No nonsense. I like that approach. Well done, Al.

No nonsense. I like that approach. Well done, Al.

Hey big AL – When I was a kid my dad used to take me to all the cheifs games at the old Municipal stadium…You were a hero of mine then and now. I will never forget that cold christmas day that went three overtimes…You guys played your hearts out. Good Luck

Hey big AL – When I was a kid my dad used to take me to all the cheifs games at the old Municipal stadium…You were a hero of mine then and now. I will never forget that cold christmas day that went three overtimes…You guys played your hearts out. Good Luck

To my best recollection, Al retired before the longest game ever played and the SB win.

To my best recollection, Al retired before the longest game ever played and the SB win.

Al, like other candidates wants to work with the Greenwood Economic Development Corporation that has used city fund without accounting the citizens of Greenwood and the Board of Aldermen who are not members of that group, Sara Ring started that group, has asked for more funding for it, but has shared no information about the group and, in fact, held a closed door meeting for the election of officers of that group. Why would Al Reynolds tie himself to maintaining an organization that has taken $10,000 of city fund without revealing how it was used and one that did not report meeting information to the city and to the general public?

In a posting under the Sharon Hutinett bio, he said that the rock quarry had built a bridge on 2nd. Avenue. I have been up and down that street several times in the past three years and did not see a bridge. What I did see were two small culverts. The one that was repaired by Martin Marietta Material is on the south side of Greenwood. For that small culvert, Al and other members of the 1991 BOA, allowed unlimited usage of 2nd. Avenue in perpetuity. Mayor Ferguson vetoed the ordinance, but the BOA over turned that veto. Since 1991, the quarry has exhausted the quarry that was in place in 1991. In 1996, the quarry got a special use permit from Cass County with the provision that the quarry would make its best efforts to find an alternative route due west to 291 Highway. In federal court, they could not make a convincing case that they had made any effort to build a new road; why should they? Martin Marietta wanted to continue using 2nd. Ave.
So, if Al is sincere about helping Greenwood to improve, he should back a new economic development group that would include the BOA and the Planning and Zoning Commission. He should also commit to keeping quarry trucks off of Greenwood Streets. If the federal appeals court overturns Judge Whipple’s judgment, made without a jury trial, the quarry trucks will not be allowed on Allendale Lake Rd. If it upholds Whipple’s ruling, what would Al do to prevent damages to Allendale. The trucks have destroyed 2nd. Avenue, and the quarry ordered unsatisfactory repairs on that street, just enough to make it passable for their trucks. The quarry has always contended that is their “haul road” not a city street for Greenwood residents. Now Hunt-Martin has decided that Allendale Lake Rd. is their preferred route. Al should take responsibility for the mess that his vote on the BOA helped to create.
I believe that Al is a capable guy, but it is time to turn leadership over to the younger generation of Greenwood residents, one that has no baggage such as tying him or herself to a disreputable organization like the Greenwood Economic Development Corporation, and one that understands the needs and wants of the younger residents.

Al, like other candidates wants to work with the Greenwood Economic Development Corporation that has used city fund without accounting the citizens of Greenwood and the Board of Aldermen who are not members of that group, Sara Ring started that group, has asked for more funding for it, but has shared no information about the group and, in fact, held a closed door meeting for the election of officers of that group. Why would Al Reynolds tie himself to maintaining an organization that has taken $10,000 of city fund without revealing how it was used and one that did not report meeting information to the city and to the general public?

In a posting under the Sharon Hutinett bio, he said that the rock quarry had built a bridge on 2nd. Avenue. I have been up and down that street several times in the past three years and did not see a bridge. What I did see were two small culverts. The one that was repaired by Martin Marietta Material is on the south side of Greenwood. For that small culvert, Al and other members of the 1991 BOA, allowed unlimited usage of 2nd. Avenue in perpetuity. Mayor Ferguson vetoed the ordinance, but the BOA over turned that veto. Since 1991, the quarry has exhausted the quarry that was in place in 1991. In 1996, the quarry got a special use permit from Cass County with the provision that the quarry would make its best efforts to find an alternative route due west to 291 Highway. In federal court, they could not make a convincing case that they had made any effort to build a new road; why should they? Martin Marietta wanted to continue using 2nd. Ave.
So, if Al is sincere about helping Greenwood to improve, he should back a new economic development group that would include the BOA and the Planning and Zoning Commission. He should also commit to keeping quarry trucks off of Greenwood Streets. If the federal appeals court overturns Judge Whipple’s judgment, made without a jury trial, the quarry trucks will not be allowed on Allendale Lake Rd. If it upholds Whipple’s ruling, what would Al do to prevent damages to Allendale. The trucks have destroyed 2nd. Avenue, and the quarry ordered unsatisfactory repairs on that street, just enough to make it passable for their trucks. The quarry has always contended that is their “haul road” not a city street for Greenwood residents. Now Hunt-Martin has decided that Allendale Lake Rd. is their preferred route. Al should take responsibility for the mess that his vote on the BOA helped to create.
I believe that Al is a capable guy, but it is time to turn leadership over to the younger generation of Greenwood residents, one that has no baggage such as tying him or herself to a disreputable organization like the Greenwood Economic Development Corporation, and one that understands the needs and wants of the younger residents.

