The BOA is not tonight, but rather next Tuesday night...so it gives you ample time to consider the issues and weigh in...or out. I may have been under the influence of prescription drugs, but that is another issue entirely.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
When It Rains...
Tonight's agenda was not posted on the website, but the following was posted from the public meeting for rates held earlier this month.
Effective the first billing cycle after November 30, 2013, bi-monthly water rates charged by the City of Weatherby Lake to change as follows:
IN-CITY RATES - Will change:
From $10.75 per 1,000 to $11.45 per 1,000 for the first 4,000 gallons
From $4.05 per 1,000 gallons thereafter to $5.00 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
OUT OF CITY/NON-RESIDENTIAL RATES Will Change:
From $20.50 per 1,000 to $22.90 per 1,000 for the first 4,000 gallons
From $8.10 per 1,000 gallons thereafter to $10.00 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
Effective the first billing cycle after November 30, 2013 bi-monthly sewer rate of $150.00 will remain unchanged. Grinder pump fee will increase from $24.00 bi-monthly charge to $30.00 bi-monthly charge.
Grinder rates continue to grind upward. And take a look at out of city...yipes. Discussion last BOA (ok, the Mayor discussed) the continuing decline of water usage, thus revenue, for the City. Based on the new rates I would think there will be more brown lawns this coming year.
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Effective the first billing cycle after November 30, 2013, bi-monthly water rates charged by the City of Weatherby Lake to change as follows:
IN-CITY RATES - Will change:
From $10.75 per 1,000 to $11.45 per 1,000 for the first 4,000 gallons
From $4.05 per 1,000 gallons thereafter to $5.00 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
OUT OF CITY/NON-RESIDENTIAL RATES Will Change:
From $20.50 per 1,000 to $22.90 per 1,000 for the first 4,000 gallons
From $8.10 per 1,000 gallons thereafter to $10.00 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
Effective the first billing cycle after November 30, 2013 bi-monthly sewer rate of $150.00 will remain unchanged. Grinder pump fee will increase from $24.00 bi-monthly charge to $30.00 bi-monthly charge.
Grinder rates continue to grind upward. And take a look at out of city...yipes. Discussion last BOA (ok, the Mayor discussed) the continuing decline of water usage, thus revenue, for the City. Based on the new rates I would think there will be more brown lawns this coming year.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Two Reasons to go to the BOA Tuesday Night
If you are in need of a little intellectual diversion, you may want to consider attending tomorrow night (7PM). At least two topics stand out:
- Golf carts on City streets
- A looming gigundo water and grinder fee increase
A very small band of folks is determined to get golf carts on City streets. Forget that the council labored over this issue many meetings last year and decided no go, the issue is in front of them again. Some times we are just too polite. A simple "NO" will do.
The erratic management of water rates continues under the guidance (?) of the Mayor. No, KCMO has not increased rates, that is usually in the spring. One of the reasons given is declining water usage. Wait until you see the new rates, you might consider paving that front yard instead of watering it next year...really.
If you can't make the meeting you can always pick up the phone and call your aldermen and mayor, I feel sure they would love to hear from you.
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- Golf carts on City streets
- A looming gigundo water and grinder fee increase
A very small band of folks is determined to get golf carts on City streets. Forget that the council labored over this issue many meetings last year and decided no go, the issue is in front of them again. Some times we are just too polite. A simple "NO" will do.
The erratic management of water rates continues under the guidance (?) of the Mayor. No, KCMO has not increased rates, that is usually in the spring. One of the reasons given is declining water usage. Wait until you see the new rates, you might consider paving that front yard instead of watering it next year...really.
If you can't make the meeting you can always pick up the phone and call your aldermen and mayor, I feel sure they would love to hear from you.
