Remember back in the last mayoral race when Schneider claimed we couldn't use a "grant fairy" to improve our city. I guess he meant that.
The following website we e-mailed to me yesterday. It lists all the cities asking for help in the federal stimulus program. No listing of a request for Overland.
http://www.stimuluswatch.org/project/by_state/MO
Pine Lawn asked for funds. Wellston asked for money. Florissant, too. Even rich Clayton has many requests in the hopper. But zero, nada, zilch, bupkus for Overland.
This, in light that the Federal government is moving jobs OUT of Overland. Overland was founded as city for people on their way somewhere else. I guess that image can continue.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
AND...What's Old is New Again
I have the list of those running for city council in the April elections. The first name is going to blow your mind!
PHIL PAUL! Yes, the man who Ward One thought was too old to hold the office when voted out 5 years ago is back! Back with his old ideas. With his old cronyism. I feel like I have travelled back in time--or basically, what is old is new again. After that, I'm just surprised that perennial has-been Nancy Allison didn't throw her hat in the ring.
Here's the complete list:
Ward 1
Phil Paul
Edie Cuminale
Ward 2
Mary Beth Conlon
Ward 3
Peggy Keller
Michael Oakes
Ward 4
Tim Jones
PHIL PAUL! Yes, the man who Ward One thought was too old to hold the office when voted out 5 years ago is back! Back with his old ideas. With his old cronyism. I feel like I have travelled back in time--or basically, what is old is new again. After that, I'm just surprised that perennial has-been Nancy Allison didn't throw her hat in the ring.
Here's the complete list:
Ward 1
Phil Paul
Edie Cuminale
Ward 2
Mary Beth Conlon
Ward 3
Peggy Keller
Michael Oakes
Ward 4
Tim Jones
Saturday, January 31, 2009
What's New is Old Again
Alas, I hate to say it but the city get's a big FAIL for the website. Back in September, we applauded the news that the city had a new website. They might as well have kept the old one if they are never going to update this new one.
We were excited that they had an RSS feed. We plugged that into the right side of the page on OVCC. Alas, you don't get to see any "bells and whistles" because it is all dependent on the city updating the website.
For the Monday, 1/26 CC meeting--there was not an agenda posted. Yet, they have an entire section of the website devoted to meeting agendas and minutes. The page is there, it just lacks substance.
Filing for the April 2009 election recently closed. Yet, there is nothing on the website that states who the candidates are in the upcoming election. I guess we will have to wait for our Localite and its ads to find out what is happening in our town.
What is it going to take for the city to jump into the 21st century and start communicating with the citizens via its online presence?
And how much did we pay for the website redesign? I hope it was zero or next to nothing with as little as it is used.
We were excited that they had an RSS feed. We plugged that into the right side of the page on OVCC. Alas, you don't get to see any "bells and whistles" because it is all dependent on the city updating the website.
For the Monday, 1/26 CC meeting--there was not an agenda posted. Yet, they have an entire section of the website devoted to meeting agendas and minutes. The page is there, it just lacks substance.
Filing for the April 2009 election recently closed. Yet, there is nothing on the website that states who the candidates are in the upcoming election. I guess we will have to wait for our Localite and its ads to find out what is happening in our town.
What is it going to take for the city to jump into the 21st century and start communicating with the citizens via its online presence?
And how much did we pay for the website redesign? I hope it was zero or next to nothing with as little as it is used.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
A Predator is coming to Overland
Dear Friend in Overland,
Something very distrurbing came to my attenion on a recent visit to city hall for a Overland Farmers Market meeting. Posted on the notices board near the front door was an announcement and agenda for an upcoming Board of Adjustment meeting. One of the items on the agenda was the bringing of a “Title Max” to Overland.
Are you familiar with Title Max and like companies? Title Max is one of the various companies that will loan one money at interest rates that would make a loan shark shudder using one’s car title as collateral. Not only do they charge outrageous interest rates, often people end up losing their car (and thus their way to the job they do have to pay the bills).
The Title Loan companies can be grouped with check cashing places, payday loan establishments, and signature loan businesses as PREDATORY LENDERS. I have very strong feelings about companies such as these that take advantage of those in need, people who often end up in more dire straits than when they walked through the doors of these establishments. In these uncertain financial times, many people will be false lured into thinking there problems can be solved via these businesses. Do we want to invite a company that’s sole purpose is to prey upon the people of our town?