I do agree that it is time to turn over leadership to the younger generation but I don’t think that disqualifies Al Reynold’s ability to make a contribution to this BOA as either an alderman or a mentor. Clearly, the man has lived here for ages whether you agree with some of his decisions or not. He has a lot of knowledge about this town and about the quarry that are invaluable to any decision-maker working on behalf of Greenwood.

I do agree that it is time to turn over leadership to the younger generation but I don’t think that disqualifies Al Reynold’s ability to make a contribution to this BOA as either an alderman or a mentor. Clearly, the man has lived here for ages whether you agree with some of his decisions or not. He has a lot of knowledge about this town and about the quarry that are invaluable to any decision-maker working on behalf of Greenwood.

Yes, your right. Al was retired, but I bet he was there. I gotta meet this guy…The AFC in the early days!!! Wow…Talk about going against the grain..Al Reynolds is still a boyhood hero of mine! I am so excited and glad you live in Greenwood!! Good luck.

Yes, your right. Al was retired, but I bet he was there. I gotta meet this guy…The AFC in the early days!!! Wow…Talk about going against the grain..Al Reynolds is still a boyhood hero of mine! I am so excited and glad you live in Greenwood!! Good luck.

Just go out to the Independence day celebration at Hitt Park and find the biggest mountain of a man there. That’s Al.

Just go out to the Independence day celebration at Hitt Park and find the biggest mountain of a man there. That’s Al.

I would like to know what Al thinks about the idea of paying the entire Fire and Ambulance bill all at one time when the city is running short of funds. Marvin Megee and James Van Acker went to the Lee’s Summit City Council to ask them to force the city into a financial bind. Does that make sense to you, Al? How would you deal with the monetary crisis that would develop from paying the entire bill now rather than in two installments? It is obvious to me that Van Acker is representing his bosses at Hunt-Martin rather than the city of Greenwood. Hunt-Martin would be the real beneficiary of forcing Greenwood into a monetary bind.

I would like to know what Al thinks about the idea of paying the entire Fire and Ambulance bill all at one time when the city is running short of funds. Marvin Megee and James Van Acker went to the Lee’s Summit City Council to ask them to force the city into a financial bind. Does that make sense to you, Al? How would you deal with the monetary crisis that would develop from paying the entire bill now rather than in two installments? It is obvious to me that Van Acker is representing his bosses at Hunt-Martin rather than the city of Greenwood. Hunt-Martin would be the real beneficiary of forcing Greenwood into a monetary bind.

Yeah, that whole thing makes no sense to me either. If LS is fine with a paying half now and half later, then why wouldn’t Greenwood want to take advantage of that this year? They did it last year. There’s nothing wrong with paying the bill that way.

Why is Van Acker in such a hurry to pay that bill? Why would he go to the trouble of writing the Mayor of LS a letter requesting that she enforce he and Sara Ring’s wishes on the matter? How does that benefit Greenwood? What is JVA thinking?

Yeah, that whole thing makes no sense to me either. If LS is fine with a paying half now and half later, then why wouldn’t Greenwood want to take advantage of that this year? They did it last year. There’s nothing wrong with paying the bill that way.

Why is Van Acker in such a hurry to pay that bill? Why would he go to the trouble of writing the Mayor of LS a letter requesting that she enforce he and Sara Ring’s wishes on the matter? How does that benefit Greenwood? What is JVA thinking?

Here is a copy of the email I sent to each of Lee’s Summit’s councilman:

“My name is Marvin Megee. I am a resident of Greenwood, and a Candidate for Mayor of Greenwood on the April 6th ballot.

