tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post508911484422946914..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Let’s Do a Poll!Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7234354061429386002008-02-09T11:35:00.000-06:002008-02-09T11:35:00.000-06:00Barb (if you are really Barb), You are in a posit...Barb (if you are really Barb), You are in a position to repair the streets to protect your automobile as wells as everyone's.<BR/><BR/>There is about a 4" drop off from the street to the gutter at my drive way as well as along much of the street. I probably need an alignment, but it would be a waste of money until the city repairs the street. This dropoff is from poor quality overlays in the past. (If you do something about it and the nuisance violation of a street, you won't hear about it from me at every BOA meeting.)<BR/><BR/>Anonyomous Feb. 8, 2008 4:50 PM, A good point about notifying the Fire Marshall, but the doors were locked so people could not get IN. They could get out since the locks are released when the door is opened from the inside. I have previously complained about the wooden double door to the chamber having one side locked. This would hinder egress in an emergency. (Being a former firefighter, I take notice of fire code and safety violations. I was called "Mr. Safety" when I was in head injury rehab because I made an issue of all hazards.)<BR/>***************<BR/>I have always said that the Gateway project was a waste of money from the time construction started. True it looks nice, but what usefull purpose is served? Just drive past the beautiful Gateway and see crumbling streets and a code violation of an Olde Baptist Church which still needs to be paid off!<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-20553337268852541732008-02-09T09:31:00.000-06:002008-02-09T09:31:00.000-06:00I fIgured that BARB had a police escort in order f...I fIgured that BARB had a police escort in order for her to get home from the bars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-44858263602530964692008-02-09T08:18:00.000-06:002008-02-09T08:18:00.000-06:00Such a tragedy in Kirkwood. It only goes to show ...Such a tragedy in Kirkwood. It only goes to show what happens when people become frustrated with their government. All elected officials should take a look at themselves and see how they are treating people. When you start ignoring or failing to respond to the people that you were elected to represent bad things can happen. I only hope that our own city officials will not overreact by trying to install elaborate security measures, but instead take a look at themselves and how they do their jobs. A little kindness and understanding goes a long way in defusing these situationsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-13928637843738691612008-02-08T22:24:00.000-06:002008-02-08T22:24:00.000-06:00Great, another target for my clunker automobile wh...Great, another target for my clunker automobile when I am drunk and trying to get home from the bar after the board meeting!<BR/><BR/>BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55670335027975626912008-02-08T19:24:00.000-06:002008-02-08T19:24:00.000-06:00Why the heck are they spending money putting a 'ga...Why the heck are they spending money putting a 'gateway' at Raytown Rd and Gregory? That is not a gateway - it's an intersection. If you MUST spend all that money - put it where visitors see it entering when coming into town. Elsewhere is most definitely a waste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37036769284567603762008-02-08T17:04:00.000-06:002008-02-08T17:04:00.000-06:00Yeah, Andy let's spend money on a metal dectator. ...Yeah, Andy let's spend money on a metal dectator. Bullet-proof glass has already been put in the previous open windows to the finance department and the back door is locked to the public. Wouldn't need all that security or paranoia if the city officials weren't so arrogant. One reaps what he/she sows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-81120795036843157932008-02-08T16:50:00.000-06:002008-02-08T16:50:00.000-06:00Better contact the Fire Marshal here in Raytown an...Better contact the Fire Marshal here in Raytown and explain to him about the doors to a publc meeting place being locked while conducting the business at hand at the BOA Meetings..... Those doors are to remain unlocked even if it is a closed session. That is against the law, and the City is not above the law in this case, it is a matter of publc safety. Sorry Guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-20623001462739630042008-02-08T15:55:00.000-06:002008-02-08T15:55:00.000-06:00When the first "Gateway" was built at 63rd and Blu...When the first "Gateway" was built at 63rd and Blue Ridge Cutoff many citizens laughed and called it the "Gateway to Nowhere." I beginning to believe they knew what they were talking about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41761943890664612592008-02-08T14:20:00.000-06:002008-02-08T14:20:00.000-06:00Lee Gray here.Yes, Pat I wrote that but the late C...Lee Gray here.