Video: 4-20-2009 Ozark Board of Aldermen's Meeting

I recorded it in the wrong format so the file was too big and I have to break it up into sections...The audio is less than ideal as well...this will be better next time.

FBI Announces 1st American to make the top 10 most wanted terrorists list

While listening to CSPAN on my drive home today, I heard the FBI announce they have added the first American to their "Most Wanted Terrorist List".  You can catch the FBI's story here: http://www.fbi.gov/page2/april09/wanted042109.html.  His name is Daniel Andreas San Diego and he is from San Fransisco.  

If you read the Department of Homeland Security's recent report on domestic terrorists and the militia movement your first thought is probably that San Diego is some Right-wing, gun loving, skin head....WRONG!

San Diego has been added to the list because he is "An animal rights extremist wanted for allegedly bombing two San Francisco-area office buildings in 2003 has been added to our Most Wanted Terrorists list—the first domestic terrorist to be included with international terrorists such as Usama Bin Laden."

"San Diego, known to be involved with a group called SHAC—Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty—is wanted for his alleged involvement in bombing two biotech facilities that did business with Huntingdon Life Sciences, a company that conducts animal experimentation for the medical and pharmaceutical industries." 

I didn't notice SHAC on Missouri's report of domestic terrorist threats.  In fact, I didn't notice any left wing extremist groups.....interesting.

Agenda: Monday April 20th Ozark Board of Aldermen Meeting

Meeting to be held Monday April 20th 7 PM at Ozark City Hall

Pledge

Roll Call

Approval of April 6th, 2009 Minutes

Vote:  Bill 2449 - Ordinance approving the April 7th Election Results

Ceremonial Matters:

Swearing in newly elected officials

Election of Mayor Pro-Tem.

Election of the City Clerk

Mayoral appointments of committees: Public Safety, Public Works, Admin.

Arbor Day - Proclamation

Report on questions from previous meeting.

Bills open for public discussion:

Bills requiring public hearing: NONE

Resolution: Entering into a contract for Professional Bond Council Services for city projects.

     Bids:  Yates, Mauck, Bohrer, Elliff & Fels, P.C.

Gilmore Bell

King Hershey, PC

Emergency Bills: NONE

Public improvements bills (tax bills): NONE

Grants: NONE

Amended Bills: NONE

Bills open for second readings and final passage: NONE

Report of officers, boards, and committees

Admin: NONE

Public Safety: Appoint Chief Hodges to the 911 board

Public Works: Quail Run Meeting Update

New business/council comments:

Missouri Municipal League Elected Officials Training Conference June 11-12

Council Retreat Date

Miscellaneous Business:

Pay Bills

Adjournment.

NOTE:  This is my interpretation of the minutes.  An official copy can be obtained from City Hall.  Or, if you'll just let me know you want one, email me at melissadwagner@gmail.com and I will email you a copy.

If you were wondering what a true statesman was...

Here is Mel Hancock's full speech from the Springfield Tea Party at Fassnite Park on Sat April 18th.  They don't make 'em like this anymore. 

Forgive the audio and shaky cam......this was my first video with my new camera.   

My First Monthly Community Breakfast

I have scheduled my first community breakfast April 25th at 8AM at the Village Inn in Ozark.  This will be an informal meet and greet where you can ask questions and pose ideas regarding our city and its future.  We can also discus what went on at the April 20th Board meeting and how those things effect you.  All citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend.  

Note:  You are not required to order any food, but the Village Inn asks that everyone orders a drink.

For more information please leave a comment or give me a call at 417-231-1045.  You can also email me at melissadwagner@gmail.com

Many Thanks are in Order!

We did it!!!  Now that I have had a couple of days to let it sink in and to recoup, I want to take a moment to say thank you.  YOU made this campaign a success, and I truly appreciate this opportunity to serve the citizens of Ozark.  

First, I would like my husband, Karl.   Without his support, hard work, and encouragement, I could have never done this.  

I would also like to thank all of the people who contributed time, money, and council to me during this campaign.  I am so grateful for all of your help.

A special thanks to my Mom, who drove all the way from Arkansas to help out on election day, and to those of you who braved the cold weather and manned the polling places or went door to door.  

I am optimistic about the future of Ozark and about the new board members and Mayor Jackson.  I look forward to serving with them and serving the city of Ozark.  Thanks again to all of you for making this possible.

One candidate steps down, and another one stands up.

I just wanted to take a moment and express my disappointment in the City of Springfield's move to force Al Valdivia to drop out of the Ward 1 Alderman's race.  Apparently there is some sort of conflict of interest with Al's current job at the ice park and sitting on the board of alderman should he win the election.  I'm not really sure where the conflict lies.  Regardless, I am sorry to see Al have to do this.  I think he was a great candidate, and I think he would have made a good alderman.  

On a second note, congratulations to another Ward 1 candidate, Linda Burdette, for sticking up for herself in the News-leader.  Linda, along with quite a few other candidates, was personally attacked a couple of weeks ago in the CC Headliner by Mark Spinabella.  Mark, including others, have questioned Linda's motivations for running for alderman due to her recent settlement from the city over un-payed wages.  In an attempt to clear her name, Linda told her story to the News-Leader and they published it.  Whether or not you agree with Linda's politics or her motivations for running,  it takes courage to stand up to a 20 year veteran of the city council.  If she uses this same show of courage in office, I bet she will make a good alderman.  

Since I have taken time to speak of two of the three candidates in Ward 1, I should probably say something about Chis Snyder.  My mention of the other two candidates is in no way a slight to Chris.  I think he is a genuinely nice guy.  He is knowledgeable and has some experience having served as the president of the Chamber.  Plus he is an Ozark Native who is active with the school system and the city's Economic Development Board.  It is obvious that he cares very much for this city.  He too would make a good alderman.  

I think the citizens in Ward 1 have a great problem.  Any three of these folks would make good alderman and I would be thrilled to serve with any of them.