tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post4977626040171593406..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67565657369637116552018-03-19T08:42:05.274-05:002018-03-19T08:42:05.274-05:00But if you want to have respectability on the Inte...But if you want to have respectability on the Internet,<br />don't spam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-68002279481667031492018-03-19T05:22:36.770-05:002018-03-19T05:22:36.770-05:00You need to do one thing certainly extraordinary.You need to do one thing certainly extraordinary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-16298833072104401372013-06-15T21:09:49.004-05:002013-06-15T21:09:49.004-05:00Good job on keep us updated. Thanks!Good job on keep us updated. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-35199334422248146612013-06-15T08:31:43.514-05:002013-06-15T08:31:43.514-05:00No doubt the Mayor and his six aldermen will be sc...No doubt the Mayor and his six aldermen will be scrambling to put humpty dumpty back together again. Be on the lookout for meetings and communications that will stretch the credibility of the Sunshine Law.<br /><br />By the way Mr. Mayor. Walmart's announcement is not Executive Session (read "closed meeting") material. The discussion was started by Walmart in public. As it should. <br /><br />You should not be responding with secret meetings trying to find your solution. You meet on Tuesday night. That is where and when your meeting with the Board should take place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37688918445781836062013-06-15T00:36:43.673-05:002013-06-15T00:36:43.673-05:00The Walmart Deal made The Kansas City Star today:)...The Walmart Deal made The Kansas City Star today:)Elisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-34478273502076441572013-06-15T00:09:33.755-05:002013-06-15T00:09:33.755-05:00I cannot wait for the fire department to run EMS. ...I cannot wait for the fire department to run EMS. <br /><br />This is 30 years over due<br /><br />It is time to bring Raytown out of the dark ages and provide us with tax savings.<br /><br />After all it is the same people at city hall that got us in this fine mess and many of those who are no longer at city hall, but used our tax dollars to buy what is now the green space as well spend how many millions of tax payers dollars on the 350 Wal-MartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-87474472460566396982013-06-15T00:09:24.688-05:002013-06-15T00:09:24.688-05:00I figured that Walmart would find the Raytown rest...I figured that Walmart would find the Raytown restrictions unacceptable and back out.<br /><br /><br />I am not a robot,<br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7409344640869549282013-06-14T20:00:16.119-05:002013-06-14T20:00:16.119-05:00It is well known by those on the inside that Mr. J...It is well known by those on the inside that Mr. Jonesi wants nothing to due with a merger with Raytown Fire for his own personal reasons. Therefore I don't think he can give an unbiased opinion. His employees are even afraid to say what they really think, for fear of retaliation. Nice work environment huh? The proposal makes perfect sense. It saves money and delivers a better service to the citizens. Thank you to Ray town Fire for putting together such a comprehensive plan. I think you should write Mr. Jonesis position out of the offer if you truly want what is best for the citizens. All he is doing is trying to save his little glass house as at our expense!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-64046305445678469082013-06-14T17:42:19.156-05:002013-06-14T17:42:19.156-05:00Walmart is not interested in building a neighborho...Walmart is not interested in building a neighborhood grocery in Downtown Raytown. I have confirmation from one Alderman and I have heard from a<br />Raytown business owner that Mayor Bower is frustrated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-84995988258658305422013-06-14T17:03:02.639-05:002013-06-14T17:03:02.639-05:00On Janet Emerson's Facebook page it reads. Ray...On Janet Emerson's Facebook page it reads. Raytown City Hall was notified early this afternoon that Walmart will no longer be pursuing development in the green space. WOW What do you think of that???Elisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-42044284425292856772013-06-14T16:33:08.948-05:002013-06-14T16:33:08.948-05:00Anonymous June 14, 6:40 is your name John? Did you...Anonymous June 14, 6:40 is your name John? Did you know that you can just click on Name/URL. Then just type in your name. Then you don't need to be Anonymous anymore. I had to have someone show me how to do this. I have talked to alot of people about this proposal and for the record I get mixed answers everyday. I find it fascinating what people have to say about this. November 1st is not far off. I would think Douglas Janesi with EMS would be having something for us to look at soon but it sounds like the officials are treating this like a done deal.Elisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-90084730973702600102013-06-14T06:40:07.004-05:002013-06-14T06:40:07.004-05:00I was in Doiughboys yesterday when I heard Elisa t...I was in Doiughboys yesterday when I heard Elisa talking to a financial auditor. The auditor said he had reviewed the merger proposal and financially it made a lot of sense. He told her it would save money and it was a good thing. JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-32605355916111339042013-06-14T01:57:56.106-05:002013-06-14T01:57:56.106-05:00Anonymous June 13, 7:45
