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Posted: Thu Aug 13th, 2009 05:02 am |
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| Has the City Manager made any comments on Councilman Joe Johson?
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| Is there any news coming out of the City Manager's office?
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Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 04:22 pm |
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Just a re-run bob not a new scandal.
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Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 03:51 pm |
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| Here we are, Sunday July 19th and Councilman Richard Alton in the Arizona Republic again, but like he say's..... NO BIG DEAL.
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Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 05:28 pm |
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Mosquito spraying for Saturday July 18 will be conducted in Avondale, Gila Bend, Gilbert, and Mesa and Surprise.
July 18, 2009 during the time frame of 10 pm. to 5 am Saturday evening /Sunday morning.
The area in Surprise is within an area from Grand Ave to Bell Rd and from Park View Pl to Litchfield Rd
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Posted: Thu Jul 16th, 2009 02:00 am |
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Having a Charter Government has it's advantages.
Tucson police, fire staffing goes to voters
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Posted: Thu Jul 16th, 2009 01:56 am |
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Sweeping the funds like we did in Surprise.
Court rules state erred by raiding 3 specialty funds
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Posted: Wed Jul 15th, 2009 03:11 pm |
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Well, since the police and fire department have the job of protecting us, I'd hate for a loved one to be having a crisis and the reason we can't get proper service is because of cutbacks. I'd rather firefighters be "sitting around" if there are no fires than to think people in "city development" are plugging away trying to "develop" a city with no money. It's a matter of priorities. Police and fire are about health and safety. City development is about what exactly? I'd prefer to keep those departments adequately staffed, for sure!
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| If there are police and fire with nothing to do, and our "community development" department, developing our community, then it should be fair, or equal all around. One department shouldn't keep taking hits, when there are other departments that haven't had ANY layoffs.
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Posted: Wed Jul 15th, 2009 02:58 pm |
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| Gosh I hope not! I hope that our police and fire protection are preserved for as long as possible. Don't you?!
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Posted: Wed Jul 15th, 2009 02:55 pm |
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Heres a question that needs an answer:
If the latest layoffs at City Hall, affected the community development department, again, and the prosecutors office, then that makes the only departments that haven't had a reduction in force, police and fire. Will police and fire ever see a reduction in force, during these tough economic times, or are they somehow, "protected"?
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Posted: Wed Jul 15th, 2009 06:37 am |
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That was the problem here in Surprise, we were rolling, rolling, rolling along to the tune of over one and a half million in arrears.
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Posted: Wed Jul 15th, 2009 06:01 am |
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I live outside of the OTS, and had my water shut off, for non-payment, which surprised me, since my late bill was only $56.00. Then, an additional $30.00 to have it turned back on. This happened last Wednesday, with Arizona American. Lesson here, unlike Glendale that rolls the month into the next month, and so on.
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Posted: Tue Jul 14th, 2009 04:56 am |
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| I think anyone who doesn't pay there bill should have their services shut off..... I know mine would be, if I failed to pay.
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Posted: Mon Jul 13th, 2009 09:42 pm |
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Trying to find out if everyone is being treated equally. Email sent.
Randy
See where the city is going to shut off the water to 132 homeowners in the original square mile for not paying their utility bills, how many outside of the square mile will be shut off for not paying their bill?
Thanks, Bob Vukanovich
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 07:17 pm |
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As long as we have people, we will always have sewage and garbage. Not glamorous but very reliable industry to get into.
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 07:03 pm |
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I do not have the answer whether or not they are considered city employees, sorry.
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 06:28 pm |
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rvukanovich wrote: Craig, you don’t think the city would do this if it wasn’t a good plan.
The problem is we are laying employees off in this recession.
Ouch didnt think of that. Great counterpoint. So they are considered city employees then?
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 05:50 am |
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Craig, you don’t think the city would do this if it wasn’t a good plan.
The problem is we are laying employees off in this recession.Last edited on Wed Jul 8th, 2009 06:01 am by
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 05:49 am |
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Craig wrote: rvukanovich wrote: Their title will be Sewer Temporary Operators, for the Wastewater Utilities division.
It is a training program to bring new people into the industry.
It might be tough to get people to interested to work in waste water. Might be a good plan.
I was thinking the same thing plus its a great thing if thats what they are going to school for or looking into the field.
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 05:47 am |
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rvukanovich wrote: Their title will be Sewer Temporary Operators, for the Wastewater Utilities division.
It is a training program to bring new people into the industry.
It might be tough to get people to interested to work in waste water. Might be a good plan.
