tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post389996973747949638..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-90433100815034596682009-06-11T17:06:09.060-05:002009-06-11T17:06:09.060-05:00In reference to the SNAG Group of SouthBrooke Esta...In reference to the SNAG Group of SouthBrooke Estates <br /> I am Tom Bradley and am working to get more people involved with our neighborhood group. For the past 3 years we have sent out fliers and news letters. We have had a dessert night, a neighborhood cookout and a neighborhood Halloween Party.<br />A small group of us are part of a patrol watch group. If this is a problem send me a E mail@ southbrook@sbcglobal.net. <br />Oh! by the way I have never been contacted by the Raytown Crime Watch. We (SNAG) watch after an 8 block area. By keeping this small we are able to patrol our area several times per week. Where the Crime Watch covers a much larger area (10 Sq Mi.)and only able to check us on occassion.We are a small group of volunteers who have formed a group and registered with the City of Raytown Police Department. We try to encourage neighbors to look out for each other. <br />Myself and the people in our group live in Southbrooke and are concerned for the safety of Southbrooke.<br />If people are being harrassed we need to know. It is not our job to police, only patrol. If we find a problem we are to contact the police and let them do their job. If you would like to join us please contact me. Also look for the web page in late June.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63284829680301650232009-06-02T11:10:21.938-05:002009-06-02T11:10:21.938-05:00Pat, I have stated many times that Raytown's upper...Pat, I have stated many times that Raytown's upper management is paid too much. These people need to show us they are really worth their high salaries!<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-16692929583887389702009-06-02T08:20:27.173-05:002009-06-02T08:20:27.173-05:00Andy,
Kansas City is huge compaired to Raytown. Ka...Andy,<br />Kansas City is huge compaired to Raytown. Kansas City might be slower at enforcing codes but because Raytown is only the size of about fifty KC blocks I can see why. Comparing our city to others<br />is why we pay more for hired management and so on. We need to try and stop that practice.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-76850870589089307372009-06-01T20:22:13.746-05:002009-06-01T20:22:13.746-05:001:53 PM, There was an article either in this Blog ...1:53 PM, There was an article either in this Blog or the Post that WD#2 bought energy efficient vehicles at a LOCAL Raytown Dealer. <br /><br />5:29 PM, Yes, it takes Raytown forever to get something done. The first step is that someone must report it first.Then a study is required for almost any action! From what I have seen in the Red Star and on the TV Raytown is handling codes more quickly than KCMO. I used to live there and am sure glad that I am in Raytown now (except for the Dysfunctional School Taxes).<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-30267835225138096942009-06-01T17:54:17.855-05:002009-06-01T17:54:17.855-05:00Will may call himself a Republican but he certainl...Will may call himself a Republican but he certainly isn't one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69421825916822064612009-06-01T17:29:19.360-05:002009-06-01T17:29:19.360-05:00As someone who drives by the BP gas station at 67t...As someone who drives by the BP gas station at 67th and Blue Ridge on a daily basis I can tell you that the story given about Jason Hansen of the Public Works Departmetn is pure fiction.<br /><br />If people are stealing the grates for the metal, why don't they take the grocery carts that were frequently left at the bus station?<br /><br />No, those grates have been gone for well over a year. <br /><br />Thanks to this Raytown Report Blog it is finally getting some attention. <br /><br />But I may be speaking too soon. After all, the grates have not been replaced as of this writing. Let's see how quickly and efficiently the city steps into action on this one. <br /><br />No doubt there will be a blur of activity at the gas station. People shouting orders. Workman running back and forth, correcting the problem at hand.