The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - July 21, 2010
Letter to the Editor:
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Re: Petition to Elect PSC Members
The time has arrived where the voters of the State should elect Public Service
Commissioners.
From Yankeetown Town Hall
The decision of the PSC nominating committee not to even consider our former
State Senator Nancy Arganziano and another commissioner because they voted against ex-
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
travagant raises that the utilities wanted appears to be a corruption of the democratic pro-
Tarmac Mine - The Town Council voted to continue with an administrative hearing
cess. This on top of the firing of 2 other PSC commissioners duly appointed by the Gover-
on a pending SWFWMD water use permit being granted to the Tarmac Mine project in Levy
nor adds to the appearance that the nominating committee and certain members of the State
County. The concern comes over whether the amount of water requested in the permit has
Legislature are in the pockets of the utilities.
been adequately defined. There is some thought that the mine may impact the town’s water
Certain lobbyists and the utility companies have apparently corrupted the process
supply.
so that the ratepayers are at their mercy .
Land Use Regulation Hearings - The second hearing for the proposed revision of
In times of economic downturns such as we are in now, the utilities should be required to
the town’s land use regulations, Chapter 21 of the town ordinances, has been continued until
substantiate rate increases. The profit guaranteed for utilities is far above the rate of return
August 2nd at the regular town meeting. The hearings are important because upon adoption
for most small businesses and individuals’ investments .
of the new regs, it has been recommended that commercial construction moratorium be
Many of our seniors living on a fixed income with no increase in their social secu-
lifted.
rity benefits should not be forced to choose between utilities and food or medicines.
New Equipment - The council voted to purchase a tractor. The 2005 Mahindra has
I propose that we start a petition to elect PSC commissioners. Let’s let the voters decide who
front end loader, and back hoe capability. We have been renting a backhoe for jobs which
they want to make fair decisions for everyone involved.
require excavating beyond what hand work will allow. They also purchased a used sump
If you would like to join this petition drive, please contact me at moneymike@
pump also known as a trash pump, which is used for dewatering holes during leak repairs.
Mike Gudis,Crystal River
mindspring.com.
Summer Fun at the Library- The next program at the AF Knotts Library is a Garden
Craft Program, July 22nd, tomorrow. “Fun Food” with the UF Extension Family Nutrition
Letter to the Editor:
Program will be on July 29th.
Re: Respectful behavior at Town Meetings
Electronic Banking - I would like to remind everyone with on-line banking that the
I was raised in the south where I was taught to be respectful to others and thought
town now is setup to accept electronic payments. This means that if you pay your bill on
that other folks were taught the same. However, during my tenure as a city commissioner, I
line the bank does not have to send us a traditional paper check, the payment is electronically
have found that being respectful or polite to others is not always the case especially during
transferred which is MUCH faster. You may have to re-input the account information for the
Inglis town commission meetings. I have observed that some individuals at these meetings
town water bill to initiate this. The bank also may also tell you that it is available and ask if
bring negative attitudes to meetings and will attempt to embarrass a town employee, the
you wish to pay it electronically.
mayor or a city commissioner whenever possible.
Fire & Rescue Training- The Yankeetown Fire Department sponsored a First Re-
It seems that attendees think that they have a right to speak in any manner, at any
sponder Refresher course and Health Care Provider CPR course. 19 people from three vol-
time, on any subject and for any length of time on the agenda item being discussed by the
unteer departments, YT, Inglis and South Levy, gave up their Saturday to take the all day
commission and should be allowed to argue with anyone (including the mayor, a commis-
course. Special Thanx to the instructors who did this course free of charge.
sioner, a city employee or the city attorney) in order to make their opinion(s) known. Speak-
Flashlight Winner - Richard Hathaway won the drawing for the solar flashlight at
ing for myself, I encourage receiving information from citizens on various topics that will
the July regular meeting. Thanx to the people that read the back of their water bill and en-
assist me and hopefully other commissioners in making a wise and proper decision. How-
tered the drawing. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
ever, on the other hand, I believe that feedback from citizens should be brief and concise as
2010 Sales Tax Holiday - Continued from page 8
opposed to a rambling diatribe filled with explosive negative language or accusations.
As this town grows, the issues have and will continue to be more complex; and a
positive approach to solving these issues is a must, rather just looking for a “quick fix”. This
process or procedure I believe will encourage a professional approach to conducting the
pants, pantyhose, protective masks (athletic); raincoats, rain hats, and ponchos; receiving
business of Inglis and allow citizens the opportunity express their opinions or suggestions in
blankets, religious clothing*, robes, safety clothing, safety shoes, scarves, scout uniforms,
POSITIVE manner. It is my sincere hope that future city commission meetings result in all
shawls and wraps, shirts, shoe inserts, shoes (including athletic), shoulder pads (for dress-
issues before the commission being addressed with the best interests of the town in mind.
es, jackets, etc.), shorts, ski suits (snow), skirts, sleepwear, nightgowns, pajamas, slippers,
Bob Webb, Commissioner of Inglis
slips, socks, sports uniforms (except pads & helmets), suits, slacks, and jackets, suspenders,
Clarificationin our July 14 issue, “Volunteers save potato crop from land-
sweatbands,sweaters, swim suits and trunks, ties (all neckties), tights, tuxedos (excluding
cufflinks and rentals), underclothes, uniforms (work, school, and athletic, excluding pads),
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