tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post8693230112856037562..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-73642336882537836172011-08-20T21:30:46.496-05:002011-08-20T21:30:46.496-05:00Tonight I noticed that the new taxpayer funded Wal...Tonight I noticed that the new taxpayer funded Walmart barn type store has a leaking roof. There was a large tub in the middle of an isle to catch the drip. Really well constructed with OUR money.<br /><br />BTW: A weather alert radio may be purchased a many places. Also as stated above, scanners may be used to listen to NOAA weather radio. Some scanners also have a dual function of being a weather radio and will set off an alert tone before broadcasting.<br /><br />8:59 AM, I suggest you email our Mayor. You MAY get a response.<br /><br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-74744254765091760522011-08-20T20:12:38.352-05:002011-08-20T20:12:38.352-05:00Andy,
In regards to your question "tell me wh...Andy,<br />In regards to your question "tell me what the HELL's wrong with all the people that run this country!!!!!!" I have to ask the same question about the Mayor, BOA, and out of town Department Heads. We raise taxes and city hall still find ways to squander and waste it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41744425251459864042011-08-20T18:56:27.978-05:002011-08-20T18:56:27.978-05:00Lynch doesn't do anything to address crime and...Lynch doesn't do anything to address crime and you folks think he is going to make sure the warning sirins work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37748680400870348722011-08-20T17:31:53.034-05:002011-08-20T17:31:53.034-05:00What everyone needs is a weather alert radio, with...What everyone needs is a weather alert radio, with SAME technology. Chief Lynch is correct, the tornado sirens are for outdoor use. The thinking is that people are inside that they will have access to other forms of media. A weather alert radio, is a like a smoke detector for severe weather. The SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_Area_Message_Encoding) which will only go off for the county it is set, for Jackson County it is 029095. I have no idea why Nixle did not go off, the only alert was for the storm on Thursday night. I do know that the KCFD was running pretty much nonstop from about 2:00 to 3:30 AM, and weather alerts where going out. Also, use the local NWS/NOAA page -- http://www.crh.noaa.gov/eax/. If you have a radio scanner, you can listen to MERS on 154.1300, which often has the updates to the fire departmet(s) (primarily KCFD) when they are about to issue an warning or alert. While, Nixle should work, there is also a element of human error, with a weather alert radio you will not only have a back-up, but most likely get better information.kmcclanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-33754908639634274302011-08-20T14:28:27.539-05:002011-08-20T14:28:27.539-05:00What everyone needs is a weather alert radio, with...What everyone needs is a weather alert radio, with SAME technology. Chief Lynch is correct, the tornado sirens are for outdoor use. The thinking is that people are inside that they will have access to other forms of media. A weather alert radio, is a like a smoke detector for severe weather. The SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_Area_Message_Encoding) which will only go off for the county it is set, for Jackson County it is 029095. I have no idea why Nixle did not go off, the only alert was for the storm on Thursday night. I do know that the KCFD was running pretty much nonstop from about 2:00 to 3:30 AM, and weather alerts where going out. Also, use the local NWS/NOAA page -- http://www.crh.noaa.gov/eax/. If you have a radio scanner, you can listen to MERS on 154.1300, which often has the updates to the fire departmet(s) (primarily KCFD) when they are about to issue an warning or alert. While, Nixle should work, there is also a element of human error, with a weather alert radio you will not only have a back-up, but most likely get better information.KMCCLAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-14372876593092698802011-08-20T12:31:00.520-05:002011-08-20T12:31:00.520-05:00WHAT'S WRONG WITH US ????