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Sunday, October 6, 2013
Oogle Google
The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
October 1
Like the Golf Cart issue, Google percolated to the top of pressing issues need the BOA's attention. Jerry noted Gladstone had recently accepted/agreed to terms with Google Fiber and that apparently Riss Lake has formed a committee to be Googled as well (leave it to the elite, right?). Just by his tone I could feel a committee being formed and...hizzoner offered the question, "should we have a committee" pointing out citizen Mary Florence might be a candidate to lead such committee.
Luckily Jerry continued without the discussion getting serious. He opined we could meet with Google, but his belief is they will come when they get to us. Alderman Stevenson wanted to know how many Weatherbeans had signed up for the service...his question still hanging in cyberspace, unanswered. Alderman Botbyl asked the question, "are we ready/prepared for disruption of our infrastructure?" pointing out the digging that would be necessary (is that true?) and George pointing out the rocky nature of our topography...oh dear.
Jerry, taking in all the comments, feels we should "go slowly" an ironic comment based on the fact that indeed that is the situation without Fiber. Slowly it is, with a near miss on another appointed committee, phew, that was a close one, huh?
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October 1
Like the Golf Cart issue, Google percolated to the top of pressing issues need the BOA's attention. Jerry noted Gladstone had recently accepted/agreed to terms with Google Fiber and that apparently Riss Lake has formed a committee to be Googled as well (leave it to the elite, right?). Just by his tone I could feel a committee being formed and...hizzoner offered the question, "should we have a committee" pointing out citizen Mary Florence might be a candidate to lead such committee.
Luckily Jerry continued without the discussion getting serious. He opined we could meet with Google, but his belief is they will come when they get to us. Alderman Stevenson wanted to know how many Weatherbeans had signed up for the service...his question still hanging in cyberspace, unanswered. Alderman Botbyl asked the question, "are we ready/prepared for disruption of our infrastructure?" pointing out the digging that would be necessary (is that true?) and George pointing out the rocky nature of our topography...oh dear.
Jerry, taking in all the comments, feels we should "go slowly" an ironic comment based on the fact that indeed that is the situation without Fiber. Slowly it is, with a near miss on another appointed committee, phew, that was a close one, huh?
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Wasting Away
The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
October 1
It's that time of the year, City CleanUp. Your tax dollars at work, you can dump as much yard waste (and yard waste only) behind City Hall as you like on October 25/26 /27 presumably during business hours.
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October 1
It's that time of the year, City CleanUp. Your tax dollars at work, you can dump as much yard waste (and yard waste only) behind City Hall as you like on October 25/26 /27 presumably during business hours.
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Saturday, October 5, 2013
Weekend Edition, PTI
Pardon the Interruption, Business travel interrupts my BOA narrative.
The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
October 1
I hate it when work interferes with my hobbies, but duties in Beantown beckoned and I dutifully responded.
Police Report
Chief Gary presented a new part-time officer, Bruce Luedeman for consideration by the council. An experienced law officer, Bruce will be available during the week to fill in. The Chief explained how important that is in light of many of the part-time officers only being available for weekend duty. Bruce approved by the BOA at $13.50 an hour.
The Department had another busy month with 102 calls, there were three reported thefts in access areas and two burglaries of homes. The Chief was quick to assure the BOA that the burglaries were "internal" jobs, that is relatives or friends of the owners. One loss is estimated @ $11,000...causing a gasp in the crowd as Gary believes the loss may not be recovered...ouch.
A report of green vegetative matter in prepared food as well as some found in the restrooms was reported at an event at the Community Center. Yep, MaryJane. Caused a scare as one of the consumers of said Weed was a police officer with Federal ties...I guess that would mess up a random drug test. Apparently as is well as the concerned officer tested negative. No arrests made but reportedly there were no leftovers either.
One last item, it was noted there have already been over a thousand security checks of homes this year, dwarfing last years total of 970.
Going back to last post of Golf Carts. What do you want your Police Department to be doing...security of the City or policing Golf Carts? Really.
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The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
October 1
I hate it when work interferes with my hobbies, but duties in Beantown beckoned and I dutifully responded.
