Thursday, July 29, 2010
City work session
The Arkansas City City Commission has its work session meeting today at 5:30 p.m.
Talk is likely to revolve around the budget for the coming year. The budget is not much different than last year, but this would be a good chance to voice your opinions on the matter. The regular meeting will be Monday at 5 p.m. to accommodate the National Night Out event.
Here is what is on the agenda
Talk is likely to revolve around the budget for the coming year. The budget is not much different than last year, but this would be a good chance to voice your opinions on the matter. The regular meeting will be Monday at 5 p.m. to accommodate the National Night Out event.
Here is what is on the agenda
- Hold public hearing on the budget for 2011
- Consider adopting the budget
- Adopting the budgeted pay plan, and an ordinance amending that plan.
- Consider a request for an extension to continue operating a tavern at 521 South Summit.
- A resolution closing Harrison Avenue from Summit Street to First Avenue for an event to be held Sept. 24 and 25 at the Alumni Bar and Grill.
- Set a date for a hearing to consider an appeal by Bruce Pendley, owner of Land Rush Leather, on his plan to have an illuminated sign.
- Consider a proposal from Pendley for a motorcycle event in Arkansas City
- Consider changing the August 12 work session meeting time to 4 p.m. to review customer service and IT areas of the city audit report.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Judge blocks Arizona immigration law
A judge has blocked most of the Arizona immigration law, giving a win to opponents of the law.
This is typical liberal modus apperandi, find a judge to make a ruling that lets you have what you want, circumventing the normal legal process and the will of the people.
Another blow to states rights.
See, i can trash liberal ways of doing stuff too :)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_arizona_immigration
This is typical liberal modus apperandi, find a judge to make a ruling that lets you have what you want, circumventing the normal legal process and the will of the people.
Another blow to states rights.
See, i can trash liberal ways of doing stuff too :)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_arizona_immigration
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Just for fun
I got this in the email and just thought you might enjoy it ... whichever way you lean. I dont know how i got on the democrat mailing list, but before you get to wisecracking too much, i get lots of republican emails too. Though it is VERY depressing to realize that I am older than the President of the United States. This is the first time.
Friend --
Every year, our family tries to come up with a fun way to wish Barack a happy birthday.
And this August 4th, when he turns 49, I have something new in mind.
This has been a big -- and hectic -- year for him. After signing the Affordable Care Act and Wall Street reform into law -- and completing his first year as president -- I think it's safe to say we will remember it for a long time.
And I know full well how much he credits this movement, and the work of supporters like you, for the change that we've accomplished.
So I'm putting together a birthday card that I would like you to sign. Together with other Organizing for America supporters -- and me, Malia, Sasha, and Bo -- we'll wish him a happy birthday and let him know that we're ready to take on the year ahead alongside him.
Will you wish Barack a happy birthday with me?
This year also brought a lot of surprises -- some good and some bad.
Supporters like you have helped him make the best of it -- by contacting Congress to help push stalled legislation forward, by re-engaging supporters in the political process, by giving back with service projects across the country, and so much more.
And while we can't know what the coming year will bring, all of us, working together, will continue pushing forward for change.
Will you help make this a memorable birthday for Barack and wish him a happy 49th?
http://my.barackobama.com/birthday
Thanks so much,
Michelle Obama
Friend --
Every year, our family tries to come up with a fun way to wish Barack a happy birthday.
And this August 4th, when he turns 49, I have something new in mind.
This has been a big -- and hectic -- year for him. After signing the Affordable Care Act and Wall Street reform into law -- and completing his first year as president -- I think it's safe to say we will remember it for a long time.
And I know full well how much he credits this movement, and the work of supporters like you, for the change that we've accomplished.
So I'm putting together a birthday card that I would like you to sign. Together with other Organizing for America supporters -- and me, Malia, Sasha, and Bo -- we'll wish him a happy birthday and let him know that we're ready to take on the year ahead alongside him.
Will you wish Barack a happy birthday with me?
This year also brought a lot of surprises -- some good and some bad.
Supporters like you have helped him make the best of it -- by contacting Congress to help push stalled legislation forward, by re-engaging supporters in the political process, by giving back with service projects across the country, and so much more.
And while we can't know what the coming year will bring, all of us, working together, will continue pushing forward for change.
Will you help make this a memorable birthday for Barack and wish him a happy 49th?
http://my.barackobama.com/birthday
Thanks so much,
Michelle Obama
Big 12 Football
Big 12 Media. Days are going on now. You may watch it live at the Big-12 link, which is here
Coaches and some players will be interviewed.
Oklahoma State is on today at 9:45 and Kansas State is on at 10:30
Tomorrow, Kansas is on at 9 a.m., and Oklahoma is on at 9:45
Practice starts about the first of August and the season starts September 4.