The problem I have with Ra...Anonymous June 13, 7:45<br />The problem I have with Randy Battagler paper is that he will print a lie if that is what city hall wants him to print. That is not just disservice but very harmful. This Walmart Deal is a total tragedy to this community. No matter what becomes of it this city has been changed forever. Thanks for your blog.Elisa Breitenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-6484181631202724302013-06-14T01:40:33.646-05:002013-06-14T01:40:33.646-05:00Greg and Matt Thank You both for showing the propo...Greg and Matt Thank You both for showing the proposal to everyone. Maybe EMS will do the same.Elisa Breitenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-70242381762760895952013-06-13T22:14:08.843-05:002013-06-13T22:14:08.843-05:00There have been many comments this week regarding ...There have been many comments this week regarding the proposed merger of services between the Raytown Fire Department and the Raytown Ambulance Service. Raytown's Fire Marhsall, Matt Mace, has been kind enough to make a copy of the proposal available to the public.<br /><br />To view the document go to the link located at the top of this week's Raytown Report under story headed up . . . NEWS UPDATE . . .Greg Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-48838587466456658722013-06-13T07:47:03.280-05:002013-06-13T07:47:03.280-05:00Elisa, I remember when someone wrote that the then...Elisa, I remember when someone wrote that the then<br /> Raytown Post, owned by Randy Battagler. Was the best<br /> bird cage liner they had ever used. Only problem was their<br /> birds were laughing so hard they fell off their perches.<br /> The Raytown Times is a joke! It is city hall’s paper. It <br /> reports real news as well as city hall listens to the people<br /> of Raytown.<br /> The problem with this paper among other things, is when Randy<br /> doesn’t print what the people really want to know, or what is really <br /> going on at city hall he is doing the people a disservice .<br /> This Raytown Report has more real news in the first three paragraphs<br /> than the Raytown Times has all year. As for Bob Phillips, he lives<br /> so far from Raytown I don’t even read his ramblings. How could he<br /> possibly know how the people of Raytown think or want.<br /> As far as I’m concerned, Raytown has three good new elected people<br /> but, they need to watch out, If the mayor doesn’t like them<br /> he will sick his lap dog Randy on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-33611993705809530042013-06-12T23:28:35.531-05:002013-06-12T23:28:35.531-05:00I have sat behind Randy at BOA meetings and observ...I have sat behind Randy at BOA meetings and observed him with a pen and pad. I assumed he was taking notes. If he is observed not taking notes, maybe he can remember what was said. Some people don't need to take notes. Being physically unable to write, I don't take notes.<br /><br />As for combining EMS and the FD, I haven't read the proposal and won't comment except that I have worked in both fields and have some opinions.<br /><br />I am currently in a city larger in area than Raytown with about the same population. We currently have a Department of Public Safety which is Police, Fire, and EMS as one organization. Police officers are also firefighters/EMT's. There are drivers at the firehouse to drive the firetrucks to the scene. This method is unsafe. I observed numerous police cars running red light and siren in one direction, then a fire truck, followed by more police cars. The local paper said insurance ratings of this city are low causing higher rates. Also there are people who want to be firefighters or police, but not both. As a consequence the DPS is being split into police and fire elective July 1. The city has hired firefighters for the split and is in the process of testing them. <br /><br />Just saying it is also possible to do a reverse split.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-73957663039286149532013-06-12T20:23:49.550-05:002013-06-12T20:23:49.550-05:00The Raytown Fire Dept has uploaded their proposal ...The Raytown Fire Dept has uploaded their proposal to the city. I just finished reading it, a very decent doccument. I may have judged them a little hastily. The only issue now is will the mayor do what's best for Raytown or make EMS another sacred cow of Raytown....Only time will tell.<br />Raytona Beach BumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-79733882658205285482013-06-12T15:19:55.296-05:002013-06-12T15:19:55.296-05:00I watched him at the zoning meetings. He does not ...I watched him at the zoning meetings. He does not take notes! But why should he when all he has to do is get his direction from teh Mayor and his friends when he is told what to print!