Friday, June 11, 2010
Sewage Spills Spark Probe
The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
June1
That's the headline from the front page of the KC Star today. You should read it...heed it.
During the Public Comments portion of the meeting I once again voiced my concerns regarding the incursion of water and debris during the last rain event as well as the Eastside pump station alarm going off during the same event. In addition, I reminded the City officials of the last sewage spill in October (seven plus months) and the lack of response on the City's part. I expressed my concern about the next event...not if it will happen, but when...and the potential cataclysmic effect it could have on our Lake, our property.
Read the article.
"Kansas City officials said the timing coincided with the heavier rains area had been experiencing since 2008, which caused most of the overflows."
"Spragg finally called the EPA but was told he needed to call the city. He did, and eventually called the EPA again. Nothing, he said. I got hem-hawed around"
This is reassuring:
"Kansas City officials acknowledged that the station(Birmingham) had massive problems, but said many of the city's other pumps did , too."
Sound familiar?
"As far as not responding to Birmingham residents' complaints about the problem, Williamson said he did not remember receiving any."
The BOA/Mayor response to my comments was tepid at best. No call to action here. So while the City devotes time and energy to new city monuments and WLIC is readying a C point renovation, the elephant in the room remains. What can we expect in our Lake?
"Human feces, toilet paper and used condoms..."
June1
That's the headline from the front page of the KC Star today. You should read it...heed it.
During the Public Comments portion of the meeting I once again voiced my concerns regarding the incursion of water and debris during the last rain event as well as the Eastside pump station alarm going off during the same event. In addition, I reminded the City officials of the last sewage spill in October (seven plus months) and the lack of response on the City's part. I expressed my concern about the next event...not if it will happen, but when...and the potential cataclysmic effect it could have on our Lake, our property.
Read the article.
"Kansas City officials said the timing coincided with the heavier rains area had been experiencing since 2008, which caused most of the overflows."
"Spragg finally called the EPA but was told he needed to call the city. He did, and eventually called the EPA again. Nothing, he said. I got hem-hawed around"
This is reassuring:
"Kansas City officials acknowledged that the station(Birmingham) had massive problems, but said many of the city's other pumps did , too."
Sound familiar?
"As far as not responding to Birmingham residents' complaints about the problem, Williamson said he did not remember receiving any."
The BOA/Mayor response to my comments was tepid at best. No call to action here. So while the City devotes time and energy to new city monuments and WLIC is readying a C point renovation, the elephant in the room remains. What can we expect in our Lake?
"Human feces, toilet paper and used condoms..."
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Home Invasion
The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
June 1
During Public Works report George discussed looming home inspections to stem the tide (pardon the pun) of intrusion of water into the sewer system. Although not suspected to be as big a problem as KCMO faces, there is reason to believe some problems exist in the City. One way to remedy the situation, home inspections. What would they be looking for? Anything leading to the sewer system: downspouts, cisterns, septic tanks, sump pumps. Some might be pretty obvious, others not. If somehow your home has this issue, word to the wise, fix it. Grinder working overtime, especially during a rain storm?...hmm. Give George a ringy-ding. No word on when inspections might occur, safe to say they are not imminent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grinder_pump
June 1
During Public Works report George discussed looming home inspections to stem the tide (pardon the pun) of intrusion of water into the sewer system. Although not suspected to be as big a problem as KCMO faces, there is reason to believe some problems exist in the City. One way to remedy the situation, home inspections. What would they be looking for? Anything leading to the sewer system: downspouts, cisterns, septic tanks, sump pumps. Some might be pretty obvious, others not. If somehow your home has this issue, word to the wise, fix it. Grinder working overtime, especially during a rain storm?...hmm. Give George a ringy-ding. No word on when inspections might occur, safe to say they are not imminent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grinder_pump
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Neglect
The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
June 1
While the discussion during the BOA regarding the EAGC, led by Jim Miller, focused on the bid results and remedies to the astronomical bid, not much has been said regarding the eventual repair and maintenance costs of the monuments once they are built. Assumptions are the City will have those responsibilities (read taxpayers). How much will the lighting/water/upkeep cost per year? Haven't seen those figures yet. Drive around the City and look at the current monuments. Looks like the City is struggling just to do the basics. How will the new and improved fare? The pic shows the Kerns monument, one of the first slated to be replaced. Note the weeds in the bed and foot high grass around the monument . Anybody notice?
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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