Remember, not only ...WHAT'S WRONG WITH US ????<br /><br />Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your<br />employer did too. It totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only 30K over your working life, that’s close to $220,500. If you calculate the future value of $4,500 per year (yours & your employer’s contribution) at a simple 5% (less than what the govt. pays on the money that it borrows), after 49 years of working (me) you’d have $892,919.98. If you took out only 3% per year, you receive $26,787.60 per year and it would last better than 30 years, and that’s with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit! If you bought an annuity and it paid 4% per year, you’d have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month. The folks in Washington have pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madoff ever had.<br /><br />Entitlement my a_ _ , I paid cash for my social security "insurance"!!!! Insurance is what they called it, but, if any insurance company handled your money the way the US government did, the State regulators would shut it down and the executives would be charged with fraud.<br />Just because they "borrowed" the money , doesn't make my benefits some kind of charity or handout !! Congressional benefits, aka. free health care, outrageous retirement packages , 67 paid holidays , three weeks paid vacation , unlimited paid sick days , now that's charity, welfare, and they have the nerve to call my retirement “ entitlements “ !!!!!!.....<br />Someone please tell me what the HELL's wrong with all the people that run this country!!!!!!Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-68207119413365799702011-08-20T11:46:15.153-05:002011-08-20T11:46:15.153-05:00Possibly Nixie dind't think the storm would im...Possibly Nixie dind't think the storm would impact Raytown. These alerts are area specific. My assumption is you get an alert only if the sirens would have been activated. We had torrential rains the last 2 nights, Last night a tree limb came down and moved my a/c about 2 feet. I thought they were bolted down. I guess if it was bolted, the a/c would have been smashed rather than moved.<br /><br />Since my cell phone is rarely used and is left on my desk, I didn't sign up for Nixie. If something was going on, I would get the alert on radio or TV. Also Red Dogg alerts be before these storms. They didn't used to bother her, but since the tornados she alerts shortly before each one. I guess that is her job since she is a service dog.<br /><br />7:32 AM, Are you aware you are being billed for each text message? My cell provider charges 20 cents which is one reason I don't want them. The TV stations have alert systems you can set up. I haven't heard them advertised lately. They are area specific and call you <b>ONLY IF</b> your area is impacted. You might want to check it out. BTW: If you go to www.weatherbug.com . It is a free service on your computer and you can get the precipitation and other stats at Kauffman stadium or wherever you select.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7145294871803222992011-08-20T09:50:48.364-05:002011-08-20T09:50:48.364-05:00This is the problem when you have generations of l...This is the problem when you have generations of lazyness on welfare making babys for money. Pretty soon those babys grow up into teenagers, with uncaring adults who simply do not want to be bothered with raising children to be responsable adults. <br /><br />Sadly, the cycle will continue and problem will only get worst as long as the government provides more money to those who create this mess. Raytown (and other surburbs) have been seeing this trend with each year becoming worst than the year before. <br /><br />It is no longer safe to walk in certain parks and parts of Raytown near, or after dark. <br /><br />All the taxes we could ever pay will not change the trend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-79356067505460069442011-08-20T08:59:35.966-05:002011-08-20T08:59:35.966-05:00Someone blogged about Alderman White and Melson no...Someone blogged about Alderman White and Melson not getting back to them about a matter. Has anyone ever tired to get a hold of the mayo? It is like he left the country. Oh yes I know he travels with his job well maybe he shouldn't have ran for mayor if he can't return the calls remember this is also a job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-87992690856401410532011-08-20T07:32:40.969-05:002011-08-20T07:32:40.969-05:00I read about Cheif Lynch saying that the outdoor s...I read about Cheif Lynch saying that the outdoor sirens aren't for the people inside and we should sign up for Nixle. So I thought, why not. I signed up for it and the next day I got a message from teh Raytown police that they were closing a street for repairs. Then I got a message Thursday about a severe thunderstorm warning. <br /><br />That storm last night was a real whopper. The tv stations were talking about 60 miles an hour winds and large