002009-02-17T22:49:00.000-06:00There are some areas with curbs. I think they were...There are some areas with curbs. I think they were put in by some developers. My block has curbs except that one curb ends at my property line since the subdivision ends there.<BR/><BR/>I was at the BOA meeting tonight and Mahesh Sharma said that the company painting the curbs is not authorized by the city and in fact does NOT have a city permit. Anyone thinking of using the service should ask to see a city permit.<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75715217574656237152009-02-17T11:24:00.000-06:002009-02-17T11:24:00.000-06:00This is Raytown! Who has curbs?This is Raytown! Who has curbs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com