On March 1, 2010, our alderman voted to pay the City of Lee’s Summit the full amount of $382,000.00 for fire and ambulance service. The money is in the bank. The check has been made out and is on the City Clerk’s desk waiting to be mailed.

I understand that your March 18, 2010, agenda has Bill No. 10-30 to be voted on that would allow Greenwood to make two payments to the city of Lee’s Summit. After speaking to many homeowners here in Greenwood, I would respectfully ask that you vote “No” on this ordinance for the following reasons:

1. Our Alderman have already voted to pay the bill in full.

2. If you were to allow us to make two payments, there is nothing to suggest our city will have the funds available to make the second payment.

3. Over 60% of the candidates that are running for alderman have expressed that they do not want to begin in office with a $190,000 debt to deal with.

4 Greenwood desperately needs to live within a budget, and according to their means.

5. While Greenwood may need to rely on the helping hand of our neighbor to the north, now is not the time we need to do this.

I truly appreciate the assistance Lee’s Summit offers our community, but please, let us grow up. Let us learn the tough lessons that will make us wiser in our own decision making process.

Respectfully,

Marvin L. Megee”

Here is a copy of the email I sent to each of Lee’s Summit’s councilman:

“My name is Marvin Megee. I am a resident of Greenwood, and a Candidate for Mayor of Greenwood on the April 6th ballot.

On March 1, 2010, our alderman voted to pay the City of Lee’s Summit the full amount of $382,000.00 for fire and ambulance service. The money is in the bank. The check has been made out and is on the City Clerk’s desk waiting to be mailed.

I understand that your March 18, 2010, agenda has Bill No. 10-30 to be voted on that would allow Greenwood to make two payments to the city of Lee’s Summit. After speaking to many homeowners here in Greenwood, I would respectfully ask that you vote “No” on this ordinance for the following reasons:

1. Our Alderman have already voted to pay the bill in full.

2. If you were to allow us to make two payments, there is nothing to suggest our city will have the funds available to make the second payment.

3. Over 60% of the candidates that are running for alderman have expressed that they do not want to begin in office with a $190,000 debt to deal with.

4 Greenwood desperately needs to live within a budget, and according to their means.

5. While Greenwood may need to rely on the helping hand of our neighbor to the north, now is not the time we need to do this.

I truly appreciate the assistance Lee’s Summit offers our community, but please, let us grow up. Let us learn the tough lessons that will make us wiser in our own decision making process.

Respectfully,

Marvin L. Megee”

Here is what the Lee’s Summit Journal had to say about my appearance at the City Council meeting:

“Megee and Van Acker both testified that the payment remain in one lump sum. “I ask that you say ‘no,’” Megee said. “The city of Greenwood needs to grow up and learn the tough lessons every city has to learn.”…”

Here is what the Lee’s Summit Journal had to say about my appearance at the City Council meeting:

“Megee and Van Acker both testified that the payment remain in one lump sum. “I ask that you say ‘no,’” Megee said. “The city of Greenwood needs to grow up and learn the tough lessons every city has to learn.”…”

Here’s what I’m reading, Marvin. You want LS to put Greenwood into a bind so that “Greenwood can learn their lesson”. How does Greenwood learn this “lesson” when 4 out of 5 political seats are being replaced in April? To whom are you teaching that lesson? Jim Van Acker? He already shares the position with you.

I like many of your ideas but this position seems non-sensible. Life is about give & take. LS is willing to give under these circumstances so when presented with that option, you take. LS is a huge benefactor from Greenwood tax dollars so they really don’t care if they leave a couple bucks interest on the table. You’re playing politics and you’ve not yet been elected. You also seem to be playing “New Beginnings” politics even though that group of people is disbanded on paper. Have you aligned yourself with JVA, Bob Williams, Sara Ring, and company?

Here’s what I’m reading, Marvin. You want LS to put Greenwood into a bind so that “Greenwood can learn their lesson”. How does Greenwood learn this “lesson” when 4 out of 5 political seats are being replaced in April? To whom are you teaching that lesson? Jim Van Acker? He already shares the position with you.

I like many of your ideas but this position seems non-sensible. Life is about give & take. LS is willing to give under these circumstances so when presented with that option, you take. LS is a huge benefactor from Greenwood tax dollars so they really don’t care if they leave a couple bucks interest on the table. You’re playing politics and you’ve not yet been elected. You also seem to be playing “New Beginnings” politics even though that group of people is disbanded on paper. Have you aligned yourself with JVA, Bob Williams, Sara Ring, and company?