hail and thunder storm warnings. Where was nixle? I didn't get no message from them. Does't it work in the middle of the night? What good is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-44429104072108815122011-08-19T14:22:42.771-05:002011-08-19T14:22:42.771-05:00There are alderman on the board who would like to ...There are alderman on the board who would like to get things passed that would make Raytown a better place to live the major trouble with is that they must have other alderman back them. The mayor has done a great job of dividing the board. I think it was great that Evelyn Anderson came before the board and put White and Melson on the hot seat. Melson is great with her sticky notes and White with making motions. But as far as representing the people they both fail miserably. We need more people to come andspeak their minds before the board and let them know how we really feel about the job they are doing and also the mayor. He thinks he is untouchable. We need to prove him wrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-87292597555687627542011-08-19T10:33:11.477-05:002011-08-19T10:33:11.477-05:00Why do other elected officials belive they have to...Why do other elected officials belive they have to answer to the mayor.<br /><br />You are responsable to those that elected you and need to remind the mayor to deal with you and your take on issues. You need to call the mayor on the rug when he jumps other elected officals or those from the public reminding him that he is creating a negative imagie of Raytown and is not how a professional acts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-32061950564458974312011-08-19T10:09:58.492-05:002011-08-19T10:09:58.492-05:00Pat,
I am sure there is some validity into fact t...Pat,<br /><br />I am sure there is some validity into fact that some of the trash you find in the area of you business is coming from teens looking for something to do. I would expect the issue to be worse after the weekends when there are events for the teens at the corner of 63rd and Blue Ridge Blvd.<br /><br />I for one have driven by at or right around 11:00 and seen groups of teens walking from this business, which closes at 11:00. I have questioned my the city administrator has not made sure that this business is closed by at least 10:30 as this would give those teens ,who parents are not responsible enough to pick them up, time to walk home before Raytown’s curfew kicks in. This does not excuse our elected city marshal from not enforcing the curfew ordinances and getting these kids off the street before causing issues for others.<br /><br />These business sets the example for Mr. James and the KCMO board that even when there are programs for the teens there still needs to be a police presence that will enforce the laws and these business need to operate so they make sure kids have enough time to be home before any curfew kicks in.<br /><br />I am actually against curfews not because I am against the idea of them or that they are on the books as an enforceable law, but because as in Raytown they are not enforced or as part of the new on in KCMO is only directed at areas that provide a tax revenue avenue for the city. The only one on KCMO board with commonsense on this is Sharp, who has questioned why the trouble in the neighborhoods doesn’t get the same attention and protection.<br /><br />Sorry Pat for my tangent on curfews, but as you know about other things in Raytown the issue may be on the books, but we only enforce laws on those we choose or we would be pro-active on curfew, codes and speeders.<br /><br />Back to your issue and what I would be willing to better is where you are really having the issue and that would be from those who are leaving either the bar or pool hall as they use the same area to park in that you talk about. I have seen to many times people who leave there and based on their driving have no business operating any vehicle and I think where the police are and why were these place still serving these people. I know that bars present an issue for other business as I have worked in property management and have seen for myself or heard from the tenants that something has to been done about the bar on the property. It is apparent that either the customers of the bars are bring their own beer and drinking it in the parking lot before going in or they are bring beers out of the bar and drinking in the parking lot as there are empty beer bottles all over the place. The way our tenants have addressed the issue right or wrong is picking up all the trash and dumping it in front of the door to the bar. Yes, there is often more broken glass and the bar did call and complain to me and others, but the fact remained if they would do their part to manage their customers others would have to deal with the trash. <br /><br />You and others might want to start giving the trash back to that business that generates the type of trash you are seeing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-14872237448154541732011-08-19T08:24:35.133-05:002011-08-19T08:24:35.133-05:00Your comment about Creamer hit the nail right on t...Your comment about Creamer hit the nail right on the head. it is not just a problem Creamer has (but he is by far the worst) it is the see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil attitude the whole city council has adopted.