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For Steve Connelly: Sams old same old. You sure know how to side step a question or issue. Answer: Dwayne, you seem to want someone else to take responsibility for this issue. If you are so passionat... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Your response tells your thoughts about most of you answers on all subjects asked of you. “To me, a discussion implies two sides and a clash of ideas which means that an opposing view might ultimately prevail. “ It seems you don’t want to hear what anyone has to say and you are just paying lip service to us all with your answers. No need for discussion as you say. The Moist question contained more than one question and you ignored them as usual. The first line said a few questions. Answer: You have a forum here. Why not make the case for "moist." Engage the public. Request the information... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Just a few question concerning the moist issue. You have made these statements in the past and possible you can help clarify some of you responses? “I welcome a discussion of the pros and cons of the sale of alcohol in large restaurants.” Are you willing to form a committee of citizens to start the discussion? “I have heard some economic development arguments in favor of selling alcohol in large restaurants. But before I could embrace that concept, I would have to see the crime statistics from Danville, London, Corbin, Burnside, and Harrodsburg on their experience with alcohol sales in restuarants. “ Would you be willing to ask you Police Chief to call these Cities Police Departments and ask or maybe you could call the Mayor in those cities if it is not to much of a problem? “The possibility of a regulatory fee on alcohol would likely only offset the administrative costs of monitoring alcohol sales.” Maybe I just don’t understand but wouldn’t the State Alcohol Beverage Control do this function? That is what this department does. I hope you’re not just blowing smoke on this issue. There are a lot of folks want a frank honest discussion but you seem to weasel out of a straight forward answer. Answer: I am willing to participate in such a discussion, I will attend, but I will not organize it. I think... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: I was reading a news article concerning West Nile Virus. What is the City doing to help prevent the mosquito’s population from growing in the City? Are you working with the Madison County Health Department to determine problem areas? Will the State be spraying to control mosquitoes in the City? If not, why aren’t we asking for help in controlling the mosquito’s population? Wasn’t this done in the past? Answer: The Codes Office is coordinating mosquito fogging with the Madison County Health Department. All Ber... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor: Do you disagree that the work at the park is not moving forward in a timely fashion? Do you have the number of days that have passed once the work has started? Answer: I am satisfied with a 60 to 90 day schedule for the park.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor: Who is in charge of seeing, park work, Boone/Fee Street drainage, new traffic signals, and Chestnut Street curbs work moving forward? I would hope the contractor would be capable of multitasking. Lots of work to be done and not much movement forward. Answer: Dale VanWinkle, Randy Stone, Steve Connelly, are initially repsonsible. Other department heads, incl... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor: I would have hoped you would have visited the site of the new park before giving your last answer. Before I post the many OSHA related violations and the lack of house cleaning at site, I will give you a chance to visit the site again. Answer: I walk by the site usually twice a day. Please post your list. The contractor has an obligation to p... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor Now that we know, the contract covers the park. Boone/Fee St. drainage, new traffic signals and Chestnut St. curbs what is the contract date of completion and is there a penalty clause if it is not finished in that time frame. Answer: The contract provides a start date not later than June 15, 2006 and completion no later than June 15... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: This question is in regard to the meeting the fire department had with city administration. It has been quite sometime since the metting and we have been told nothing about any of the issues that were discussed. We spent our time filling out the survey you asked us too and still nothing. How much longer do we have to wait untill we get an answer? Answer: This week.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor: My question is in regards to the work being performed or the lack of work at the park on the corner of Boone and Chestnut. I believe you spoke of a time frame for completion. Trying to recall I believe it was in 60 to 90 days. I would like to know which is it, 60 or 90 days. Also is there a penalty clause in the contract if the work is not finished by an established date or was it agreed that it would take a certain amount of days to complete the project. The clock is ticking and I haven’t seen any work being performed in the past week or so. Who is in charge of keeping the project moving forward? Please post the completion date or the days that was agreed upon at the signing of the contract for completion. It is becoming an eye sore with no work being done and the job site upkeep looks second rate. Do you think it is being kept in a safe way to protect the general public? Lots of concern of the impression being presented at this point of construction. Answer: The entire contract covers park work, Boone/Fee Street drainage, new traffic signals, and Chestnut S... Read Full Answer