News From The County Legislative Meeting on 18 March 2013
Listed below are the major actions taken during the County Legislative Meeting yesterday. I have not included the basic housekeeping items or those items that have no alterable effect on the citizenry.
1) The question was raised by Commissioner Cary as to how much money from the Hospital Fund was left? After approximately five minutes of discussion without a clear answer and the question asked twice more it was finally stated by the Director, "I don't feel comfortable giving that number at this time".
The director also stated during this discussion that 93% of the property taxes for the past year have been collected. The fund balance for the county is currently about six million dollars and we still have a third of the fiscal year left.
2) Amendments to the School and County Budgets were approved without dissent.
3) Transfer of funds to the Highway Department was passed with only Commissioner Flacy voting NO.
4) The Resolution to change the Driving School cost from $130.00 to $150.00 was approved on a 19 to 2 vote. Commissioners Cary and Houston cast the NO votes.
Under Unfinished Business Commissioner Pope asked if the attorney representing the county in the property condemnation (the property at the interstate to be used for a waste water treatment system) had met her deadline to file with the court. (After several attempts to move the project forward and being hampered by the attorney failing to file the proper papers with the court the Legislative Committee met and set a deadline of 1 March for the filing ). Because this deadline was not met a motion and the commission voted unanimously to fire the attorney and hire a new one immediately.
Under New Business, Commissioner Reedy raised the issue of the previously cancelled public meeting that had been scheduled to discuss placing SRO's (School Resource Officers) in each county school.
It was stated that the meeting had been cancelled based on the suggestion of the County Attorney. The issue is currently on hold awaiting a second State Attorney Opinion on the matter.
No public mention of a Wheel Tax was made.
1) The question was raised by Commissioner Cary as to how much money from the Hospital Fund was left? After approximately five minutes of discussion without a clear answer and the question asked twice more it was finally stated by the Director, "I don't feel comfortable giving that number at this time".
The director also stated during this discussion that 93% of the property taxes for the past year have been collected. The fund balance for the county is currently about six million dollars and we still have a third of the fiscal year left.
2) Amendments to the School and County Budgets were approved without dissent.
3) Transfer of funds to the Highway Department was passed with only Commissioner Flacy voting NO.
4) The Resolution to change the Driving School cost from $130.00 to $150.00 was approved on a 19 to 2 vote. Commissioners Cary and Houston cast the NO votes.
Under Unfinished Business Commissioner Pope asked if the attorney representing the county in the property condemnation (the property at the interstate to be used for a waste water treatment system) had met her deadline to file with the court. (After several attempts to move the project forward and being hampered by the attorney failing to file the proper papers with the court the Legislative Committee met and set a deadline of 1 March for the filing ). Because this deadline was not met a motion and the commission voted unanimously to fire the attorney and hire a new one immediately.
Under New Business, Commissioner Reedy raised the issue of the previously cancelled public meeting that had been scheduled to discuss placing SRO's (School Resource Officers) in each county school.
It was stated that the meeting had been cancelled based on the suggestion of the County Attorney. The issue is currently on hold awaiting a second State Attorney Opinion on the matter.
No public mention of a Wheel Tax was made.
posted by Allen Barrett | 9:10 AM
59 Comments:
How do you not know how much money is left? Shouldn't you have that number written down before you go to the meeting. The idiocy and incompetence in our local government is mind numbing.
I sure hope the Hospital Fund has more than $0 ... But I am willing to bet that it is far less than the original $15 million.
I have tried to get this message across several times but so far apparently either I am failing to communicate the fact or people just can't seem to accept that they have been duped.
This is the plain simple fact, there is no Hosp[ital Fund left.
I have chronicled the demise of the Hospital Fund for several years but few would believe, choosing instead to believe those who were raiding fund.
Well, the remnants of the fund was moved out of the protected account and into the general fund account of the county and has been used to pay the bills of the massive over spending by those officials who don't have the backbone and discipline to say no when someone asks for more money.
While some fought hard to preserve the funds as originally intended they were simply outnumbered and out voted.
NOW THERE IS NO HOSPITAL FUND.
It's a sad state of affairs when ever a commissioner can't get an answer on a financial question. Someone on the commission should have the answer to any and all financial questions. It's not rocket science unless someone is doing some creative accounting.
Perhaps now you believe that Giles Co needs a Charter that gets rid of the Deadwood Stage crew ?
The person arrested for 3 counts of vandalism to cars at the Court House Annex is none other than …….. Wayne Strickland. If you do not believe me go to the Giles County web site and there is good old Wayne in a fine front facing portrait.
