tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post990893059652742818..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: RAYTOWN'S LEADING NEWS SOURCEGreg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63194775380619770542016-10-29T19:09:09.474-05:002016-10-29T19:09:09.474-05:003:43 I don't think you are alone.
With the ne...3:43 I don't think you are alone.<br /><br />With the new laws going in Jan 1st maybe we just won't need law enforcement anymoreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-51891649851274452342016-10-29T15:43:20.673-05:002016-10-29T15:43:20.673-05:00Your question about the police and use of police c...Your question about the police and use of police cars is a fair and balanced request. Unfortunately is does not really have a chance of being answered. I wonder about someting else. On occassion I have called 911 for emergency services. I wonder if anyone else has has the same experience as I have when calling 911 in Raytown. I feel like I am being grilled by the dispatcher. I can understand needing to know additional information. But sometimes it feels like the dispatcher is deciding whethyer or not my call deserves police attention. I have called for 911 service in Kansas City as well. They simply put the call through. Am I the only one that feels this way?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-27481327294066741892016-10-29T10:12:15.441-05:002016-10-29T10:12:15.441-05:00For those that say we cannot find a city administr...For those that say we cannot find a city administrator to move to Raytown should be asking is it the condition the last one left the city in lack of codes enforcement, gravel streets and over funded police department creating major lack of service from other departments like public works and EMS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-86500250220804810802016-10-29T09:47:19.366-05:002016-10-29T09:47:19.366-05:00Since we have a debate on what is okay and not oka...Since we have a debate on what is okay and not okay for vehicles for the police department why don't the police department provide a detailed list of the make, model, year and millage for each vehicle the city owns and used by the police.<br /><br />I also would like to know, which ones are taken how, what city that is and millage of that.<br /><br />Some should also check that any city employee who is taking a city vehicle home is have those personal miles to and from and another non-city use reported on their taxes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41729795649977079392016-10-28T21:26:06.815-05:002016-10-28T21:26:06.815-05:00Steve thank you for you insightSteve thank you for you insightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-14676324758970168442016-10-28T10:12:30.270-05:002016-10-28T10:12:30.270-05:00Greg,
Your comments on our previous BOA meeting r...Greg,<br /><br />Your comments on our previous BOA meeting regarding the Board's discussion regarding Chief Lynch's salary adjustment for the next 4 years prompted me to review the video on the City's Website. I would agree that the actual financial increase in dollars and cents and impact to the budget was not discussed in that meeting and I would expect it will be brought forward in a more transparent manner when the 2nd reading and final approval will be on the Agenda Tuesday Nov.1st. In defense of that oversight after numerous Public Work Sessions and several Budget Review Comittee meetings which all the Elected officials (minus the Mayor) salaries were thoroughly scrutinized and analyzed in the manner you mentioned, we failed to bring that same discussion level to the BOA mtg. But rest assured it wasn't because at any point it was glossed over in the work study process.You know as well as anyone this particular group of Leadership NEVER walks away from the difficult issues or discussions. But your point is a fair one and you can expect the Board to share the financial logistics of the salary adjustments at the next BOA meeting. And I certainly invite you and our concerned community members to join your elected officials and other neighbors at the many public forums that are being held for the issues, community development, and exciting things that are happening in our hometown!!<br /><br />Steve Meyers,<br />Alderman Ward 4<br /><br />Steve Meyersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-54247181696681860042016-10-28T07:36:07.394-05:002016-10-28T07:36:07.394-05:00If the chief was REALLY doing his job and doing it...If the chief was REALLY doing his job and doing it well I could see maybe a 7% raise. But the fact of the mater is he isn't. Crime is up and you hardly ever see police on the streets. He needs to restructure the department and get some of those chair warmers out on the street. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-28007377270582403422016-10-28T06:51:40.608-05:002016-10-28T06:51:40.608-05:00Anyone who tninks a dodge charger is an economy ca...Anyone who tninks a dodge charger is an economy car should check out the mileage reports on the charger. In city driving under 20 miles to the gallon! Please don't try to tell me the highway miles per gallon make up the difference. There are not that many freeways crossing Raytown's ten square miles. Speaking of ten square miles, if you check it out you will find our Chief of Police is the highest paid in Missouri if you consider the small area he commands. By the way, the car he drives is a sharp looking vehicle. I've seen it up close. The car our chief of police is driving is a sharp looking vehicle. Very sporty. It shure is not an economy car by any stretch of the imagination. <br /><br />So tell me, how many other members of Raytown's pd get a car of their own to drive to and from work every day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-82802954339468832142016-10-27T19:45:05.960-05:002016-10-27T19:45:05.960-05:00Yes that's funny how some people would think t...Yes that's funny how some people would think that's a tricked out automobile that the chief drives. Makes you wonder if a rust bucket hoopty mobile is a family sedan to them... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-86419014676525442302016-10-27T19:07:07.589-05:002016-10-27T19:07:07.589-05:00The car driven by the chief is a six (6) year old ...The car driven by the chief is a six (6) year old car. It is the most cost efficient of all the police cars. It is a six cylinder. Nothing fancy not "tricked out" economical, fuel efficient, oh my! Every police officer uses a police car, the City insures it and is maintained by the City. You need to go back and talk to Paul Harvey, Good Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7200499211072788922016-10-27T17:16:03.676-05:002016-10-27T17:16:03.676-05:00Good article about the Police Chief. I agree 100 ...Good article about the Police Chief. I agree 100 percent. HA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-10100039972382476362016-10-27T09:39:27.373-05:002016-10-27T09:39:27.373-05:00I cannot believe they cannot find one of the cops ...I cannot believe they cannot find one of the cops to take the job of city administratorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-4633355573601225642016-10-27T09:07:35.818-05:002016-10-27T09:07:35.818-05:00October 26, 2016 at 9:07 PM
Seriously....