Phil, I think even you would agree that Greenwood has been in a financial bind for some time. While paying this bill may be likened to ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’, to suggest that paying the fire and ambulance bill in full will somehow create a problem Greenwood hasn’t had before is simply not true. Greenwood’s financial well-being has been a ‘house-of-cards’ for many months. We have ‘barrowed from Peter to pay Paul’ and it has caught up to us. We have had two alderman attempt to tell us there was a huge problem with our books and the financial well-being of our city. These alderman were silenced by another alderman and the mayor who assured the residents of Greenwood that everything was fine…there was plenty of money.
There is no question that the City of Lee’s Summit is attempting to go out of their way to be generous to us. My concern is that their generosity is actually enabling us to continue to practice financial practices that are actually harmful to us.
As for James VanAcker…He has a Leah Foster sign in his yard. What do you expect me to say?
As for Sara Ring… On Saturday, March 13th, I walked into St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs and told the doctors to remove my brother from life-support. He was 52, just 3 years older than me. Without question my brother was one of the best friends I have ever had, and was a huge supporter of my candidacy for mayor of Greenwood. Only two people in this town sent me a card expressing their condolences…Sara and her husband. As far as I am concerned Sara Ring not only deserves my respect, she commands my respect. Sara and I do not agree on all things politically, but I refuse to talk down about her just because it is the fashionable thing to do. And I refused to pretend I do not know her in public for fear that someone might see us on the same isle in the grocery store.
As for Bob Williams… it was not that long ago that Bob and I were nothing more than acquaintances that just happened to know of each other’s existence. I have since gathered evidence that proves that Bob Williams meets the biblical definition of what a friend is… I have witnessed Bob standing up for me when he had nothing to gain by it and everything to lose. Bob and I do not agree on all things political, but he is a rare find in a world where you often have no idea who your real friends really are. If saying this costs me votes, so be it, I probably never had their vote anyway.

Phil, I think even you would agree that Greenwood has been in a financial bind for some time. While paying this bill may be likened to ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’, to suggest that paying the fire and ambulance bill in full will somehow create a problem Greenwood hasn’t had before is simply not true. Greenwood’s financial well-being has been a ‘house-of-cards’ for many months. We have ‘barrowed from Peter to pay Paul’ and it has caught up to us. We have had two alderman attempt to tell us there was a huge problem with our books and the financial well-being of our city. These alderman were silenced by another alderman and the mayor who assured the residents of Greenwood that everything was fine…there was plenty of money.
There is no question that the City of Lee’s Summit is attempting to go out of their way to be generous to us. My concern is that their generosity is actually enabling us to continue to practice financial practices that are actually harmful to us.
As for James VanAcker…He has a Leah Foster sign in his yard. What do you expect me to say?
As for Sara Ring… On Saturday, March 13th, I walked into St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs and told the doctors to remove my brother from life-support. He was 52, just 3 years older than me. Without question my brother was one of the best friends I have ever had, and was a huge supporter of my candidacy for mayor of Greenwood. Only two people in this town sent me a card expressing their condolences…Sara and her husband. As far as I am concerned Sara Ring not only deserves my respect, she commands my respect. Sara and I do not agree on all things politically, but I refuse to talk down about her just because it is the fashionable thing to do. And I refused to pretend I do not know her in public for fear that someone might see us on the same isle in the grocery store.
As for Bob Williams… it was not that long ago that Bob and I were nothing more than acquaintances that just happened to know of each other’s existence. I have since gathered evidence that proves that Bob Williams meets the biblical definition of what a friend is… I have witnessed Bob standing up for me when he had nothing to gain by it and everything to lose. Bob and I do not agree on all things political, but he is a rare find in a world where you often have no idea who your real friends really are. If saying this costs me votes, so be it, I probably never had their vote anyway.

Regarding the Fire and Ambulance bill. The BOA did the right thing. This is the most basic of service. It needs to be paid NOW, and FIRST. I can only believe the “split” between the two sides is economics. “Keynes economics” -vs- Austrian economics”.

Being a student of the “public” school system I was taught the “Keynes Theory”. The Keynesian theory focuses on government to try and control the economy by increasing debt to “get it going again”. Really a “buy now pay later” system. Sound familiar? Well, it does not work.

