Mark, you state, “…if we drop the litigation and the monetary jury award, we will then be handed a invoice from the law firm that we can not afford…” Would you please explain to the residents of Greenwood why the law firm will hand an invoice to Greenwood it can not afford?

Also, it is public knowledge that Greenwood spent over $1,500,000 on litigation with the quarry between 2006 and 2008, but few people know what was spent on litigation with the quarry between 2008 and 2010. Do you believe the citizens of Greenwood have a right to know how much the City of Greenwood is spending on litigation with the quarry?Do you know how much was spent between 2008 and 2010? And, what amount would you suggest residents should expect to spend on lititgation with the quarry between 2010 and 2012?

Finally, the court recently determined that Greenwood is in violation with the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Do you agree or disagree with this finding and why?

Mark, you state, “…if we drop the litigation and the monetary jury award, we will then be handed a invoice from the law firm that we can not afford…” Would you please explain to the residents of Greenwood why the law firm will hand an invoice to Greenwood it can not afford?

Also, it is public knowledge that Greenwood spent over $1,500,000 on litigation with the quarry between 2006 and 2008, but few people know what was spent on litigation with the quarry between 2008 and 2010. Do you believe the citizens of Greenwood have a right to know how much the City of Greenwood is spending on litigation with the quarry?Do you know how much was spent between 2008 and 2010? And, what amount would you suggest residents should expect to spend on lititgation with the quarry between 2010 and 2012?

Finally, the court recently determined that Greenwood is in violation with the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Do you agree or disagree with this finding and why?

This man’s passion for Greenwood cannot be questioned by anybody. He’s not running for Alderman to get that fat $100 monthly check or to see his name in lights.

This man’s passion for Greenwood cannot be questioned by anybody. He’s not running for Alderman to get that fat $100 monthly check or to see his name in lights.

GREAT QUESTIONS: bet you a carton of donuts you never get a response.

Also, surprised, surprised, surprised! Where are the website police? Don’t you realize those great questions are leading and confrontinal?

Martha – (hows that for a given name! web-police)

GREAT QUESTIONS: bet you a carton of donuts you never get a response.

Also, surprised, surprised, surprised! Where are the website police? Don’t you realize those great questions are leading and confrontinal?

Martha – (hows that for a given name! web-police)

I totally agree with Mark Dziedzic on most issues. I do think that he should add that the storm water fee would also be used to address storm water problems in other parts of Greenwood. The drainage way is very important, but not the only area that needs storm water improvements. As for the jury settlement, part of that money was for real damages done to 2nd. Avenue so that street has to be a priority along with Hamlen, Gambrel, and Ranson Rds.
Now Marvin is bringing up the costs of litigation. He should remember that it was the quarry attorneys who first went to state court to sue Greenwood, but the state judge would not allow their hear-say evidence into the case. The quarry dropped their lawsuit against Greenwood. The city then sued the quarry and won damages and punitive damages against the quarry.
The quarry then went to a business friendly federal judge who accepted all of the hear-say evidence that was not allowed by the state court. A jury was seated for the federal case, but the judge sent them home and decided the case himself. He denied the city a right to a jury trial. On the following week, he brought the jury back to award damages to the quarry based upon his decision. That case has been in appeals court since September 2009. I expect the appeals court to overturn Judge Whipple’s findings of an Interstate Commerce clause violation. In that case, the quarry could not demonstrate that it had lost sales in Interstate commerce because their trucks are still running on an alternative route. They could not prove that using the alternative route around Greenwood had cost them money from sales into Kansas. The quarry is locally owned by Hunt-Midwest and Martin Marietta Materials, a Georgia based company. Being and out of state company does not make their sales from the Greenwood quarry a case for Interstate Commerce violations.
Marvin apparently thinks that if the city drops the defense in federal court that the law firm that has represented this city cannot send us a bill. I have news for Mr. Megee, if this city defaults on their obligation to the attorneys, this city will never be able to borrow for any reason, at any time in the future.
Megee went to the city of Lee’s Summit to ask them to insist that Greenwood must pay the Fire and Ambulance in one lump sum. That would immediately put Greenwood in an impossible position of running the city operations and providing this city with police protection and public works. It is obvious to me that Marvin Megee is incapable of leading this city. He would bankrupt the city. The law firm that has represented this city would have a lawsuit against those individuals, Mayor and board members who would refuse to pay the legal bill. If Megee is willing to face a personal lawsuit and allow this city to be sued by the law firm that has worked so hard for Greenwood, he is obviously out of touch with reality and not capable of leading this city. I and my family will be voting for Leah Foster. While I have problems with her concerning the Greenwood Economic Development Corporation, I don’t think she is so stupid as to ask that a bill must be paid in full immediately regardless of city financial ability to meet its obligations. Mark wants a new economic group that would do real work to bring businesses to Greenwood. By the way, what business would want to move into a town that would be so irresponsible as to put itself in a financial bind when it does not need to be, and would default on legal bills it owes to the attorneys who represented the city who helped it to win the 12 million dollar jury settlement? We had better have level headed people on this new BOA, not one like Seagraves who is looking to his new friend, Kevin Adey for advice on how to run Greenwood. Geeezzze, Chris, what are you thinking?

