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Hello. I think the "mandatory" part of the new trash/recycle program is what's ridiculous. But I learned something new the other day when I called Allied over a billing issue. If you live in a three-plex or a 4-plex type of dwelling, it is NOT mandatory. I was told I'd be getting a refund for the two months already paid for. I wish I had gotten the lady's name who told me this, but I didn't. Might regret that, but we will see. She said they are finding several loopholes in the rules at Allied. Not holding my breath, but I hope other people will call and question this, too. Good luck in getting the "mandatory" part of the program overturned. Thanks for sharing the information in your blog.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
After the City Council Meeting
So who is going to pay for the garbage mess? Taxpayers because the city is planning to pick up part of th tab. Click here for the article.
Here are sections of the article that I find interesting:
"One month into the new single-stream recycling trash program, the City Council on Monday wrangled with how - and if - the city should collaborate with the Samaritan Center to help residents who are unable to afford the mandatory service.
"Many residents have complained the new trash service has reduced the pickup from twice a week to once, uses smaller 65-gallon containers and adversely affects those on fixed incomes."
I said this would be a problem--less service for more money.
"Under the proposal, the indigent trash program would help about 44 homeowners who meet specific Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines; most of the homeowners would be elderly or disabled residents living on a small stipend.
"Under the plan, the city would present the Samaritan Center with an initial startup amount of $9,000 from proceeds from the city's contract with New World Recycling."
So taxpayers are paying the money. And what happens to New World Recycling?
"Fifth Ward Councilman Dan Kindt noted there are residents who are currently struggling to meet other utility bills, too.
“'As a governing body, we have to treat persons in similar situations the same,' Klindt said. 'We just can't help the trash situation because it is a topic for us right now. The next (thing) we will be doing is helping with water and sewer.'
"If the city creates such a program with the Samaritan Center, Klindt would like to see a fund for all utilities."
Yes, because sewer and water, electricity and heat are also mandated. If a property does not have these utilities in place, they are violating the Jeff City laws. Coming soon to Jeff City--the city pays all utility bills for those who cannot afford payment.
"City Attorney Nathan Nickolaus reminded the council the city does provide legal protection for all residents under the law, but the city does not have any obligation to provide benefits or assistance to anyone."
What protection is offered to those who cannot afford to pay for mandatory garbage pick-up? What protection is offered for those who cannot pay any utility bills? What protection is given to those who use their civil disobedience rights as citizens and do not pay Allied Waste?
None.
In the end the city finds itself in a big mess--but I like the idea of supporting mandates by assisting those who cannot afford the mandate. First waste collection. Then sewer and water. Soon electricity and heat. Can the cell phone be far behind.
By the way bold phrases are mine.
Here are sections of the article that I find interesting:
"One month into the new single-stream recycling trash program, the City Council on Monday wrangled with how - and if - the city should collaborate with the Samaritan Center to help residents who are unable to afford the mandatory service.
"Many residents have complained the new trash service has reduced the pickup from twice a week to once, uses smaller 65-gallon containers and adversely affects those on fixed incomes."
I said this would be a problem--less service for more money.
"Under the proposal, the indigent trash program would help about 44 homeowners who meet specific Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines; most of the homeowners would be elderly or disabled residents living on a small stipend.
"Under the plan, the city would present the Samaritan Center with an initial startup amount of $9,000 from proceeds from the city's contract with New World Recycling."
So taxpayers are paying the money. And what happens to New World Recycling?
"Fifth Ward Councilman Dan Kindt noted there are residents who are currently struggling to meet other utility bills, too.
“'As a governing body, we have to treat persons in similar situations the same,' Klindt said. 'We just can't help the trash situation because it is a topic for us right now. The next (thing) we will be doing is helping with water and sewer.'
"If the city creates such a program with the Samaritan Center, Klindt would like to see a fund for all utilities."
Yes, because sewer and water, electricity and heat are also mandated. If a property does not have these utilities in place, they are violating the Jeff City laws. Coming soon to Jeff City--the city pays all utility bills for those who cannot afford payment.