Anyone want to talk Big-12 football?
Coaches and some players will be interviewed.
Oklahoma State is on today at 9:45 and Kansas State is on at 10:30
Tomorrow, Kansas is on at 9 a.m., and Oklahoma is on at 9:45
Practice starts about the first of August and the season starts September 4.
Anyone want to talk Big-12 football?
Monday, July 26, 2010
City's audit report
The Audit report came out a couple weeks ago. There were no bombshells or amazing revelations in it. But there were some suggestions where the city can save money and be more efficient.
Be careful for what you wish for though. One of the recommendations was fixing the water meters, which currently do not measure all the water being used. So if they fix it they could have an increase in revenue, but that also means your water bill will go up because you are not currently paying for all the water you are using.
When they were deciding on whether to do this audit, there was some discussion on whether or not they would actually do what it said. At that time Mell Kuhn suggested the city commit to do whatever the audit said. Other commissioners agreed that the city should do what the audit says, but they didnt want to tie their own hands just in case there were some bad ideas.
But What I hope for is that this report will not suffer the same fate as other reports. Remember the 20-20 surveys of a few years ago, that has some great information and is gathering dust as usual. Then there was the 77 corridor study. And more studies.
So I hope the city will take action on this one, and actually do something with it. Serious consideration should be given to the recommendations. Long term views need to be taken, not just knee jerk emotional reactions that feel good at the moment. As they consider the recommendations, they should also be thinking about what the city needs to be 20 years, 30 years from now, and let that weigh heavily on any decisions.
In light of that, the company that did the audit is offereing to come back and work with the city on implementing ideas, and finding ways to actually do things. Of course, they are not offering to do this for free. It will cost the city another 8 grand or so, but if it helps them save 80 grand, it will be worth it. I think they should do it. They have already spent 30 grand on the study, and we do not want the study to suffer the same fate as other studies have suffered.
You do have to spend money to save money sometimes. Strange how that works, but ... it does. Its like spending $100 on more insulation for your house so you can spend 500 less on energy bills. The city needs to be forward thinking here. Should be interesting to see what happens.
The report is on the city's website
Here are some links
http://arkcity.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3040http://arkcity.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3040
Be careful for what you wish for though. One of the recommendations was fixing the water meters, which currently do not measure all the water being used. So if they fix it they could have an increase in revenue, but that also means your water bill will go up because you are not currently paying for all the water you are using.
When they were deciding on whether to do this audit, there was some discussion on whether or not they would actually do what it said. At that time Mell Kuhn suggested the city commit to do whatever the audit said. Other commissioners agreed that the city should do what the audit says, but they didnt want to tie their own hands just in case there were some bad ideas.
But What I hope for is that this report will not suffer the same fate as other reports. Remember the 20-20 surveys of a few years ago, that has some great information and is gathering dust as usual. Then there was the 77 corridor study. And more studies.
So I hope the city will take action on this one, and actually do something with it. Serious consideration should be given to the recommendations. Long term views need to be taken, not just knee jerk emotional reactions that feel good at the moment. As they consider the recommendations, they should also be thinking about what the city needs to be 20 years, 30 years from now, and let that weigh heavily on any decisions.
In light of that, the company that did the audit is offereing to come back and work with the city on implementing ideas, and finding ways to actually do things. Of course, they are not offering to do this for free. It will cost the city another 8 grand or so, but if it helps them save 80 grand, it will be worth it. I think they should do it. They have already spent 30 grand on the study, and we do not want the study to suffer the same fate as other studies have suffered.
You do have to spend money to save money sometimes. Strange how that works, but ... it does. Its like spending $100 on more insulation for your house so you can spend 500 less on energy bills. The city needs to be forward thinking here. Should be interesting to see what happens.
The report is on the city's website
Here are some links
http://arkcity.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3040http://arkcity.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3040
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Saturday
It is a good show. And it is free.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Shakespeare in the park
People associated with the Ark City Arts Center are putting on Shakespeare in the park. They had a performance last night at Wilson Park. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Im ready to take a break from the politics. Sure gets nasty. Just seems we cant talk about ideas. There are other viewpoints than conservative and liberal. Those are not the only two choices. Both sides have strengths and weaknesses, and they are both just philosophies, not truth in themselves.
Also posted some cop notes. Look for the link on the left side.
Im ready to take a break from the politics. Sure gets nasty. Just seems we cant talk about ideas. There are other viewpoints than conservative and liberal. Those are not the only two choices. Both sides have strengths and weaknesses, and they are both just philosophies, not truth in themselves.
Also posted some cop notes. Look for the link on the left side.
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