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From 2008 -2011 there was an economic down turn, local municipalities, counties

and the state had to reduce budgets. This was necessary, but now take a look at 2013/2014

Letter to the Editor:

the town of Yankeetown has a surplus of about $700,000, this is close to a two year budget

Re: Unrecorded Meetings

surplus. We weathered the economic crisis and interestingly kept getting ad- valorem taxes

with reduced property values while one council member used the mantra the sky is falling

On April 24, 2014, Bill and Rhonda Kline and I met with Sally McCrannie to

in to ward off most if any Capital Improvements.

review if documents were signed by (3) three commissioners to have a special meeting. At-

Tax revenue will continue to come in. Will the Council continue to allow a deg-

torney Bettin inserted himself into the session and would not leave. His verbal uttering was

radation in the appearance of the Town? Will they fail to look at how to improve the water

that we are having a meeting. Days later I asked for an acknowledgement of this meeting

distribution system, enforce ordinances, make improvements of known storm water drain-

and the response was that the only record is the sign in sheet at Town Hall.

age problems, pave entire lengths of roads as needed , maintain trees that are valued in

At 5 P.M. we now were participants in a "Silent Meeting" but we had no idea that

Yankeetown's general appearance, maintain the grounds in three of Yankeetown's greatest

the audio was not recording. So, the prior "Secret Meeting" turned into a "'Silent Meeting"

assets, (Fisherman's Park, Winding River and the Boat Basin )so when visitors come to

of an "Illegal Meeting". To be clear this "Illegal Meeting" meeting required (3) Commis-

town they see it as a place of beauty?.

sioners prior approval which did not happen. What a stroke of luck that the audio recording

I have watched and listened and have seen moments of new Council members try-

ing to push for better standards, professionalism, improving the appearance of the town, yet

This "illegal Meeting" was sponsored by The New Commissioner, Steve Kester-

back off when challenged by the Vice Mayor. I ask these questions because with the current

son. This is a bold move for a Newbie to try to oust the Commission President. Commis-

leadership I see the town will continue on a downward spiral.

sioner Kesterson was only on the job 17 days. Kesterson must be a master politician or is he

If you are dissatisfied and want to see improvements plan to attend the upcoming

just the puppet in backdoor deals with persons unknown?

budget hearings in July and August so we can move Yankeetown to be better situated in

This was not a calm meeting with duration of 1.40 hours. However, when you read

becoming a unique natural Florida destination. Today it is not!

the minutes you would get the impression that it was just a routine meeting. Who was there

Jack Schofield,Yankeetown

and spoke was all white washed out by instructions of the Puppet Master. Suppression of

From Inglis Town Hall

attempts to have personal notes entered into the minutes was denied.

Attorney Bettin has billed $629.00 to manage minutes plus $259.00 for attendance,

Since the election, we are spending more time dealing with rumors and innuendos

I wish you could read the accurate minutes and hear the truth but you can't, so all

that are getting in the way of accomplishing positive things for the citizens. There are some

you have is my view point and opinion.

individuals who run around saying they "have the goods" on this person, that they're going

William A. Monteverde, Inglis

to "ruin" that person or going to "run So & So out of town". It's disgusting and it's the kind

Letter to the Editor:

of thing that, left unchecked, paralyzes town government - when elected officials spend

Re: Response to letter

their time plotting, scheming, and stabbing each other in the back instead of working for

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you , nothing gets done.

5093 S. Arlene Monteverde's letter Florida 34446 Newscaster was very gleeful in tone,

Orwell Pt., Homosassa, in the March 26

We owe you more than that - you deserve a town government that works. I ran for

yet I find it thought-provoking and (727) 362-4788 cation. She said, "We have enforcers Mayor because I thought we could do better for every Inglis citizen. I'm not interested in

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: in need of clarifi

mail, Tom Russell,protecting us, thenewscaster1@gmail.comproblem occurs." What is that replacing the "Old Clique" fighting for their personal agendas for a "New Clique" with their

watching and Publisher: correcting and engaging when a

ail, Debbie Russell,kind of problem?

all about? What Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

personal agendas. My loyalty is to you, and I'm going to hold to that even if it costs me

m · newscasterarchives.comhave believed that the "watching and protecting and correcting" friendships. This business of "getting even", spreading gossip and rumors about people who

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were the responsibilities of our Inglis Police Department. But now that our home-town are doing their best for the Town, must stop. Now, three of our commissioners have called

police department is gone, what do all those words mean in terms of the operation and gov- a special meeting on Thursday at 5:00 pm to address "Town Employees".

ernance of our town? Who's in charge?

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Please come and let your Commissioners know that this isn't about "them". Let

Who are these enforcers? Who is "watching and protecting, correcting and engag- them know that you don't care whose feelings are hurt. You don't care which one of them

ing when a problem occurs" in our town? Again, what kind of problem?

is "President." You don't care who has the gavel. You are not interested in seeing your town

And then there's that word contro, referring to those who have caused "turmoil and dam- used as a "Political Stepping Stone." I believe you want to see our Town become the thriv-

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age." Just what does all that actually mean to our community?

ing community it deserves to be.

"Thebest yetto come?".What kinds things could be coming to our

     is        of better 

Glenda Kirkland, Mayor

town?Actually, ·fear ·to this group of ad-

  I personally  that the "worst is yet  come" from

minisatrs whointend run the show,   from any taxpaying

 tr  o      to    whole    without interference

 citizenswho  opinionsaboutthe Town'sbusinessoperations and personnel

  have conflicting        

decisions that affect them as taxpayers, and who deserve to have those opinions heard in a

Planning Commission Notice

democratic, attentive manner.

Keep your eyes and ears open, fellow citizens, especially when in due time the

  will   must be answered, your opinions must be

Town's Budget  be discussed. Your questions

R Y heard and respected., and E controlled.O R D E R

T H I N G M A D not T O

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The Town of Inglis is in need of volunteers to serve on the Inglis Planning Commission.

This seven member board serves in an advisory capacity to help maintain the primary

Etors The pointand this topic has been received and the topic is

 di  " Note:    counterpoint on 

existing character of the town, guide future growth and development, protect, and

nowclosed. 

improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Inglis. The Town is in need

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of persons in the professional field, such as Planners, Architects, Businesspersons,

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Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Realtors or any persons interested in

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the welfare of the Town. Please do your part to ensure the future of your town. You

batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, selling for $30 or less. *A nonelectric

food storagesellingor

  cooler  for $30  less. *A portable generator that is used to provide light

can make a difference by volunteering to serve on this board. Inquiries may be made by

contacting Inglis Town Clerk, Sally McCranie at (352 447-2203).

or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage selling for $750 or less.

Please respond by June 5th, 2014. 5:00 P.M.

*Reusable ice selling for $10 or less.

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