Of course these pardons were political in nature.  I believe that the firings of Chief Bergman and of Officer White were also politically in nature.  These firings were far more about politics than about Greenwood’s financial condition.  The Mayor and board are pleading poverty, but why?  The argument has been made that building permits are down, but they were down last year as well and firings were not necessary.  This city has a flow of revenue coming each month and, although it is not fat, it is not so poor as to have to fire those two officers and a public works employee.  At last count, we had four officers available to protect Greenwood 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The biggest problem that Greenwood has is that it is a fourth class city in which the mayor can run amuck and there is nothing that can be done about it.  It is time for Greenwood to petition Lee’s Summit to annex this little town that cannot manage itself, where voters are so apathetic that they stay at home on Election Day.
 
I received an e-mail from one of the new aldermen who obviously has no clue about city finances.  He is out of place on this BOA; he is poorly informed and easily misled.  He is, as one of his supporters said to me, “simple.”  Meaning he is a nice guy who is easily misled but wants to get along.  I would rather see someone on the BOA who will stand up and fight for the citizens that he represents rather than going along to get along. This election has one bright spot, Ward I finally has at least one Alderman who will represent that Ward, a fellow who is willing to learn.  The other Alderman in that Ward may also turn out to be a good representative for Ward I, we will have to wait and see.  Now Ward II is the Ward without suitable representation.  We have one guy who is totally uninformed and the other who works for the company that is trying to sue this city into bankruptcy.  His goal is to drag his feet on any issue that is unrelated to his employer but that is necessary for Greenwood to move ahead.  This last election was the worst election this city has ever had.  Out of the four people elected this year, one has proven to be a pleasant surprise, and another is fully capable of doing a good job for the city if he doesn’t take sides with the rock quarry.  So far, Ward II aldermen both deserve a grade of “F,” one for being a dupe and the other for serving two masters.

Of course these pardons were political in nature.  I believe that the firings of Chief Bergman and of Officer White were also politically in nature.  These firings were far more about politics than about Greenwood’s financial condition.  The Mayor and board are pleading poverty, but why?  The argument has been made that building permits are down, but they were down last year as well and firings were not necessary.  This city has a flow of revenue coming each month and, although it is not fat, it is not so poor as to have to fire those two officers and a public works employee.  At last count, we had four officers available to protect Greenwood 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The biggest problem that Greenwood has is that it is a fourth class city in which the mayor can run amuck and there is nothing that can be done about it.  It is time for Greenwood to petition Lee’s Summit to annex this little town that cannot manage itself, where voters are so apathetic that they stay at home on Election Day.
 
I received an e-mail from one of the new aldermen who obviously has no clue about city finances.  He is out of place on this BOA; he is poorly informed and easily misled.  He is, as one of his supporters said to me, “simple.”  Meaning he is a nice guy who is easily misled but wants to get along.  I would rather see someone on the BOA who will stand up and fight for the citizens that he represents rather than going along to get along. This election has one bright spot, Ward I finally has at least one Alderman who will represent that Ward, a fellow who is willing to learn.  The other Alderman in that Ward may also turn out to be a good representative for Ward I, we will have to wait and see.  Now Ward II is the Ward without suitable representation.  We have one guy who is totally uninformed and the other who works for the company that is trying to sue this city into bankruptcy.  His goal is to drag his feet on any issue that is unrelated to his employer but that is necessary for Greenwood to move ahead.  This last election was the worst election this city has ever had.  Out of the four people elected this year, one has proven to be a pleasant surprise, and another is fully capable of doing a good job for the city if he doesn’t take sides with the rock quarry.  So far, Ward II aldermen both deserve a grade of “F,” one for being a dupe and the other for serving two masters.

Of course these pardons were political in nature.  I believe that the firings of Chief Bergman and of Officer White were also politically in nature.  These firings were far more about politics than about Greenwood’s financial condition.  The Mayor and board are pleading poverty, but why?  The argument has been made that building permits are down, but they were down last year as well and firings were not necessary.  This city has a flow of revenue coming each month and, although it is not fat, it is not so poor as to have to fire those two officers and a public works employee.  At last count, we had four officers available to protect Greenwood 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The biggest problem that Greenwood has is that it is a fourth class city in which the mayor can run amuck and there is nothing that can be done about it.  It is time for Greenwood to petition Lee’s Summit to annex this little town that cannot manage itself, where voters are so apathetic that they stay at home on Election Day.
 
I received an e-mail from one of the new aldermen who obviously has no clue about city finances.  He is out of place on this BOA; he is poorly informed and easily misled.  He is, as one of his supporters said to me, “simple.”  Meaning he is a nice guy who is easily misled but wants to get along.  I would rather see someone on the BOA who will stand up and fight for the citizens that he represents rather than going along to get along. This election has one bright spot, Ward I finally has at least one Alderman who will represent that Ward, a fellow who is willing to learn.  The other Alderman in that Ward may also turn out to be a good representative for Ward I, we will have to wait and see.  Now Ward II is the Ward without suitable representation.  We have one guy who is totally uninformed and the other who works for the company that is trying to sue this city into bankruptcy.  His goal is to drag his feet on any issue that is unrelated to his employer but that is necessary for Greenwood to move ahead.  This last election was the worst election this city has ever had.  Out of the four people elected this year, one has proven to be a pleasant surprise, and another is fully capable of doing a good job for the city if he doesn’t take sides with the rock quarry.  So far, Ward II aldermen both deserve a grade of “F,” one for being a dupe and the other for serving two masters.

Our aldermen show up for meetings, discuss issues like gentlemen, and conduct scheduled city business. That’s a vast improvement.

When a hired financial consultant for the city says we’ll be broke by August, I don’t see how we can sugar-coat that.

Our aldermen show up for meetings, discuss issues like gentlemen, and conduct scheduled city business. That’s a vast improvement.

When a hired financial consultant for the city says we’ll be broke by August, I don’t see how we can sugar-coat that.

Our aldermen show up for meetings, discuss issues like gentlemen, and conduct scheduled city business. That’s a vast improvement.

When a hired financial consultant for the city says we’ll be broke by August, I don’t see how we can sugar-coat that.

police officers then, why now?  So, business is conducted differently under Mayor Megee?  Could it be that things are going smother because Sara Ring is gone and she and Van Acker cannot hold up city business as now as they did all of last year?   There could have been co-operation last year if those two had not been voting in tandem. I see little improvement in city government when the board wastes its time on horse and bicycle ordinances and fires or drives off our police officers.  We have one public works man and a street that needs a giant chuckhole repaired.  Are you telling me that this city cannot afford to fill a chuckhole?  Show me where the money went.   Better yet, help me get a petition up to ask Lee’s Summit to annex this dysfunctional city. 

police officers then, why now?  So, business is conducted differently under Mayor Megee?  Could it be that things are going smother because Sara Ring is gone and she and Van Acker cannot hold up city business as now as they did all of last year?   There could have been co-operation last year if those two had not been voting in tandem. I see little improvement in city government when the board wastes its time on horse and bicycle ordinances and fires or drives off our police officers.  We have one public works man and a street that needs a giant chuckhole repaired.  Are you telling me that this city cannot afford to fill a chuckhole?  Show me where the money went.   Better yet, help me get a petition up to ask Lee’s Summit to annex this dysfunctional city. 

police officers then, why now?  So, business is conducted differently under Mayor Megee?  Could it be that things are going smother because Sara Ring is gone and she and Van Acker cannot hold up city business as now as they did all of last year?   There could have been co-operation last year if those two had not been voting in tandem. I see little improvement in city government when the board wastes its time on horse and bicycle ordinances and fires or drives off our police officers.  We have one public works man and a street that needs a giant chuckhole repaired.  Are you telling me that this city cannot afford to fill a chuckhole?  Show me where the money went.   Better yet, help me get a petition up to ask Lee’s Summit to annex this dysfunctional city. 

Phil, tell me, where did the money go? Last year, sales taxes were down.  Last year building permits were down.  We didn’t have to fire our police officers then, why now?  So, business is conducted differently under Mayor Megee?  Could it be that things are going smother because Sara Ring is gone and she and Van Acker cannot hold up city business as now as they did all of last year?   There could have been co-operation last year if those two had not been voting in tandem. I see little improvement in city government when the board wastes its time on horse and bicycle ordinances and fires or drives off our police officers.  We have one public works man and a street that needs a giant chuckhole repaired.  Are you telling me that this city cannot afford to fill a chuckhole?  Show me where the money went.   Better yet, help me get a petition up to ask Lee’s Summit to annex this dysfunctional city.

Phil, tell me, where did the money go? Last year, sales taxes were down.  Last year building permits were down.  We didn’t have to fire our police officers then, why now?  So, business is conducted differently under Mayor Megee?  Could it be that things are going smother because Sara Ring is gone and she and Van Acker cannot hold up city business as now as they did all of last year?   There could have been co-operation last year if those two had not been voting in tandem. I see little improvement in city government when the board wastes its time on horse and bicycle ordinances and fires or drives off our police officers.  We have one public works man and a street that needs a giant chuckhole repaired.  Are you telling me that this city cannot afford to fill a chuckhole?  Show me where the money went.   Better yet, help me get a petition up to ask Lee’s Summit to annex this dysfunctional city.

