While each and every time Mr. Rapp does something to make himself look magical as he covers the land with the Tax Dollars of the Community it is "considered" per Mr. Spanner in a response to another person to be "news worthy". The issue on the safety of people down at the park receives not a single dot of coverage? Now, I am aware that the media both TV and paper are aware of what I post. Not officially of course, but via those who work for it or interface with people outside of those venues who they talk with each day. It is the same with the City. They read and than try to do damage control when caught flat footed. If I put a comment in that really ticks off a Department Head, he will require the appropriate employees to read the site. I have been informed of this at least in one Department.
As noted in an earlier posting, Mr. Metz received a second Award for his Exemplary Performance in the "C8 Crisis". Now this one was a pretty nice one to be sure. Where am I going with this? The first one that was from the Mid-Ohio Valley Mayor's Association. Mr. Rapp was the mover and shaker of it being set up and got himself elected President of same; no surprises there. What is so surprising is that when I sent him a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), request for copies of Agenda's and Minutes, his response was he did not have them but to go to the Mayor of Pennsboro who is records custodian.
Sent the good Mayor a FOIA via an e-mail as is allowed. Gave him more than the legal five days but received nothing back. So sent the infamous Certified/ Return Receipt Requested letter and finally did receive a response. In it, he said there are NO Agenda's or Minutes kept. Said it is an "informal" group to discuss problems and issues in the respective Cities. Now as I am not very smart, allow me this: I am going to quote the West Virginia Open Government Meetings Act which neither Mr. Rapp or possibly Mr. Riggs have ever heard of or read if they did. So what "Records" do they keep"
" What gatherings are not (my emphasis), subject to the Open Meetings Act?
"General discussions among members of a governing body or committee on issues of interest to the public in a social educational, training, informal, ceremonial or similar setting, so long as there is no intent to conduct public business or for the discussion to lead to official actions, are not gatherings subject to the Open Meeting Act".
Where am I going with this? 1. Mr. Rapp could have as easily told me what Mr. Riggs did. Instead, he chose his usual process of misdirection and even if possible an outright lie. "I CAUGHT HIM AGAIN".
2. IF and I repeat IF it is not a "formal" group, how can it Award Certificates of Achievement to anyone? That would be conducting public business. As I suspected in an earlier posting and what led me to the FOIA was how a meeting could have been held to do the Award in time for the City presentation? I alluded to Mr. Rapp using a City form and using it as a format for a non-existent award.
More of his ongoing and never ending deception, deceit, Misinformation, Misdirection and when it is possible an outright lie. This is an alleged group meeting at I suspect Mr. Rapp's beck and call for burgers and beers who he pulled into his web of intrigue and deception by using the name of the so called "Association" to give a cheesy award to Mr. Metz? It would clearly seem to violate the Open Meetings Act by conducting "Public Business"?
As always, it is Mr. Rapp's need for attention even if he pulls unsuspecting and undeserving people into his shenanigans.
Now as so many of us know on how protective the Media is of the "Elites" in Vienna and the firm but unproven belief by them that so many of us are just Mushrooms; many of us know of the bias.
But may I ask but if there are allegations that the Mr. Rapp has chosen to ignore his own statements on keeping people OUT of the Park and the need for at least 12" in dirt before it can be used is ignored and the potential issues from that is NOT news worthy? Not in Vienna/ P'burg folks.
And I have already commented on the lack of comment by Mr. Rapp and crew on what went on? He could as is his habit attacked me or more likely have one of his female supporters do it at the last City Council meeting on 14 July 2016. Instead we get pictures as one told me taken from the VFD ladder truck on what it looked like when purchased and what it does today. With the exception of the Gold Star site and some dirt up by the Jimmie Harper property, there seems a lack of "remediational" activity on the site? But he is Hell bent to have his November Ceremony. The one thing we as Residents/ Tax Payers/ Voters needed to hear was what had gone on in that people were and are on the site?
For those of you who had/ have kids in the Lacrosse program, maybe you should be watching for any skin rashes, infections or other issues? An ounce of prevention prevents a pound of cure and sorry to say, the prevention is an after the fact review of the kids skin. If nothing- GOOD. If something, maybe a trip to the Doctor's would be appropriate?
And just maybe, a few well voiced comments to Mr. Norm Harris- Parks Director/ Council Candidate would be appropriate on what he knew, when he knew it and if you can now believe him? We have too many non-hearing, non-sighted and non-speaking members on the Council now as it is. When I asked in a FOIA on the Current Schedule of Practices and Games sites, they said the City could not answer as the Vienna Recreation Group is its own entity with its own Board of Directors. Found a list of "Sports Directors", but not sure if that is the actual Administrative Board? Did find a "Rod Shuman" listed and who is also a City Council Candidate. Maybe a few questions to him would be in order too? And not much was listed then either on the site to be used. If you are told Field 1 at Spencer's Park, be wary.
Sorry to say, as usual the issue that comes up with "peculiarities" to it and in this case the TRUE condition of the Park, Mr. Rapp goes into Ostrich mode and hides his head somewhere?
And the City out to buy those 93 security cameras again. Came up last year and it was turned down. Put out for bid earlier this year and no bidders; not even the IT Manager's buddy threw in a bid while had one last year. So here we go again; City is determined to fence, put in Camera's and spy on all it can survey. I am very sure we are not all suspicious characters with dishonest intentions?
The longer Mr. Rapp and his crew pursue their alleged development of a "Fascist" City Government, the more concerned you folks should get? Think two or even three times- than Vote.
Was surprised while out Saturday visiting some of you folks than my Post Card that was to be mailed on the 4th or 5th was just being delivered? Strange, strange Postal System in Vienna? 'nuff said'.
I am asking for your Vote. "Change is in the Air".
(Paid for by the Candidate- Lawrence J. Wilson for Mayor of Vienna).