8:28
Here's what I believe. The trouble being stirred up here in this county is an indirect result of the hatred and resentment being promoted by a small group of unhappy people. And here's the kicker. Those troublemakers are the ones who are trying to convince YOU AND ME that we need a charter. I think they will keep trying to get a charter, so we need to be ready for them and vote it down just like we did before.
You won't be able to do it quite like you did before, 6:10. I'm afraid more people know that they were mislead on certain aspects of the Charter before, and many of them will not fall for it again.
Ray
Ray
On the contrary, more people are now awake to who is behind this charter thing and why. We willd efeat you guys again when necessary. In fact, the terrible things the pro-charter people said would be happening didn't happen. That alone should make it even easier to defeat next time around. The people have spoken and will do so again if this thing comes up again for a vote.
I'm sorry, 9:46, but I disagree. It seems like terrible things, as far as the government is concerned, are happening all the time. I don't, however, have a problem with your difference of opinion. That's what this blog is supposed to be about. See you at the polls.
Ray
9:46 Please enlighten us all as to who is behind the charter. I was under the impression that there were seven men and women who were elected by the voters to write the charter, which they did.
I also would request that you please tell what "terrible things the pro-charter people said would be happening (that) didn't happen".
The fact of the matter is you and some of your lying buddies did a good job of making people believe that since you were able to control the county for the past 200 years you should be allowed to continue to do so. It became obvious during that election that the truth was simply not a factor and people were convinced to keep the incompetent corruption in place of a Charter that would have put controls on your thievery, incompetent policies and abusive behaviors.
wab
You know as well as most people around the county do who was and is behind the charter. The seven people you mentioned who wrote it up WERE NOT the ones who sponsored and promoted it. Let's be truthful here. How refreshing it would be to move past the resentment and hatred.
4:43 PM Then let it begin with you.
4:43 I would expect a little truthfulness from you, since you can't provide the full truth and make big claims you can't back up.
Do you not understand that there was no charter until after it was written and that it was not written until after the elected charter commissioners wrote it.
I helped get the question of a charter form of government on the ballot and am very proud of the many who worked so hard to accomplish that feat.
So back to your big claim about terrible things predicted by those who supported the charter. Your words, "the terrible things the pro-charter people said would be happening didn't happen". So what were those terrible things big mouth. You only have a short trip down the list of topics to find a list of some of the lies spread by city/county employees while on their job being paid with tax funds.
Barrett
What is it about my post that you cannot or will not understand? It was rather simple.
Granted, there was NO charter until it was written up. We all know that. However there WAS and remains a small group of malcontents who have been pushing it from the outset. And you and I both know who the leader of this group of unhappy people is.
You say you are happy for what you did in favor of the charter. Well, I am equally happy that we worked very hard to see it defeated.
The terrible things? Oh, come on now. You guys were the ones out preaching the doom and gloom that would befall Giles County should the charter be defeated. That being said, I see no need to repeat that garbage.
Here's an opinion. You are a joke. Ask around town if you don't believe me.
Why are all anti-Charter people democrats?
Damn CG, I try to like you, but I'll never understand why you insist on referring to people who are concerned about the way the county is run as "malcontents." We should be able to try to make the changes that we believe will make our community a better place without being labeled.
Just because we don't see things the same way you do doesn't make us wrong.
Ray
Ray...
Nor does it make your little group right. Furthermore, I would venture to say that most all of us (we) want what's best for Giles County.
Oh, an individual like Allen Barrett can run around like a banty rooster pointing fingers, calling names, and stirring up all manner of trouble,but that doesn't make thim right either. It is my opinuion that this man is very very bitter and that he is filled with jealousy and resentment because of his own political failures, which, by the way, are HIS OWN FAULT. Blaming others for one's own failures and shortcomings is a common human character flaw.
In spite of it all Ray, I do like you and feel that we both want good things to happen for our county.
8:02 the difference in what I have done and what you did to defeat the charter is you simply spread a bunch of outrageous lies.
Oh, I'm still waiting for you to post a list of "the terrible things the pro-charter people said would be happening" you whined about.
Looks like when you add up all that you say you are nothing more than a cowardly liar that I feel sorry for.
6:02, I have no doubt that the vast majority of people on the blog are truly concerned about the well-being of this county. Allen gets frustrated -- as do we all -- by our county government, but I disagree with the reasons.
He is far more involved in what is going on in local politics than are most folks. Dealing with bureaucracy, in any form, can make you pull your hair out. Allen is a man of God, not a saint.
I'm fully that Mr. B can defend himself, so I'll stop there. Good day.
Ray
Barrett
The first sentence of your 10:11 post is in itself a lie. Terrible things? As I said, I think you already know what terrible things were predicted to happen should your charter fail. It failed; the people have spoken; let's move on!