Phil, tell me, where did the money go? Last year, sales taxes were down.  Last year building permits were down.  We didn’t have to fire our police officers then, why now?  So, business is conducted differently under Mayor Megee?  Could it be that things are going smother because Sara Ring is gone and she and Van Acker cannot hold up city business as now as they did all of last year?   There could have been co-operation last year if those two had not been voting in tandem. I see little improvement in city government when the board wastes its time on horse and bicycle ordinances and fires or drives off our police officers.  We have one public works man and a street that needs a giant chuckhole repaired.  Are you telling me that this city cannot afford to fill a chuckhole?  Show me where the money went.   Better yet, help me get a petition up to ask Lee’s Summit to annex this dysfunctional city.

Alas…..it’s true……a board of aldermen obilvious to what needs to be done, illiterate to what has been previously proposed and led by an anarchrist mentored by “boss” Ring, leader of the special interest group all hell bent to destroy what is left of the community. Our only hope is to surrender the charter as a fourth class city and be annexed by Lees Summit. Truly, with only 25 % of the voters showing up and allowing the election of anarchist Megee, with a BOA composed of quarry stooge Reynolds and Ring Puppet Cover on the board, we, as a community, are dead in the water. Petition for annexetion.  Jim Payne 

Alas…..it’s true……a board of aldermen obilvious to what needs to be done, illiterate to what has been previously proposed and led by an anarchrist mentored by “boss” Ring, leader of the special interest group all hell bent to destroy what is left of the community. Our only hope is to surrender the charter as a fourth class city and be annexed by Lees Summit. Truly, with only 25 % of the voters showing up and allowing the election of anarchist Megee, with a BOA composed of quarry stooge Reynolds and Ring Puppet Cover on the board, we, as a community, are dead in the water. Petition for annexetion.  Jim Payne 

Alas…..it’s true……a board of aldermen obilvious to what needs to be done, illiterate to what has been previously proposed and led by an anarchrist mentored by “boss” Ring, leader of the special interest group all hell bent to destroy what is left of the community. Our only hope is to surrender the charter as a fourth class city and be annexed by Lees Summit. Truly, with only 25 % of the voters showing up and allowing the election of anarchist Megee, with a BOA composed of quarry stooge Reynolds and Ring Puppet Cover on the board, we, as a community, are dead in the water. Petition for annexetion.  Jim Payne 

I presume you’re talking about 16th ave s. That’s a whole lot more than a chuck hole. It’s a spring which runs under that street that has never been properly repaired. I’m not a financial guy. I can’t tell you much about anything having to do with the city’s finances so I just have to trust what the consultant says. I think we should be careful trusting what politicians say about finances because there are agendas there but the consultant is not working on personal allegiances.

I presume you’re talking about 16th ave s. That’s a whole lot more than a chuck hole. It’s a spring which runs under that street that has never been properly repaired. I’m not a financial guy. I can’t tell you much about anything having to do with the city’s finances so I just have to trust what the consultant says. I think we should be careful trusting what politicians say about finances because there are agendas there but the consultant is not working on personal allegiances.

I presume you’re talking about 16th ave s. That’s a whole lot more than a chuck hole. It’s a spring which runs under that street that has never been properly repaired. I’m not a financial guy. I can’t tell you much about anything having to do with the city’s finances so I just have to trust what the consultant says. I think we should be careful trusting what politicians say about finances because there are agendas there but the consultant is not working on personal allegiances.

I don’t know why Ring and VanAcker didn’t mesh well with DeCourcy and Payne nor do I care at this point. Since our family acquired the Dispatch we’ve been encouraging city officials to conduct business civilly. I’m not going to agree with all their decisions nor are you but I think they are to be commended for having meetings that don’t include nastiness each and every time. I might disagree with every single thing they do but still find their professionalism while sitting in those chairs to be a breath of fresh air. It seems pretty simplistic but it’s a huge accomplishment for this city. I hope it continues the next two years.

I don’t know why Ring and VanAcker didn’t mesh well with DeCourcy and Payne nor do I care at this point. Since our family acquired the Dispatch we’ve been encouraging city officials to conduct business civilly. I’m not going to agree with all their decisions nor are you but I think they are to be commended for having meetings that don’t include nastiness each and every time. I might disagree with every single thing they do but still find their professionalism while sitting in those chairs to be a breath of fresh air. It seems pretty simplistic but it’s a huge accomplishment for this city. I hope it continues the next two years.

I don’t know why Ring and VanAcker didn’t mesh well with DeCourcy and Payne nor do I care at this point. Since our family acquired the Dispatch we’ve been encouraging city officials to conduct business civilly. I’m not going to agree with all their decisions nor are you but I think they are to be commended for having meetings that don’t include nastiness each and every time. I might disagree with every single thing they do but still find their professionalism while sitting in those chairs to be a breath of fresh air. It seems pretty simplistic but it’s a huge accomplishment for this city. I hope it continues the next two years.

Alas, Puke and vile Payne has risen from his cave. Speaking of illiterate, Who beside you handed this situation to the new board?  Destroy the community, almost accomplished with your guideance -Why, under your leadership as Alderman, Greenwood was left in the financial condition that caused and forced cuts to be made by this new board?  Justify the chaos created under your leadership?  You’re so eager to attack others with your puke and vile  own up here and now as to your part in the creation of the situation that left the city broke! You handed a broke city to the new board. job killer! 
You do not have have the essential parts to answer, do you. 
 

Alas, Puke and vile Payne has risen from his cave. Speaking of illiterate, Who beside you handed this situation to the new board?  Destroy the community, almost accomplished with your guideance -Why, under your leadership as Alderman, Greenwood was left in the financial condition that caused and forced cuts to be made by this new board?  Justify the chaos created under your leadership?  You’re so eager to attack others with your puke and vile  own up here and now as to your part in the creation of the situation that left the city broke! You handed a broke city to the new board. job killer! 
You do not have have the essential parts to answer, do you. 
 

Alas, Puke and vile Payne has risen from his cave. Speaking of illiterate, Who beside you handed this situation to the new board?  Destroy the community, almost accomplished with your guideance -Why, under your leadership as Alderman, Greenwood was left in the financial condition that caused and forced cuts to be made by this new board?  Justify the chaos created under your leadership?  You’re so eager to attack others with your puke and vile  own up here and now as to your part in the creation of the situation that left the city broke! You handed a broke city to the new board. job killer! 
You do not have have the essential parts to answer, do you. 
 

Gene D – how many papers have you been banned from???  Would you run down the list and explain why you were banned?  Could it be for this same type of writing?

Gene D – how many papers have you been banned from???  Would you run down the list and explain why you were banned?  Could it be for this same type of writing?

Gene D – how many papers have you been banned from???  Would you run down the list and explain why you were banned?  Could it be for this same type of writing?

Phil, Payne, Gene – how many meetings did you all have with your little group to come up with this.  If this is the best you three can do it’s time to bring out the real brains of your group.  Look forward to some improved writing……….

Phil, Payne, Gene – how many meetings did you all have with your little group to come up with this.  If this is the best you three can do it’s time to bring out the real brains of your group.  Look forward to some improved writing……….

Phil, Payne, Gene – how many meetings did you all have with your little group to come up with this.  If this is the best you three can do it’s time to bring out the real brains of your group.  Look forward to some improved writing……….

There is actually a very simple explanation for where the money went. Between January 1 and April 10, 2010, the City had approximately $1,134,158.71 to spend. Between January 1 and April 10, 2010, the City spent approximately $864,158.71. Because our meger sales tax revenue can not sustain our City during the late Spring, Summer and Fall months, this type of out of control spending has left the City crippled financially. However, I remain optomistic. Greenwood is down, but not out.

There is actually a very simple explanation for where the money went. Between January 1 and April 10, 2010, the City had approximately $1,134,158.71 to spend. Between January 1 and April 10, 2010, the City spent approximately $864,158.71. Because our meger sales tax revenue can not sustain our City during the late Spring, Summer and Fall months, this type of out of control spending has left the City crippled financially. However, I remain optomistic. Greenwood is down, but not out.

There is actually a very simple explanation for where the money went. Between January 1 and April 10, 2010, the City had approximately $1,134,158.71 to spend. Between January 1 and April 10, 2010, the City spent approximately $864,158.71. Because our meger sales tax revenue can not sustain our City during the late Spring, Summer and Fall months, this type of out of control spending has left the City crippled financially. However, I remain optomistic. Greenwood is down, but not out.

Even if Jim Payne is responsible for the things that you say, he wasn’t sitting up there alone. So if you’re going to throw Jim Payne under the bus then throw Ring and VanAcker under there with him.

Even if Jim Payne is responsible for the things that you say, he wasn’t sitting up there alone. So if you’re going to throw Jim Payne under the bus then throw Ring and VanAcker under there with him.

Even if Jim Payne is responsible for the things that you say, he wasn’t sitting up there alone. So if you’re going to throw Jim Payne under the bus then throw Ring and VanAcker under there with him.

Marty,
Meetings? Where would we meet? I wouldn’t begin to even know where either of them live. I guess we could hang out at Caseys. That’s where all the cool kids go.

Marty,
Meetings? Where would we meet? I wouldn’t begin to even know where either of them live. I guess we could hang out at Caseys. That’s where all the cool kids go.