I totally agree with Mark Dziedzic on most issues. I do think that he should add that the storm water fee would also be used to address storm water problems in other parts of Greenwood. The drainage way is very important, but not the only area that needs storm water improvements. As for the jury settlement, part of that money was for real damages done to 2nd. Avenue so that street has to be a priority along with Hamlen, Gambrel, and Ranson Rds.
Now Marvin is bringing up the costs of litigation. He should remember that it was the quarry attorneys who first went to state court to sue Greenwood, but the state judge would not allow their hear-say evidence into the case. The quarry dropped their lawsuit against Greenwood. The city then sued the quarry and won damages and punitive damages against the quarry.
The quarry then went to a business friendly federal judge who accepted all of the hear-say evidence that was not allowed by the state court. A jury was seated for the federal case, but the judge sent them home and decided the case himself. He denied the city a right to a jury trial. On the following week, he brought the jury back to award damages to the quarry based upon his decision. That case has been in appeals court since September 2009. I expect the appeals court to overturn Judge Whipple’s findings of an Interstate Commerce clause violation. In that case, the quarry could not demonstrate that it had lost sales in Interstate commerce because their trucks are still running on an alternative route. They could not prove that using the alternative route around Greenwood had cost them money from sales into Kansas. The quarry is locally owned by Hunt-Midwest and Martin Marietta Materials, a Georgia based company. Being and out of state company does not make their sales from the Greenwood quarry a case for Interstate Commerce violations.
Marvin apparently thinks that if the city drops the defense in federal court that the law firm that has represented this city cannot send us a bill. I have news for Mr. Megee, if this city defaults on their obligation to the attorneys, this city will never be able to borrow for any reason, at any time in the future.
Megee went to the city of Lee’s Summit to ask them to insist that Greenwood must pay the Fire and Ambulance in one lump sum. That would immediately put Greenwood in an impossible position of running the city operations and providing this city with police protection and public works. It is obvious to me that Marvin Megee is incapable of leading this city. He would bankrupt the city. The law firm that has represented this city would have a lawsuit against those individuals, Mayor and board members who would refuse to pay the legal bill. If Megee is willing to face a personal lawsuit and allow this city to be sued by the law firm that has worked so hard for Greenwood, he is obviously out of touch with reality and not capable of leading this city. I and my family will be voting for Leah Foster. While I have problems with her concerning the Greenwood Economic Development Corporation, I don’t think she is so stupid as to ask that a bill must be paid in full immediately regardless of city financial ability to meet its obligations. Mark wants a new economic group that would do real work to bring businesses to Greenwood. By the way, what business would want to move into a town that would be so irresponsible as to put itself in a financial bind when it does not need to be, and would default on legal bills it owes to the attorneys who represented the city who helped it to win the 12 million dollar jury settlement? We had better have level headed people on this new BOA, not one like Seagraves who is looking to his new friend, Kevin Adey for advice on how to run Greenwood. Geeezzze, Chris, what are you thinking?

Marvin’s questions don’t seem like personal attacks on Mark. I’m sorry that me trying to enforce a modicum of civility on a website for which I’m ultimately responsible resonated with such negativity for you. I feel Greenwood is plagued by people who are unable to treat one another with respect. In order for Greenwood make progress that mentality needs to change, would you agree?