<br /><br />They are more afraid of making a department head or the mayor angry.<br /><br />Think real hard. Name one significant piece of legilsation the city council in Raytown has addressed that came from its elected members.<br /><br />good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-28255841483078392712011-08-19T08:08:20.163-05:002011-08-19T08:08:20.163-05:00We have all been saying we aren't getting
the...We have all been saying we aren't getting <br />the best gang for our tax dollars and the KC<br />Star showed us all our feelings were true.<br />Our school district spent millions on turf<br />and should have spent it on education.<br />I'm sorry but, I can't respect elected officials<br />that don't do their jobs.<br />Children's education comes first in the school district<br />In a town the people and their safety come first.<br />Then the towns streets and sidewalks. Keeping neighborhoods<br />clean and up to codes makes other people want to live<br />and shop here. Next they should take our tax dollars<br />and use it to bring in new businesses. I don't mean<br />give our tax dollars away or give unrealistic tax breaks<br />to billion dollar corporations. <br />A town should not raise taxes to cover asinine mistakes<br />made by elected officials. We have eleven or twelve people<br />making decisions for thirty thousand people and so far<br />the record isn't so good.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-76962106850262632242011-08-19T06:05:13.211-05:002011-08-19T06:05:13.211-05:00It is done, Kansas City has enacted its curfew for...It is done, Kansas City has enacted its curfew for 9:00 p.m. in five of the city's major entertainment districts.<br /><br />It is doubtful the change in law will change the practice of irresponsible parents dumping their children off in areas they consider to be safe havens.<br /><br />I wonder where all those kids will be dumped off this weekend?<br /><br />Brookside, Waldo, Raytown. All are close by and within easy reach for anyone that dumped their kids on the Country Club Plaza.<br /><br />The Raytown curfew is set for one hour later than Kansas City's. That one hour difference could make a very difficult job for our police to enforce. <br /><br />I hope our local p.d. is ready.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-60016301942591359612011-08-19T05:54:55.277-05:002011-08-19T05:54:55.277-05:00Check out the morning Kansas City Star. The State ...Check out the morning Kansas City Star. The State of Missouri conducted a review of school districts in the KC area.<br /><br />The Kansas City school district was dead last, meeting only 3 of the state's criteria.<br /><br />Hickman Mills was a few notches better, meeting 5 of the standards.<br /><br />Raytown, and this one hurts, ranked third lowest, meeting only 8 of the standards.<br /><br />The rest of the schools listed were in double digits out of a total of 14 standards. Nineteen of the schools listed met all 14 standards.<br /><br />Raytown has the highest property tax levy in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.<br /><br />We really deserve better for our money.<br /><br />People talk about change needed at city hall. The school district is no better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69471610998480738342011-08-18T21:30:29.222-05:002011-08-18T21:30:29.222-05:00I received a notice in my water bill that starting...I received a notice in my water bill that starting Sept. 1, the City is no longer sending notices of unpaid sewer bills by Certified Mail. That is a smart decision especially since it was stated that the Certifies mailings cost $30,000 a year. I consider that a waste of money. Also since preparing Certified Mail is labor intensive, I suspect that the labor added much to the $30,000! I applaud our City Leaders for taking this step.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-4210622130668791712011-08-18T21:23:07.659-05:002011-08-18T21:23:07.659-05:00I think Alderman Creamers logic is that if you pra...I think Alderman Creamers logic is that if you praise someone they will work harder for you. Only one problem with that is that it works in kindergarden not in the work place . These fools are paid to do a job most of them are not doingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41385388125504963392011-08-18T19:11:01.922-05:002011-08-18T19:11:01.922-05:00Fences are needed for security! KCPL can't und...Fences are needed for security! KCPL can't understand why I won't leave my gate unlocked so they may read the meter. They should have remote readers or locate the meters on the side (not the rear) of the house when homes are constructed.