Thanks for your response, Mayor.

Thanks for your response, Mayor.

Marty,
Meetings? Where would we meet? I wouldn’t begin to even know where either of them live. I guess we could hang out at Caseys. That’s where all the cool kids go.

Thanks for your response, Mayor.

WOW! WOW! WOW!  Now THAT is news!  Wonder, don’t you, where all that money went and who was paid off.  Seems there was NO CONCERN for the CITY, would’nt you agree? This should be FRONT PAGE news.  An Investigation needs to be done.  An Analysis needs to be done, needs to be done, complete disclosure nneds to be demanded – The FBI needs to be involved!
Yes, Thank you Mayor.  Finally, some truth is coming……What say you, Mr. Payne????

WOW! WOW! WOW!  Now THAT is news!  Wonder, don’t you, where all that money went and who was paid off.  Seems there was NO CONCERN for the CITY, would’nt you agree? This should be FRONT PAGE news.  An Investigation needs to be done.  An Analysis needs to be done, needs to be done, complete disclosure nneds to be demanded – The FBI needs to be involved!
Yes, Thank you Mayor.  Finally, some truth is coming……What say you, Mr. Payne????

WOW! WOW! WOW!  Now THAT is news!  Wonder, don’t you, where all that money went and who was paid off.  Seems there was NO CONCERN for the CITY, would’nt you agree? This should be FRONT PAGE news.  An Investigation needs to be done.  An Analysis needs to be done, needs to be done, complete disclosure nneds to be demanded – The FBI needs to be involved!
Yes, Thank you Mayor.  Finally, some truth is coming……What say you, Mr. Payne????

I’m still a little disappointed there is no comment on the little political cartoon. I think it’s hilarious. Hopefully Marvin Megee does as well.

I’m still a little disappointed there is no comment on the little political cartoon. I think it’s hilarious. Hopefully Marvin Megee does as well.

I’m still a little disappointed there is no comment on the little political cartoon. I think it’s hilarious. Hopefully Marvin Megee does as well.

What Cartoon??????

What Cartoon??????

What Cartoon??????

What are you using to browse? You should clearly see a cartoon graphic – even on IE.

What are you using to browse? You should clearly see a cartoon graphic – even on IE.

What are you using to browse? You should clearly see a cartoon graphic – even on IE.

Marty,
What have you done to grow this community? You have no clue what is actually going on. I have no problem sitting down with anyone and explaining my reasons for doing what we did to keep this city moving. Why don’t you ask Ms. Ring and Mr. Van Acre  why they wanted to shut the city down? If you have questions in regards to the finances of the city of Greenwood call me. Mr. Payne did his best to keep you and your neighbors in a safe an secure city. YOU on the other hand (what is your last name and where do you reside) sit on the side lines sitting on your couch or in your lounger  and think you have all the answers. Everyone knows where I live so please feel free to knock on my door and carry on an adult conversation with me.
If you want to know the truth I would be happy to enlighten you.  I have the answers about the finances. I have the answers in regards to the lawsuit, I have the answers in regards to things you have NO clue about.  Again I say to you!  What have you done to help this community?

Marty,
What have you done to grow this community? You have no clue what is actually going on. I have no problem sitting down with anyone and explaining my reasons for doing what we did to keep this city moving. Why don’t you ask Ms. Ring and Mr. Van Acre  why they wanted to shut the city down? If you have questions in regards to the finances of the city of Greenwood call me. Mr. Payne did his best to keep you and your neighbors in a safe an secure city. YOU on the other hand (what is your last name and where do you reside) sit on the side lines sitting on your couch or in your lounger  and think you have all the answers. Everyone knows where I live so please feel free to knock on my door and carry on an adult conversation with me.
If you want to know the truth I would be happy to enlighten you.  I have the answers about the finances. I have the answers in regards to the lawsuit, I have the answers in regards to things you have NO clue about.  Again I say to you!  What have you done to help this community?

Marty,
What have you done to grow this community? You have no clue what is actually going on. I have no problem sitting down with anyone and explaining my reasons for doing what we did to keep this city moving. Why don’t you ask Ms. Ring and Mr. Van Acre  why they wanted to shut the city down? If you have questions in regards to the finances of the city of Greenwood call me. Mr. Payne did his best to keep you and your neighbors in a safe an secure city. YOU on the other hand (what is your last name and where do you reside) sit on the side lines sitting on your couch or in your lounger  and think you have all the answers. Everyone knows where I live so please feel free to knock on my door and carry on an adult conversation with me.
If you want to know the truth I would be happy to enlighten you.  I have the answers about the finances. I have the answers in regards to the lawsuit, I have the answers in regards to things you have NO clue about.  Again I say to you!  What have you done to help this community?

Actually, Phil, the cartoon captures the essence of the Megee regime.  As for the money that “disappeared,” we need to get a total explanation of how that would have happened.  You are quite correct, the BOA as a whole would have been involved in “disappearing” that money.  Maybe our new Mayor should explain what happened to it.  He should have access to all the records for the last three months of the last BOA.  He is trying to tell us that the city was left with only $370,000 when the new BOA took over.  I for one do not believe it.  I want him or the auditor to prove that to me.  I got this same type of vague explanation from Chris Seagraves.  Where’s the beef?  Prove your accusations, Mr. Mayor, and, Mr. Alderman. Show us where that money went.  There should be a paper trail.  Get your financial expert to present the facts to the people of Greenwood.  Don’t try to make people think that the previous board just threw away over 864 thousand dollars, prove it, or tell us what you did with it. 

Actually, Phil, the cartoon captures the essence of the Megee regime.  As for the money that “disappeared,” we need to get a total explanation of how that would have happened.  You are quite correct, the BOA as a whole would have been involved in “disappearing” that money.  Maybe our new Mayor should explain what happened to it.  He should have access to all the records for the last three months of the last BOA.  He is trying to tell us that the city was left with only $370,000 when the new BOA took over.  I for one do not believe it.  I want him or the auditor to prove that to me.  I got this same type of vague explanation from Chris Seagraves.  Where’s the beef?  Prove your accusations, Mr. Mayor, and, Mr. Alderman. Show us where that money went.  There should be a paper trail.  Get your financial expert to present the facts to the people of Greenwood.  Don’t try to make people think that the previous board just threw away over 864 thousand dollars, prove it, or tell us what you did with it. 

Actually, Phil, the cartoon captures the essence of the Megee regime.  As for the money that “disappeared,” we need to get a total explanation of how that would have happened.  You are quite correct, the BOA as a whole would have been involved in “disappearing” that money.  Maybe our new Mayor should explain what happened to it.  He should have access to all the records for the last three months of the last BOA.  He is trying to tell us that the city was left with only $370,000 when the new BOA took over.  I for one do not believe it.  I want him or the auditor to prove that to me.  I got this same type of vague explanation from Chris Seagraves.  Where’s the beef?  Prove your accusations, Mr. Mayor, and, Mr. Alderman. Show us where that money went.  There should be a paper trail.  Get your financial expert to present the facts to the people of Greenwood.  Don’t try to make people think that the previous board just threw away over 864 thousand dollars, prove it, or tell us what you did with it. 

Thanks for your comments, Rich. Please spell Jim VanAcker’s name properly in future posts.

Thanks for your comments, Rich. Please spell Jim VanAcker’s name properly in future posts.

Thanks for your comments, Rich. Please spell Jim VanAcker’s name properly in future posts.

No money ever just disappears, there is always a paper trail, bank records for one part of that trail.  Let’s see the proof of what Megee claims to have happened.  What kind of people are in charge at City Hall. Who are they using for a financial adviser?  Let’s get to the bottom of this!

No money ever just disappears, there is always a paper trail, bank records for one part of that trail.  Let’s see the proof of what Megee claims to have happened.  What kind of people are in charge at City Hall. Who are they using for a financial adviser?  Let’s get to the bottom of this!

No money ever just disappears, there is always a paper trail, bank records for one part of that trail.  Let’s see the proof of what Megee claims to have happened.  What kind of people are in charge at City Hall. Who are they using for a financial adviser?  Let’s get to the bottom of this!

If we had had a real economic development plan, Greenwood would have more sales tax revenues.  The Greenwood Economic Development Corporation used tax money but accomplished nothing by way of bringing businesses to town that would generate more sales tax revenue.  Utility taxes on our telephone, electric, and natuarl gas supply bills generate revenue for the city, probably more than sales taxes do.  The property taxes that go to city operations is a tiny fraction of our property tax bill,but residents have twice voted against a tax increase in the last twelve years.  I have always voted for the increases because I knew they were needed.  But if this new BOA were to put a property tax issue on the ballot, I would join the “No” votes because I do not trust these people to be responsible with our money.

If we had had a real economic development plan, Greenwood would have more sales tax revenues.  The Greenwood Economic Development Corporation used tax money but accomplished nothing by way of bringing businesses to town that would generate more sales tax revenue.  Utility taxes on our telephone, electric, and natuarl gas supply bills generate revenue for the city, probably more than sales taxes do.  The property taxes that go to city operations is a tiny fraction of our property tax bill,but residents have twice voted against a tax increase in the last twelve years.  I have always voted for the increases because I knew they were needed.  But if this new BOA were to put a property tax issue on the ballot, I would join the “No” votes because I do not trust these people to be responsible with our money.