Marvin’s questions don’t seem like personal attacks on Mark. I’m sorry that me trying to enforce a modicum of civility on a website for which I’m ultimately responsible resonated with such negativity for you. I feel Greenwood is plagued by people who are unable to treat one another with respect. In order for Greenwood make progress that mentality needs to change, would you agree?

Gene
I don’t know this guy, Adey, anymore than I know you. I intercepted an email and recognized his name…..my bad. Like a true friend, he suggested we let Lee’s Summit annex us. I’ve heard a couple of similar stories and “geez” you have a lot of enemies, but I don’t understand why. I, like the rest of Greenwood, do not want to see Quarry trucks on Allendale or 2nd Avenue. You guys should be commended, not ridiculed for what you have done. Positive, progressive things are going to happen here whether I’m elected or not. We need to get a hold of our emotions and be able to work together, no matter what. We can only do that if our leaders can work together. Make that happen.
Gene, say something nice, you may need a friend some day.
BTW, I’ve got an idea of how we can make some serious money, I’m talking lots, with leftovers, however I don’t want that to be held against me. Can Mr. C., the millionaire that has his house paid off, and I, get an Amen too?
Chris

Gene
I don’t know this guy, Adey, anymore than I know you. I intercepted an email and recognized his name…..my bad. Like a true friend, he suggested we let Lee’s Summit annex us. I’ve heard a couple of similar stories and “geez” you have a lot of enemies, but I don’t understand why. I, like the rest of Greenwood, do not want to see Quarry trucks on Allendale or 2nd Avenue. You guys should be commended, not ridiculed for what you have done. Positive, progressive things are going to happen here whether I’m elected or not. We need to get a hold of our emotions and be able to work together, no matter what. We can only do that if our leaders can work together. Make that happen.
Gene, say something nice, you may need a friend some day.
BTW, I’ve got an idea of how we can make some serious money, I’m talking lots, with leftovers, however I don’t want that to be held against me. Can Mr. C., the millionaire that has his house paid off, and I, get an Amen too?
Chris

I couldn’t possibly vote for you, Seagraves – now that you’re best friends with Gene Devaux.

I couldn’t possibly vote for you, Seagraves – now that you’re best friends with Gene Devaux.

Mark – Is Marvins statement true? Has the city paid attorneys fee of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS? (and this is 2006-08)?

Please advise.

Mark – Is Marvins statement true? Has the city paid attorneys fee of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS? (and this is 2006-08)?

Please advise.

Where did you find these attorneys cost? (2006-2008). My god, this can not be true. And the costs from 2008 to date an unknown? You might as well double the number if true to THREE MILLION DOLLARS. OMG, this is the peoples money. Mark is right, we will need more police on the streets. This gets out people will be out gathering in numbers, walking the streets, with lanterns, pitchforks, and rope.

Where did you find these attorneys cost? (2006-2008). My god, this can not be true. And the costs from 2008 to date an unknown? You might as well double the number if true to THREE MILLION DOLLARS. OMG, this is the peoples money. Mark is right, we will need more police on the streets. This gets out people will be out gathering in numbers, walking the streets, with lanterns, pitchforks, and rope.

@ $250+ an hour, it doesn’t take long. We were over $1,000,000 the last time the Dispatch was given a number to report.

@ $250+ an hour, it doesn’t take long. We were over $1,000,000 the last time the Dispatch was given a number to report.

Doing a little math here, If this city Between 2006 and 2008 spent in excess of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ON LEGAL FEES the following would be correct. The city of Greenwood has spent in excess of $390.00 dollars per hour of the peoples money, Yes 8/hrs per day. 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year, FOR TWO YEARS. Lets take view it another way.
Lead Partner Attorney $200.00 per
Case Law Attorney $100.00 per hour
ParaLegal Assistant$ 45.00 per hour
Doc/fees $20 per hour.
IF THESE PEOPLE WERE PAID 8 HRS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS, YOU COULD NOT COME UP WITH 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
Help me out, NO attorney billed out at these fees or worked on a case this extensive.
Help me out. I smell corruption. This just can not be right. NO one allow this, Mark you were there,tell me this is not true.

