tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post8794885835741775139..comments2024-03-18T09:52:22.039-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: RAYTOWN'S LEADING NEWS SOURCEGreg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-91573392112382944252017-05-20T14:53:53.606-05:002017-05-20T14:53:53.606-05:00Or reality vs rhetoric --on the fact the city budg...Or reality vs rhetoric --on the fact the city budget has been well managed the last two yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-71341232873560683542017-05-20T09:10:42.074-05:002017-05-20T09:10:42.074-05:00If we are going to look at who owns Raytown and do...If we are going to look at who owns Raytown and doesn't take care of their properties I think it might be better to look to a senator in Jefferson City.<br /><br />I am not surprised that he is trying to hold people down in Raytown after all his voting record on things that would benefit poor military families and the ability to get on a base to see their family is always "NO" to the point of trying to kill the bill. <br /><br />Why would someone who plays up on his service be so hateful to other service families.<br /><br />This also says alot about the local church he and his family attend. <br /><br />Oh how I forget the party of love war and forget the vet!Time WILL tellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43061554503132871802017-05-20T09:03:25.216-05:002017-05-20T09:03:25.216-05:00Time for a solution,
Thank you for educating many...Time for a solution,<br /><br />Thank you for educating many of us and I guess the cat has Mr Marx's tongue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-30807685765621366792017-05-20T09:00:03.210-05:002017-05-20T09:00:03.210-05:00Jim Williams,
If you don't think the BOA read...Jim Williams,<br /><br />If you don't think the BOA read this blog you are wrong.<br /><br />However, I know that is what they want us to believe.Wake Upnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-80786009417326239262017-05-19T11:39:09.374-05:002017-05-19T11:39:09.374-05:00Yes Anndy I know you can't compare Apple's...Yes Anndy I know you can't compare Apple's to oranges...I was letting 6:30pm know that higher charges do occur at times besides Raytown depending on many factorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-49651043342396269032017-05-19T10:47:17.655-05:002017-05-19T10:47:17.655-05:0010:14 and all, Ambulances charges can't accura...10:14 and all, Ambulances charges can't accurately be compared because the type of care required will vary since each patient has different issues and needs. There is also a charge for supplies used (IVs, IV tubes, medications, etc.) There is also a mileage charge.<br /><br />Andy Whiteman Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233412917090341152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-23368103833370186682017-05-19T10:40:16.387-05:002017-05-19T10:40:16.387-05:009:32 - You're right, he's not. What will ...9:32 - You're right, he's not. What will be interesting is how much the Police budget is reduced this year. After all, the three new Aldermen all promised to curtail the police spending. Let's see how much they and Aziere can really accomplish, or if it was just a bunch of lies and hot air. I'm betting lies and hot air.Roger Martindalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39652229725251579492017-05-19T09:32:51.987-05:002017-05-19T09:32:51.987-05:00It is refreshing to not hear Creamer & Company...It is refreshing to not hear Creamer & Company every week bashing all the things trying to get accomplished with the Mayor and the Council. He does seem to not be letting off the throttle of the Police Dept though. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-14174691275997200112017-05-19T09:17:01.096-05:002017-05-19T09:17:01.096-05:00I see a lot of people on this blog moaning and gro...I see a lot of people on this blog moaning and groaning and whining about 59th street. I watch each and every BOA meeting broadcast on the web. I haven't seen anyone at the meetings complaining about the street. Instead of sitting on your rear and griping on this blog, why don't you get up and DO SOMETHING? Jim Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69971534144940300402017-05-19T07:18:02.604-05:002017-05-19T07:18:02.604-05:0059th street is getting worse! It can cause a seri...59th street is getting worse! It can cause a serious accident. Just wait till it caves in. Neil Clevenger the owner of Raytown Water company is the cheapest person I know. He owns half of Raytown and the city just turns their heads and lets him get by with out fixing things properly. I know, why don't they "chip and seal" the area, that will fix it just like the rest of the streets in Raytown! Yeah, right..........