Thursday, December 31, 2009

August 09

  • County Park Tax passes.
  • Bos, "I don't know what to report" regarding Barry Road.
  • EAGC (Entrance Advisory Group Committee) holds public viewings of proposals, budget $420,000.
  • Bos, "Some people want the street lights out" referring to the annual cost to the City of $40,000.Bold
  • 1 year anniversary of the closing of Barry Road.
  • Foundations poured in WestRidge.
  • City is 50 years old.
  • Potomac is closed, Hoy emails " write or call the Kansas City Councilmen".
  • Jewel of the Northland campaign, EAGC.
  • Call KCMO, 16 comments, see Hoy quote above.
  • PTI, 19 comments, Audit.

July 2009

  • Lake closed because of EColi count.
  • More dirt relocates from Barry Road to Lake.
  • Lake re-opens just in time for the 4th.
  • Fab fireworks.
  • Gross home goes on the market.
  • Bos "Hard to say anything positive" regarding Barry Road.
  • Mayor/BOA decide not to audit 2008 financials.
  • Freezer Burn post gets 16 comments (strikes a nerve with Fishing Club).
  • Lap Dog(s) post gets 19 posts (financial audit or lack thereof).

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

May/June 09

  • Swine flu panic grows.
  • Costello/WLIC dispute festers.
  • WLIC new user fee prevails.
  • Park Board Concerts in the Park kicks off.
  • Mayor Bos believes City should have term limits
  • Bos decides liaison roles for aldermen was a "dumb idea on my part".
  • City moves up paving projects because of cheap asphalt prices.
  • Vic/Jerry say new roads will last 20 years.
  • WLIC Prez Joe Ennett proposes dedicated docks for WestRidge subdivision.
  • Don Birmingham passes away.
  • "Paparazzi" post receives 56 comments regarding WLIC/Costello/Gross.

April 09

  • BOA decides not to pass along KCMO water rate increase (which was effective 1 May).
  • Hoy receives 122 votes of possible 767.
  • Bossert receives 90 write-in votes to Surma's 24 for East Ward Alderman.
  • Hoy would like to see sewer rates tied to actual usage, concept known as Pay By The Flush.
  • Costello/WLIC destruction of property issue heats up.
  • Finn elected Mayor Pro Tem.
  • Hoy indicates street crack sealer to be used in the fall.
  • Comments - Add Hoy to the list of names/topics that engender comments.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

March 09

  • WL 6 yr road plan revealed.
  • KCMO announces Barry Road winning bid and completion date no later than 11 February, 2011.
  • Blog hits one year mark with 19,000 hits.
  • BOA opposes MAST/KCMO merger.
  • Bossert and Surma are write-in candidates for East Ward.
  • Comments - Elections and WLIC always generate Comments.