Doing a little math here, If this city Between 2006 and 2008 spent in excess of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ON LEGAL FEES the following would be correct. The city of Greenwood has spent in excess of $390.00 dollars per hour of the peoples money, Yes 8/hrs per day. 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year, FOR TWO YEARS. Lets take view it another way.
Lead Partner Attorney $200.00 per
Case Law Attorney $100.00 per hour
ParaLegal Assistant$ 45.00 per hour
Doc/fees $20 per hour.
IF THESE PEOPLE WERE PAID 8 HRS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS, YOU COULD NOT COME UP WITH 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
Help me out, NO attorney billed out at these fees or worked on a case this extensive.
Help me out. I smell corruption. This just can not be right. NO one allow this, Mark you were there,tell me this is not true.

Doing a little math here, If this city Between 2006 and 2008 spent in excess of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ON LEGAL FEES the following would be correct. The city of Greenwood has spent in excess of $390.00 dollars per hour of the peoples money, Yes 8/hrs per day. 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year, FOR TWO YEARS. Lets take view it another way.
Lead Partner Attorney $200.00 per
Case Law Attorney $100.00 per hour
ParaLegal Assistant$ 45.00 per hour
Doc/fees $20 per hour.
IF THESE PEOPLE WERE PAID 8 HRS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS, YOU COULD NOT COME UP WITH 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
Help me out, NO attorney billed out at these fees or worked on a case this extensive.
Help me out. I smell corruption. This just can not be right. NO one allow this, Mark you were there,tell me this is not true.

Doing a little math here, If this city Between 2006 and 2008 spent in excess of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ON LEGAL FEES the following would be correct. The city of Greenwood has spent in excess of $390.00 dollars per hour of the peoples money, Yes 8/hrs per day. 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year, FOR TWO YEARS. Lets take view it another way.
Lead Partner Attorney $200.00 per
Case Law Attorney $100.00 per hour
ParaLegal Assistant$ 45.00 per hour
Doc/fees $20 per hour.
IF THESE PEOPLE WERE PAID 8 HRS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS, YOU COULD NOT COME UP WITH 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
Help me out, NO attorney billed out at these fees or worked on a case this extensive.
Help me out. I smell corruption. This just can not be right. NO one allow this, Mark you were there,tell me this is not true.

Double post. Sorry. Thought is went to top of page. Realizing the error, I am placing myself in timeout from 9:54 to 10:00 P.M

Double post. Sorry. Thought is went to top of page. Realizing the error, I am placing myself in timeout from 9:54 to 10:00 P.M

Read my post at the bottom of the page, It gives an intresting breakdown. There is no way Phil this adds up. Phil, I hope the numbers are wrong….If not…There is a bigger story here…

If someone would like the affidavit telling how much Greenwood’s legal expenses to Byran Cave LLP were from 2006 to 2008, I would be happy to forward you copy. I can be reached at MrvMeg1@aol.com.

Read my post at the bottom of the page, It gives an intresting breakdown. There is no way Phil this adds up. Phil, I hope the numbers are wrong….If not…There is a bigger story here…

If someone would like the affidavit telling how much Greenwood’s legal expenses to Byran Cave LLP were from 2006 to 2008, I would be happy to forward you copy. I can be reached at MrvMeg1@aol.com.

Yes, I want one e-mail comming.

Yes, I want one e-mail comming.

Yeah, that’s the one we published. @D.B. it’s not just hourly but they have expenses as well, and several attorneys on the cases. It’s easy to see how it adds up very quickly. You know how attorneys bill.

PLEASE READ MY POST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, YOU CANT MISS I POSTED TWICE.
This city needs to CONTACT the BAR ASSOCIATION and Launch an investigation. This just does not add up.
QUESTION TO ANYONE OUT THERE? Prior to retaining the Brian CAVE law firm, Does anyone have knowledge of any prior personal relationship or affilation with the anyone at the Cave law firm and any member of the BOA or Mayor? Please advise.

Yeah, that’s the one we published. @D.B. it’s not just hourly but they have expenses as well, and several attorneys on the cases. It’s easy to see how it adds up very quickly. You know how attorneys bill.

PLEASE READ MY POST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, YOU CANT MISS I POSTED TWICE.
This city needs to CONTACT the BAR ASSOCIATION and Launch an investigation. This just does not add up.
QUESTION TO ANYONE OUT THERE? Prior to retaining the Brian CAVE law firm, Does anyone have knowledge of any prior personal relationship or affilation with the anyone at the Cave law firm and any member of the BOA or Mayor? Please advise.