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-59835710175137444342017-05-18T19:12:52.210-05:002017-05-18T19:12:52.210-05:00How about we talk about your tax dollars that go t...How about we talk about your tax dollars that go to the Raytown Fire Dept that end up benefiting the residents of Kansas City? They are sending our ALS PUMPERS to run calls in Kansas City if a Raytown unit is the closest. I hear that they ran a wreck at 40 and Phelps the other day. Then they send in a KCFD PUMPER to Raytown if they are closer. The problem is that most of the KCFD PUMPERS are BLS and our Raytown units are ALS. So we are sending out ALS units we pay for to Kansas City and getting BLS units. DOESN'T seem like those tax dollars are being spent well..also this is the 2nd time I've tried to post this comment. Maybe whoever is approving these doesn't want this seen? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-35042347295493531342017-05-18T19:02:27.976-05:002017-05-18T19:02:27.976-05:00Here is a thought. Why not sell tickets for drivin...Here is a thought. Why not sell tickets for driving on 59th Street? It is a free roller coaster ride. The money made would help bring in more revenue.Good News Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-24421684668207866292017-05-18T19:00:18.534-05:002017-05-18T19:00:18.534-05:00Yes a "Hillary". You remember her. She w...Yes a "Hillary". You remember her. She was the most qualified candidate running for president. She got the primary opponent she wanted and she got the other candidate party opponent she wanted. How long will it take for the left to realize their are many, many Americans who are so tired and worn out from the old party line political machine candidates running this country. Isn'ty she the one who blamed the former FBI director for her loss? You would think she approve of Comey being fired. Oh yes, it was definitely a "Hillary".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41400498246679116122017-05-18T10:14:57.631-05:002017-05-18T10:14:57.631-05:00My son had to have an ambulance from Claycomo to N...My son had to have an ambulance from Claycomo to North Kansas City Hospital (2 yrs ago) .it was $1600, guess Raytown is not the most expensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-26735371452453941812017-05-18T09:10:44.262-05:002017-05-18T09:10:44.262-05:00Right because it's definitely the ambulance an...Right because it's definitely the ambulance and the employees fault that people are charged what they they are. So by all means lose respect for the ambulance and the people who work hard for the city. How about you place your disrespect where it belongs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-90723315371774976752017-05-18T08:58:07.812-05:002017-05-18T08:58:07.812-05:00The care is the same? They may be an ALS ambulance...The care is the same? They may be an ALS ambulance but the care is far from the same. Raytown EMS has more equipment for one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-49714878615641817892017-05-18T08:45:52.602-05:002017-05-18T08:45:52.602-05:007:11 really a Hillary?
Don't you me Trumped b...7:11 really a Hillary?<br /><br />Don't you me Trumped by Trump<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-72749692343201163572017-05-18T07:11:50.780-05:002017-05-18T07:11:50.780-05:00The person who claimed he looked up the state stat...The person who claimed he looked up the state statute on illegal parking did a Hillary. He just screeched out something that is not true. What I find most bothersome is the incomplete repair job on 59th Street. It is clear to anyoone who drives on the street there are serious problems happening below the surface. What was once a smooth street is now a roller coaster because the asphalt seems to be buckling. There is something badgoing on under the surface of that street. But no one at city hall seems to care. 59th borders wards one and two. You would think the four alderman who represent that area would be concerned and letting thepublic know how and when it would be fixed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-9007032352908092492017-05-18T06:53:29.010-05:002017-05-18T06:53:29.010-05:00How can they charge that much. Most people who liv...How can they charge that much. Most people who live in Raytown don't have that kind of extra money laying around. We work hard, don't ask for much and just want to be left alone. Why should we have to pay more for a service we are already paying for? Do the police and fire departments charge you an arm and a leg when you need them? Of coarse not, but god forbid you get sick, how many people have an extra 1400 laying around. I honestly will never look at that ambulance the same way again. Every time I hear that siren I will feel sorry for the poor soul who is going to get raped by the billing company. I can promise you this it will be a long time before I support any tax increase that benefits a service the takes advantage of someone in need... Raytona Beach BumRaytona Beach Bumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-29273038550194183882017-05-17T20:54:14.669-05:002017-05-17T20:54:14.669-05:00I have used the Raytown EMS and it is my choice, ...I have used the Raytown EMS and it is my choice, fast and great care, I do not want to mess with KC.