I mentioned earlier that I didn't see a slogan on Councilman Campisi's billboard. There's something else I didn't see, the word Republican. I think there might have been a tiny elephant in the corner, but that was it. This last week, I saw literature for two Republican State Representatives running for office, Jim Lembke and Walter Bivins. Both propaganda sheets didn't indicate that they were Republicans. Has the complete lack of leadership from the governor's office and sexual scandals from the Missouri House of Representatives completely embarrassed these elected officials that they don't even want to be associated with their own party?
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Mehlville Fire District Willfully Violates the Law
To: Mehlville Fire Protection Board of Directors, Chief Silvernail, and Carla Juelfs (Records Custodian)
During the last year I have informed, instructed and pleaded with the district to comply with Missouri's open Records laws.
Last week, I clarified with your attorney your violations. This week, your records custodian confirmed your lack of compliance.
As of this morning, you are still in violation of not posting your meetings at the district firehouses. This can be accomplished by simply taping a copy of your meeting dates and times on the glass doors of the firehouses just as you do at the district's headquarters. This should have been accomplished 241 days ago.
The BOD has a meeting tonight with a tax rate hearing. It has not been posted as required by law. It's not posted on your website. The date is but there is nothing to indicate it is a tax rate hearing.
I have also requested to be notified as media about meetings as required by Missouri Sunshine Law. This has not happened either as I have been removed from your media notification list for expressing my opinions about the district.
At this point, I can only assume by your actions that the BOD, the chief and the records custodian desire to willfully violate these laws.
Mike Heins
South County News
Update; Here's what I received this afternoon.
Date:
Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:14 AM
From:
C Juelfs
To:
Mike Heins
Subject:
RE: MFPD meetings in violation of MO law
Size:
6 KB
The agenda, meeting dates and tentative tax rates will be posted at the
engine houses this afternoon.
During the last year I have informed, instructed and pleaded with the district to comply with Missouri's open Records laws.
Last week, I clarified with your attorney your violations. This week, your records custodian confirmed your lack of compliance.
As of this morning, you are still in violation of not posting your meetings at the district firehouses. This can be accomplished by simply taping a copy of your meeting dates and times on the glass doors of the firehouses just as you do at the district's headquarters. This should have been accomplished 241 days ago.
The BOD has a meeting tonight with a tax rate hearing. It has not been posted as required by law. It's not posted on your website. The date is but there is nothing to indicate it is a tax rate hearing.
I have also requested to be notified as media about meetings as required by Missouri Sunshine Law. This has not happened either as I have been removed from your media notification list for expressing my opinions about the district.
At this point, I can only assume by your actions that the BOD, the chief and the records custodian desire to willfully violate these laws.
Mike Heins
South County News
Update; Here's what I received this afternoon.
Date:
Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:14 AM
From:
C Juelfs
To:
Mike Heins
Subject:
RE: MFPD meetings in violation of MO law
Size:
6 KB
The agenda, meeting dates and tentative tax rates will be posted at the
engine houses this afternoon.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
What Does Councilman Campisi Have to Hide?
The case of Diehl vs Fred Weber is heating up. John Campisi has called in some serious help to fight being deposed in this case of David suing Goliath. We have to wonder why Campisi is trying to avoid a deposition and why he's trying to keep it under wraps with an order of protection. Does he want to delay giving testimony till after the election or just until his pool season closes? I also wonder who's paying his legal bills. Is it his campaign or St. Louis County? And is attorney Lester Stuckmeyer too busy with his multiple trash lawsuits to represent him?
Stay tuned.
08/20/2008
Docket Entry:
Entry of Appearance Filed
Text:
LORENA MERKLIN VON KAENEL ENTERS HER APPEARANCE ON BEHALF OF ST, LOUIS COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN CAMPISI.
08/21/2008
Docket Entry:
Filing:
Text:
ST LOUIS COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN CAMPISI'S FURTHER OBJECTIONS FOR TAKING DEPOSITION DIRECTED TO JOHN CAMPISI AND MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
Stay tuned.
08/20/2008
Docket Entry:
Entry of Appearance Filed
Text:
LORENA MERKLIN VON KAENEL ENTERS HER APPEARANCE ON BEHALF OF ST, LOUIS COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN CAMPISI.
08/21/2008
Docket Entry:
Filing:
Text:
ST LOUIS COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN CAMPISI'S FURTHER OBJECTIONS FOR TAKING DEPOSITION DIRECTED TO JOHN CAMPISI AND MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Does Councilman John Campisi Need a Slogan?
I saw a billboard for County Councilman, John Campisi last night on the way home. There was no slogan, just John Campisi for St. Louis County Council. It reminded me of Richard Nixon's, "I'm not a crook!" At least Nixon had the guts to take a stand, Campisi never does. But what can he run on, his business experience. No, he's not a successful businessman. He ran their family business in the ground. How about service to the community? No, lip service is what you get when you seek help from his office. How about integrity? He was caught stealing and refused to say who (conspired with) loaned or gave him the equipment. How about this for a slogan?