<BR/>Yes, Pat I wrote that but the late Claton Viebrock gets credit for that line. He was right then and he's still right.<BR/>Best wishes/LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-73123229735957978602008-02-08T12:47:00.000-06:002008-02-08T12:47:00.000-06:00Andy,About the road repairs or the lack there of. ...Andy,<BR/>About the road repairs or the lack there of. Maybe they should forget the monuments and towers at intersections and fix the streets.<BR/>This is just another example of wasting tax dollars for things the city really doesn't need.<BR/>I remember what Lee Gray once wrote about the gateways and monuments that rings so true. He said "They were Gateways to the Grave Yard."<BR/>I guess when your car loses it's front end just after you pass one of these Gateways you can sit on the hood and say, What a nice monument.<BR/>Priorities be damned, who needs good streets anyway? But they better put up some new street lights so we can drive around all the holes, oops I forgot, we don't need them either. Sorry.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-80947681329069356312008-02-08T11:30:00.000-06:002008-02-08T11:30:00.000-06:00February 7, 2008 5:55 PM, I have mentioned the roa...February 7, 2008 5:55 PM, I have mentioned the road issue at almost every BOA meeting. I now have another more frequently travelled road (part of the one way Raytown Rd) to add to the list. I feel like I am talking to a wall. The only response I got was from a dpeartment head who said they can't afford to maintain the roads. I asked why is it the city expects people to comply with codes, but the city is in complete violation? He couldn't answer.<BR/><BR/>Calling City Hall every day is a waste of time as was the first call. A previous anonymous has a better idea of puting it in writing. <BR/><BR/>Seriously, if a tie wearing, chair warmer job such as CA was eliminated, the city would have some money for maintenance!<BR/><BR/>I don't put out a list of intelligent aldermen because it would be assumed the others are complete idiots. They know who they are anyway. Names have been mentioned by others so it seems rather obvious.<BR/><BR/><B>KIRKWOOD:</B><BR/>That was a horrible incident! It just prooves that there are "people" (really animals impersonating people) running around with a screw loose. Frankly, I am surprised that there is not security at board meetings such as a metal detector. I do not consider Chief Lynch sitting there as adequate securtity (no disrespect to him is intended) but he can only act after the crime has taken place. There needs to be prevention.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the board is afraid of something. I arrived at the last meeting a few minutes after 7PM and <B> the doors were locked. </B> I mentioned that maybe that was to keep people from speaking but they may have had other concerns.<BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67589470616617715632008-02-08T09:50:00.000-06:002008-02-08T09:50:00.000-06:00Kirkwood?I have to tell you guys I looked hard and...Kirkwood?<BR/>I have to tell you guys I looked hard and long at the TV this morning hoping it wasn't Raytown they were reporting on.<BR/>I have known many people that would love to see Raytown City Hall<BR/>be blown away in a tornado or just vanish. At least the top floor.<BR/>Heck, I've been there.<BR/>I don't know what caused that man in Kirkwood to cross that line into<BR/>craziness and I would never condone what he did there but, in<BR/>a way I understand. <BR/>When you get a group of elected officials and city department heads<BR/>that tell each other what a great job they are doing day after day, they actually start to believe it. They quit listening to the people and if they screw over the right person you have a Kirkwood on your hands.<BR/>Truthfully, the way our City Hall treats businesses and people, I'm surprised someone hasn't gone nuts here.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-70153919497550908642008-02-08T08:13:00.000-06:002008-02-08T08:13:00.000-06:00Again all you need to do is look at these people s...Again all you need to do is look at these people sitting on the city council and most of them are Republican or tend to support Republican candidates. Check out their yard signs or their bumper stickers in the upcoming partisan elections. This will tell you the truth. And with the mismanagement that we've seen from Bush over the last 8 years, I believe it does matter what party is controlling our board of aldermen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7252758168640169392008-02-08T04:43:00.000-06:002008-02-08T04:43:00.000-06:00Interesting... Kirkwood, Missouri must have had a ...Interesting... Kirkwood, Missouri must have had a similar situation as Raytown does. A high number of disgruntled citizens that obviously have problems with how the elected officials are running their town.