The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - March 6, 2013
From Dawn's Front Porch
Robert (Bob) Webb for Inglis Commission
By Newscaster Contributor Dawn Clary
Something Old and Something New - The new YT Council Members were sworn
Dear Voters of Inglis, I am running for a two-year commission seat for the town of Inglis.
in on the Town Hall steps last Wednesday at high noon. Adam McNiece, who is totally new
Therefore, I am submitting to you a biography of myself and my goals and objectives for
to the arena, and Ed Candela, a veteran hand whose been there before. They will now take
the town in the coming years that will assist you in making a decision to vote for me in
some of the reins of the town. A hot dog picnic was held afterwards to welcome the new
the uncoming election, March 12, 2013.
guys. Wishing them good luck.
No Way to Pay -The one ballot question in the YT election, failed, 58 to 41. The
CANDIATE: Robert(Bob) Webb
question was if the Town Charter should be changed to add a provision of a cap on pay
should the council decide to pay itself. The cap was set at 10% of whatever the Levy Count
Born: Tampa Florida, April 14, 1941
Board of Commissioners was paid. The question was placed on the ballot by the town coun-
cil. The title of the ordinance authorizing the question stated “..amend the town charter to
ADDRESS: 34 Framlingham Dr.
authorize and limit the amount of compensation of the town mayor and town council”. The
issue had been on the ballot once before and failed then also. It was thought that fears of a
MARTIAL STATUS: Married, 40 years to Betsy Webb. One daughter and two
council gone wild and voting itself an exorbitant amount of money had caused the rejection
grandsons.
of the measure before. By putting a cap on the amount, it was thought it might have been a
more acceptable concept, but still didn’t fly. As I understand it, the council does not have to
EDUCATION: H.B. Plant High School, Tampa, Florida. University of South
have a charter amendment to implement compensation but can do it with an ordinance.
Florida,Tampa Florida BA, 1970
New YT Zoning Office Hours – Effective March 4, 2013, the new hours will be
9am to Noon, Monday through Friday. This is essentially what they used to be, but had been
MILITARY: United States Navy, Submaine Service, Honorable Discharge.
changed to accommodate the Zoning Officer’s work schedule at a second job. They have
now been changed back. Hopefully no one was caught by the short notice.
EMPLOYMENT: State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice Operations Program
WGP News - Friday, March 8th, 1:00 p.m. at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Administrator. Retired 33 years
Program by Ivan Vicente, Visitor Services Specialist, Crystal River National Wildlife Ref-
uge Complex "Future Plans for Three Sisters Springs including Manatee Protection at the
GOALS and OBJECTIVES
Springs"
Congrats to the WGP worker bees for being successful in their grant request from
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Schedule regular “meet and greet” sessions to improve communication
the Felburn Foundation. The grant will help secure the opening of the Educational Center
with voters on issues and receive suggestions from citizens to improve the town of Inglis.
which hopes to include many exhibits dealing with such subjects as the karst system, sea
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Support local growth and development within the town of Inglis.
level rise, salt water intrusion and the plant and animal communities at the preserve. A
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Initiate regulations that enhance public safety.
weather stations is also planned.
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Work with Yankeetown elected officials to increase communication
Goodbye Janna - Janna worked at the Food Ranch for 15 years. She is now leaving
and coorperation between cities.
the area and is off to a new life. I will miss her happy face. Good Night and Good Luck
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Initiate communication with Levy County commissioners to become
aware of future direction and existing issues within Levy County.
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New Yankeetown Council Members, Ed Candela and Adam McNiece, sworn in by Shirley Kubistek
CASH
on Town Hall steps. Photo submitted by Dawn Clary
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