Water Boarding

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
Nov 5th

At least they are consistent. The BOA, led by Mayor Bos, passes another rate increase...in anticipation of a KCMO rate increase in the spring. Not the first time they have done this, alternating between not passing along increases (why ?) to playing catch up because of it. Erratic, yes...responsible public policy, you be the judge. Not much resistance or questions from the aldermen, sole nay voice was Steve Clark in a 3-1 passing vote by the BOA.

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.

Pity Gwen and Nan in the office. When the s**t hits the fan, ie the bills in the mail, the phones will be a ringing in City Hall. Our non-resident customers, paying double the city rates, should be especially delighted.

Who says Water Boarding is illegal?

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The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
November 5th

I was unable to attend the meeting, however through a number of unnamed sources I was able to come up with meeting highlight/lowlights.

Golf carts on city streets was again a topic of discussion...kind of like the Living Dead, they just keep coming at you. Nothing new to offer other than they want what they want. Apparently the Mayor and Aldermen are weary of the subject, a motion for the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for golf carts died (sic) for lack of a second. End of discussion, right? Nope, proponents promised to be back next BOA...never a dull moment.

In a related subject, rumor has it there will be a proposal floated for consideration by the WLIC membership to convert the property below the Dam into a Par 3 Golf Course. Could this be a back door tactic for the GCC?
(Golf Cart Crew).

Stay tuned.


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Location:Goofy Golf

Happy Vets Day

Greetings to all my fellow veterans. Going to the Park Hill High Veterans celebration at the school this morning, always a very classy and uplifting event.

If you are a Vet or know one, check this out:

http://militarybenefits.info

There are a huge number of businesses and organizations honoring Veterans today.

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Whopper with Water

Sheila Palmer sent her annual greetings from Platte County yesterday in the form of our Platte County Real EstateTax Statement...yikes,right? It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone but...I bet there are some Weatherbeans that are moaning over a 50% increase (or more) if they were not successful in an appeal.

Add the increase in WL water and grinder soon to appear on your bill...voila!...hope you are getting that big raise you are expecting.

My personal strategy is to win Powerball, this Saturday the winner will get 50M in cash. I'll have my personal assistant write the check to Sheila, no problem.

Hold the fries.


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SlamDunked

Tuesday's KCMO election results regarding the medical sales tax issue reaffirms my faith in voter intelligence. Despite a huge infusion of $ and high profile lobbying, voters weren't fooled by the boondogle, by a wide margin. It was an amazing denial of how things work as the supporters made promises that would never be fulfilled. The Jackson County Commission popped for $800,000 to support the issue...yikes.

Hopefully the Platte County Commissioners (and local elected officials) take notice...tax increases will get tough scrutiny, despite whatever money is spent to support them.


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