<br /><br />But then I woke up. It was only a dream! After all, this is Raytown. City hall is best at creating execuses. Not finding solutions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-83610464836908629372009-06-01T13:53:06.967-05:002009-06-01T13:53:06.967-05:00WHY IS WATER DISTRICT #2 WASTING MY MONEY?? Pat E...WHY IS WATER DISTRICT #2 WASTING MY MONEY?? Pat Ertz, water district boss needs to answer some questions. Why do you have to buy these big gas guzzling 4 door pickup trucks for your employees to ride around in? I've never seen over 2 people in them and never seen anything in the bed. Why in these troubled economic times do you have to hire kids as summer help? Are these make work jobs for some of the good ole boys kids? If you need more help then hire some of these poor people that are unemployed.<br />After all of this you're going to raise my water rate again. Looks like an investigation of this public service is in order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-19159054472110494992009-06-01T12:23:05.963-05:002009-06-01T12:23:05.963-05:00If people would complain to the city rather than j...If people would complain to the city rather than just bitching about a violation, it may get resolved sooner. Here is the response I received from Jason Hanson:<br /><br />"We looked into this last week and visited with the Convenience Store owner. He said that he has had to put on new grates a few times within the last couple of years. He believes people steal them and sell for money? We told him of the danger and that he needs to get it replaced asap. We also mentioned that the grates should be bolted down to prevent them from dissappearing in the future. The City wrote a letter giving him 10 days to fix the problem."Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67018074181705911762009-06-01T11:02:40.142-05:002009-06-01T11:02:40.142-05:00Every time I drive by the Old Baptist Church, I fe...Every time I drive by the Old Baptist Church, I feel like I am lost. That place looks so much better.<br /><br />I am not a grass expert, but it seems they laid the sod too late. Should have been done early in the Spring. It is too hot now. A few large trees in the middle would give it some shade and make a cooler area.<br /><br />BTW: I received an email with a tombstone for the <br /><B>United States of America<br />Born: July 4, 1776<br />Died Nov 4 2008<br />Suicide</B>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-28740258584778182352009-06-01T10:23:14.701-05:002009-06-01T10:23:14.701-05:00Here's some questions for you,
Who is paying the c...Here's some questions for you,<br />Who is paying the city workers to clean up the area that will be the <br />Summerfest and BBQ? Who will be paying for the extra Police needed<br />to keep the thugs away from ruining the party and protecting<br />the good peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-8911603101692945062009-05-31T23:02:13.158-05:002009-05-31T23:02:13.158-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-92023839795612176122009-05-31T22:17:46.326-05:002009-05-31T22:17:46.326-05:00From my point of view Obama has not fixed anything...From my point of view Obama has not fixed anything. In many ways he has made it much worse.<br /><br />I read in the national press how things are turning the corner, etc., etc., but it sure doesn't seem like it around here.<br /><br />Unemployment and underemployment is still in the stratosphere. The government owning GM is downright scary. What a model of efficiency that company is going to be after the bureaucrats get their fingers in that pie!<br /><br />Drove by the field of Blue Grass where the old First Baptist Church used to be.<br /><br />It appears to be already "browning out" as blue grass does during hot weather.<br /><br />Somebody better fertilize that stuff if they want it to have even a fighting chance of surviving the annual barbeque in a couple of weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-45864772250275325282009-05-31T21:54:38.858-05:002009-05-31T21:54:38.858-05:00May 30, 2009 8:33 PM, I just saw your post. I was...May 30, 2009 8:33 PM, I just saw your post. I wasn't surveyed at all. Of course I don't expect Dictator O'Bomba to clear up the mess in 3 months, but this guy lied and said he would lower taxes and offered entitlements. Now he wants to raise taxes and have Socialized medicine. The government is taking over the auto makers and banks and calling it bail outs. Neither the government or the taxpayers are responsible for bad business decisions. If a business fails, so be it. Dictator O'Bomba is leading us into Socialism.<br /><br />There is no party registration in the State of Misery. I am an American first, not a Democrat or Republican. I vote for the person, not the party. Honestly, I liked what Herr O'Bomba had to say <B>at first</B> but this guy lied to get the vote.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-71680276607002514812009-05-30T22:53:02.286-05:002009-05-30T22:53:02.286-05:00To the person who has a problem with Will...
