Jerry's Rules

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA

6 October

If you are on Mary's monthly BOA notes list you might have missed this.  During Open Comments I asked a question about the SWAT picnic at Birmingham Park.  At the previous BOA meeting and just prior to the picnic Jerry mentioned he had obtained a "Certificate of Coverage" for the event from the City's insurer.  I thought it was odd at the time, the City already has insurance for the Parks.  We knew some of the event was held on private property (WLIC).  I sent an email to WLIC President Joe Ennett on Friday the 17th of September asking for clarification, here is his response.
"The WLIC procedure put in place about two years ago is for organizers who dispense alcohol on WLIC property to sign a liability waiver.  I am not familiar with the City's insurance etc.  WLIC insurance covers our property."
 I understand someone from SWAT signed such a waiver.  But if WLIC is covered by their insurance, who was covered by the Certificate of Coverage?  I requested a copy of the Certificate and here is what it said, dated September 18th:  "The City of Weatherby Lake agrees to hold the Weatherby Lake Improvement Company harmless in regards to the fund raising event September19, 2010 on the SW corner of McDonald and 73rd Terrace in Weatherby  Lake, MO."
So the City extended insurance coverage to a private entity (WLIC) who already has insurance, for a private group not affiliated with WLIC to host a "Public Invited" fund raising event, partially on private property which included the sale of alcohol?  (Hard to follow, huh)(More on the alcohol issue next post)
 I read both of the quotes above for Jerry's comments.  He said there was "no cost to the City" to obtain the certificate (true).  I asked what would happen if a claim had been made...he said the insurance company would take care of it...I asked him about the City's deductible, he clearly did not know.  It is $10,000.  Jerry said he didn't view it any differently than say, the event we had at our (Moratz) house a few years ago.  {We had the ABC promo event for a new TV series at our home, the street was used for the stage.  ABC obtained their own insurance for the event and reimbursed the City for expenses, off duty police, barricades, etc).
You can always tell when Jerry is getting upset/angry.  His face gets beat red in contrast to his shock of white hair.  Clearly he is there.  His last response is that he might have to consult  with the City Attorney, next time.  Oh to be inside of Attorney John's brain at that moment.  By watching his body language I would recommend John not get on the Poker Tour.
So there you have it.  Jerry, does what he wants to do, because he feels he can.  He doesn't ask or consult anyone, because rules/laws are flexible.  He has shown this behavior multiple times during his tenure documented here.  Apparently the same pattern extended in his prior business life as well (DFA).
The BOA in the meantime just sits, mute.  So much for checks and balances.
How does Jerry get away with it?
Jerry's Rules.