If we had had a real economic development plan, Greenwood would have more sales tax revenues.  The Greenwood Economic Development Corporation used tax money but accomplished nothing by way of bringing businesses to town that would generate more sales tax revenue.  Utility taxes on our telephone, electric, and natuarl gas supply bills generate revenue for the city, probably more than sales taxes do.  The property taxes that go to city operations is a tiny fraction of our property tax bill,but residents have twice voted against a tax increase in the last twelve years.  I have always voted for the increases because I knew they were needed.  But if this new BOA were to put a property tax issue on the ballot, I would join the “No” votes because I do not trust these people to be responsible with our money.

I will gladly sit down with you when the audited financial report for FYE 2010 is available. Money spent was approved by the board, consisting of Sara Ring, Jim Van Acker and myself. The last city clerk, Tammy Wolford, embezzled $ 53,000 thanks to Ring, Van Acker and Simpson firing Ryan Hunt, acting City Administrator, removing any hope of over sight.   Again, Marty, le’t wait for the audits and discuss the outcome.   Have a happy and safe Memorial Day.  Jim Payne

I will gladly sit down with you when the audited financial report for FYE 2010 is available. Money spent was approved by the board, consisting of Sara Ring, Jim Van Acker and myself. The last city clerk, Tammy Wolford, embezzled $ 53,000 thanks to Ring, Van Acker and Simpson firing Ryan Hunt, acting City Administrator, removing any hope of over sight.   Again, Marty, le’t wait for the audits and discuss the outcome.   Have a happy and safe Memorial Day.  Jim Payne

I will gladly sit down with you when the audited financial report for FYE 2010 is available. Money spent was approved by the board, consisting of Sara Ring, Jim Van Acker and myself. The last city clerk, Tammy Wolford, embezzled $ 53,000 thanks to Ring, Van Acker and Simpson firing Ryan Hunt, acting City Administrator, removing any hope of over sight.   Again, Marty, le’t wait for the audits and discuss the outcome.   Have a happy and safe Memorial Day.  Jim Payne

Well, first and formost, for this discussion only, I have pulled you out of your hole. Second, more money and people have come into Greenwood as a direct result me, and my associates, than you even have the ability to understand – that, in itself is the reason you were a failed Mayor.  You’re only half-a** success was using your position to bully those under you, target businesses and citizens, and you even failed at that. YOU HAVE all these answers, you say, well let’s get them out in the open, TODAY!  Start with how you used the citizens of Greenwood’s money to pay for your attorney and legal bills for your personal agendas agains citizens and businesses. Explain why you didn’t use your own money for your personal agendas and legal fees. – to answer your final question, I assisted the good people of Greenwood in shutting you and Payne down and running you out of office – Now, since you opened your mouth and stated you have ALL the answers, put them forth, or crawl back into your hole………

Well, first and formost, for this discussion only, I have pulled you out of your hole. Second, more money and people have come into Greenwood as a direct result me, and my associates, than you even have the ability to understand – that, in itself is the reason you were a failed Mayor.  You’re only half-a** success was using your position to bully those under you, target businesses and citizens, and you even failed at that. YOU HAVE all these answers, you say, well let’s get them out in the open, TODAY!  Start with how you used the citizens of Greenwood’s money to pay for your attorney and legal bills for your personal agendas agains citizens and businesses. Explain why you didn’t use your own money for your personal agendas and legal fees. – to answer your final question, I assisted the good people of Greenwood in shutting you and Payne down and running you out of office – Now, since you opened your mouth and stated you have ALL the answers, put them forth, or crawl back into your hole………

Well, first and formost, for this discussion only, I have pulled you out of your hole. Second, more money and people have come into Greenwood as a direct result me, and my associates, than you even have the ability to understand – that, in itself is the reason you were a failed Mayor.  You’re only half-a** success was using your position to bully those under you, target businesses and citizens, and you even failed at that. YOU HAVE all these answers, you say, well let’s get them out in the open, TODAY!  Start with how you used the citizens of Greenwood’s money to pay for your attorney and legal bills for your personal agendas agains citizens and businesses. Explain why you didn’t use your own money for your personal agendas and legal fees. – to answer your final question, I assisted the good people of Greenwood in shutting you and Payne down and running you out of office – Now, since you opened your mouth and stated you have ALL the answers, put them forth, or crawl back into your hole………

Mr. Payne, I read an interesting article I would like to share with you and others……..
A pathological liar is someone who often embellishes his or her stories in a way that he or she believes will impress people. Some think a pathological liar is different from a normal liar in that a pathological liar believes the lie he or she is telling to be true (at least in public) and is “playing” the role. It is not clear, however, that this is the case, and others hold that pathological liars know precisely what they are doing. Making up stories and at the same time believing them is known as confabulation. The term “pathological liar” is not an official clinical diagnosis however most psychiatrists agree that pathological lying is often the result of a mental disorder or low self-esteem.

Mr. Payne, I read an interesting article I would like to share with you and others……..
A pathological liar is someone who often embellishes his or her stories in a way that he or she believes will impress people. Some think a pathological liar is different from a normal liar in that a pathological liar believes the lie he or she is telling to be true (at least in public) and is “playing” the role. It is not clear, however, that this is the case, and others hold that pathological liars know precisely what they are doing. Making up stories and at the same time believing them is known as confabulation. The term “pathological liar” is not an official clinical diagnosis however most psychiatrists agree that pathological lying is often the result of a mental disorder or low self-esteem.

Mr. Payne, I read an interesting article I would like to share with you and others……..
A pathological liar is someone who often embellishes his or her stories in a way that he or she believes will impress people. Some think a pathological liar is different from a normal liar in that a pathological liar believes the lie he or she is telling to be true (at least in public) and is “playing” the role. It is not clear, however, that this is the case, and others hold that pathological liars know precisely what they are doing. Making up stories and at the same time believing them is known as confabulation. The term “pathological liar” is not an official clinical diagnosis however most psychiatrists agree that pathological lying is often the result of a mental disorder or low self-esteem.

Gene, you really don’t have to worry about “trust” of your city officials right now. By the time we were sworn in there was very little money to work with. We really can’t engage in wasteful or erractic spending. We have no money to spend. As for “proof” of expenditures, I really don’t see the need for such a request. The numbers do not lie. In February our city’s finances, and lack thereof, were a huge issue. If you want proof, my recommendation is you get out your calculator and add the following 2010 monthly expenditures: January $170,825.15 + February  $313,496.51 + March $308,455.95 + April 1st – 10th  $71,381.10 = $864,158.71.  As for the amount of money the city had to work with during that time period, simply add $270,000.00 to the total expenditures. This amount was stated in public and no one has ever disputed that amount. No one is crying foul here. There was no misappropriation of funds. The money was simply spent as if it grew on trees. The good news is the residents of Greenwood now have a Mayor and Board of Aldermen that are willing to work together, and a Mayor who refuses to spend public funds without the oversight of his Board. Together we’ll dig ourselves out of the financial rut we inherited, with or without your trust. 

Gene, you really don’t have to worry about “trust” of your city officials right now. By the time we were sworn in there was very little money to work with. We really can’t engage in wasteful or erractic spending. We have no money to spend. As for “proof” of expenditures, I really don’t see the need for such a request. The numbers do not lie. In February our city’s finances, and lack thereof, were a huge issue. If you want proof, my recommendation is you get out your calculator and add the following 2010 monthly expenditures: January $170,825.15 + February  $313,496.51 + March $308,455.95 + April 1st – 10th  $71,381.10 = $864,158.71.  As for the amount of money the city had to work with during that time period, simply add $270,000.00 to the total expenditures. This amount was stated in public and no one has ever disputed that amount. No one is crying foul here. There was no misappropriation of funds. The money was simply spent as if it grew on trees. The good news is the residents of Greenwood now have a Mayor and Board of Aldermen that are willing to work together, and a Mayor who refuses to spend public funds without the oversight of his Board. Together we’ll dig ourselves out of the financial rut we inherited, with or without your trust. 

Gene, you really don’t have to worry about “trust” of your city officials right now. By the time we were sworn in there was very little money to work with. We really can’t engage in wasteful or erractic spending. We have no money to spend. As for “proof” of expenditures, I really don’t see the need for such a request. The numbers do not lie. In February our city’s finances, and lack thereof, were a huge issue. If you want proof, my recommendation is you get out your calculator and add the following 2010 monthly expenditures: January $170,825.15 + February  $313,496.51 + March $308,455.95 + April 1st – 10th  $71,381.10 = $864,158.71.  As for the amount of money the city had to work with during that time period, simply add $270,000.00 to the total expenditures. This amount was stated in public and no one has ever disputed that amount. No one is crying foul here. There was no misappropriation of funds. The money was simply spent as if it grew on trees. The good news is the residents of Greenwood now have a Mayor and Board of Aldermen that are willing to work together, and a Mayor who refuses to spend public funds without the oversight of his Board. Together we’ll dig ourselves out of the financial rut we inherited, with or without your trust. 