Ray
I totally disagree with your opinions. But this is a free country, and we are all entitled to believe what we want to about others.
10:52 I don't blame you for wanting to move on, if I was in the corner you painted for yourself I'd want to move on also. The thing you need to do is either tell the truth to begin with or write down your lies so you can keep up with them and you wouldn't back yourself into so many corners.
Waiting for the list, "the terrible things the pro-charter people said would be happening" you whined about.
Produce the list or continue to be the obnoxious lying coward you have revealed yourself as.
barrett
You won't get a list from me, because you already know what those so-called "terrible" things are.
I really got a chuckle about your trying to lecture me about being truthful.
You usual name-calling and arrogance are noted.
There you go judging again, cg. That's the Lord's job, isn't it? Only He can be sure of what someone knows. Surely you're not comparing yourself to the Almighty, are you?
Seems that only the guilty can laugh in the face of an accusation that rings true.
10:01
Wrong again! You absolutely amaze me beyond description.
When and who did I judge? If you are referring to my remarks about the one you so worship and defend, I stand by every word I said. I have very little patience or sympathy for a troublemaker.
You say that only the guilty can laugh in the face of an indicting statement. That is often true, but not in this case. I just found it hilarious that Barrett would try to lecture anyone about being truthful. Haven't you ever laughed at an absurdity? Of course.
5:12 still waiting for your evidence that I lied little anonymous person.
As for making trouble guess you forgot about Jesus and Paul, Peter, John and a few other fellows. Martin Luther even those Wesley boys stirred up some things. Oh, and there were some guys named Jefferson, Madison, Paine, Henry and Franklin that cause a bit of trouble in their time. Oh, how about that King fellow from Birmingham.
You see the problem with trouble makers is with who defines them. When defined by those who are comfortable in their abuses and excesses those I mentioned above were trouble makers but when defined by history they are seen in a very different light. Do you really think your support of corruption and wrong doing will ever be seen in a favorable light?
5:12, what an ass you are. Of course you judged. You stated what Allen "knew." You cannot say what's in a person's heart without judging them. Of course, you'll twist your comment around now like you always do. Why is it so hard to admit when you're wrong? Does pride have anything to do with that, or are you just too stupid to realize when you are wrong?
I've even seen ray lanier admit when he was mistaken, why can't you? No one is right 100% of the time, not even you.
Barrett...
I have utmost respect for Christ, The Apostles, and other great people you mentioned. I have none for you and those like you.
You say I support corruption and wrongdoing? How many times to I have to remind you that you are telling that lie?
Keep waiting is all I can tell you.
1:42
Barrett knows as well as the other pro-charter folks what lies were told about what would happen to Giles County should their plan be voted down.
Admit that I am wrong about this? No way. If I had the time and the inclination, I would go back on this blog and find some entries that would prove I am right. Would you accept that? Probably not.
Let's move on, shall we? Wouldn't time be better spent discussing Obamacare, the destruction of the middle class in America, border insecurity, the gutting of our military, abortion, gay marriage, the giving of huge sums of money to the Muslim Brotherhood, etc? We have a president who seems intent on destroying us and you want to argue about exactly who said what about a charter we don't need to begin with!
Where is the on always correcting people's mistakes in typing or in English? I always thought it was cg.
" How many times to I have to remind you that you are telling that lie?
Keep waiting is all I can tell you."
do
9:42
Why is it that people like you go around quoting others? More importantly, why do you blindly follow a troublemaker?
Is someone following cg?
Not that he's aware of, but he still thinks nobody knows who he is. Too damned funny.
Someone knows, but want tell because they could go to jail for tracking without a good reason.
So all us anonymous aren't anonymous to everybody. That's what is too funny.
11:28 Is this no longer a free speech blog? Just wondering.
Of course it's a free speech blog. That does not give you carte blanche to launch personal attacks, even if your parents did name you anonymous.
Since this is a free speech blog, please allow me to share some thoughts. I'm told that Hillary Clinton is now posturing for a presidential run in 2016. The sad thing about that is the fact that she will garner almost half of the votes without saying a word. Governor Romney was right about the 47% who will vote for the Democrat, regardless of what that candidate does or stands for. Where are the Christians and Catholics in this country? How can a leftist pro-abortion and pro-gay marriage candidate even get to first base in an election?
I think she will run in 2016, provided Obama doesn't trump up something wherein he can declare martial law and become a dictator. And provided we still have a country by 2016!
If the Republican Party is indeed dead in this country, it is because of the death of morality and the unwillingness of right-thinking people to stand up and be counted! Hope I can get an AMEN on that!
1
Remember what she said during the Bengahzi hearings:
"What difference does it make now."