Secondly, having this Title Max business on Page Ave creates an image problem for Overland. Inviting in predatory lenders basically dis-invites better businesses to our city. Our city recently went through months of reviewing and updating our comprehensive plan. I don’t recall them saying these were the types of businesses we hope to attract. In fact, many business planners will see the predatory lenders in a city and think “oh, its one of those cities” and not bring their business here. Is this moving in the right direction?
We can take action now before this goes any further. I will be sending letters to my City Council members and the mayors. Unfortunately, I have to work the night of Wednesday, December 10 or I would attend the meeting of the Board of Adjustment. In my place, I am sending a registered letter to city hall and requesting that it be read into the record as a citizen statement.
I urge you to join me in taking action.
Something very distrurbing came to my attenion on a recent visit to city hall for a Overland Farmers Market meeting. Posted on the notices board near the front door was an announcement and agenda for an upcoming Board of Adjustment meeting. One of the items on the agenda was the bringing of a “Title Max” to Overland.
Are you familiar with Title Max and like companies? Title Max is one of the various companies that will loan one money at interest rates that would make a loan shark shudder using one’s car title as collateral. Not only do they charge outrageous interest rates, often people end up losing their car (and thus their way to the job they do have to pay the bills).
The Title Loan companies can be grouped with check cashing places, payday loan establishments, and signature loan businesses as PREDATORY LENDERS. I have very strong feelings about companies such as these that take advantage of those in need, people who often end up in more dire straits than when they walked through the doors of these establishments. In these uncertain financial times, many people will be false lured into thinking there problems can be solved via these businesses. Do we want to invite a company that’s sole purpose is to prey upon the people of our town?
Secondly, having this Title Max business on Page Ave creates an image problem for Overland. Inviting in predatory lenders basically dis-invites better businesses to our city. Our city recently went through months of reviewing and updating our comprehensive plan. I don’t recall them saying these were the types of businesses we hope to attract. In fact, many business planners will see the predatory lenders in a city and think “oh, its one of those cities” and not bring their business here. Is this moving in the right direction?
We can take action now before this goes any further. I will be sending letters to my City Council members and the mayors. Unfortunately, I have to work the night of Wednesday, December 10 or I would attend the meeting of the Board of Adjustment. In my place, I am sending a registered letter to city hall and requesting that it be read into the record as a citizen statement.
I urge you to join me in taking action.
- Write your council members and mayor.
- Attend the December 10 meeting or write the Board of Adjustment.
- If you know any members of the Board of Adjustment (below), I recommend you bend their ear on the subject.
- Forward this to other Overland residents who will share our concern about a Title Max coming into Overland.
Members of the Board of Adjustment per city website:
- Tom Eckert
- Bob Aston
- Rudolph E. Kuhlmann
- Jack Arnold
- Dennis Hageman
- Jon Seal (Alternate)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
A Tale of Two Peggys
Now we all know that the ORT can be a bit hypocritical. But, Peggy Keller really takes the cake. At the August 18 CC meeting, she has the audacity to sit in judgement of others on the dias. Mostly about not respecting others. This from the woman who spends most of the meetings joking with Owensby and Jones.
As if her holier than thou attitude then wasn't enough, on the very next CC meeting (Sept 8), she actually completely shows her ass and makes a scene in an attempt to disgrace city attorney, Bob Herman.
If you don't believe me, there is always video...
As if her holier than thou attitude then wasn't enough, on the very next CC meeting (Sept 8), she actually completely shows her ass and makes a scene in an attempt to disgrace city attorney, Bob Herman.
If you don't believe me, there is always video...
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Meeting Change Notice
For those who did not know:
THE OVERLAND COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 11TH HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2008 AT 7:15 P.M.
That gives Courtney one more week to try to figure out how to tape the show off of cable.
However, this notice was also posted on the city's website. Don't know why this topic can't be covered at the Monday meeting that week.
SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 21st 2008, 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
AGENDA TOPICS:
The purpose of the meeting will be to set the City's Tax Rate
THE OVERLAND COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 11TH HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2008 AT 7:15 P.M.
That gives Courtney one more week to try to figure out how to tape the show off of cable.
However, this notice was also posted on the city's website. Don't know why this topic can't be covered at the Monday meeting that week.
SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 21st 2008, 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
AGENDA TOPICS:
The purpose of the meeting will be to set the City's Tax Rate
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