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like the elected officials had better start LISTENING to the people and TAKE CARE of the residents in this town instead of looking after their own personal gain or pet projects, monuments, and the like.<BR/><BR/>I am amazed that nothing like that situation in Kirkwood has happened here or anywhere else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7235219806750866412008-02-07T22:43:00.000-06:002008-02-07T22:43:00.000-06:00Hey anonymous above why didn't you just answer the...Hey anonymous above why didn't you just answer the anonymous above you with two words? Jim AziereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-74913541800907884132008-02-07T22:30:00.000-06:002008-02-07T22:30:00.000-06:00Well I don't know about all that and how to answer...Well I don't know about all that and how to answer your question but I do know one thing, I've lost more IQ points than you ever had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-70724597132294453462008-02-07T20:36:00.000-06:002008-02-07T20:36:00.000-06:00Dear February 7, 2008 5:55 PM Anonymous. If you re...Dear February 7, 2008 5:55 PM Anonymous. If you really believe that being a Democrat or Republican has (or has ever had) anything to do with good or bad decisions being made at Raytown City Hall you are absolutely out of your mind. If this is what you really believe I have but one question for you; were you born stupid or did that occur later on in life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-56089800350258855292008-02-07T17:55:00.000-06:002008-02-07T17:55:00.000-06:00Gosh Mr. Whiteman, considering your support for an...Gosh Mr. Whiteman, considering your support for and chummy relationship with the mayor I'm surprised you can't get that road fixed. If it was that important to me I'd call City Hall every day and every time you are on TV in front of the council you should bring it up. Regards one of your earlier comments I'm still waiting to see your list of "intelligent aldermen."<BR/>To whoever said that the BOA is not dominated by Republicans, look again.<BR/>See where Mitt the Twit has now bitten the dust and apparently whoever the guy on here is that was supporting the Huckster in Missouri he too is an also ran.<BR/>The the "Salamander," right on brother or sister. You've got it figured out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-73381244946763561182008-02-07T13:25:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:25:00.000-06:00The city can be sued if their neglect causes an ac...The city can be sued if their neglect causes an accident, especially if it has been brought to their attention. Put it in writing to the department head and copy all elected officials and the city attorney. Building a good case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75494551744367314162008-02-07T11:34:00.000-06:002008-02-07T11:34:00.000-06:00I forgot to check in last night.February 6, 2008 1...I forgot to check in last night.<BR/><BR/>February 6, 2008 10:52 AM, Are you kidding? What street repair? I complained about a section of street destroyed by tractor trailers over 2 years ago. This still has not been repaired and is now a safety hazard! This same area of street was skipped last year with NO overlay and is so bad it antagonizes my dog. I think the noise bothers her because I can hear it too! The money is better spend on tie wearing chair warmers. The people don't need street repair.<BR/><BR/>February 6, 2008 11:24 AM, The city does not spend time looking for pot holes. Someone needs to report them. My report is over 2 years old and has been made numerous times. Maybe it takes someone being injured before something is done. <BR/><BR/>Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55293656836239784282008-02-06T14:34:00.000-06:002008-02-06T14:34:00.000-06:00Greetings and Readings from the Salamander:Time fo...Greetings and Readings from the Salamander:<BR/><BR/>Time for a few reality checks.<BR/><BR/>How about that Kansas City School Board? Where else on planet earth could you find a group quite as stupid and out of it as in the KCMSD?<BR/><BR/>They fire another superintendent because he is obviously not doing the job. Does he leave? Not yet. First he must sit on his butt for six months working as a consultant -- all for a pittance -- $250,000.00 for the 180 days.