The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - September 26, 2007
Letter to the Editor:
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Re: Response to Accusations
These 'Johnny Come Lately's' on the Yankeetown Town Council are woefully igno-
YANKEETOWN MAYOR'S REPORT
rant of the good my husband has accomplished for this town during his years in office. Glen
was invited by a former mayor to sit on the Planning & Zoning Commission, then Council and
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
then he was ELECTED. He is highly regarded by residents and by Levy County Government.
On the legal front last week, the town filed it's response to Izaak Walton Investor's
He was instrumental in starting the plan for the Bike Path and brought it to a successful
petition to the court for a "Writ of Certiorari". The petition challenges the Board of Adjustment's
conclusion. Glen helped improved the water system, as far as possible with the equipment
proceedings leading to the decision to uphold Yankeetown Zoning Official's report which
available. To say he left a mess is a downright lie.
denied the IWI zoning and flood certification on the bulk of their project. Ms. Jetton's report
Many residents of Yankeetown and Inglis have expressed their disgust at the despi-
was written January 25th 2007.
cable treatment by town councilors and the mayor regarding my husband. They agree that
This was the next step in the procedure and the response to the "show cause" order
the comments are simply a pack of political lies. I have had an attorney offer his services free
which has been so badly misunderstood. The decisions complained of by IWI in the case as
of charge to file a liable/defamation of character suit against both of you for your unprovoked
summarized in our response were, (1) failure to re-schedule the Friday evening hearing date,
accusatory attacks against my husband. At the present time we have declined saying we
(2) prior zoning official's invoicing demand letters (3) the inclusion of a summary of Code
know from whence the mud slinging comes and are treating it with the contempt it deserves.
sections, Comprehensive Plan Policies and why the (IWI) application fails to comply with
Small people, small minds.Footnote for the mayor: Shame on you for copying the late Edward
these relevant requirements. The findings of Yankeetown's Zoning Official Rebecca Jetton
R. Morrow's famous sign off he used in his broadcasts during WW2. Attempting to use it as
that the application did not comply with town land development regulations and was incon-
though you had originated it is making the poor man turn over in his grave. You're simply not
sistent with the Town Plan were not specifically challenged by IWI. Yankeetown attorneys
that clever.
Ken Warnstadt and Ralf Brookes responded to the complaints and have asked the court to
The assumption that Mr.Peters made when speaking to the Sierra Club that my
deny the Petition for Writ of Certiorari. There then would be a ruling.
husband resigned from the Yankeetown Town Council because he and our son were going
In the Sherwood Partners case challenging the zoning designation on the Wickman
into business selling generators to the developers is totally and irrevocably untrue.
Property, locally known as the Saxon property, depositions are to beginning. Sherwood Part-
Charlotte E Spetz, Yankeetown.
ners disputes the residential designation given to approximately 5 acres which runs along
Letter to the Editor:
50th street.
Re: Lost Pets
Depositions have also been ongoing in the law suit filed against the town, the
Mayor and two Council members by former deputy clerk Mona Sinclair. Sinclair is repre-
"So few people try to find their pet compared to the hundreds of strays that are
sented by Harriet Lewis who also represents Izaak Walton Investors. Yankeetown's legal
picked up by the county shelter and euthanized because their owners don't go to claim them.
representation is Dale Scott who is assigned to us by the insurance company.
If they don't want to pay the fines they shouldn't let them run loose.
On happier notes, RJ finished painting the inside of the town hall and he did a great
When your pet is missing, place a free add in The Newscaster Lost section of the
job as it was a chore to move everything around and try to keep the town hall functioning as
classifieds. Don't let your pet be put to sleep because you did nothing. Go to the Citrus Co.
much as possible. The new lighter color has been a significant improvement in the lighting of
animal shelter every other day and ask to see all of the stray animals of that species. Rescue
the room and makes the room look bigger. RJ also got the new sign up at Fisherman's Park. It
your devoted friend; don't abandon the affection it has for you. Wouldn't you save a toddler?
is really really nice! Special Thanks to Tony for donating the sign and the artist who made it.
Your pet is no smarter. Don't let it die because it got lost!" Thanks, Donna Scott,527.9050,
I have been too busy to properly thank both individuals. Good night and good Luck, Dawn
Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc
Inglis Commission Raises Cost of Business License
Free or Low Cost Pap Exams
September 11 the town commission heard the final reading of Ordinance 06-07, the
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women between the ages of 50-64 who
local business tax (formerly the occupational license tax) revising the language of Code of
meet eligibility requirements may quality for free or low cost pap smears and mammograms
Ordinances increasing the tax from $25 to $50.
through the Believe In Miracles (BIM) program. This program is open year round; to find out
Discussion from the floor included questions from Sue Stout, co-owner of Dan's
if you or a loved one qualifies, please call the Levy County Health Department at (352) 486-
Mobile Home Park: how much tax was collected last year, how much tax will be collected this
5300. This program is a great opportunity for low income, uninsured, or under-insured resi-
year, and where will the proceeds go? Town clerk McCranie did not have the exact figure with
dents of Levy County.
her at the meeting, but estimated $2000 for last year and $4000 for this year, into the General
Fund. Commissioner Bill Lake (Budget & Finance Liaison) explained that the town is facing a
difficult budget and looking for sources of revenue. Compared to other towns, he said, the tax
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
is a bargain and the first time, since 1980, the tax has been raised.
R&M
Rebuilt - Repaired - Resealed
Businessman Drew White also posed a question: if several businesses are incorpo-
Complete Auto Repairs
rated together with separate occupational licenses, would that be one $50 tax or several? Clerk
A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps
McCranie explained that each of the businesses would be required to pay the fee. White made
Computer Diagnostics
a comment that those listening to Commissioner Lake might assume that he was a bit gruff,
Oil Changes While You Wait
due to the "tone" of his voice, but his dealings with Lake had shown him differently. The
4X4ís - RVís - Trucks - Autos
ordinance was passed by a unanimous vote.
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