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-76626540528344155252013-06-12T15:01:23.627-05:002013-06-12T15:01:23.627-05:00Everyone should go pick up a free copy of the Rayt...Everyone should go pick up a free copy of the Raytown Times. Don't miss the story on the cover, Walmart opponents have lawsuit in mind. You will also not want to miss Randy's Reflections. Randy claims he takes no sides but has devoted his entire paper to supporting the Mayor, his friends & Walmart. Randy is nothing more than the Mayors mouth piece but you will not want to miss this paper. Bob Phillips Off the Top is also about the Walmart Deal. Check it out it's FREE. We need to use whatever we can to get these stories out! Elisa Breitenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39974809478909933322013-06-12T11:39:02.375-05:002013-06-12T11:39:02.375-05:00Assuming that Walmart builds and opens their groce...Assuming that Walmart builds and opens their grocery after being informed of the conditions (specifically operating hours), does anyone expect this store will stay on business? I expect it to close as a dismal failure mainly due to location. <br /><br />The only possibility I can see for success is a better location where 2 other grocery stores already failed. But all fairness, I didn't class Sav-A-Lot as a grocery because it was a discount store with very limited selection. I shoped Sav-A-Lot only for certain items but not as a grocery store.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-53674930150054668102013-06-12T10:11:05.206-05:002013-06-12T10:11:05.206-05:00Seems as though the city has found a new tool to a...Seems as though the city has found a new tool to abuse.... thus allowing areas to become blighted. Look at the roads. They do not keep them repaved like they should, so they in essence become designated as failed, then other factors enter into play, people see and experience the faulty infrastructure, and choose to go elsewhere. Why would anyone want to invest money to keep up their own properties when the city helps to perpetuate blight themselves? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-62490403950645859432013-06-12T08:38:13.410-05:002013-06-12T08:38:13.410-05:00To “Anonymous 11:55,
I don’t know how the minds at...To “Anonymous 11:55,<br />I don’t know how the minds at City Hall work.<br />I tried to look up Blight and this is what I found.<br /><br />“An area of a city, often a large metropolitan city,<br /> in which most buildings are abandoned or in severe disrepair.”<br /><br />This worked for where the old church was when it was standing<br />but, after it was gone the area was deemed the “Green Area.”<br />Certainly with all the work Mr. Payne has done at the Raytown<br />Plaza it is no longer counted as blighted.<br />In fact I would like to see what and why they still, if they are, call<br />the downtown area blighted. Oh wait I do know! <br />According to Missourians First, if an area is labeled “Blighted”<br />it makes it easier to hand out T.I.F’s and other tax breaks.<br />You know how our city government bends the rules to suit them<br />why would this be any different?Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-88970267784276662962013-06-12T08:12:06.193-05:002013-06-12T08:12:06.193-05:00OK “Anonymous” 4:13,
Do you really think I would w...OK “Anonymous” 4:13,<br />Do you really think I would write something about something <br />this serious without some sort of backup?<br />Read carefully these excerpts from the Missouri Constitution<br />relating to eminent domain.<br />Article VI<br />Local government<br />Section 21<br /><br />Reclamation of blighted, substandard or insanitary areas.<br /><br />“Section 21. Laws may be enacted, and any city<br />or county operating under a constitutional charter may<br />enact ordinances, providing for the clearance, replanning,<br />reconstruction, redevelopment and rehabilitation of blighted,<br />substandard or insanitary areas, and for recreational and <br />other facilities incidental or appurtenant thereto, and for<br />taking or permitting the taking, by eminent domain, of<br />property for such purposes, and when so taken the fee <br />simple title to the property shall vest in the owner, who<br />may sell or otherwise dispose of the property subject to<br />such restrictions as may be deemed in the public interest.”<br /><br />Raytown is a fourth class city or town without a constitutional<br />charter. My lawyers told me the law was on the property owners<br />side.<br />This was given to me by Missouri First, Inc. This is a group lawyers <br />and other people, “Dedicated to the sovereignty of Missourians.”<br />In short, these people help small businesses and citizens that are<br />being pushed around by their government. They study the Missouri<br />Constitution and use it against them.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-15116213863255777142013-06-11T21:50:52.396-05:002013-06-11T21:50:52.396-05:00I noticed that aldermen Jason Greene and Janet Eme...I noticed that aldermen Jason Greene and Janet Emerson are attempting to be on the charter writing committee, I'm happy to see those that are bucking business as usual taking that step.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com