Saturday, May 30, 2009

New User Fee

As you saw in the previous post, the WLIC has prevailed (again) against Paul Gross in court, this time in regards to the "New User Fee". While there are differing views on the effect of the fee (see Comments last post) the position Mr Gross used to contest it (discrimination) was ludicrous at best. More than a few folks have grown weary of the litigation costs caused by one member. Funny how we (WL) got the moniker "Litigation Lake" because of our external lawsuits in years past. It still might apply but seems we have spent most of our time, and resources, on litigation within the Company.

In the meantime, our Lake continues to suffer. If you have had the chance to get out on your boat in the past couple of weeks you would have noticed the visible effects of recent rains. The clarity of the water is still poor. And of course if you drive by the various construction sites (add Hillside and Barry to the list) little to no erosion control. Cause and effect? You make the call.

Speaking of Hillside Drive, you might want to take a stroll or drive over there. Yipes! Looks like and engineering problem to me. Who's in a bind? KCMO or WL? Both?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

If we hadn't had to spend the past 6 or so years dealing with Paul Gross, imagine the ability we would have had to protect our lake instead protecting ourselves against him. He has diverted our money, our time and our attention to his own personal agendas. And on top of it, accused us of racial discrimination - something Perry Jr. trumped up to intimidate us with including having Costello's lawyer threaten to have newspaper articles written - so it's time he and Donna let us enjoy this community, not spend our money (he's cost us much more out of our pockets than the new user fee which isn't out of our pockets) on his personal crusades.

Anonymous said...

Does anyone know what the actual litigation cost is as it relates to the intervention of Paul Gross? I think this would help people understand the direct cost to their pocket.