<br /> Raytown is gradually being swolled by KC and I for one do not like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-85141396008560090942017-05-17T18:30:13.353-05:002017-05-17T18:30:13.353-05:00EMS in Raytown will go the way of Supersplash, it&...EMS in Raytown will go the way of Supersplash, it's just a matter of time. The really sad thing is you are better off if a KC ambulance shows up when you call. The care is the same as provided by Raytown and the bill is $500.00 less. I work for a major insurance carrier in Kansas City and I live in Raytown. The best kept secret in Raytown is that Raytown EMS has the highest rates in all the area. I am not talking a little higher; the average bill we see for an ambulance is around $900, but if Raytown takes you on average it is $1200-1300. I learned today from an Alderman that last night the city changed EMS billing companies. One of the key reasons given was they wanted a company who was more aggressive when it comes to collections. Maybe if Raytown didn't gouge people they would be able to pay their bills more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-74703485554790048372017-05-17T11:55:15.266-05:002017-05-17T11:55:15.266-05:00Lot of complaints about EMS parking in the fire li...Lot of complaints about EMS parking in the fire lines.<br /><br />I agree they need to learn respect for those paying for their salaries, but part of the problem is the head of EMS.<br /><br />He needs to go and should have been sent on his way last year.<br /><br />The only good thing parking in the fire lane has shown is that we actually have a crew to run the EMS calls something the head of EMS likes to tell everyone was not an issue last year, but too many know better don't we.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-47729566890229589722017-05-17T08:22:19.243-05:002017-05-17T08:22:19.243-05:00Groucho K. Marx,
Just how does Kansas City or any...Groucho K. Marx,<br /><br />Just how does Kansas City or any entity lower water and sewer bills?<br /><br />Keep in mind it is your question so you need to answer it!<br /><br />Maybe you lack the proper education and or history, so let me help you with that.<br /><br />The rates that you feel are to high are a result of public official, both elected and appointed, who for years listen to folks like you and didn't raise rates, which also keep them from fixing the infrastructure (the pipes and treatment plants. <br /><br />The longer the wait is to start address the infrastructure the more costly it becomes as prices go up (products and labor) as well as the number of pipes that need replaced.<br /><br />If I recall KCMO has not done a true replacement plan in about 50 year. It has also been reported that they are loosing an unrepeatable amount of water. This is done when you know you made X amount at the treatment plant but cannot account for 50% of it.<br /><br />If you want proof that this type of mismanagement doesn't work look at 59th street in Raytown. The entity maybe private in which the reason not to replace lines is to increase profit. However, that type of thinking is gong to impact all of the users in the near future.<br /><br />The lesson therefore is one of greed rather it is for political gain as in KCMO or profit as with Raytown Water.<br /><br />Keep in mind those of us in Raytown are starting to see increase in our sewer bills of 15%, which is to offset the increase cost of the system and also to stop the political game of waiting for 20 - 50 years and letting the next group deal with the issue.<br /><br />I don't know about the rest of the folks on this blog, but myself and I am sure those elected officials that claim to never read this blog would like some to explain some other way to fix this problem.<br />Time for a solution not a complaintnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-90995276216792160402017-05-16T20:17:56.184-05:002017-05-16T20:17:56.184-05:00I hope you are right about public works inspecting...I hope you are right about public works inspecting the newly paved bumpy street that feels like a roller coaster when you drive on. When do you think they will get around to doing the inspection? I challenge any professional inthe concrete business to say that is a fined job they did. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-72342675006717737192017-05-16T16:02:11.438-05:002017-05-16T16:02:11.438-05:00Neil is not in bed with this administration
If it...Neil is not in bed with this administration <br />If it is not fixed right the Public Works Dept will take him to task before final inspection Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com