"I'm Not a Crook, Anymore!
John Campisi
for
St. Louis County Council
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Mehlville Fire District Continues to Violate the Law
I wish to share with all of you the e-mail I sent to our fire chief today:
Chief Silvernail,
I visited Mehlville firehouses 1,3,4, yesterday August 16th and requested to see
the posting of the dates and times for the Mehlville Fire Protection BOD's
regularly scheduled meetings. There were none posted at the firehouses. As I'm
sure you're are well aware, Missouri statutes mandate this posting.
As I'm sure you are also well aware, I have complained about numerous violations
of Missouri's open records laws, by the district, to the district's records
custodian The district has continued to violate these laws, as well as to take
punitive action against me for asserting my rights.I have been removed from the
media notification list, refused copies of BOD minutes and e-mails that I
requested.
Please advise me when the MFPD has complied with the meeting posting
requirements of the MO statute and an explanation for such punitive actions
Mike Heins
South County News
And here's what I got back.
Mr. Heins: I am in receipt of your e-mail with regard to the above matter. Please note, with regard to the posting of a meeting notice, Section 610.020(1) of the Missouri Revised Statutes states the following: 610.020. 1. All public governmental bodies shall give notice of the time, date, and place of each meeting, and its tentative agenda, in a manner reasonably calculated to advise the public of the matters to be considered, and if the meeting will be conducted by telephone or other electronic means, the notice of the meeting shall identify the mode by which the meeting will be conducted and the designated location where the public may observe and attend the meeting. If a public body plans to meet by Internet chat, Internet message board, or other computer link, it shall post a notice of the meeting on its web site in addition to its principal office and shall notify the public how to access that meeting. Reasonable notice shall include making available copies of the notice to any representative of the news media who requests notice of meetings of a particular public governmental body concurrent with the notice being made available to the members of the particular governmental body and posting the notice on a bulletin board or other prominent place which is easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the body holding the meeting, or if no such office exists, at the building in which the meeting is to be held. (emphasis added). The MFPD posts notice of each meeting on the web site and at its principal office pursuant to the Sunshine Law. Let me know if you have any questions. Matt Hoffman
So here's what I sent today:
Mr. Hoffman, As I'm sure you're aware, other Missouri statutes mandate activities by fire districts and while you may not be aware of them, I'm sure the chief is. Missouri statutes require meetings be posted at all of the district's firehouses. The Mehlville Fire Protection District is a political subdivision of the State of Missouri similar to a school district or library district. As a subdivision of the State of Missouri, the Fire District operates under the guidelines set forth in the Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 321. I am again also requesting that the punitive actions taken against me for asserting my rights cease. I expect requests I make be given to me as required by law and that I be added back to the media notification list. I can not possibly cover the district with these actions taken against me.
Mike Heins South County News
and later I sent:
Mr. Hoffman,
Below is part of the statute to which I was referring.
Mike Heins
Board meetings, quorum, vacancy--employment, suspension, discharge of employees. 321.200. 1. The board shall meet regularly, not less than once each month, at a time and at some building in the district to be designated by the board. Notice of the time and place of future regular meetings shall be posted continuously at the firehouse or firehouses of the district. Additional meetings may be held, when the needs of the district so require, at a place regular meetings are held, and notice of the time and place shall be given to each member of the board. Meetings of the board shall be held and conducted in the manner required by the provisions of chapter 610, RSMo. All minutes of meetings of the board and all other records of the fire protection district shall be available for public inspection at the main firehouse within the district by appointment with the secretary of the board within one week after a written request is made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. every day except Sunday.
Chief Silvernail,
I visited Mehlville firehouses 1,3,4, yesterday August 16th and requested to see
the posting of the dates and times for the Mehlville Fire Protection BOD's
regularly scheduled meetings. There were none posted at the firehouses. As I'm
sure you're are well aware, Missouri statutes mandate this posting.
As I'm sure you are also well aware, I have complained about numerous violations
of Missouri's open records laws, by the district, to the district's records
custodian The district has continued to violate these laws, as well as to take
punitive action against me for asserting my rights.I have been removed from the
media notification list, refused copies of BOD minutes and e-mails that I
requested.
Please advise me when the MFPD has complied with the meeting posting
requirements of the MO statute and an explanation for such punitive actions
Mike Heins
South County News
And here's what I got back.