Sounds like you don’t like him very much. But it also sounds like you’re giving yourself just a bit too much credit. If you were to run someone out of office, that implies that you mounted a campaign that was too much for them to handle. The thing is that Payne and Decourcy didn’t even run for office. So, the only people that can really make the “ran them out of office” claim is themselves. They chose not to run. But I guess you can continue to stake a claim there if you wish. It’s illegitimate and blatantly false but if you say it a bunch of times maybe somebody will believe you.

Sounds like you don’t like him very much. But it also sounds like you’re giving yourself just a bit too much credit. If you were to run someone out of office, that implies that you mounted a campaign that was too much for them to handle. The thing is that Payne and Decourcy didn’t even run for office. So, the only people that can really make the “ran them out of office” claim is themselves. They chose not to run. But I guess you can continue to stake a claim there if you wish. It’s illegitimate and blatantly false but if you say it a bunch of times maybe somebody will believe you.

Sounds like you don’t like him very much. But it also sounds like you’re giving yourself just a bit too much credit. If you were to run someone out of office, that implies that you mounted a campaign that was too much for them to handle. The thing is that Payne and Decourcy didn’t even run for office. So, the only people that can really make the “ran them out of office” claim is themselves. They chose not to run. But I guess you can continue to stake a claim there if you wish. It’s illegitimate and blatantly false but if you say it a bunch of times maybe somebody will believe you.

Thank you for responding Marty ???. You still haven’t answered my questions. What is your last name and were do you reside. At least I have never hid from a problem and I use my full name to address peoples concerns. You want answers I have them. I will not speak to someone who can’t even show who they are. The offer still stands for us to meet face to face and speak civil to one another. And just so you know I left office to find my life again. I spent four and a half years protecting people like you.

Thank you for responding Marty ???. You still haven’t answered my questions. What is your last name and were do you reside. At least I have never hid from a problem and I use my full name to address peoples concerns. You want answers I have them. I will not speak to someone who can’t even show who they are. The offer still stands for us to meet face to face and speak civil to one another. And just so you know I left office to find my life again. I spent four and a half years protecting people like you.

Thank you for responding Marty ???. You still haven’t answered my questions. What is your last name and were do you reside. At least I have never hid from a problem and I use my full name to address peoples concerns. You want answers I have them. I will not speak to someone who can’t even show who they are. The offer still stands for us to meet face to face and speak civil to one another. And just so you know I left office to find my life again. I spent four and a half years protecting people like you.

I love the irony of Marty bandying about diagnoses like “mental disorder or low self-esteem” while hiding behind an assumed name. Makes me want to throw out a diagnosis of my own. It’s also strange how Marty seems to have special insight into and always seems to respond with the most passion to topics about Bob Williams.

I love the irony of Marty bandying about diagnoses like “mental disorder or low self-esteem” while hiding behind an assumed name. Makes me want to throw out a diagnosis of my own. It’s also strange how Marty seems to have special insight into and always seems to respond with the most passion to topics about Bob Williams.

I love the irony of Marty bandying about diagnoses like “mental disorder or low self-esteem” while hiding behind an assumed name. Makes me want to throw out a diagnosis of my own. It’s also strange how Marty seems to have special insight into and always seems to respond with the most passion to topics about Bob Williams.

My thoughts exactly

My thoughts exactly

My thoughts exactly

Spent a few minutes with Mayor Megee this afternoon dropping scrap aluminum and cans off for his daughter, Jackie. I doubt he’ll comment on the cartoon here but he didn’t seem offended at all. I typically enjoy people who have a sense of humor so I appreciated that.

Spent a few minutes with Mayor Megee this afternoon dropping scrap aluminum and cans off for his daughter, Jackie. I doubt he’ll comment on the cartoon here but he didn’t seem offended at all. I typically enjoy people who have a sense of humor so I appreciated that.

Spent a few minutes with Mayor Megee this afternoon dropping scrap aluminum and cans off for his daughter, Jackie. I doubt he’ll comment on the cartoon here but he didn’t seem offended at all. I typically enjoy people who have a sense of humor so I appreciated that.

Marvin, where’s the beef.  Tell me and other citizens of Greenwood about the spending.  The numbers that you quote mean nothing to me.  You claim that the city was spending money was erratic and wasteful, so tell us what that spending was.  Don’t you think Greenwood residents have a right to know?  For starters, tell us about the payment for the Lee’s Summit Fire and Ambulance payment.  Then go from there, because we, the voters, voted for a special tax to pay that bill and I understand that it would be paid in two parts, the second to be paid in September or October.  You asked the Lee’s Summit City Council to force Greenwood to pay it all in one lump sum.  I wrote to you to say that doing that would hurt the city budget.  Lee’s Summit had agreed to let the city make two payments but you and Van Acker asked them to require one big payment.  Is that responsible when it didn’t need to be done?  Now, tell me where the rest of that money was wasted or spent erratically. You wrote: “We have no money to spend. As for “proof” of expenditures, I really don’t see the need for such a request.”  Are you telling me that Greenwood citizens have no business asking you to explain where that money was spent?  How did all of that spending happen when Sara Ring, Jim Van Acker, and Jim Payne would have had to approve it?  Are you accusing the previous BOA of irresponsible behavior?  You wrote: “No one is crying foul here. There was no misappropriation of funds. The money was simply spent as if it grew on trees.”  If so, doesn’t the public deserve to know how their money was spent?  Why are you and Chris Seagraves being so vague about those expenditures?  What are you guys hiding?
You wrote: “

Marvin, where’s the beef.  Tell me and other citizens of Greenwood about the spending.  The numbers that you quote mean nothing to me.  You claim that the city was spending money was erratic and wasteful, so tell us what that spending was.  Don’t you think Greenwood residents have a right to know?  For starters, tell us about the payment for the Lee’s Summit Fire and Ambulance payment.  Then go from there, because we, the voters, voted for a special tax to pay that bill and I understand that it would be paid in two parts, the second to be paid in September or October.  You asked the Lee’s Summit City Council to force Greenwood to pay it all in one lump sum.  I wrote to you to say that doing that would hurt the city budget.  Lee’s Summit had agreed to let the city make two payments but you and Van Acker asked them to require one big payment.  Is that responsible when it didn’t need to be done?  Now, tell me where the rest of that money was wasted or spent erratically. You wrote: “We have no money to spend. As for “proof” of expenditures, I really don’t see the need for such a request.”  Are you telling me that Greenwood citizens have no business asking you to explain where that money was spent?  How did all of that spending happen when Sara Ring, Jim Van Acker, and Jim Payne would have had to approve it?  Are you accusing the previous BOA of irresponsible behavior?  You wrote: “No one is crying foul here. There was no misappropriation of funds. The money was simply spent as if it grew on trees.”  If so, doesn’t the public deserve to know how their money was spent?  Why are you and Chris Seagraves being so vague about those expenditures?  What are you guys hiding?
You wrote: “

Marvin, where’s the beef.  Tell me and other citizens of Greenwood about the spending.  The numbers that you quote mean nothing to me.  You claim that the city was spending money was erratic and wasteful, so tell us what that spending was.  Don’t you think Greenwood residents have a right to know?  For starters, tell us about the payment for the Lee’s Summit Fire and Ambulance payment.  Then go from there, because we, the voters, voted for a special tax to pay that bill and I understand that it would be paid in two parts, the second to be paid in September or October.  You asked the Lee’s Summit City Council to force Greenwood to pay it all in one lump sum.  I wrote to you to say that doing that would hurt the city budget.  Lee’s Summit had agreed to let the city make two payments but you and Van Acker asked them to require one big payment.  Is that responsible when it didn’t need to be done?  Now, tell me where the rest of that money was wasted or spent erratically. You wrote: “We have no money to spend. As for “proof” of expenditures, I really don’t see the need for such a request.”  Are you telling me that Greenwood citizens have no business asking you to explain where that money was spent?  How did all of that spending happen when Sara Ring, Jim Van Acker, and Jim Payne would have had to approve it?  Are you accusing the previous BOA of irresponsible behavior?  You wrote: “No one is crying foul here. There was no misappropriation of funds. The money was simply spent as if it grew on trees.”  If so, doesn’t the public deserve to know how their money was spent?  Why are you and Chris Seagraves being so vague about those expenditures?  What are you guys hiding?
You wrote: “

Gene, Marvin isn’t accusing former Mayor Decourcy of misappropriation to my understanding. He’s not bashing Decourcy at all, based on my limited understanding. He’s just saying there was a lot of spending and it put the new board in a bind. Based on my limited knowledge of the numbers, it seems like a fair statement. Let’s not manufacture a huge rift between the old BOA and the new BOA because there’s already enough animosity there to begin with…

Gene, Marvin isn’t accusing former Mayor Decourcy of misappropriation to my understanding. He’s not bashing Decourcy at all, based on my limited understanding. He’s just saying there was a lot of spending and it put the new board in a bind. Based on my limited knowledge of the numbers, it seems like a fair statement. Let’s not manufacture a huge rift between the old BOA and the new BOA because there’s already enough animosity there to begin with…

Gene, Marvin isn’t accusing former Mayor Decourcy of misappropriation to my understanding. He’s not bashing Decourcy at all, based on my limited understanding. He’s just saying there was a lot of spending and it put the new board in a bind. Based on my limited knowledge of the numbers, it seems like a fair statement. Let’s not manufacture a huge rift between the old BOA and the new BOA because there’s already enough animosity there to begin with…

Gee, Phil, don’t you remember that get together that you, Jim Payne and I had to decide what to write to this site?  Maybe we both have old timers, I know that I can’t remember that either.  I wonder if Jim Payne remembers our meeting.  Since I don’t remember seeing jim for several months because he insulted me before the April election, we have only talked one time and we certainly didn’t plan how to respond to the Dispatchs for papers that I have been banned from, why would “Marty” know anything about that or even if it happened.  I believe that Marty may have been the treasurer of the Greenwoods New Beginnings committee that failed to file financial reporting statements with the Missouri Ethics Commission.  Marty’s hateful attitude certainly seems familiar to me.  Maybe “Marty” could be a former Alderwoman.  Who knows?  If Marty has brought eocnomic development to Greenwood, maybe “Marty” would like to tell us what businesses came into this town, thanks to her or his efforts.  How much sales tax revenue does that new business or businesses contribute to this city?  Marty, come out from hiding and tell us who you are.