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 05:39 am |
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Their title will be Sewer Temporary Operators, for the Wastewater Utilities division.
It is a training program to bring new people into the industry.
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 05:21 am |
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Asking bob then I kinda figured it for a joke.
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 05:02 am |
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Craig wrote: Where did you hear that?
If your asking me? The door thing was a joke, as for the other, you would be surprised at what some city employees think. 
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 04:58 am |
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Where did you hear that?
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 04:42 am |
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Craig wrote: Nee more info bob, training them to do what? Dont leave us hangin...
Installing door sills...  Wonder if they helped on the campaign too??
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 04:28 am |
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Nee more info bob, training them to do what? Dont leave us hangin...
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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 04:01 am |
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The City of Surprise will be training 2 students from Gateway Community College @ $15/hr for a total of $32,000.
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Posted: Tue Jul 7th, 2009 07:46 am |
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I understand that the City of Surprise had a first class display for the 4th of July.
Because the City Manager took $15,000 out of the budget and the Council put the $15,000 back in under the consent items without discussion, this might help you understand what they didn’t tell us. I asked Councilman Joe Johnson, but he wasn’t talking.
The original budget for the 4th was $83,400.00, with-out the $15,000 they would have had to eliminate the stage, sound and lighting from the Community Park and the 8 acre multi-purpose field located north of the Surprise Stadium, leaving the entire event in the Surprise Stadium.
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Posted: Mon Jul 6th, 2009 12:46 am |
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Those are called railroad tracks
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Posted: Mon Jul 6th, 2009 12:42 am |
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The road is so rough on Bell Rd east of Grand it is hard to believe that the City of Surprise spent over 2M repairing it.
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Posted: Sun Jul 5th, 2009 08:25 pm |
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Striketeam
I posted this on the 3rd of July, Thanks striketeam for the information, I stand corrected.
I thought that our fire department was fully staffed, but according to your figures, Surprise versus Glendale we are way under staffed.
In your opinion, is Surprise under staffed or is Glendale over staffed?
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Thanks striketeam for the information, I stand corrected.
I thought that our and fire department was fully staffed, but according to your figures, Surprise versus Glendale we are way under staffed.
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rvukanovich wrote: In the meeting tonight it was said that we were building another Fire Station, Glendale is a larger city then Surprise, but we out number them in fire stations.
Being a several year resident who reads this forum from time to time, I have no idea where you get your information Bob. I would characterize it as sometimes "never right, but never in doubt".
As a firefighter for a nearby city, I want to correct you. Surprise has 7 fire stations, with 6 of the stations being staffed with one engine company each and a total of a about 100 professional firefighters. One fire station (the 7th one) has a ladder truck and NO fire engine. The firefighters there have a separate truck called a "ladder tender" that has a small water tank and pump, a limited supply of hose but it has significant limitations in that it does not meet national standards for firefighting capacity as an engine and can only handle the smallest fires- cars, rubbish, grass, etc. The firefighters are forced to try to operate it as an engine company in compromising situations from time to time. Virtually every other department in the valley staffs a separate, fully staffed engine company that meets national standards in addition to a fully staffed ladder company. The trucks (engines and ladder trucks) perform separate, but vitally important functions simultaneously on the scene of a fire.
Glendale, on the other hand, has 9 fire stations and nearly 2 and 1/2 times the number of firefighters (250). Of their 9 stations, 3 are "double company" stations, meaning there are 2 staffed companies at them. One station has 2 fully staffed engines and two stations have a fully staffed engine company and a fully staffed ladder company. Unfortunately, there are NO double company stations in Surprise.
According to a 2007 consulting study paid for by the City of Surprise, the department has a significant number of shortcomings due to growth. 3 major findings at that time were that the city was 1) short two fire stations for the existing developed areas, 2) the station with the ladder truck should have a fully staffed engine company with a truck that meets national standards, and 3) There are not enough primary fire stations in the existing neighborhoods and not enough on-duty fire fighters to handle more than one severe emergency and several less severe emergencies at once. In addition, the station at 163rd and Grand has been a mobile home for nearly 10 years with a tent "protecting" nearly three quarters of a million dollars in fire apparatus. In the developed southern areas of the city, response times are close to 8 minutes, and well in excess of 10 minutes when the existing closer stations are on other emergency calls. I have not followed the bond process close enough to see if the 2 needed new stations are included as well as the building of a permanent station for the one up on Grand Ave.
National minimum standards (not ideal) developed by national fire service professionals, ICMA members (International Association of City Managers) and the National Association of Counties calls for a 5 minute response time from the point of crew notification 90% of the time.