Marvin has a court document, sworn affidated,..Yes, People, it is true, and I smell something.

Marvin has a court document, sworn affidated,..Yes, People, it is true, and I smell something.

DB,

What concerns me is the lack of disclosure by the City from the date of that affidavit to now. It is as if the legal expenses we have incurred are a classified secret.

It cracks me up when I think of how upset some people were over how the EDC spent $10,000.00, but they could care less about dropping $2,000,000 plus change on a law suit.

I have often wondered if all this “pretend mad” about the $10,000.00 was just a smoke screen designed to distract people away from the millions we’ve paid in attorney fees…

DB,

What concerns me is the lack of disclosure by the City from the date of that affidavit to now. It is as if the legal expenses we have incurred are a classified secret.

It cracks me up when I think of how upset some people were over how the EDC spent $10,000.00, but they could care less about dropping $2,000,000 plus change on a law suit.

I have often wondered if all this “pretend mad” about the $10,000.00 was just a smoke screen designed to distract people away from the millions we’ve paid in attorney fees…

Careful. This is the kind of thinking and wild accusations which create rifts as wide as the Grand Canyon.

Does it seem ironic? Yes it does. Is it a smoke screen? Absolutely not. There’s a LOT of stuff happening which contribute to people making decisions. I see both sides. The Mayor is on the EDC but hasn’t been included in correspondence or meetings for as long as I can remember. I see why people are upset at the EDC. I can also see why the people involved with the EDC want to avoid the other side. It’s a big giant mess. I don’t want to see any of our current candidates thrusting themselves into one side or the other of the mess because then we’re right back where we were before.

Careful. This is the kind of thinking and wild accusations which create rifts as wide as the Grand Canyon.

Does it seem ironic? Yes it does. Is it a smoke screen? Absolutely not. There’s a LOT of stuff happening which contribute to people making decisions. I see both sides. The Mayor is on the EDC but hasn’t been included in correspondence or meetings for as long as I can remember. I see why people are upset at the EDC. I can also see why the people involved with the EDC want to avoid the other side. It’s a big giant mess. I don’t want to see any of our current candidates thrusting themselves into one side or the other of the mess because then we’re right back where we were before.

My real concern is OUR money. Its OUR money and we can get no knowledge of how much money is being spent. This is the peoples money. Elected officials are trusted representatives of that money. For me, if an elected official(s) will not disclose where and how much money is being spent..I smell rotton eggs (or worse). I hope the new Mayor and BOA Disclose the costs, and “show us where we stand”. I am sick of all this “hide the check book”, “everything is O.K.” “Were in the black”, “We defeated the quarry, its all over”, blah, blah, blah,..

My real concern is OUR money. Its OUR money and we can get no knowledge of how much money is being spent. This is the peoples money. Elected officials are trusted representatives of that money. For me, if an elected official(s) will not disclose where and how much money is being spent..I smell rotton eggs (or worse). I hope the new Mayor and BOA Disclose the costs, and “show us where we stand”. I am sick of all this “hide the check book”, “everything is O.K.” “Were in the black”, “We defeated the quarry, its all over”, blah, blah, blah,..

D.B. Cooper says:
March 26, 2010 at 7:45 am
My real concern is OUR money. Its OUR money and we can get no knowledge of how much money is being spent. This is the peoples money. Elected officials are trusted representatives of that money. For me, if an elected official(s) will not disclose where and how much money is being spent..

So just as it concerns you the lack of disclosure of the amount of money that has been spent for the litigation, I as a taxpayer would also like to know how was my EDC money spent as those are taxpayer funds as well but I don’t get a response or any records of paid out funds from that group as they have never been produced even though they’ve been requested 100′s of times in BOA meetings since late 2007 at the earliest. Monies that are spent and approved by that Board of Alderman (all of them) are public record and are available as part of the agenda at almost every BOA meeting that is held. DBCooper you should already know this since you’ve been to so many of those meetings do you not?

D.B. Cooper says:
March 26, 2010 at 7:45 am
My real concern is OUR money. Its OUR money and we can get no knowledge of how much money is being spent. This is the peoples money. Elected officials are trusted representatives of that money. For me, if an elected official(s) will not disclose where and how much money is being spent..