"City Attorney Nathan Nickolaus reminded the council the city does provide legal protection for all residents under the law, but the city does not have any obligation to provide benefits or assistance to anyone."
What protection is offered to those who cannot afford to pay for mandatory garbage pick-up? What protection is offered for those who cannot pay any utility bills? What protection is given to those who use their civil disobedience rights as citizens and do not pay Allied Waste?
None.
In the end the city finds itself in a big mess--but I like the idea of supporting mandates by assisting those who cannot afford the mandate. First waste collection. Then sewer and water. Soon electricity and heat. Can the cell phone be far behind.
By the way bold phrases are mine.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Still More on the Attack of the Garbage Cans in Jefferson City
Monday's city council meeting will meet on a number of topics including the trash problem. Click here to see the News Tribune article.
Members of the Citizen Action Committee to revoke the mandatory garbage pick-up program will be at the city council meeting Monday evening, 6:00 PM at City Hall. Committee members sat in on the brown bag lunch where the city council develops and talks about the agenda issues Friday in a show of force.
The City of Jefferson has contracted with the Samaritan Center to assist those who cannot afford the mandatory pick-up--and guess what?--this will be an additional burden on both the city's taxpayers and the city itself.
Members of the Citizen Action Committee to revoke the mandatory garbage pick-up program will be at the city council meeting Monday evening, 6:00 PM at City Hall. Committee members sat in on the brown bag lunch where the city council develops and talks about the agenda issues Friday in a show of force.
The City of Jefferson has contracted with the Samaritan Center to assist those who cannot afford the mandatory pick-up--and guess what?--this will be an additional burden on both the city's taxpayers and the city itself.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
How Do You Feel About Jefferson City's Mandatory Garbage Pick-up?
How do you feel about Jefferson City's mandatory garbage pick-up?
Go to the comment section and leave a comment. All comments--pro or con--will be published.
Go to the comment section and leave a comment. All comments--pro or con--will be published.
Citizens Action Committee
On December 11th, the following news relese was issued:
"The Citizen's Action Committee to Amend City Ordinance #14487 was formed to promote fairness and honesty in trash/recyclables collection in Jefferson City. The committee met Friday, December 11, 2009 and formed a draft position that collection of trash/recyclables should be voluntary and that no city funds should be used to subsidize those efforts.
"Chairman Arthur Brown said the city recognizes the need for a clean city. Certain revisions to the existing ordinance are necessary. The committee will approach the City Council in good faith for the purpose of revising the ordinance by deleting the mandatory requirement. If the Council does not revise the mandatory ordinance as requested by the committee and provided by the City Charter, Article IX: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall, the committee is prepared to and will move forward to present the citizens of Jefferson City an opportunity to vote to amend certain mandatory portions of Ordinance # 14487.
"The committee consists of William R. Towson, Don Bowman, Edith G. Vogel, Charles Michael, and Ray Walker."
Click here for the link to the News Tribune's article about this news release.
Other media: click here.
And here.
And here.
"The Citizen's Action Committee to Amend City Ordinance #14487 was formed to promote fairness and honesty in trash/recyclables collection in Jefferson City. The committee met Friday, December 11, 2009 and formed a draft position that collection of trash/recyclables should be voluntary and that no city funds should be used to subsidize those efforts.
"Chairman Arthur Brown said the city recognizes the need for a clean city. Certain revisions to the existing ordinance are necessary. The committee will approach the City Council in good faith for the purpose of revising the ordinance by deleting the mandatory requirement. If the Council does not revise the mandatory ordinance as requested by the committee and provided by the City Charter, Article IX: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall, the committee is prepared to and will move forward to present the citizens of Jefferson City an opportunity to vote to amend certain mandatory portions of Ordinance # 14487.
"The committee consists of William R. Towson, Don Bowman, Edith G. Vogel, Charles Michael, and Ray Walker."
Click here for the link to the News Tribune's article about this news release.
Other media: click here.
And here.
And here.
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