22 years ago the Keynesian program left me in major debt and homeless. Then I found Frank Ramel. Frank, and his associates lived a prosperous debt free life.. This was later described as Austrian Economics. Its proven, powerfull, and It works, Actually it is quite similar to the way your grandfather lived. (need I say more?).

After applying the right principals of Economics to my life the following happened. I made my last house payment at 34. And my first Million before 40. I do not owe anyone a penny. I do not profess this to be a “know it all” but I do understand money, and I do understand economics.

My Point.

If I were on the BOA, it would have been an unquestionable YEA vote.

Yes, Keynesian Economics is credited to John Keynes a homosexual Fabian Socialist who rejected the Christian virtues. The fiscal conservatives in the USA follow the Austrian Economics systems.

Greenwood has been run on Keynesian economics.

“Greenwood politics needs to “quit thinking there someone” and start “thinking and be someone”.

D.B.

Regarding the Fire and Ambulance bill. The BOA did the right thing. This is the most basic of service. It needs to be paid NOW, and FIRST. I can only believe the “split” between the two sides is economics. “Keynes economics” -vs- Austrian economics”.

Being a student of the “public” school system I was taught the “Keynes Theory”. The Keynesian theory focuses on government to try and control the economy by increasing debt to “get it going again”. Really a “buy now pay later” system. Sound familiar? Well, it does not work.

22 years ago the Keynesian program left me in major debt and homeless. Then I found Frank Ramel. Frank, and his associates lived a prosperous debt free life.. This was later described as Austrian Economics. Its proven, powerfull, and It works, Actually it is quite similar to the way your grandfather lived. (need I say more?).

After applying the right principals of Economics to my life the following happened. I made my last house payment at 34. And my first Million before 40. I do not owe anyone a penny. I do not profess this to be a “know it all” but I do understand money, and I do understand economics.

My Point.

If I were on the BOA, it would have been an unquestionable YEA vote.

Yes, Keynesian Economics is credited to John Keynes a homosexual Fabian Socialist who rejected the Christian virtues. The fiscal conservatives in the USA follow the Austrian Economics systems.

Greenwood has been run on Keynesian economics.

“Greenwood politics needs to “quit thinking there someone” and start “thinking and be someone”.

D.B.

Thanks for your frankness, Marvin. Condolences for the loss of a close family member.

I don’t pile on Sara or JVA, so I’ll presume that comment wasn’t directed towards me. Based on what I’ve seen how alliances have torn this city apart the past 4 years, my voting decisions will be made based on candidates who can think and operate independently.

I’m happy Bob Williams is a friend to you. He’s been the furthest thing from a friend to this town’s newspaper. He’s backstabbed me personally and demanded that I change how I reported facts which involved him or he’d remove advertising from the paper. Well, I don’t play politics nor revisionist history like that so farewell Pooch Parlor Bob Williams. But Bob had the last laugh because he’s hit the Dispatch advertisers asking them to stop advertising, so good for him. He can’t even look me in the eye any longer. I’m sure Bob Williams is an amazing friend to anybody who will dance for him. It is unfortunate I don’t know that dance.

Thanks for your frankness, Marvin. Condolences for the loss of a close family member.

I don’t pile on Sara or JVA, so I’ll presume that comment wasn’t directed towards me. Based on what I’ve seen how alliances have torn this city apart the past 4 years, my voting decisions will be made based on candidates who can think and operate independently.

I’m happy Bob Williams is a friend to you. He’s been the furthest thing from a friend to this town’s newspaper. He’s backstabbed me personally and demanded that I change how I reported facts which involved him or he’d remove advertising from the paper. Well, I don’t play politics nor revisionist history like that so farewell Pooch Parlor Bob Williams. But Bob had the last laugh because he’s hit the Dispatch advertisers asking them to stop advertising, so good for him. He can’t even look me in the eye any longer. I’m sure Bob Williams is an amazing friend to anybody who will dance for him. It is unfortunate I don’t know that dance.

I respect different trains of thought with regard to economics. I’ll even defer to your credibility on the issue since I’ve struggled with finances since agreeing to publish a newspaper.

But, what is the point of an Alderman and a Mayoral candidate appealing to a neighboring town’s City Council? I don’t think I can count the Mayor of Greenwood towards my friend list, but my understanding is that he’s essentially vetoed the board’s decision to pay the whole bill and I’ve also been told that his action is within his legal right as mayor. So, again, what is with people stepping out to LS Councilmen? Isn’t a Mayor the widely acknowledged ambassador for the community?