Gee, Phil, don’t you remember that get together that you, Jim Payne and I had to decide what to write to this site?  Maybe we both have old timers, I know that I can’t remember that either.  I wonder if Jim Payne remembers our meeting.  Since I don’t remember seeing jim for several months because he insulted me before the April election, we have only talked one time and we certainly didn’t plan how to respond to the Dispatchs for papers that I have been banned from, why would “Marty” know anything about that or even if it happened.  I believe that Marty may have been the treasurer of the Greenwoods New Beginnings committee that failed to file financial reporting statements with the Missouri Ethics Commission.  Marty’s hateful attitude certainly seems familiar to me.  Maybe “Marty” could be a former Alderwoman.  Who knows?  If Marty has brought eocnomic development to Greenwood, maybe “Marty” would like to tell us what businesses came into this town, thanks to her or his efforts.  How much sales tax revenue does that new business or businesses contribute to this city?  Marty, come out from hiding and tell us who you are.

We really need to schedule another clandestine meeting, Gene. That last one was so much fun. I mean, anybody who reads this site can tell by both my comments and yours that we’re closely aligned politically.

We really need to schedule another clandestine meeting, Gene. That last one was so much fun. I mean, anybody who reads this site can tell by both my comments and yours that we’re closely aligned politically.

We really need to schedule another clandestine meeting, Gene. That last one was so much fun. I mean, anybody who reads this site can tell by both my comments and yours that we’re closely aligned politically.

Marty ??? , sounds like to me you know alot about this subject. Do you have or have you had insight into this scenario?  Again I ask…… what is your last name and where do you reside? The offer of talking civiliy to you still stands open but you need to open up to the world what your real name is and if you truly reside inside the city limits of Greenwood. If not, your ranting is not worth the time and effort of responding. Thank you.

Marty ??? , sounds like to me you know alot about this subject. Do you have or have you had insight into this scenario?  Again I ask…… what is your last name and where do you reside? The offer of talking civiliy to you still stands open but you need to open up to the world what your real name is and if you truly reside inside the city limits of Greenwood. If not, your ranting is not worth the time and effort of responding. Thank you.

Marty ??? , sounds like to me you know alot about this subject. Do you have or have you had insight into this scenario?  Again I ask…… what is your last name and where do you reside? The offer of talking civiliy to you still stands open but you need to open up to the world what your real name is and if you truly reside inside the city limits of Greenwood. If not, your ranting is not worth the time and effort of responding. Thank you.

Gene, the second Fire & Ambulance payment is due August 1, 2010… with interest.

One of my goals is to “stop spending next years money on last years bills.” We are planning to have the 2010 Fire and Ambulance bill paid in full, before August 1. This is huge for Greenwood because it will mean that we’ll be able to pay 2011′s Fire & Ambulance bill in January… on time and in full as was originally agreed to. 

Now, we do still need to deal with the fact that the Fire & Ambulance fund is underfunded about $20,000 a year, but I have faith we’ll solve this problem before January 2011.

Gene, the second Fire & Ambulance payment is due August 1, 2010… with interest.

One of my goals is to “stop spending next years money on last years bills.” We are planning to have the 2010 Fire and Ambulance bill paid in full, before August 1. This is huge for Greenwood because it will mean that we’ll be able to pay 2011′s Fire & Ambulance bill in January… on time and in full as was originally agreed to. 

Now, we do still need to deal with the fact that the Fire & Ambulance fund is underfunded about $20,000 a year, but I have faith we’ll solve this problem before January 2011.

Gene, the second Fire & Ambulance payment is due August 1, 2010… with interest.

One of my goals is to “stop spending next years money on last years bills.” We are planning to have the 2010 Fire and Ambulance bill paid in full, before August 1. This is huge for Greenwood because it will mean that we’ll be able to pay 2011′s Fire & Ambulance bill in January… on time and in full as was originally agreed to. 

Now, we do still need to deal with the fact that the Fire & Ambulance fund is underfunded about $20,000 a year, but I have faith we’ll solve this problem before January 2011.

That goal is commendable no matter how one’s politics fall.  

That goal is commendable no matter how one’s politics fall.  

That goal is commendable no matter how one’s politics fall.  

Geez! Go to Vegas for a few days to catch the MMA Evans beat down on Rampage and return to all this angst over who Marty is and the crushing enthrallment of Bob Williams…..  
Let it be pointed out to those with this apparently debilitating appeal for Williams,   the sign entering the city says Greenwood, NOT  Brokeback Mountain. 
As to Marty, rest assured, Marty is: an assemblage of all the good people in Greenwood that helped to give surety to a clean, solid, board and Mayor that would provide Greenwood with civilized, well-mannered, respectable, courteous and morally skilled people. 
Those so intent on seeing Marty, all you need do is look in the face of all the good people of Greenwood that were and are fed up with the abuse of office and personal agendas.  It’s the old say “fool me once”!  Well, Greenwood was not about to be fooled again so guess who took their blankets and went home.
So you say again you have all the answers, the people of Greenwood would love for you to attend the next BOA meeting and provide All the answers – we will be waiting, cameras running.  The floor is yours!
 

Geez! Go to Vegas for a few days to catch the MMA Evans beat down on Rampage and return to all this angst over who Marty is and the crushing enthrallment of Bob Williams…..  
Let it be pointed out to those with this apparently debilitating appeal for Williams,   the sign entering the city says Greenwood, NOT  Brokeback Mountain. 
As to Marty, rest assured, Marty is: an assemblage of all the good people in Greenwood that helped to give surety to a clean, solid, board and Mayor that would provide Greenwood with civilized, well-mannered, respectable, courteous and morally skilled people. 
Those so intent on seeing Marty, all you need do is look in the face of all the good people of Greenwood that were and are fed up with the abuse of office and personal agendas.  It’s the old say “fool me once”!  Well, Greenwood was not about to be fooled again so guess who took their blankets and went home.
So you say again you have all the answers, the people of Greenwood would love for you to attend the next BOA meeting and provide All the answers – we will be waiting, cameras running.  The floor is yours!
 

Geez! Go to Vegas for a few days to catch the MMA Evans beat down on Rampage and return to all this angst over who Marty is and the crushing enthrallment of Bob Williams…..  
Let it be pointed out to those with this apparently debilitating appeal for Williams,   the sign entering the city says Greenwood, NOT  Brokeback Mountain. 
As to Marty, rest assured, Marty is: an assemblage of all the good people in Greenwood that helped to give surety to a clean, solid, board and Mayor that would provide Greenwood with civilized, well-mannered, respectable, courteous and morally skilled people. 
Those so intent on seeing Marty, all you need do is look in the face of all the good people of Greenwood that were and are fed up with the abuse of office and personal agendas.  It’s the old say “fool me once”!  Well, Greenwood was not about to be fooled again so guess who took their blankets and went home.
So you say again you have all the answers, the people of Greenwood would love for you to attend the next BOA meeting and provide All the answers – we will be waiting, cameras running.  The floor is yours!
 

Self-appointed voice of Greenwood? Really?

Self-appointed voice of Greenwood? Really?

Self-appointed voice of Greenwood? Really?

“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”


– Theodore Roosevelt

“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”


– Theodore Roosevelt

“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”


– Theodore Roosevelt

Marvin is no Theodore Roosevelt, however the Roosevelt quotation is inspirational.  Who will he quote next?  Let’s hope that sooner than later, he will spell out how city money was spent “like it grew on trees.”  Marty still hasn’t fessed up to who she or he is, but I am betting that it is a she who lives at Raintree Lake.

Marvin is no Theodore Roosevelt, however the Roosevelt quotation is inspirational.  Who will he quote next?  Let’s hope that sooner than later, he will spell out how city money was spent “like it grew on trees.”  Marty still hasn’t fessed up to who she or he is, but I am betting that it is a she who lives at Raintree Lake.

Marvin is no Theodore Roosevelt, however the Roosevelt quotation is inspirational.  Who will he quote next?  Let’s hope that sooner than later, he will spell out how city money was spent “like it grew on trees.”  Marty still hasn’t fessed up to who she or he is, but I am betting that it is a she who lives at Raintree Lake.

Let’s make a deal – you “fess-up” as to how many papers you’ve been banned from, then we’ll discuss Marty.  You’ve been banned from how Many papers?  And the reasons were……???