So the...October 26, 2016 at 9:07 PM<br /><br />Seriously....<br /><br />So the city council discusses giving a 2 percent raise to the Police Chief AFTER the suggested was over 7 percent and the councilmen are shills for the police? Give me a break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-83146141983827584552016-10-26T21:07:21.265-05:002016-10-26T21:07:21.265-05:00It was a lot worse than Greg tells in the old Beel...It was a lot worse than Greg tells in the old Beeler days. Members of the City Council would refer to the Police Department as "downstairs" but never the police Department. It was as if they were afraid to say police department out loud! I can see the parallels with the current Board. They talk about giving the police chief a pay increase -- but not one of Board members or the mayor could find it in themselves to get past talking about percentages instead of real numbers. Thank you guys at the Raytown Report for shedding a little transparency on city hall. We need a lot more of it.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-77285460955244283122016-10-26T11:57:54.042-05:002016-10-26T11:57:54.042-05:00The best person for the City Administrator job wil...The best person for the City Administrator job will be someone willing to move to Raytown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-91425189024944926392016-10-25T16:51:04.635-05:002016-10-25T16:51:04.635-05:00I have paid subscriptions and get it mailed to my ...I have paid subscriptions and get it mailed to my house...is this a recent occurrence it doesn't get mailedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41118374176366727732016-10-25T12:25:04.073-05:002016-10-25T12:25:04.073-05:00Just remember, folks. Randy was complaining his r...Just remember, folks. Randy was complaining his readership has fallen. (Gasp! Shock! Oh, no - what will we ever do!!??) The paid subscriptions are a gimmick to increase circulation. AND - the paid subscriptions will only come into play if he gets enough paid subscribers. He didn't mention what he would do if he received some paid subscriptions, but not enough to get the better rate at the post office. Bettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-9509234115295799002016-10-25T10:44:05.846-05:002016-10-25T10:44:05.846-05:00Will Randy deliver the Raytown Times to paid subsc...Will Randy deliver the Raytown Times to paid subscribers? He used to mail the paper before it became a free paper to pick up somewhere if you could find it. Apparently he had issues with the Post Office 2nd Class mailing. I asked him to mail the paper to me and even sent him envelopes with postage on them. He mailed one or two papers, then no more. He kept the rest of my envelopes with stamps. I emailed him asking why he didn't mail my papers with no response. It was too difficult for me to go hunting for his paper so a friend picked up a copy for me and delivered it weekly. Paid subscriptions are better than "free if you can find it" but only if he can complete delivery.<br /><br />If I was still in Raytown, I would select one of the two local papers, but wouldn't pay for both.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233412917090341152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-37390002768571824992016-10-25T09:58:52.955-05:002016-10-25T09:58:52.955-05:00Just got thru reading the Raytown Times and the pa...Just got thru reading the Raytown Times and the pathetic plea by Editor Randy Battaglier to have his decreasing readership pre-pay subscriptions. Who in their right mind would pre-pay for this bird cage liner?? This poor imitation and excuse for a newspaper is on FUMES!! Maybe if Randy would boot the Bible thumping Hickory County resident Bob Phillips who adds VERY LITTLE Raytown news each week and continues to give ex Alderman & SORE LOSER Joe Creamer a sounding board for his AA weekly updates, he might be viewed as a serious news professional. Until then the only reliable and true professional news publication is the Brooking Eagle and based on the number of advertisers it appears one (Brooking Eagle) is flourishing, and the other is dying on the vine!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55821724466655144092016-10-24T10:23:36.593-05:002016-10-24T10:23:36.593-05:00Thanks a lot for the article post.Thanks Again. Mu...Thanks a lot for the article post.Thanks Again. Much obliged.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-30870455504746018142016-10-24T03:39:42.963-05:002016-10-24T03:39:42.963-05:00Hey, thanks for the article.Really thank you! Want...Hey, thanks for the article.Really thank you! Want more.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com