Mr. Heins: I am in receipt of your e-mail with regard to the above matter. Please note, with regard to the posting of a meeting notice, Section 610.020(1) of the Missouri Revised Statutes states the following: 610.020. 1. All public governmental bodies shall give notice of the time, date, and place of each meeting, and its tentative agenda, in a manner reasonably calculated to advise the public of the matters to be considered, and if the meeting will be conducted by telephone or other electronic means, the notice of the meeting shall identify the mode by which the meeting will be conducted and the designated location where the public may observe and attend the meeting. If a public body plans to meet by Internet chat, Internet message board, or other computer link, it shall post a notice of the meeting on its web site in addition to its principal office and shall notify the public how to access that meeting. Reasonable notice shall include making available copies of the notice to any representative of the news media who requests notice of meetings of a particular public governmental body concurrent with the notice being made available to the members of the particular governmental body and posting the notice on a bulletin board or other prominent place which is easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the body holding the meeting, or if no such office exists, at the building in which the meeting is to be held. (emphasis added). The MFPD posts notice of each meeting on the web site and at its principal office pursuant to the Sunshine Law. Let me know if you have any questions. Matt Hoffman
So here's what I sent today:
Mr. Hoffman, As I'm sure you're aware, other Missouri statutes mandate activities by fire districts and while you may not be aware of them, I'm sure the chief is. Missouri statutes require meetings be posted at all of the district's firehouses. The Mehlville Fire Protection District is a political subdivision of the State of Missouri similar to a school district or library district. As a subdivision of the State of Missouri, the Fire District operates under the guidelines set forth in the Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 321. I am again also requesting that the punitive actions taken against me for asserting my rights cease. I expect requests I make be given to me as required by law and that I be added back to the media notification list. I can not possibly cover the district with these actions taken against me.
Mike Heins South County News
and later I sent:
Mr. Hoffman,
Below is part of the statute to which I was referring.
Mike Heins
Board meetings, quorum, vacancy--employment, suspension, discharge of employees. 321.200. 1. The board shall meet regularly, not less than once each month, at a time and at some building in the district to be designated by the board. Notice of the time and place of future regular meetings shall be posted continuously at the firehouse or firehouses of the district. Additional meetings may be held, when the needs of the district so require, at a place regular meetings are held, and notice of the time and place shall be given to each member of the board. Meetings of the board shall be held and conducted in the manner required by the provisions of chapter 610, RSMo. All minutes of meetings of the board and all other records of the fire protection district shall be available for public inspection at the main firehouse within the district by appointment with the secretary of the board within one week after a written request is made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. every day except Sunday.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Leadership in St. Louis County
Our subdivision recently started with the new recycling program. I was amazed to see the amount of households participating. This was the result of great leadership on the part of our County Executive Charlie Dooley. As the trash districting plan is implemented, we will have fewer trucks on our streets, using less energy and reducing waste that is sent to landfills.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Stonebraker's not an Idiot
I really mean that. James Stonebraker is not an idiot. Jim Lembke's not a sexual predator and John Campisi's not a thief. Two out of three aint bad. As regular readers know, I have attributed the Truth Spot to James Stonebraker, Arron Hilmer's mentor, but he tells me that he's not solely responsible for the Truth Spot . I'm starting to believe him. Someone sent me a section where the Spot was harping on some school board members for missing a meeting or two. It's funny that the Spot notices that a non-paid elected official misses a meeting and doesn't mention how often County Councilman Campisi misses important votes. He also mentioned that one board member attended a meeting by telephone and that they couldn't vote by phone. Yes, they can. Even Stonebraker is smart enough to know that. Someone else must have been the author of that nonsense, perhaps Burke Wasson . Also, to the fellow told me I should apologize to Lembke, no way. I didn't say he was a sexual predator. But if you vote with one and party with one, you're only guilty by association. As to Councilman Campisi, the record speaks for itself.
Friday, August 8, 2008
South County Car Washes Saturday
Good Afternoon -
Is your car dirty and you do not have time to wash it? Do I have a solution for
you!
Mehlville High School's Pantherette Dance Team is having a car wash this
Saturday, August 9th, 9:00am - 2:00pm at the Office Depot on South Lindbergh.
Donations will be accepted.
Profits from the Car Wash will be used to purchase much needed costumes for the
dance team.
Thank you for your support.
MHS Pantherettes
Is your car dirty and you do not have time to wash it? Do I have a solution for
you!
Mehlville High School's Pantherette Dance Team is having a car wash this
Saturday, August 9th, 9:00am - 2:00pm at the Office Depot on South Lindbergh.
Donations will be accepted.
Profits from the Car Wash will be used to purchase much needed costumes for the
dance team.
Thank you for your support.
MHS Pantherettes
Also, the MFPD will hold a carwash from 10-4 on Saturday at Telegraph's Advance Auto Parts near JB. The proceeds will go towards the construction of the new fire house.
I think I'll support the kids.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
In Search of the Truth
Now we know why this shitbag was quitting.
State rep charged with assaulting teenRep. Scott Muschany, R-Frontenac, was indicted today in a reported sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Jefferson City the day after this year’s Legislative session ended. Get more on this exclusive story from STLtoday.com. [more]
I'm waiting for the truth from the governor's office on why Gov. Blunt quit.
Monday, August 4, 2008
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