So just as it concerns you the lack of disclosure of the amount of money that has been spent for the litigation, I as a taxpayer would also like to know how was my EDC money spent as those are taxpayer funds as well but I don’t get a response or any records of paid out funds from that group as they have never been produced even though they’ve been requested 100′s of times in BOA meetings since late 2007 at the earliest. Monies that are spent and approved by that Board of Alderman (all of them) are public record and are available as part of the agenda at almost every BOA meeting that is held. DBCooper you should already know this since you’ve been to so many of those meetings do you not?

NO Phil A., I do not attend BOA. In fact have never attended a BOA meeting. I watch it on T.V. while working out on the eliptical, or drinking scotch. As far as the EDC goes, I agree with you, Whats the big deal about telling the PEOPLE where there money went? My brain is wired like this. If you give someone public money and they will not give you an answer or disclose, something is wrong. My neighbors, and I are sick of it.

NO Phil A., I do not attend BOA. In fact have never attended a BOA meeting. I watch it on T.V. while working out on the eliptical, or drinking scotch. As far as the EDC goes, I agree with you, Whats the big deal about telling the PEOPLE where there money went? My brain is wired like this. If you give someone public money and they will not give you an answer or disclose, something is wrong. My neighbors, and I are sick of it.

I have been informed by a creditable source of the following……….
BRIAN CAVE LLC. HAS DEMANDED PAYMENT OF ANOTHER ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN LEGAL FEES…..So how much is it now 3-4 million? I just want a one gallon can of asphalt patch..

I have been informed by a creditable source of the following……….
BRIAN CAVE LLC. HAS DEMANDED PAYMENT OF ANOTHER ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN LEGAL FEES…..So how much is it now 3-4 million? I just want a one gallon can of asphalt patch..

Ok…help me out here.

Everyday for 2 years, the city of Greenwood gave the EDC $13.70 per day. At the same time… Everyday for 2 years, the city of Greenwood gave a law firm $2201.52 per day.

What we are talking about here is $13.70 versus $2201.52 per day… $95.89 versus $15,410.54 per week… $5,000.00 versus $803,554.80 per year.

And you want to tell me we need to talk about the EDC?

I am telling you that if you look at the real numbers that go with what our city spent on the quarry law suits between 2006 and 2008 it becomes very difficult to justify.

I am also telling you that because of the actual amounts that some individuals were willing to spend on the quarry law suits, they found it necessary to do everything in their power to hide these facts from Greenwood Taxpayers.

When Mark Dziedzic sat in a BOA meeting and said “I will spend Greenwood’s last dime on this law suit.” he was serious.

Mark Dziedzic has answered the Dispatch’s questions. He has made it clear that he wants to continue litigation with the quarry.

THE CITY OF GREENWOOD CAN NOT OFFORD TO CONTINUE TO SPEND $15,410.54 A WEEK ON A LAW SUIT. NOR CAN THE CITY OF GREENWOOD AFFORD TO ELECT ANY CANDIDATE WHO WANTS TO SPEND $15,410.54 A WEEK ON A LAW SUIT THAT DOES NOTHING MORE THAN MOVE QUARRY TRUCK TRAFFIC FROM 2ND STREET TO ALLENDALE LAKE ROAD.

The residents of Greenwood have been misled… AND THEY CONTINUE TO BE MISLED. The deceptive practices of a few of Greenwood’s elected officials and their supporters must stop TODAY!

Ok…help me out here.

Everyday for 2 years, the city of Greenwood gave the EDC $13.70 per day. At the same time… Everyday for 2 years, the city of Greenwood gave a law firm $2201.52 per day.

What we are talking about here is $13.70 versus $2201.52 per day… $95.89 versus $15,410.54 per week… $5,000.00 versus $803,554.80 per year.

And you want to tell me we need to talk about the EDC?

I am telling you that if you look at the real numbers that go with what our city spent on the quarry law suits between 2006 and 2008 it becomes very difficult to justify.

I am also telling you that because of the actual amounts that some individuals were willing to spend on the quarry law suits, they found it necessary to do everything in their power to hide these facts from Greenwood Taxpayers.

When Mark Dziedzic sat in a BOA meeting and said “I will spend Greenwood’s last dime on this law suit.” he was serious.

