Mary, Quite Contrary

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
May 3
(As reported by ACE and others)

"It was long and interesting", so reads the second sentence in Mary's email Dear Residents for the May BOA meeting notes.  For those of you on her list, and others who are interested, here, as Paul Harvey would say, is the rest of the story.

As you know, Mary has been on a crusade to change the city's zoning ordinances, the end game being the building of patio homes in West Ridge (and for that matter, anywhere, in the City)  At the last Planning Commission meeting a "Dear Commissioner" letter was dropped on the Commissioners from Mary suggesting major changes to the zoning codes.  Most if not all the Commissioners had not seen the document until they sat down for the meeting.  Mary left the meeting early, missing a majority of the discussion...and not being available, conveniently, from questions from the Commission...and trust me there would have been questions.  The Commission made a reasonable (my opinion) recommendation for Acts of God to the BOA and unanimously rejected Mary's request for consideration of other changes.

Fast forward to Tuesday night.  Once again Mary, at the last moment, drops an amendment on fellow BOA members, Mayor, and Attorney regarding an amendment to the Planning Commission recommendation, allowing a home owner to rebuild on a non-conforming lot at the "owner's discretion".  This had been vetted at the Planning Commission but not added to the conditions of their recommendation.  Although Mary doesn't say this in her email, this prompted the BOA to go about an hour and a half after they had dealt with most of the City business.  Luckily there were two Planning Commission members in the audience and WLIC President Joe Ennett to keep the facts straight.  Mr Ennett reprised his reading of the resolution of the WLIC Board and their opposition to changes the the 15,000 sq ft rule.  Jerry in his recap of the meeting (he was there) gave a somewhat accurate version of the details but really didn't speak forcefully of his position on the matter...leadership?

The BOA passed the recommendation of the Commission without amendments and sent back to the Planning Commission Mary's amendment for "owner's discretion".  There was no appetite at the last meeting for this, but you never know.

The question is, on whose behalf is Mary acting and what will they gain.  Is Mary representing the will of the majority of residents...or a couple of folks who have an ax to grind?...or?

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And The Band Plays On

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Tough choice last night, BOA or Band...I chose the band, Park Hill High that is.  Last performance of Matthew's   
high school career with the Concert Band and Sarah performed with the Campus Band.  You may not have experienced the bands unless you have children/grandchildren in the program...wow, you have missed some good music.  The Park Hill program is one that is recognized throughout the state, recently achieved something that possibly no other band in the state has accomplished.  At a recent judged state level performance all three bands, Campus, Concert and Symphonic received a rating of "1", the highest possible score.  Weatherby Lake senior boys Joel Gordon and Landis George both achieved All State status (again).  Lots of Weatherbeans in the audience.
Ah, but the music...nice.

Never fear, BOA minutes on the way, tomorrow.    

BOA Tonight @ City Hall, 7PM

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All the fun that is fit have.  Click on link for the full agenda.  Highlights to include the final (maybe) on the Allied Waste contract, Boards and Commissions appointments (should be a done deal).  There might be a change in the city sign ordinance, what is that all about?  Look for interesting discussion regarding the Planning Commission recommendations to the BOA.  Any "spin" coming?  Mary's inclination for patio homes got trounced (8-0)  will it be a dead issue or brought back from the dead?
http://www.cityofweatherbylake-mo.gov/UltimateEditorInclude/UserFiles/Common/agenda/Regular_Board_of_Alderman_-_Board_of_AldermenAgenda_05-03-2011_032925.pdf

1000

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It is just a number really.  But my faithful blog counter reminded me yesterday that today is post # 1000.  During the past three plus years it has been an almost daily habit of posting important to silly news about WL with a dash of stuff outside the realm of Weatherbeans.     Some of you have been along for the ride almost from the beginning...thanks for your intermittent comments, both in person and on the blog.  It has been fun.

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Shazaaam

Funny how things happen.  Several months of enduring a garbage ridden home on Pleasant Ford...a chiding post on a blog, pointed emails to two aldermen...shazaaam, problem resolved.

More recently, a post on a blog pointing out an unlicensed, no City sticker, pickup truck in the right of way on West Side Drive...the bed filled with yard waste... persisting for months.  An email to two aldermen complaining of inaction on their part and shazaaam...truck removed.

City wide cleanup of right of ways is today.  Know of a problem that needs to be "cleaned up" in the City?  Be my guest.

P.S.  I spoke/wrote too soon.  The white truck reappeared yesterday without the load of sticks in the back and still without plate or sticker...and edging closer to the road.  I have emailed both aldermen and gotten bascially a ho-hum back from both...oh well.

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