In any case, he had an interesting historical perspective of Vienna, that seemed on the surface to have some merit in it? Will I say he is wrong-Can't. Will I say he is right-Can't. But, as in most things, the Truth will out in time as mostly it does?
what has struck me was the recent zoning change on lots for new homes could not be less than an acre. Where are you going to find very many acre size lots in this town? Or is it part of the deals going on with some of the developers who are going to benefit from the new Sewer/ Water upgrades on Rosemar and may well give the City its break out across Rosemar to the East? May well be talking about a sweetheart deal once I find out where a particular new development is going in?
As a point of clarification on the posting of the 19th:
(2) "The board of a public service district with at least four thousand five hundred customers and annual combined gross revenue of $3 million or more from its separate or combined services may make, enact and enforce all needful rules in connection with the enactment or amendment of rates, fees and charges of the district. At a minimum, these rules shall provide for":
I fully understand that Vienna is NOT a Public Service District. That is like Boaz or Claywood in that makeup. What I am putting as the point is the "Four Thousand Five Hundred Customers and annual combined gross revenue of $3 Million or more from its separate or combined services" (Sewer/ Water). That is what any Municipality would need to break free from the Public Service Commission as Vienna did.
And my comment on the "Capital Reserve" fund of 12 1/2% may well be a misnaming of what is the required "Reserve" that must be retained in the Water/ Sewer Funds. The ideas are in fact correct, just the wording may well be somewhat misleading and I know many, far too many do not understand the Reserve Fund for the City- Capital Reserve versus the "Reserve" for the Enterprise Funds used by the Sewer/ Water.
So again for the Record- Capital Reserve- City; General Fund- City; Enterprise Funds- Water/ Sewer. Reserve Fund- Water/ Sewer. That is about as simple as I can make it.
In the past 30 days, I have had three (3) different Out Patient Surgeries. In and of themselves, not so much I guess? But still so many so close together, it is very demanding and draining on one's body. Done now and just a matter of healing from the last one Friday. This summer, I have had as many or more than in my entire life. Interesting experiences to say the least.
Saw an article recently wherein Mr. Gee, WVU President was noting that "WVU and its affiliated Medical Center are West Virginia's largest employer and economic engine, and it collective talent obligates its leadership in advancing the State". Uh-huh says I, also noting the very Liberal Policies of our Academic Colleges/ Universities. We are for sure in need of some new ideas if this fine State is to move forward. I would be very suspicious of his group to be the one to lead the State? We have both Legislature and Executive Branches that should be doing the "Lead, follow or get the Hell out of the way". Instead it is more like "Block, tackle and stop at all costs" Mentality run amok?
Someone noted to me the County Commission wants to restore the Courthouse as it once was with a Pyramid like Crown versus the current Bell Tower concept. However, the possible cost of $200K is a bit of a stretch for a County that is so busy crying poor mouth all the time.
With a self imposed deadline of the first week of October, we should expect another money grab from somewhere to get the remaining funds? Maybe the Tax Assessor will go after the 700 of so non West Virginia vehicles in the County? Gotta be worth easy $50- 100K?
Mr. Trump nominating one Mr. Baylous to be U.S. Marshall for the Southern District may have some benefit on what is going on here? But I am a bit concerned on the fact that he is one of the "Good ol' boys" club as a State Police? State needs some serious help with what is going on and I can only hope this guy brings some to the table?
Am backing off the "Let the Truth Begin" series for a day or two as I research info. 'nuff said'.