Mark Dziedzic has answered the Dispatch’s questions. He has made it clear that he wants to continue litigation with the quarry.

THE CITY OF GREENWOOD CAN NOT OFFORD TO CONTINUE TO SPEND $15,410.54 A WEEK ON A LAW SUIT. NOR CAN THE CITY OF GREENWOOD AFFORD TO ELECT ANY CANDIDATE WHO WANTS TO SPEND $15,410.54 A WEEK ON A LAW SUIT THAT DOES NOTHING MORE THAN MOVE QUARRY TRUCK TRAFFIC FROM 2ND STREET TO ALLENDALE LAKE ROAD.

The residents of Greenwood have been misled… AND THEY CONTINUE TO BE MISLED. The deceptive practices of a few of Greenwood’s elected officials and their supporters must stop TODAY!

What is this about move the trucks to allendale lake road?

What is this about move the trucks to allendale lake road?

Okay, you agree with Mr. Dziedzic. Now that he has posted his responses to this website, let’s try this one more time to see if we can get additional responses from Mr. Dziedzic on following questions -

Mr. Dziedzic: Question: would it not be better for Greenwood for voters to (elect new folks) that have not been part of the problem! vs. your re-election and continuation of the ax grinding that has been constant over the last 4 – 6 years of current regime?

Question: What do you preserve to be the function of an Alderman for the city of Greenwood? Do you believe it is a responsible alderman that boasts he will spend every dime the city has? ( your statement ).
Question: Do you believe the citizens of Greenwood have a right to know your position on matters you will be voting on that will directly affect their homes, lives of their families, here in Greenwood?
Follow-up: If yes, why then in Dec 2008 at BOA meeting did you openly state your belief that the public does not need to know or be informed of what the board will be voting on – Parking Ordinance for example.
Question: Do you as a Greenwood Alderman believe it is appropriate or acceptable for elected or appointed officials of Greenwood to harass or attempt to harm or shut down local businesses?
Follow-up: If no, why did you sit by, watch and allow the constant and prolonged harassment of Greenwood business. Why did you refuse to meet with the owners who made repeated attempts to meet with you?
Question: Do you believe it to be appropriate or in any manner acceptable at any time for an Alderman to touch,
to psychically strike, assault, or cause to fall down, a citizen of Greenwood? If you do, please explain.

Follow-up: If not, should prosecution be appropriate for such action by an Alderman? Should the Alderman be required to vacate his seat on the Board?

Question: Do you believe it appropriate or acceptable for Alderman to insult Greenwood citizens invited to town hall or BOA meetings? If you do, please explain.

Follow-up: If no, why do you sit by and do nothing while such insults occur by your fellow Alder-man, in your presents, with the use of vile vicious name calling?

Question: You are aware Greenwood is nearing bankruptcy due to attorney fees for the quarry lawsuit?

Follow-up: Is it your plan to continue the lawsuit regardless of the financial harm it is doing to Greenwood.

Question: If reelected do you plan to continue with the assault on local Greenwood businesses, horse rides/owners, landlords, efforts to shut down local businesses, antique shops, dog kennel, restaurants and truck drivers. If yes, please elaborate on your reasons.

Okay, you agree with Mr. Dziedzic. Now that he has posted his responses to this website, let’s try this one more time to see if we can get additional responses from Mr. Dziedzic on following questions -

Mr. Dziedzic: Question: would it not be better for Greenwood for voters to (elect new folks) that have not been part of the problem! vs. your re-election and continuation of the ax grinding that has been constant over the last 4 – 6 years of current regime?

Question: What do you preserve to be the function of an Alderman for the city of Greenwood? Do you believe it is a responsible alderman that boasts he will spend every dime the city has? ( your statement ).
Question: Do you believe the citizens of Greenwood have a right to know your position on matters you will be voting on that will directly affect their homes, lives of their families, here in Greenwood?
Follow-up: If yes, why then in Dec 2008 at BOA meeting did you openly state your belief that the public does not need to know or be informed of what the board will be voting on – Parking Ordinance for example.
Question: Do you as a Greenwood Alderman believe it is appropriate or acceptable for elected or appointed officials of Greenwood to harass or attempt to harm or shut down local businesses?
Follow-up: If no, why did you sit by, watch and allow the constant and prolonged harassment of Greenwood business. Why did you refuse to meet with the owners who made repeated attempts to meet with you?
Question: Do you believe it to be appropriate or in any manner acceptable at any time for an Alderman to touch,
to psychically strike, assault, or cause to fall down, a citizen of Greenwood? If you do, please explain.