My p...To the person who has a problem with Will...<br /><br />My point of view is this, at least he took the time to attend the neighborhood cook out for a little while. More then I can say for the Mayor and for the Alderman in the Ward.<br /><br />Many conservatives, including myself, have left the Republican party mainly because we believe they have lost touch with their core constituents, beliefs and values. As for Obama, I guess if he wants to spread the wealth around, maybe he should lead by example, last I heard he is worth several million $$'s...<br />Now lets face the facts & truth of our beloved democracy....in order to get anything done, anywhere concessions or battles have to be strategically chosen...if I was King for a Day, I would replace them all because in the end their really is no difference between Obama & Bush, Cleaver or the other clown that represents us...at the State & Local levels, does it really matter, they just take orders from their national committees anyways.<br />JWDTJustin Tomacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-59990668665643993422009-05-30T20:52:28.007-05:002009-05-30T20:52:28.007-05:0011:27AM, Per 9:14 AM:"It was Republican Representa...11:27AM, Per 9:14 AM:"It was Republican Representative Will Kraus that pushed this legislation allowing Raytown to vote on this tax, thru the REPUBLICAN controlled House and Senate in Jefferson City." I believe that 9:14AM is referring to the 1/2 cent Public Safety Sales Tax.<br /><br />I personally don't know Mr. Kraus--only what is presented on this blog.<br /><br />I like proposition 13 in California. Property taxes are frozen at the point where the person bought the house unless increased by a vote of the citizens. I won't debate if that is why CA is bankrupt.<br />*********<br />I went to inspect the hazard at the BP station near Walmart. The hole is clearly on the city right of way which makes me think it is a Public Works issue. If it is a codes issue, codes should send a notice to city administrators the same as any other citizen.<br /><br />I am wondering why no one has complained about the illegal sign on city ROW leaving the Walmart parking lot?<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-25384577405273918782009-05-30T20:33:45.124-05:002009-05-30T20:33:45.124-05:00Andy, get you head on straight, Obama has only bee...Andy, get you head on straight, Obama has only been in office a few months. Do you expect him to solve the last eight years of Bush's mess he got us in a few short months? You must be one of those 23 % surveyed that still call themselves a Republican.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-12304491253632204122009-05-30T11:27:27.345-05:002009-05-30T11:27:27.345-05:00Andy, what tax increase for something related to t...Andy, what tax increase for something related to the State of MO has will allowed us to vote on.<br /><br />I recommend you get out more often as you would be so surprised about good old Will. I would assume you know which party he represents. Odd when he campaigns in Raytown he wares blue and claims he only fined the way he did because he was forced to that is if you ask the right question. Otherwise he likes a lot of us to believe he comes from the party represented by blue. He votes with the red blood drainers time and time again so he sure is not true blue to the taxpayers.<br /><br />Unlike Pat, I will just call Mr. Walters or Mr. Tush and give them the goods on Will. Maybe they can use it for one of their weekly Blogs. It will change you point of thought on this state representative.No Will For Menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-25250800525962766722009-05-30T10:57:34.060-05:002009-05-30T10:57:34.060-05:00At least Rep. Will Krause allowed the voters to de...At least Rep. Will Krause allowed the voters to decide if they wanted the tax by voting on it. Dictator O'Bomba lied saying he would lower taxes. Now Herr O'Bomba is raising taxes without a vote of the people. <br /><br />We had the tight to vote on local taxes, but too many people chose not to vote. <br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-45969632064898407712009-05-29T21:14:24.403-05:002009-05-29T21:14:24.403-05:00For those of you that voted against the additional...For those of you that voted against the additional half cent sales tax just remember this. It was Republican Representative Will Kraus that pushed this legislation allowing Raytown to vote on this tax, thru the REPUBLICAN controlled House and Senate in Jefferson City. So the next time you're complaining about how much sales tax is being collected in Raytown give ole Will a call and thank him. Or better yet stop by his house and thank him in person. I'm sure he'll be glad to hear from you. WHO SAYS REPUBLICANS STAND FOR LOWER TAXES???