<br /><br />12:18PM, I suggest a large dog. When we did walk, we walked our neighborhood and acted as neighborhood watch. It is amazing what a dog will alert to that I don't notice! When I first got my dog there were about 40 curfew violators milling around my front yard unbeknownst to me. I saw them after I locked the door. There was no way that I would turn my back to them to unlock the door. The crowd split like the Red Sea as we walked through them. <br /><br />I was quoted as saying, "They have not increased their leadership in the City." at the BOA meeting. I was slightly misquoted but wish I had said it.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-47642912365906292622011-08-18T12:18:15.333-05:002011-08-18T12:18:15.333-05:00I'm in full support of a curfew. IF it is enfo...I'm in full support of a curfew. IF it is enforced. Now, considering our shortage of officers on a good day, how likely is that?<br /> I have a solution, though it will never happen. Everytime a child/teen is found out past curfew OR caught red handed committing a crime, don't just fine the parents...deduct it from their welfare. HEY! I bet the kids start being surpervised then. Sorry, but hit them where it hurts...in their wallet. That will make them care. <br /> Question is when is something going to be done about the children/teens in our hot spots of town right now? I've seen many incidents taking place in broad daylight that are considered low priority to the city. And that's a shame. Because it's just going to lead to more trouble. <br /> 55th/Ditzler 85th/Lane 87th/Lane 59th/Kentucky...these are just a few problem areas that need to be addressed on a more frequent basis. I'm sorry, but not being able to drive through our own neighborhood because these delinquents aren't being raised right is unacceptable.<br /> I love to walk my dog but will actually drive further out of my way for fear of what I may come across at the parks closest to me. My closest would be Coleman. Unless I don't see a soul from 59th I refuse to go down there. My next closest is Kenagy. Stay away from the west side entrance and shelterhouses...trouble is usually brewing there. <br /> What saddens me is myself and my husband bought our home with every intent of living and staying in Raytown. Slowly but surely we're starting to think that may not be the future we really want. Not with the way things are going. <br /> Oh, and real nice to see that zoning has decided to make changes to their ridiculous expectations for corner lot fences. After some of us spent a good deal of money trying to not only add value to our home but security (which we deserve considering we're living in what is becoming a high crime area) which we should have had a right to.<br /> And nevermind trying to speak with Mr. Benson about this seeing as how he apparently doesn't think it necessary to return resident's calls when he and his team want to harrass you over your plans to improve your property. Better corner him at a meeting.RaytownResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-59070882390128099002011-08-18T11:21:58.018-05:002011-08-18T11:21:58.018-05:00Pat,
I must assume that the litter you mention is...Pat,<br /><br />I must assume that the litter you mention is done my the same low-life who drive down Raytown streets tossing trash and bottles out the windows. You are kidding if you think these people will go out of their way to use a dumpster. They should be fined but I doubt there is much effort to apprehend them. I suspect from some of what I observe thrown out that they are minors in possession of alcohol.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-50916994145310571442011-08-18T10:11:12.972-05:002011-08-18T10:11:12.972-05:00Anonymous August 18 8:10AM You stated so correctl...Anonymous August 18 8:10AM You stated so correctly what so many people feel about him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-16822246490843855152011-08-18T08:54:45.444-05:002011-08-18T08:54:45.444-05:00Bower doesn't know how to treat people with re...Bower doesn't know how to treat people with respect and because of that I have no respect for him.<br /><br />He needs to grow up and learn that he might disagree with someone else opinion, but they still have a right to their opinion and the right to speak it. After all this is America or are we under some other rules in Raytown. <br /><br />Sorry Mr. Mayor, but this is America and if you don't like the rules set by our Nations founding fathers please feel free to move yourself and your ideas to a country that doesn't support free speech.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43827235879594240942011-08-18T08:50:05.476-05:002011-08-18T08:50:05.476-05:00Pat,
Bet you dollars to donuts that it was left b...Pat,<br /><br />Bet you dollars to donuts that it was left by someone after curfew. <br /><br />don't worry, the mayor and his cronies at city hall have a handle on the situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com