Follow-up: If not, should prosecution be appropriate for such action by an Alderman? Should the Alderman be required to vacate his seat on the Board?

Question: Do you believe it appropriate or acceptable for Alderman to insult Greenwood citizens invited to town hall or BOA meetings? If you do, please explain.

Follow-up: If no, why do you sit by and do nothing while such insults occur by your fellow Alder-man, in your presents, with the use of vile vicious name calling?

Question: You are aware Greenwood is nearing bankruptcy due to attorney fees for the quarry lawsuit?

Follow-up: Is it your plan to continue the lawsuit regardless of the financial harm it is doing to Greenwood.

Question: If reelected do you plan to continue with the assault on local Greenwood businesses, horse rides/owners, landlords, efforts to shut down local businesses, antique shops, dog kennel, restaurants and truck drivers. If yes, please elaborate on your reasons.

The quarry has secured land and has a contract with Kidwell Construction which will connect the quarry to Allendale Lake road. We’re working on that story and fact gathering right now. But the above facts are undisputed.

The quarry has secured land and has a contract with Kidwell Construction which will connect the quarry to Allendale Lake road. We’re working on that story and fact gathering right now. But the above facts are undisputed.

PHIL – BREAK THIS STORY!

PHIL – BREAK THIS STORY!

With regard to the quarry lawsuit, I don’t feel misled at all. They’ve said it’s expensive all along. I think most of us were willing to accept that expense considering the end game has not been to merely pay for some attorneys, it’s also been to extract money from the quarry.

I don’t like lawsuits and paying attorneys up to $300 an hour any more than you do.

But let’s not act like this lawsuit is merely a deficit. We’ve already won a large judgement. They can’t stall that judgement forever. It’s not like they don’t have it. That money is already deposited with the court and is earning interest.

The EDC needs to be talked about as well – independent of the quarry discussion. I’m sure the EDC is getting a bad knock from a couple of POed politicians. But the EDC is doing a really good job of pushing the Mayor’s buttons too. Let’s not pretend like the EDC is a victim of the Rich DeCourcy administration. They’ve participated and made their bed as well – based on my years of unbiased observation.

With regard to the quarry lawsuit, I don’t feel misled at all. They’ve said it’s expensive all along. I think most of us were willing to accept that expense considering the end game has not been to merely pay for some attorneys, it’s also been to extract money from the quarry.

I don’t like lawsuits and paying attorneys up to $300 an hour any more than you do.

But let’s not act like this lawsuit is merely a deficit. We’ve already won a large judgement. They can’t stall that judgement forever. It’s not like they don’t have it. That money is already deposited with the court and is earning interest.

The EDC needs to be talked about as well – independent of the quarry discussion. I’m sure the EDC is getting a bad knock from a couple of POed politicians. But the EDC is doing a really good job of pushing the Mayor’s buttons too. Let’s not pretend like the EDC is a victim of the Rich DeCourcy administration. They’ve participated and made their bed as well – based on my years of unbiased observation.

We have half a story. We’re trying to break an entire story. We’re working on it. There are a couple of questions in the story to which we’re awaiting answers before it is published. If those questions aren’t answered then we’ll run with what we have.

We have half a story. We’re trying to break an entire story. We’re working on it. There are a couple of questions in the story to which we’re awaiting answers before it is published. If those questions aren’t answered then we’ll run with what we have.

I think the town is ready for everyone to show there cards, City, EDC, Its real simple it’s our money! We just want to know where the money is going. That is why this mini-greenwood-revoultion is going on. I hope this turns into a Lovealoution.

I think the town is ready for everyone to show there cards, City, EDC, Its real simple it’s our money! We just want to know where the money is going. That is why this mini-greenwood-revoultion is going on. I hope this turns into a Lovealoution.

Wow – Did you see the Mark D. “I will spend greenwoods every last dime” brochure in the mail?

Wow – Did you see the Mark D. “I will spend greenwoods every last dime” brochure in the mail?