<BR/><BR/>What company in the world would fire an individual for not doing his job; then retain him as a consultant at such an outrageous price?<BR/><BR/>Why would anyone with the brains of an ant go to such a consultant for any reason.<BR/><BR/>Remember: It is your tax dollar at work and those controlling it are working mightily to screw every penny.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of school districts: How about Raytown -- The Home of Quality Schools (whatever that means) wants a property tax increase which it claims will go in its entirety for teacher’s salaries.<BR/><BR/>The tax, if it passes, (God forbid) would raise over 5.6 million dollars; we are told every dime has been pledged to teacher’s salaries. The Salamander has obtained some interesting figures. <BR/><BR/>The Raytown district has about 500 teachers. If we divide the 5.6 million into 500 parts it appears each teacher will get a hefty pay raise, averaging $11,200.00 per teacher, per year.<BR/><BR/>An $11,200.00 pay increase at one time for all teachers is not too bad for a district which claims it is scraping for money to keep the doors open.<BR/><BR/>“Pass the poverty, please.”<BR/><BR/>Last but not least. Are Raytown’s two weekly papers ever going to tire of telling readers how professional our staff at city hall is?<BR/><BR/>Professionalism projects itself. It is not necessary to hammer us week after week about how lucky we are to have all those dedicated, overworked experts on the payroll.<BR/><BR/>Specifically, quoting a city administrator who left his job (or was forced to leave) with only two days’ notice is an insult; especially when he claims we now have the most professional staff on line at city hall in its entire history.<BR/><BR/>What does he know about past administrations? He was here hardly two years. In addition to that, the mayor and council must not have been too impressed with his tenure. If they were, why was he told to clean out his desk and be gone within 48 hours after his resignation?<BR/><BR/>Perhaps it is time to get real in Raytown. We should quit deluding our rational.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-42661416479064826712008-02-06T11:46:00.000-06:002008-02-06T11:46:00.000-06:00To Anonymous 8:25Though I would like to see these ...To Anonymous 8:25<BR/>Though I would like to see these people pay for their deeds I<BR/>doubt they were breaking any laws.<BR/>Being unethical should cost jobs and members but probably won't<BR/>and I don't think there is a law suit there either.<BR/>The facts are, it's very hard to make a business go in Raytown.<BR/>Not only is there the threat of Wal-Mart taking away what little business, business owners have in this town but, if you don't belong to the the various<BR/>clubs or clicks and don't have the political pals, it's doubtful you will make it here.<BR/>It didn't used to be this way. It wasn't that long ago that the city treated everybody<BR/>the same. Then came the snakes from out of town. Most are gone now but they taught lying, stealing and back stabbing. After all it's easier to screw over<BR/>people than it is to be fair. I guess it's just easier to push your friends business<BR/>than it is to be ethical too.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-8968884553758052322008-02-06T11:24:00.000-06:002008-02-06T11:24:00.000-06:00What snow removal? Same as usual.There are 3 litt...What snow removal? Same as usual.<BR/>There are 3 little potholes on the trafficway at the end of the city's island (turn into Center 63)that have been there at least a month. Two days ago when the weather was 68 degrees it would have taken 3 buckets of asphalt, one guy and a shovel to provide a temporary fix after A MONTH! But NOOOOOOOOOOO! That would require a city employee noticing the problem, which he can't because he doesn't live here, doesn't shop here and would have to get out of his truck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-45121825093604443652008-02-06T10:52:00.000-06:002008-02-06T10:52:00.000-06:00Where is the snow removal? If they would push the...Where is the snow removal? If they would push the side streets today they could save a lot of salt and road repairs in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-51649147834074731222008-02-06T10:36:00.000-06:002008-02-06T10:36:00.000-06:00Pat, if Sherri can proove your statements in court...Pat, if Sherri can proove your statements in court, I suggest she get a good attorney who is willing to work on a contigent basis and SUE <B>ALL</B> INVOLVED not only personally the also the Chamber and the City. The city is responsible for the actions of its employees.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous to avoid city harassmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com