I respect different trains of thought with regard to economics. I’ll even defer to your credibility on the issue since I’ve struggled with finances since agreeing to publish a newspaper.

But, what is the point of an Alderman and a Mayoral candidate appealing to a neighboring town’s City Council? I don’t think I can count the Mayor of Greenwood towards my friend list, but my understanding is that he’s essentially vetoed the board’s decision to pay the whole bill and I’ve also been told that his action is within his legal right as mayor. So, again, what is with people stepping out to LS Councilmen? Isn’t a Mayor the widely acknowledged ambassador for the community?

I will Make a point of it! These ol’ Dallas Texan/AFC, Hank Stram, smash mouth football are amazing. I love the old footage. Phil, I gotta be honest with you. I found Al’s House, I keep driving by hoping i can introduce myself

I will Make a point of it! These ol’ Dallas Texan/AFC, Hank Stram, smash mouth football are amazing. I love the old footage. Phil, I gotta be honest with you. I found Al’s House, I keep driving by hoping i can introduce myself

THE MAYOR HAD NO VETO POWER ON THIS MATTER. He didn’t care. He was very frustrated. His comment after the meeting was “They can sue me if they don’t like it.” So basically, we had a BOA vote and a Mayor who chose to defy the vote. This is what lead to people speaking out at the March 18th meeting.

THE MAYOR HAD NO VETO POWER ON THIS MATTER. He didn’t care. He was very frustrated. His comment after the meeting was “They can sue me if they don’t like it.” So basically, we had a BOA vote and a Mayor who chose to defy the vote. This is what lead to people speaking out at the March 18th meeting.

I know he didn’t – I used “veto” for lack of a more descriptive term. My understanding is that he checked with Paul Campo and determined that he could override the BOA if he felt the move would put the city in financial jeopardy.

I know he didn’t – I used “veto” for lack of a more descriptive term. My understanding is that he checked with Paul Campo and determined that he could override the BOA if he felt the move would put the city in financial jeopardy.

If Rich could have vetoed and stopped the payment to L.S. he would have. Why would he want to? I don’t know. The most basic service this town must have is Fire and Ambulance. Why should it be paid? Well, first of all the people of Greenwood paid this in there TAX bill. (Well, uh, some of us paid). In turn the City of Lees Summit gets paid. That should be easy. Not in Greenwood.
HERE IS MY TAKE:
You do know Insurance is written on acuacural’s. Did your insurance sky rocket? Do you not think your Insurance company Actuarial is not aware of Greenwoods “Tardy Bill Paying the Fire and Ambulance”? Hum, Lets see Greenwood is 11 months late and flat broke, what if Lees Summit does not renew the F&A contract? Prairie Township? That my friends is reviewed and rated and, bingo.. You pay a higher premium!! Just as your credit score, claims history, job position, habits, affects your rates, so does the solvency of your city. GREENWOOD NOT PAYING THE BILL DRIVES UP YOUR INSURANCE RATE! Greenwood not paying the bill also drives down your property values. Look, these guys got a street improvement bill passed…Where is the improvement? Easy! We can not get a bond sold. Why? It would be rated as a JUNK BOND….In fact I highly doubt it could be legally sold. Here is my point. Someone needs to “THINK”. No think what they are going to say next, but “THINK” about the city. It seems this has been nothing but a practice session kindergarten, Look at me on T.V. Game. I think it has been a complete Sick Joke.

If Rich could have vetoed and stopped the payment to L.S. he would have. Why would he want to? I don’t know. The most basic service this town must have is Fire and Ambulance. Why should it be paid? Well, first of all the people of Greenwood paid this in there TAX bill. (Well, uh, some of us paid). In turn the City of Lees Summit gets paid. That should be easy. Not in Greenwood.
HERE IS MY TAKE:
You do know Insurance is written on acuacural’s. Did your insurance sky rocket? Do you not think your Insurance company Actuarial is not aware of Greenwoods “Tardy Bill Paying the Fire and Ambulance”? Hum, Lets see Greenwood is 11 months late and flat broke, what if Lees Summit does not renew the F&A contract? Prairie Township? That my friends is reviewed and rated and, bingo.. You pay a higher premium!! Just as your credit score, claims history, job position, habits, affects your rates, so does the solvency of your city. GREENWOOD NOT PAYING THE BILL DRIVES UP YOUR INSURANCE RATE! Greenwood not paying the bill also drives down your property values. Look, these guys got a street improvement bill passed…Where is the improvement? Easy! We can not get a bond sold. Why? It would be rated as a JUNK BOND….In fact I highly doubt it could be legally sold. Here is my point. Someone needs to “THINK”. No think what they are going to say next, but “THINK” about the city. It seems this has been nothing but a practice session kindergarten, Look at me on T.V. Game. I think it has been a complete Sick Joke.