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-27151262825394244282009-05-29T20:09:16.936-05:002009-05-29T20:09:16.936-05:00Is the Chamber exempt from codes? Do they have a ...Is the Chamber exempt from codes? Do they have a special use permit for their signs? I don't recall mention of it at the BOA. Maybe it is hidden in the ordinance allowing them to use the park and actually walk on the grass? Maybe someone should report it to codes and DEMAND enforcement.<br /><br />Two writers mentioned the next election. The problem with that is apathy. People in Raytown don't take enough interest to vote in local elections so obviously it is a lost cause until the people see the need to voteAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-60639291083360332142009-05-29T17:38:03.291-05:002009-05-29T17:38:03.291-05:00The CC could rent a billboard to advertise about t...The CC could rent a billboard to advertise about the summerfest. But oh no that would be aganist the<br />wishes of PZ. And they MUST remain on good turms with city hall. Several weeks ago I turned in a car that is parked at the old Justrite Barber and Beauty shop location. I talked with the new Alderman Shane Par Du who stated on his campagin sign that he had excellant service. About this car no plates and has been there for months. Don't think he has done a ---- thing about it as it still sits there. Another prime example of how he works for the people of his ward. I will remenber this next election. Instead of wanting to spend money and make city hall more computer friendly how about making the city look better. Fisrt things first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-38815613830382632382009-05-29T07:42:57.087-05:002009-05-29T07:42:57.087-05:00Andy, Again you are using a poor example in Sue Fr...Andy, Again you are using a poor example in Sue Frank as a mayor. She was another mayor that was lazy and never understood what her job was. You need to go back and talk to some of the REAL mayors from Raytown's past to get a handle as to what a REAL mayor does. Try Willard Ross, he ran city hall WITHOUT a city administrator and did a pretty good job of it. Also any of the mayors that served before him, Grissom, Hall, Williams, all of these knew what it was to be a mayor. The last 2 or 3 mayors that we have had seem more interested in what the mayor's job could do for them than what they could do to serve the citizens of Raytown. I think that's why Raytown is in such a mess and probably will never recover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-31879624573302081512009-05-29T07:33:56.837-05:002009-05-29T07:33:56.837-05:00Wouldn’t the only way the chamber could actually d...Wouldn’t the only way the chamber could actually display their sign’s for summerfest is if the chamber received a special use permit from the city.<br /><br />Wait – I do believe the chamber is part of the problem with the down fall of our city. They spend to much time to work on their fundraisers. Gee – How many business would we have if their focus was put to what they should be doing “HELPING CURRENT BUSINESS AND BRING IN NEW ONES”<br /><br />Some one pinch me and wake me up I am living in Raytown where those who should be helping the city only care about themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-15755121280522458122009-05-29T07:28:28.935-05:002009-05-29T07:28:28.935-05:00Taking 17 days to get noxious weeds cut only shows...Taking 17 days to get noxious weeds cut only shows the level of incompetence to which city hall has stooped.<br /><br />The Mayor and Board of Aldermen are responsible for how our city department heads perform. If they are not performing up to speed then they should be reprimanded or disciplined. <br /><br />But this is Raytown. All we ever hear from city hall's elected officials is fawning over how professional our city staff is. The truth is they are not professional. They are practiced at the art of creating excuses for missed deadlines and ignoring city ordinances unless it suits them. "I will do it tomorrow", will be etched on their gravestones.<br /><br />The leaders we have now, the Joe Creamers and David Bowers of this world, don't know how to inspire their workers to repair a pothole, fix a sidewalk, get tall weeds cut or recover a street. If you are waiting for them to clean up this town by fair and efficient enforcement of property maintenance codes you will be waiting a long, long time.<br /><br />One earlier writer was so correct. We elected them. We are stuck with them. Maybe "we" will wake up next election and vote for people who are not afraid to make waves to get results.<br /><br />To paraphrase Pogo, "we have met the enemy and he is us."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-34081838268616329192009-05-29T07:23:38.356-05:002009-05-29T07:23:38.356-05:00Signs, signs everywhere a sign,
Mr.Tush, the lates...Signs, signs everywhere a sign,<br />Mr.Tush, the latest invasion of signs are really the <br />big BBQ and Summerfest, yard signs. I guess these<br />are OK because they belong to the Chamber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com