And, here is the link for the Surprise Study conducted by Citigate Consultants:
http://www.surpriseaz.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2772
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Posted: Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 04:32 am |
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In the meeting tonight it was said that we were building another Fire Station, Glendale is a larger city then Surprise, but we out number them in fire stations.
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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 05:43 am |
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At the Council Meeting held on June 11, 09, Mayor Lyn Truitt cast the deciding vote to renovate the sign by the old city hall.
#27. Consideration and action on the Transfer of $100,000 from Council Contingency Funds, and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Renovation of Bell Road Monument Sign at Old City Hall - APPROVED
The city’s interpretations of renovation are, tear the old sign down and rebuild a new sign.
You should take the time to watch the meeting on this item.
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July 3
Independence Day - City Hall, closed
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 09:36 pm |
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Phoenix to dip into rainy-day fund to fill budget gap
Our reserves @ Surprise, AZ News blog
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 04:46 pm |
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is restricting traffic at the intersection of Bell Road at SR303 through Friday, June 26, as it prepares the roadway for improvements related to the expansion of the 303.
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rvukanovich wrote: For some one that doesn’t listen, you sure have a lot to say.
And for someone who has a lot to say without back up, you don't seem to be listening. People are getting tired of your continued veiled innuendos and insults against our Mayor and Council and they are becoming meaningless.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is restricting traffic at the intersection of Bell Road at SR303 through Friday, June 26, as it prepares the roadway for improvements related to the expansion of the 303.
Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, June 26
6:00 am. - 3:30 p.m.
Your Surprise Communications Team
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 09:57 pm |
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For some one that doesn’t listen, you sure have a lot to say.
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rvukanovich wrote: You have never answered the question, were you a member of what was known as the SOS.
Is your animosity towards me a carry over from the days that the SOS was recalling everyone they disagreed with?
I think I have answered your questions BV. No, I was not a member of anything. But I do honor those who were brave enough to take a stand for what's right. I am simply one of those people who do pay attention to what our City leaders say and do and have to say, I was not impressed with your behaviors as a council member in the least. I also have a very long memory. You couldn't pick up a newspaper without reading about the "Wrecking Crews" antics and it was beyond embarassing. Does that answer your question?
You can call it "animosity" if that makes you feel more justified in your false claims and charges against this fine group of Councilors but it's nothing more than me disagreeing with your inane tactics to get attention for your blogsite. All citizens have a right to question, nobody is denying that, but you take it to the extreme and you are becoming like a kid who cries wolf. Nobody is listening and now it's becoming absurd. Put up or shut up. It doesn't help the City.
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Bob i guess thats changing the subject, good for you. Are you going to answer my question? Do you have the facts or not. Thanks
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Sorry Craig, I didn’t realize that you were razenkn.
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Well Bob i was never a member of the sos and i would like to know the facts as opposed to innuendo. You either have it or you dont. If you do put it out there, if not change the subject. There is enough to keep up with that is based in reality without wasting time thinking about things based on fantasy.
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You have never answered the question, were you a member of what was known as the SOS.
Is your animosity towards me a carry over from the days that the SOS was recalling everyone they disagreed with?
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 06:32 pm |
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rvukanovich wrote: Because it was not clear, I received a lot of questions about the $40 million that I referred to in my post.
To the best of my knowledge this money was always in our previous budgets and would supposedly be used in an emergency for the lack of incoming revenue.
I do not know if this emergency fund was carried over in the 2008-2009 or the 2009-2010 Budget.
There is a mouthful right there. "To the best of my knowledge" that is the problem with your bomb throwing statements BV. You don't know, you just surmise what they might or might not be doing without anything to back it up. I don't see any evidence this council is doing anything behind closed doors or hidng funds. Those are hugely insulting accusations without merit to make news so you can have something to post on your so-called blog by coming on this forum and insinuate there is major evil doing in our City leadership.
If I were on the Council, I would call you out on it. You are constantly maligning their character and integrity without reason. You need to either back up your statements with facts or stop. Again, how does this help the City?
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Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 06:11 pm |
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Just a question, if you dont know, shouldnt we be finding out before we start leveling accusations about weather or not its really there?
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Because it was not clear, I received a lot of questions about the $40 million that I referred to in my post.
To the best of my knowledge this money was always in our previous budgets and would supposedly be used in an emergency for the lack of incoming revenue.
I do not know if this emergency fund was carried over in the 2008-2009 or the 2009-2010 Budget.
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