tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post9188607334733132565..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: RAYTOWN'S LEADING NEWS SOURCEGreg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-83852993741575761342016-02-25T08:51:18.549-06:002016-02-25T08:51:18.549-06:00February 21, 2016 at 10:04 AM
Paybacks are hell y...February 21, 2016 at 10:04 AM<br /><br />Paybacks are hell you say; look up online see who signed those TIF reports, it was former mayor Bower and the CA. That tells me a lot. The way I see it is the 4 names you mentioned are the ones trying to at least be honest about what is going on. Keep your head in the sand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-79795163298859935432016-02-21T21:17:04.530-06:002016-02-21T21:17:04.530-06:00Anon 9:14, you are so right. Most of Raytown woul...Anon 9:14, you are so right. Most of Raytown would have known to be outraged be the recent mismanagement at city hall and I cannot help but think how much 10000 e 59th street could accomplish if everyone would stop bothering the with demands of accountability and transparency. The examples speak for themselves, look how much Hitler was able to accomplish once Germany stopped bothering him. "The world is not dangerous because of those who wish to do harm, but rather those witness harm and do nothing about it. Albert Einstein Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-52878130635511203152016-02-21T16:38:51.654-06:002016-02-21T16:38:51.654-06:00Hi 9:14
You have not added anything, although you...Hi 9:14<br /><br />You have not added anything, although you seem to be a regular reader. The fact that your post has made it here unedited says something about this blog. I am a blog reader in this "age of FB" I am not a FBer. So forgive my flat earth way of staying in the loop. <br /><br />BTW, enlighten me... What is Facebook? if not folks chatting back and forth.<br /><br />Regards to all Raytowners, RNRaytown Newbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14465773941733763814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-32042046231301439132016-02-21T16:27:31.441-06:002016-02-21T16:27:31.441-06:00I would say that the Mayor was being open and at t...I would say that the Mayor was being open and at the forefront of keeping people notifiedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-47109375807494040212016-02-21T15:40:51.777-06:002016-02-21T15:40:51.777-06:00I have not read a single post that blames the cur...I have not read a single post that blames the current board or mayor and with the exception of Aziere (who has been in office the entire project) it would be inappropriate to do so. It is however entirely appropriate to hold the CA and Finance Director accountable for failure to do what they get paid to do. With that said now that the current mayor and board have been informed of this malfeasance if they do not take swift action they will be no better than the group we all voted to replace last April.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-64354371728004002802016-02-21T09:04:12.869-06:002016-02-21T09:04:12.869-06:00I think is quite evident that the current mayor ha...I think is quite evident that the current mayor has never been in a position where he had to make decisions, he was always told what to do. He in my opinion over reacted to this situation. First of all find out who got the papers to fill out was it John Benson? If it was he is the one who should be held responsible. The CA is not a babysitter to these department heads they know what there job is and they need to do it without someone telling them to do it. Ever since the charter committee was formed last year is became quite evident the mayor and several others on the committee wanted to relieve the CA of his job. Just remember Mr. Mayor pay back is hell and this goes for Jason Greene, Mark Moore and Janet Emerson. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-33717403721814721902016-02-21T08:14:04.553-06:002016-02-21T08:14:04.553-06:00This entire blog is steeped in reactions based on ...This entire blog is steeped in reactions based on partial info. For crying out loud, it's a blog in an age of FB and greater means to communicate. For the most part, it's the same folks chatting back and forth and in many cases it seems the same person is conversing with themself. This page is dedicated to opinion, not journalism. <br /><br />Often times, people spew bitterness about a variety of things as they are desperately trying to fill a hole in their own heart. Kids are grown, career has ended...they've lost a lot of control over what they had previously commanded. Barking venom online is merely a means for them to evoke some kind of control. <br /><br />It's kind of a sad scene. Do you really think people are passionately irritated that a pedestrian traffic signal was deactivated or that someone didn't file a document or 5 with the state. Isn't TIF a program members of this forum have decreed is evil? Why not rejoice in the opportunity that this apparent flub at City Hall could halt future use of TIF? <br /><br />Most citizens wouldn't have noticed any of this stuff. But, since they "need" to be irritated, they tune into this hateful little page each week to see what they can express an extreme opinion toward.