“Sue me if they dont like it” Was this an actual quote by the Mayor? Does the city pay his E&O insurance?

“Sue me if they dont like it” Was this an actual quote by the Mayor? Does the city pay his E&O insurance?

You’re right about one thing for certain. The political garbage that has been stinking up this city has gone on long enough. I don’t think that’s Sara Ring’s fault, Rich DeCourcy’s fault, Jim Van Acker’s fault, Jim Payne’s, Bob Williams’, Jane Hertzog’s, Laura DeCourcy’s, Sandy Slovers, or any other single person. It’s all our fault and it’s OUR problem. WE have to fix it!

Only way to do that is find good people to represent us. How do we do that? We ask questions. We get to know candidates. We have to figure out which is the best candidate and pick 4 of them. Then we have to hold them accountable.

You’re right about one thing for certain. The political garbage that has been stinking up this city has gone on long enough. I don’t think that’s Sara Ring’s fault, Rich DeCourcy’s fault, Jim Van Acker’s fault, Jim Payne’s, Bob Williams’, Jane Hertzog’s, Laura DeCourcy’s, Sandy Slovers, or any other single person. It’s all our fault and it’s OUR problem. WE have to fix it!

Only way to do that is find good people to represent us. How do we do that? We ask questions. We get to know candidates. We have to figure out which is the best candidate and pick 4 of them. Then we have to hold them accountable.

Well Said Phil, I will quote you “Greenwoods future is Bright”.

Well Said Phil, I will quote you “Greenwoods future is Bright”.

The Mayor is a decent guy in an awful spot. His frustration is a at a lifetime high, I’m sure. I wouldn’t defend him (or anybody else) but I feel their frustration – all sides. I’m squarely in the middle and there’s nothing anybody can do to make the other side happy. This is why we need the independent thinkers involved and not the lemmings who “owe” somebody else because they bought them some yard signs.

The Mayor is a decent guy in an awful spot. His frustration is a at a lifetime high, I’m sure. I wouldn’t defend him (or anybody else) but I feel their frustration – all sides. I’m squarely in the middle and there’s nothing anybody can do to make the other side happy. This is why we need the independent thinkers involved and not the lemmings who “owe” somebody else because they bought them some yard signs.

Well, I am sure this is frustration. At a time like this being on Al Reynolds web site, I ask what would AL recommend? Oh, I know “Rich, Punt the ball”

Well, I am sure this is frustration. At a time like this being on Al Reynolds web site, I ask what would AL recommend? Oh, I know “Rich, Punt the ball”

Question regarding your statement below: exactly who are the “lemmings” who “owe” somebody????? You want to name someone??
Phil Kloster says:
March 21, 2010 at 8:54 pm
The Mayor is a decent guy in an awful spot. His frustration is a at a lifetime high, I’m sure. I wouldn’t defend him (or anybody else) but I feel their frustration – all sides. I’m squarely in the middle and there’s nothing anybody can do to make the other side happy. This is why we need the independent thinkers involved and not the lemmings who “owe” somebody else because they bought them some yard signs.

You also state the following:
I don’t think that’s Sara Ring’s fault, Rich DeCourcy’s fault, Jim Van Acker’s fault, Jim Payne’s, Bob Williams’, Jane Hertzog’s, Laura DeCourcy’s, Sandy Slovers, or any other single person. It’s all our fault and it’s OUR problem. WE have to fix it

Question is, do you think if the Mayor had better managerial and people skills, had made the slightest attempt to control the oral content coming from his followers, both on the BOA and other boards, limited or stopped personal agenda attacks, actually conducted professional meetings, or had been properly brought to light in print, all this would have transpired? Did you EVER hera Sara Ring or Jim VanAcker conduct themselves in less that a professional and respectful manner? The “fix”, as you put it, could have been, and should have been, in place all along. Problem is, it didn’t fit….disruption and distraction have been the daily words of action and they were never held to account, were they?