Let’s make a deal – you “fess-up” as to how many papers you’ve been banned from, then we’ll discuss Marty.  You’ve been banned from how Many papers?  And the reasons were……???

Let’s make a deal – you “fess-up” as to how many papers you’ve been banned from, then we’ll discuss Marty.  You’ve been banned from how Many papers?  And the reasons were……???

Well, Gene is cantankerous and can find something about which to be dissatisfied under most circumstances. But at least he’s here, he cares, and he’s always used his own name. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been tempted to ban Gene many times – and you, Marty. But we don’t like censorship and it’s not something we’re going to embrace with our publication. I don’t know of any publications from which Gene is currently banned but I do know he burnt some bridges at the Journal prior to the hiring of the new publisher. But why is Gene’s status so important to this discussion? Are we trying to tear down his credibility? Why is Gene’s credibility any less than some random person posting under an assumed name who brings little productivity to his or her commentary?

Well, Gene is cantankerous and can find something about which to be dissatisfied under most circumstances. But at least he’s here, he cares, and he’s always used his own name. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been tempted to ban Gene many times – and you, Marty. But we don’t like censorship and it’s not something we’re going to embrace with our publication. I don’t know of any publications from which Gene is currently banned but I do know he burnt some bridges at the Journal prior to the hiring of the new publisher. But why is Gene’s status so important to this discussion? Are we trying to tear down his credibility? Why is Gene’s credibility any less than some random person posting under an assumed name who brings little productivity to his or her commentary?

Well, Gene is cantankerous and can find something about which to be dissatisfied under most circumstances. But at least he’s here, he cares, and he’s always used his own name. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been tempted to ban Gene many times – and you, Marty. But we don’t like censorship and it’s not something we’re going to embrace with our publication. I don’t know of any publications from which Gene is currently banned but I do know he burnt some bridges at the Journal prior to the hiring of the new publisher. But why is Gene’s status so important to this discussion? Are we trying to tear down his credibility? Why is Gene’s credibility any less than some random person posting under an assumed name who brings little productivity to his or her commentary?

Marty, please provide one thing for which you’re thankful today. I’m loving the weather and my family. It’s a good day to be alive.

Marty, please provide one thing for which you’re thankful today. I’m loving the weather and my family. It’s a good day to be alive.

Marty, please provide one thing for which you’re thankful today. I’m loving the weather and my family. It’s a good day to be alive.

Cantankerous, is ok.  Flat-out wrong sided is another issue.  Gene’s like so many others and blows with the wind.  First he’s on one side, then the other.  Apparently it depends on who he feels has the better hand at that moment in time. For one that claims to dislike censorship, maybe lop-sided, works better. If there was any credibility to be had, why do you suppose bans were imposed?  Since when is random posts illegal? There are plenty that do not use their names on this blog, and If I were not productive you, Gene and others would not be so intent on Who Marty is – Drives you crazy, don’t it! It’s well known confidentiality of a person’s identity is an issue that has been broached with this blog previously - 

Cantankerous, is ok.  Flat-out wrong sided is another issue.  Gene’s like so many others and blows with the wind.  First he’s on one side, then the other.  Apparently it depends on who he feels has the better hand at that moment in time. For one that claims to dislike censorship, maybe lop-sided, works better. If there was any credibility to be had, why do you suppose bans were imposed?  Since when is random posts illegal? There are plenty that do not use their names on this blog, and If I were not productive you, Gene and others would not be so intent on Who Marty is – Drives you crazy, don’t it! It’s well known confidentiality of a person’s identity is an issue that has been broached with this blog previously - 

Cantankerous, is ok.  Flat-out wrong sided is another issue.  Gene’s like so many others and blows with the wind.  First he’s on one side, then the other.  Apparently it depends on who he feels has the better hand at that moment in time. For one that claims to dislike censorship, maybe lop-sided, works better. If there was any credibility to be had, why do you suppose bans were imposed?  Since when is random posts illegal? There are plenty that do not use their names on this blog, and If I were not productive you, Gene and others would not be so intent on Who Marty is – Drives you crazy, don’t it! It’s well known confidentiality of a person’s identity is an issue that has been broached with this blog previously - 

Frankly, I don’t care who you are. I think it’s rude to make accusations and post controversial opinions without attaching your name to it. Such as your most recent accusation. Confidentiality is something I value and I’ve never knowingly breached it. Your reckless accusations without posting specifics is borderline libelous.

Frankly, I don’t care who you are. I think it’s rude to make accusations and post controversial opinions without attaching your name to it. Such as your most recent accusation. Confidentiality is something I value and I’ve never knowingly breached it. Your reckless accusations without posting specifics is borderline libelous.

Frankly, I don’t care who you are. I think it’s rude to make accusations and post controversial opinions without attaching your name to it. Such as your most recent accusation. Confidentiality is something I value and I’ve never knowingly breached it. Your reckless accusations without posting specifics is borderline libelous.

And since you brought up PRO-ductivity, exactly what has this blog done to the Pro side.  Plenty has been done on this blog’s behalf to prevent the new mayor from being elected and to stop or harm his good intentions for Greenwood.  Sad isn’t it!

And since you brought up PRO-ductivity, exactly what has this blog done to the Pro side.  Plenty has been done on this blog’s behalf to prevent the new mayor from being elected and to stop or harm his good intentions for Greenwood.  Sad isn’t it!

And since you brought up PRO-ductivity, exactly what has this blog done to the Pro side.  Plenty has been done on this blog’s behalf to prevent the new mayor from being elected and to stop or harm his good intentions for Greenwood.  Sad isn’t it!

We’re not here to make you or anybody else happy, Marty. We’re not here to campaign for your agenda, the mayor’s agenda nor the agenda of anybody else. We publish what we deem to be newsworthy. Like it or not, the stories about the Mayor have been newsworthy by any standard. You’ve made your disapproval abundantly clear in your comments on our site. You don’t like what we do. That’s okay. Surely there is at least one story on this site which meets with your approval. I challenge you to find a single story and say something nice about it. I’m pretty sure we praised the mayor in the sewage spill story. He did a really nice job working that problem and we recognized it. You must have missed reading it because I’m certain you would have thanked us for saying something positive about the mayor … because I doubt very much you’re one of those people who just complains incessantly. 

We’re not here to make you or anybody else happy, Marty. We’re not here to campaign for your agenda, the mayor’s agenda nor the agenda of anybody else. We publish what we deem to be newsworthy. Like it or not, the stories about the Mayor have been newsworthy by any standard. You’ve made your disapproval abundantly clear in your comments on our site. You don’t like what we do. That’s okay. Surely there is at least one story on this site which meets with your approval. I challenge you to find a single story and say something nice about it. I’m pretty sure we praised the mayor in the sewage spill story. He did a really nice job working that problem and we recognized it. You must have missed reading it because I’m certain you would have thanked us for saying something positive about the mayor … because I doubt very much you’re one of those people who just complains incessantly. 

We’re not here to make you or anybody else happy, Marty. We’re not here to campaign for your agenda, the mayor’s agenda nor the agenda of anybody else. We publish what we deem to be newsworthy. Like it or not, the stories about the Mayor have been newsworthy by any standard. You’ve made your disapproval abundantly clear in your comments on our site. You don’t like what we do. That’s okay. Surely there is at least one story on this site which meets with your approval. I challenge you to find a single story and say something nice about it. I’m pretty sure we praised the mayor in the sewage spill story. He did a really nice job working that problem and we recognized it. You must have missed reading it because I’m certain you would have thanked us for saying something positive about the mayor … because I doubt very much you’re one of those people who just complains incessantly. 

I can answer the money issue.  Greenwood had 1 million dollars in the street fund before the lawsuit.  Brian Cave LLC,  and previous wreckless spending is where the money went.  I dont like the cuts. No one does, BUT…When the money was spent yesterday on todays bills what do you do?  The only solution is CUTS.

I can answer the money issue.  Greenwood had 1 million dollars in the street fund before the lawsuit.  Brian Cave LLC,  and previous wreckless spending is where the money went.  I dont like the cuts. No one does, BUT…When the money was spent yesterday on todays bills what do you do?  The only solution is CUTS.

I can answer the money issue.  Greenwood had 1 million dollars in the street fund before the lawsuit.  Brian Cave LLC,  and previous wreckless spending is where the money went.  I dont like the cuts. No one does, BUT…When the money was spent yesterday on todays bills what do you do?  The only solution is CUTS.

Greenwood Missouri, 64034.  To you come cosmic Vibrations, Vortex energy, and blissful truth.  Lower your heavy hands, and hearts. It is time to look into your very hearts, learn to like, and love yourself.  In turn you can love, and like one another.
 
Find God in your heart. Now, right now.
 
In business terms – An Exorcism is taking place in your town.
 
Please pray for blessings for your family, and town.  Avoid the tragedy of choosing the wrong path.
 
Created Evil does not leave easy.
 
This word comes as a warning.  It is time for change.  
 
Peace.

Greenwood Missouri, 64034.  To you come cosmic Vibrations, Vortex energy, and blissful truth.  Lower your heavy hands, and hearts. It is time to look into your very hearts, learn to like, and love yourself.  In turn you can love, and like one another.
 
Find God in your heart. Now, right now.
 
In business terms – An Exorcism is taking place in your town.
 