<br /><br />Some people are only happy when they're unhappy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-30424577901013498062016-02-21T07:33:34.007-06:002016-02-21T07:33:34.007-06:00I have been reading this blog for many years. I ha...I have been reading this blog for many years. I have not commented on anything because most of the time someone else has said what I would say. BUT, I have something to say. The current administration has only been in for less than a year. The reporting requirement is from the last administration, so why are so many rushing to condemn them? I have noted that many times people that get on here are not fully informed on the matters that they comment on. I think that as early on as this current debacle is, it is too soon to make a decision on what and who is responsible and what should be done. I think if the matter is fixed then over half the problem is solved. Now to be sure it does not happen again. I own a company and I know supervision and jumping in without knowing it all is wrong on all fronts including all those postings about what should be done with whom. If you are not completely informed then shut up and see what happens. It's not the speed of the race but the justice of the result. I am willing to see what comes out in the end before I run to condemn those currently in power. Seems they have done pretty well so far. By that I mean they seem to think things out before they make a decision. Don't have to always agree with them but seems like they think things out. Sorry but I think your blog people are too quick to judge and don't look at the current information. Maybe they should be asking why this was done in Bower's time since that is when it occurred. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-62825253766767978612016-02-21T00:41:18.615-06:002016-02-21T00:41:18.615-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-45617921799491864352016-02-20T12:59:59.108-06:002016-02-20T12:59:59.108-06:00This has been an active week with posting to this ...This has been an active week with posting to this site. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55037538165866092222016-02-20T11:06:39.310-06:002016-02-20T11:06:39.310-06:00I spoke during public comments regarding the CA re...I spoke during public comments regarding the CA receiving his raise and the fact he is not required to live in Raytown. My main concern of his residence is not being mentioned in this string. He should be required to live in the city he is running so that he will experience the day to day problems other citizens have! It was said at the time that he had job offers from other cities. In that case, he should have felt free to accept one of them. But he would have been required to move to that city!<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-42301077233518466882016-02-19T23:17:32.361-06:002016-02-19T23:17:32.361-06:00I went to the State Auditors site clicked on local...I went to the State Auditors site clicked on local government, then TIF projects and the Raytown. John Benson completed the 2011 350 Live report. Which is the last report the city bothered to do. My guess is the numbers are so horrible Bower and Mahesh ordered John not to complete another report.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-31968426311191270702016-02-19T21:33:51.583-06:002016-02-19T21:33:51.583-06:00The information from Ron is nice but it is not the...The information from Ron is nice but it is not the 350 Live project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-81339624257856112022016-02-19T18:33:09.587-06:002016-02-19T18:33:09.587-06:00To Ron and anonymous 3:47, sorry guys-you're b...To Ron and anonymous 3:47, sorry guys-you're both wrong.<br />Anonymous, I checked out your link and that is to some non-existent Tif from 2010, note the name-Downtown Raytown Tif and all the 0's, that tif never happened. Just because Benson's name's on that report from 6 years ago does not mean it's his responsibility to fill out reports for active ones. Good try to deflect responsibility.<br />Ron, attached is a link to average city manager's salary in the "area": http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/thonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/27/d2717262-fd77-11e3-8ed9-0017a43b2370/53ada28939bd9.pdf.pdf<br />Note: not one town is less than 30,000 population and as someone said above you would have to compare duties and employees managed. Sharma manages probably 65 +/- employees, no public utilities as most cities have, not even the fire department. He's paid in the 180's., more than twice what the city paid 10 years ago, and yes it was a $30,000 raise in one year. <br />At the end of the day it's his responsibility to make sure things get done-ergo the term "administrator/manager" <br />Seems to me we're paying for Lexus prices and getting Edsel services. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-64735765274487242302016-02-19T15:25:51.883-06:002016-02-19T15:25:51.883-06:00May be this is why Mr. Benson is applying for a jo...May be this is why Mr. Benson is applying for a job in Minnesota.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63868420393683790802016-02-19T14:47:21.363-06:002016-02-19T14:47:21.363-06:00Ron, here you go read it and weep http://app.audit...Ron, here you go read it and weep http://app.auditor.mo.gov/TIF/vTIF.aspx?id=1616Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-38359234870654559662016-02-19T14:44:23.446-06:002016-02-19T14:44:23.446-06:00The item that never seems to get pointed out is th...The item that never seems to get pointed out is the size of City Administrators area of responsibility. In Raytown the CA is not over the Police Department, Fire Department, Water Department, Health Department, Legal Department, Parks Department or the Sewer Department. Each of these are either under the control of a separate governing board/ Elected Official or Raytown contracts out the service. Raytown's CA only has authority over Public Works, Finance, Community Development and EMS. My point to all this is its hardly fair to compare his pay to a real CA who has oversight over 3x the amount of people. If you figure in the fact the city is starting to contact out some of community development and finance, Mahesh is basically back in charge of public works, which is what he was hired to do originally for $70,000.00 less. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-6455061906272430742016-02-19T13:43:11.193-06:002016-02-19T13:43:11.193-06:00I would think that the mayor or any councilman sho...I would think that the mayor or any councilman should have the authority to be able<br />to request a copy of the the audit report from the audit firm that is given to the city<br />manager. There should be a section where the firm audits the TIF;s at least to the point<br />of being able to see money flowing in and out and the financial liability that the city<br />has at each fiscal year end of the city.<br /><br />Hope this makes sense, someone has the ability to do this, at least the mayor if he <br />deems it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-66051710197141240262016-02-19T13:28:00.226-06:002016-02-19T13:28:00.226-06:00Anon 9:48 - you claim John Benson filled out the p...Anon 9:48 - you claim John Benson filled out the papers in the past. Prove it!<br />Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-54172500801432430272016-02-19T12:59:45.335-06:002016-02-19T12:59:45.335-06:00It sounds like the managers salary is a contentiou...It sounds like the managers salary is a contentious issue. What do you feel is a reasonable salary for someone in that position? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-68476559923693304892016-02-19T09:49:19.595-06:002016-02-19T09:49:19.595-06:00Yea Ron but I can promise you he makes more than a...Yea Ron but I can promise you he makes more than almost all Administrators for Missouri towns our size.....get a clue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75758486137383414732016-02-19T08:48:07.031-06:002016-02-19T08:48:07.031-06:00John Benson has filled out the papers in the past,...John Benson has filled out the papers in the past, so why didn't do he do it this time? Looks like he is the one who did wrong. But Greg will never post this he is to much of a chicken.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-38832511313451116492016-02-19T08:47:26.337-06:002016-02-19T08:47:26.337-06:00Call it what you like he's making $30,000 more...Call it what you like he's making $30,000 more than he was!!! Who cares what other cities are paying. Maybe they have a much higher tax base than Raytown. Quit making excuses for paying this man TOO MUCH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63129532473036266602016-02-19T08:00:49.777-06:002016-02-19T08:00:49.777-06:00For the last time - the CA did NOT get a $30,000 r...For the last time - the CA did NOT get a $30,000 raise. His salary was adjusted up to what other CA's in the area are earning! Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-71394487934749106012016-02-19T06:46:03.691-06:002016-02-19T06:46:03.691-06:00To find out more about the problems the Mayor is r...To find out more about the problems the Mayor is referring to regarding the TIF check out todays copy of The Brooking Eagle. The Fire District has no problem pointing out what the problems are, too bad the City Administrator can't be as transparent. Thank to the Raytown Fire Protection District for uncovering the activities that the City should have been well aware of. I would think after getting a $30,000 raise the CA would be more aware of what is going on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com