Question regarding your statement below: exactly who are the “lemmings” who “owe” somebody????? You want to name someone??
Phil Kloster says:
March 21, 2010 at 8:54 pm
The Mayor is a decent guy in an awful spot. His frustration is a at a lifetime high, I’m sure. I wouldn’t defend him (or anybody else) but I feel their frustration – all sides. I’m squarely in the middle and there’s nothing anybody can do to make the other side happy. This is why we need the independent thinkers involved and not the lemmings who “owe” somebody else because they bought them some yard signs.

You also state the following:
I don’t think that’s Sara Ring’s fault, Rich DeCourcy’s fault, Jim Van Acker’s fault, Jim Payne’s, Bob Williams’, Jane Hertzog’s, Laura DeCourcy’s, Sandy Slovers, or any other single person. It’s all our fault and it’s OUR problem. WE have to fix it

Question is, do you think if the Mayor had better managerial and people skills, had made the slightest attempt to control the oral content coming from his followers, both on the BOA and other boards, limited or stopped personal agenda attacks, actually conducted professional meetings, or had been properly brought to light in print, all this would have transpired? Did you EVER hera Sara Ring or Jim VanAcker conduct themselves in less that a professional and respectful manner? The “fix”, as you put it, could have been, and should have been, in place all along. Problem is, it didn’t fit….disruption and distraction have been the daily words of action and they were never held to account, were they?

If I had better mgmt skills, I wouldn’t be where I am today. If any of us had better mgmt skills – bah, who cares? It’s done now. Rich is a mayor a few more days so why rehash it?

I think the paper has held him accountable, if that’s what you’re asking. Why don’t you ask him if the newspaper has held him accountable. I have multiple ways of holding somebody accountable rather than throwing them under the bus in print.

This town’s politics is an impossible situation for anybody but you seem to expect the newspaper to jump in there and somehow fix their mess. The newspaper can’t fix it any more than the Pooch Parlor. Not gonna happen. In fact, the town has trained the newspaper very well.

Why don’t you post under your given name, Marty?

If I had better mgmt skills, I wouldn’t be where I am today. If any of us had better mgmt skills – bah, who cares? It’s done now. Rich is a mayor a few more days so why rehash it?

I think the paper has held him accountable, if that’s what you’re asking. Why don’t you ask him if the newspaper has held him accountable. I have multiple ways of holding somebody accountable rather than throwing them under the bus in print.

This town’s politics is an impossible situation for anybody but you seem to expect the newspaper to jump in there and somehow fix their mess. The newspaper can’t fix it any more than the Pooch Parlor. Not gonna happen. In fact, the town has trained the newspaper very well.

Why don’t you post under your given name, Marty?

I am not familiar enough with the issue to know how Lees Summit would schedule the repayments, but if it has already been asked of them why protest it?  Further, if they already approved letting us pay them in two payments for no additional cost why fight it?  That is a free short term loan(I’m assuming if they wanted more money to divide the payment you would have mentioned it).  Set the money aside and let it sit in the bank and accumulate interest.  If for some reason you need to pay the remaining amount before the due date you still have it in the bank.  Perhaps we should not have asked Lees Summit divide the payment up in the first place, but don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.  Also we don’t need to air out our dirty laundry in public any more then we already have.  If you (our representatives) can’t agree on a decision you settle it in here in Greenwood.  You made us look petty in front of Lees Summit’s City council.  If anything, being unprofessional will be what would get us dropped from being covered by LS medical and Ambulance services. 

I am not familiar enough with the issue to know how Lees Summit would schedule the repayments, but if it has already been asked of them why protest it?  Further, if they already approved letting us pay them in two payments for no additional cost why fight it?  That is a free short term loan(I’m assuming if they wanted more money to divide the payment you would have mentioned it).  Set the money aside and let it sit in the bank and accumulate interest.  If for some reason you need to pay the remaining amount before the due date you still have it in the bank.  Perhaps we should not have asked Lees Summit divide the payment up in the first place, but don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.  Also we don’t need to air out our dirty laundry in public any more then we already have.  If you (our representatives) can’t agree on a decision you settle it in here in Greenwood.  You made us look petty in front of Lees Summit’s City council.  If anything, being unprofessional will be what would get us dropped from being covered by LS medical and Ambulance services.