Police Report
Chief Gary presented a new part-time officer, Bruce Luedeman for consideration by the council. An experienced law officer, Bruce will be available during the week to fill in. The Chief explained how important that is in light of many of the part-time officers only being available for weekend duty. Bruce approved by the BOA at $13.50 an hour.
The Department had another busy month with 102 calls, there were three reported thefts in access areas and two burglaries of homes. The Chief was quick to assure the BOA that the burglaries were "internal" jobs, that is relatives or friends of the owners. One loss is estimated @ $11,000...causing a gasp in the crowd as Gary believes the loss may not be recovered...ouch.
A report of green vegetative matter in prepared food as well as some found in the restrooms was reported at an event at the Community Center. Yep, MaryJane. Caused a scare as one of the consumers of said Weed was a police officer with Federal ties...I guess that would mess up a random drug test. Apparently as is well as the concerned officer tested negative. No arrests made but reportedly there were no leftovers either.
One last item, it was noted there have already been over a thousand security checks of homes this year, dwarfing last years total of 970.
Going back to last post of Golf Carts. What do you want your Police Department to be doing...security of the City or policing Golf Carts? Really.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013
The Golf Carts Are Coming, The Golf Carts Are Coming
The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
October 1
Just when you thought the streets were safe...
The small group of folks who are looking to grant access for golf carts on city streets reappeared to petition their cause to the BOA. You might recall this was vetted thoroughly (in my opinion, beyond what was necessary) with the result leaving the city code intact and not allowing them on city streets.
They tried a number of tactics including their incorrect reading of both the current city code and revised state statutes. Both the Chief and the City Attorney advised them their interpretation was not correct. Other points the group gave for consideration of an ordinance were:
*There are probably 20 or so golf carts (average cost $4,000) which is forcing the owners the owners to keep their carts garaged...a hardship.
*They pose no more safety concerns than bikes, so if carts are banned why not bikes?
*There are other communities who allow carts, Parkville, etc.
The only alderman to really challenge the group was Botbyl who countered with statistics regarding the safety, or not, of golf carts. One interesting stat was the number of rollover accidents/injuries in carts.
Seeing no warm fuzzies from the Mayor or BOA, the group asked for a suspension of the ordinance which disallows golf carts (actually it doesn't call out carts, it defines motor vehicles). City Attorney John pointed out because it was not on the agenda, a vote could not be taken.
Alderman Clark, seconded by Finn suggested the issue be placed on the agenda next month. Hopefully Clark's tactic is to get the issue to a vote and dismiss what is becoming a rather frivolous waste of time for the City...in my opinion.
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October 1
Just when you thought the streets were safe...
The small group of folks who are looking to grant access for golf carts on city streets reappeared to petition their cause to the BOA. You might recall this was vetted thoroughly (in my opinion, beyond what was necessary) with the result leaving the city code intact and not allowing them on city streets.
They tried a number of tactics including their incorrect reading of both the current city code and revised state statutes. Both the Chief and the City Attorney advised them their interpretation was not correct. Other points the group gave for consideration of an ordinance were:
*There are probably 20 or so golf carts (average cost $4,000) which is forcing the owners the owners to keep their carts garaged...a hardship.
*They pose no more safety concerns than bikes, so if carts are banned why not bikes?
*There are other communities who allow carts, Parkville, etc.
The only alderman to really challenge the group was Botbyl who countered with statistics regarding the safety, or not, of golf carts. One interesting stat was the number of rollover accidents/injuries in carts.
Seeing no warm fuzzies from the Mayor or BOA, the group asked for a suspension of the ordinance which disallows golf carts (actually it doesn't call out carts, it defines motor vehicles). City Attorney John pointed out because it was not on the agenda, a vote could not be taken.
Alderman Clark, seconded by Finn suggested the issue be placed on the agenda next month. Hopefully Clark's tactic is to get the issue to a vote and dismiss what is becoming a rather frivolous waste of time for the City...in my opinion.
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