What if Ambassador Stevens was your father or son?
The party is dying because of folks like the tea baggers, sean hannity and rush lamebow, to name a few. Oh yeah, faux news has its hands around the republican party's throat as well.
Many people judge the whole party by folks like that. Go to youtube and punch in any of those names. You'll switch parties faster than you can say glen beck.
11:06
You won't switch parties if you believe abortion and gay marriage is morally and Biblically wrong. You won't switch if you believe in smaller and less intrusive government, less taxes, The U.S. constitution, etc. No way.
With the decline in morality and family values, liberalizm has become a cancer. It may be too late to stop when people elect individuals such as Barrack Obama and even the possibility of Hillary Clinton. Even church-going people vote for leftists like that. Do they disregard plain Bible teachings against the murder of children and men lying with men?? They will give an acount one day.
If you support and vote for pro-abortion and pro-gay marriage candidates, please don't get upset if I question your Christianity.
So abortion and gay marriage are the only two sins y'all count? 5:19, are you naive or just stupid? That's a fair question since you seem to think liberals are the only ones with declining morals. Take a glance at y'all's poster boy, Newt Gingrich. Now there's a real role model. Wasn't he calling for Clinton's impeachment while having an affair himself? Watch out one of those stones doesn't shatter your house.
Then Gingrich needs to go as well. But the subtle difference between Gingrich and the leftist is that he does not support or promote gay marriage or the killing of the inborn. Look these things up in your Bible. They are an abomination to God, regardless of how you try to ignore it.
Killing of the unborn.
1:48 I don't like and he's no poster boy, neither is any of the democrats. Look a the man to be president to hick with the party.
Reported on WKSR.com that the hospital fund has $5 million left in it and the county has $1 million in reserve. Madam Janet and the commissioners say that you just don't understand how responsible and wise they have been with spending your money. BTW, they have also waited too long to implement the wheel tax (it should have been done sooner) in order to generate county revenue.
No 3:52, the subtle difference is that the law Newty broke is one of the Ten Commandments, whereas the other two are not. I'd say that puts him right up there with worshiping false idols and murder, according to the Book.
9:17 Do you remember the primary election? Newt didn't get very far.
Abortion is the same sin as shooting someone. Leaving one spouse and marrying some one else is a SIN.
9:45, do you remember he was a shoe-in for a while, but he lost popularity because he wanted to colonize the moon, not because he cheated on his wife. You are right, a sin is a sin, but many voters choose to ignore that fact.
9:17
Yes, Mr. Gingrich broke the same law that Clinton did.I concede. But adultery just somehow pales in comparison with the killing of the unborn and with gay marriage.
I don't see anything about gay marriage in the Ten Commandments, do you? Who are you to say which sin is greater in the eyes of God anyway? I would think adultery is as bad as anyone of them. You made a promise before God, and you broke it. You can't just pick and choose; That sounds like a "Sunday only" christian.
Almost everything is a sin.
Hell is going to be full.
Mormons don't sin. They believe that marriage is between one man and one woman, one woman, one woman, one woman...however many.
Ray
And I respectfully say, who are you to refer to another as a Sunday Christian? Either sin is forgiveable, but I think what the writer was saying is that he/she thinks it would be far worse personally to murder another human being than to commit an act of adultery. Just saying, my friend.
Having lived in Giles County for 67 years, I think that we all should have known from past experiences with the county court that when the set aside and protected Hospital funds were removed from their potected status that there in reality were no longer any hospital funds and that money was fair game for any scheme that the county "leaders" could come up with.
It was goodbye Hosiptal fund the minuted they were alowed to be touched for any reason. "Just a Little here, just a litte there and poof no more funds."
7:46, I appreciate your respectful reply and take no offense from it. Everyone has opinions, that's what blogs are all about. In my humble opinion, God is the only judge as to which sins are worse than others. Murder may quite well be worse than adultery, but they are both commandments which we are not supposed to break. As far as unforgivable sins are concerned, there is only one. If you are one of the elect and refuse to allow the Holy Ghost to speak through you when the anti-Christ appears on earth, you are pretty much screwed. Everything else falls to the Lord's judgement. That's my understanding, at least. Glad we could have an adult debate for a change. Have a peaceful day, my friend.
Ray
Ray. I have never been your nemesis. In fact, I've defended you time after time and encouraged you to not let those who give you a hard time be a bother to you.
I suppose I was looking at the difference from purely a personal viewpoint. And yes, either is forgiveable, but it would bother me more if I had been guilty of taking a life.
"[O]ne of the elected" what the heck is that crap?
11:04, if you are referencing my post, I was referring to one of God's Elect.
Ray
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