Please pray for blessings for your family, and town.  Avoid the tragedy of choosing the wrong path.
 
Created Evil does not leave easy.
 
This word comes as a warning.  It is time for change.  
 
Peace.

Greenwood Missouri, 64034.  To you come cosmic Vibrations, Vortex energy, and blissful truth.  Lower your heavy hands, and hearts. It is time to look into your very hearts, learn to like, and love yourself.  In turn you can love, and like one another.
 
Find God in your heart. Now, right now.
 
In business terms – An Exorcism is taking place in your town.
 
Please pray for blessings for your family, and town.  Avoid the tragedy of choosing the wrong path.
 
Created Evil does not leave easy.
 
This word comes as a warning.  It is time for change.  
 
Peace.

I see reckless spending referenced a lot. I’m not sure what it means. Besides an expensive lawsuit, what has Greenwood spent a lot of money on recklessly?

I see reckless spending referenced a lot. I’m not sure what it means. Besides an expensive lawsuit, what has Greenwood spent a lot of money on recklessly?

I see reckless spending referenced a lot. I’m not sure what it means. Besides an expensive lawsuit, what has Greenwood spent a lot of money on recklessly?

Reckless planning, resulting in Reckless spending.

Reckless planning, resulting in Reckless spending.

Reckless planning, resulting in Reckless spending.

Gene… Today I began working with residents near you on the Southwest Drainage area. This will be a bit challenging in that we have no resources available to work on long-term solutions, however I see no reason not to begin doing what little we can. Any effort at all is long overdue.

While I would truly enjoy debating small town economics with you, I’ve gave my word to several of your neighbors that I would do my best help them. I’m sure you understand. 

Gene… Today I began working with residents near you on the Southwest Drainage area. This will be a bit challenging in that we have no resources available to work on long-term solutions, however I see no reason not to begin doing what little we can. Any effort at all is long overdue.

While I would truly enjoy debating small town economics with you, I’ve gave my word to several of your neighbors that I would do my best help them. I’m sure you understand. 

Gene… Today I began working with residents near you on the Southwest Drainage area. This will be a bit challenging in that we have no resources available to work on long-term solutions, however I see no reason not to begin doing what little we can. Any effort at all is long overdue.

While I would truly enjoy debating small town economics with you, I’ve gave my word to several of your neighbors that I would do my best help them. I’m sure you understand. 

Do you have something specific in mind? If you have determined Greenwood’s spending to be reckless, surely you have several examples.

Do you have something specific in mind? If you have determined Greenwood’s spending to be reckless, surely you have several examples.

Do you have something specific in mind? If you have determined Greenwood’s spending to be reckless, surely you have several examples.

If you spend money you do not have, it would be considered borrowed money.  If you use todays money for yesterdays bills, I would consider this reckless.  It would be much more simple to point out where the city had been doing a good job.  Mr. Phil surely you have several examples.

If you spend money you do not have, it would be considered borrowed money.  If you use todays money for yesterdays bills, I would consider this reckless.  It would be much more simple to point out where the city had been doing a good job.  Mr. Phil surely you have several examples.

If you spend money you do not have, it would be considered borrowed money.  If you use todays money for yesterdays bills, I would consider this reckless.  It would be much more simple to point out where the city had been doing a good job.  Mr. Phil surely you have several examples.

Okay – when I hear “reckless” I think it means the we’re out there spending a lot of money on vehicles, conferences, and property we don’t really need. I believe that the expenditures are necessary but do agree that we’re using today’s money for yesterday’s bills. It’s unfortunate and I’m hopeful the current board can find a good solution. I don’t know that it’s necessarily anybody’s fault despite the claims that the former mayor abused his power. I just get really tired of rumors, innuendo, and finger-pointing at the current and former regime. The truth is that we’re in a pickle and it doesn’t really matter how we got there or whose fault it was – now the focus should be on fixing the problems and I think it is.

Okay – when I hear “reckless” I think it means the we’re out there spending a lot of money on vehicles, conferences, and property we don’t really need. I believe that the expenditures are necessary but do agree that we’re using today’s money for yesterday’s bills. It’s unfortunate and I’m hopeful the current board can find a good solution. I don’t know that it’s necessarily anybody’s fault despite the claims that the former mayor abused his power. I just get really tired of rumors, innuendo, and finger-pointing at the current and former regime. The truth is that we’re in a pickle and it doesn’t really matter how we got there or whose fault it was – now the focus should be on fixing the problems and I think it is.

Okay – when I hear “reckless” I think it means the we’re out there spending a lot of money on vehicles, conferences, and property we don’t really need. I believe that the expenditures are necessary but do agree that we’re using today’s money for yesterday’s bills. It’s unfortunate and I’m hopeful the current board can find a good solution. I don’t know that it’s necessarily anybody’s fault despite the claims that the former mayor abused his power. I just get really tired of rumors, innuendo, and finger-pointing at the current and former regime. The truth is that we’re in a pickle and it doesn’t really matter how we got there or whose fault it was – now the focus should be on fixing the problems and I think it is.

Maharishi, way to go!  Reckless? notwithstanding the borrow from Peter to pay Paul mentality that has encumbered Greenwood and emptied the city’s finances, according to Dana’s reports at recent BOA meetings.  A current Alderman has requested on several occasions for the spending to be looked into, which occurred by the previous board, lack of oversight and accountability to the full board, citizens. The city attorney has even commented during BOA meetings on the way the previous board handled their finances, i.e. pooled money instead of focused accounts, – personal agendas and lawsuit attorney bills being paid from city money, no oversight in city hall, i.e. the loss of somewhere around 50K, lawsuits that prevent the sale of bonds to fix the streets, money spent on the purchase of the wrong property, a board composed of those hostile to citizens and business, no complete audit – these are but a sampling of what some might  say could be referred to as possibly reckless? –  if you have not seen it, check out the message from former alderwoman Sara Ring at the Lee’s Summit Tribune.
http://lstribune.net/opinion/a-message-and-thank-you-to-the-greenwood-citizens.htm

Maharishi, way to go!  Reckless? notwithstanding the borrow from Peter to pay Paul mentality that has encumbered Greenwood and emptied the city’s finances, according to Dana’s reports at recent BOA meetings.  A current Alderman has requested on several occasions for the spending to be looked into, which occurred by the previous board, lack of oversight and accountability to the full board, citizens. The city attorney has even commented during BOA meetings on the way the previous board handled their finances, i.e. pooled money instead of focused accounts, – personal agendas and lawsuit attorney bills being paid from city money, no oversight in city hall, i.e. the loss of somewhere around 50K, lawsuits that prevent the sale of bonds to fix the streets, money spent on the purchase of the wrong property, a board composed of those hostile to citizens and business, no complete audit – these are but a sampling of what some might  say could be referred to as possibly reckless? –  if you have not seen it, check out the message from former alderwoman Sara Ring at the Lee’s Summit Tribune.
http://lstribune.net/opinion/a-message-and-thank-you-to-the-greenwood-citizens.htm

Maharishi, way to go!  Reckless? notwithstanding the borrow from Peter to pay Paul mentality that has encumbered Greenwood and emptied the city’s finances, according to Dana’s reports at recent BOA meetings.  A current Alderman has requested on several occasions for the spending to be looked into, which occurred by the previous board, lack of oversight and accountability to the full board, citizens. The city attorney has even commented during BOA meetings on the way the previous board handled their finances, i.e. pooled money instead of focused accounts, – personal agendas and lawsuit attorney bills being paid from city money, no oversight in city hall, i.e. the loss of somewhere around 50K, lawsuits that prevent the sale of bonds to fix the streets, money spent on the purchase of the wrong property, a board composed of those hostile to citizens and business, no complete audit – these are but a sampling of what some might  say could be referred to as possibly reckless? –  if you have not seen it, check out the message from former alderwoman Sara Ring at the Lee’s Summit Tribune.
http://lstribune.net/opinion/a-message-and-thank-you-to-the-greenwood-citizens.htm

P.S……….almost forgot, on behalf of Marty, who died at approximately 6pm, previous was final.  Well wishes were sent to all in final breath.

P.S……….almost forgot, on behalf of Marty, who died at approximately 6pm, previous was final.  Well wishes were sent to all in final breath.

P.S……….almost forgot, on behalf of Marty, who died at approximately 6pm, previous was final.  Well wishes were sent to all in final breath.

Again, when I read reckless, I think that somebody is abusing their power. I had a conversation with somebody who is in a position of responsibility in Greenwood last week and he’s not suggesting that there was any impropriety. So, I can’t figure out why some people are screaming about spending when it’s a tough situation for any elected official. I don’t envy any of them at this point.

Again, when I read reckless, I think that somebody is abusing their power. I had a conversation with somebody who is in a position of responsibility in Greenwood last week and he’s not suggesting that there was any impropriety. So, I can’t figure out why some people are screaming about spending when it’s a tough situation for any elected official. I don’t envy any of them at this point.

Again, when I read reckless, I think that somebody is abusing their power. I had a conversation with somebody who is in a position of responsibility in Greenwood last week and he’s not suggesting that there was any impropriety. So, I can’t figure out why some people are screaming about spending when it’s a tough situation for any elected official. I don’t envy any of them at this point.

Interesting

Interesting

Interesting