McKeesport officials can't agree how to proceed with $14 million in city coffers

For the Record wrote:

Cherepko is a putz. FACT!!!!

Why would you put that on here? Placing several exclaimation points at the end doesn't help. Even if you didn't like the mayor he is still is trying.

Record wrote:

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Why would you put that on here? Placing several exclaimation points at the end doesn't help. Even if you didn't like the mayor he is still is trying.

You obviously do not known how the mayor operates his den of deception and bullyism.

Arguments stall McKeesport meeting By Annie Siebert / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
April 5, 2012

McKeesport council argued about the intent of the city's home rule charter so much during last month's meeting that one councilman suggested forming a committee to revise parts of the charter.

During Wednesday night's meeting, three citizens were appointed to the city's Home Rule Charter Revision Committee, but that didn't solve the problem quite yet.

That arguing continued Wednesday, when council Vice President Dale McCall repeatedly urged council President Darryl Segina and other members to reread the charter, insinuating they didn't have a firm grasp on the content of the document.

Mr. Segina ultimately asked the police officer in the room to remove Mr. McCall from council chambers, but Mr. McCall got up from the table and went willingly. On his way out, Mr. McCall again yelled that council should read the charter.

After a heated argument -- again concerning language in the home rule charter -- between Mayor Mike Cherepko and Controller Raymond Malinchak over a payment to Mr. Malinchak for an investigation of garbage collection in the city, the measure to pay the bill failed after a 3-3 vote.

Mr. Cherepko then debated Councilwoman Fawn Walker-Montgomery on the merits of a resolution she proposed that would create committees on community development, finance and taxes, and public safety. Ms. Walker-Montgomery said she wanted to create a structure for council to meet publicly to develop ordinances and resolutions. Mr. Cherepko questioned the need for the resolution and said there was nothing preventing council from holding such meetings without the resolution.

With Mr. McCall absent, the resolution ultimately failed after council voted 3-3, with Ms. Walker-Montgomery, Mr. Tedesco and Councilman Keith Soles voting for it.

Mr. Cherepko said the city will face a "serious deficit" next year. He and Mr. Malinchak threw around a lot of numbers and had heated debates about the state of the city's financial affairs throughout the meeting, but no decisions were made regarding the deficit or the financial state of the city. Mr. Segina encouraged Mr. Cherepko to be prepared to give council a report on the city's finances during its July meeting.

Council also voted to appoint William R. Miller as emergency management coordinator for the city and passed a resolution encouraging the state Legislature to pass a statewide lost or stolen handgun reporting law.

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Guns in the wrong hands a issue?
http://mikeb302000.blogspot.com/2009/06/mckee...

Lad Irish

Judge: McKeesport cut corners, but not as promised
By Moriah Balingit / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The order requires that the city complete the 1,000 curb cuts by Sept. 30, 2012, and that it provide documentation of the ramps it has completed by Nov. 14. Additionally, it was required to schedule more committee meetings by yesterday and it's required to send a city official to the meetings.

Mr. Elash cited fiscal problems in the city's inability to complete the ramps according to schedule. City Administrator Dennis Pittman said one curb cut costs about $500 to install.

"Of course, there were unforeseen financial problems," Mr. Elash said.
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Financial problems is a lie:
McKeesport officials can't agree how to proceed with $14 million in city coffers (Dec. 7, 2011)
Source: PittsburghLive
http://www.topix.com/forum/home/TSO6192U4TTDH...

1. Fix the abandoned houses! 
2. Do not make new ones by choice!

Vacant buildings an issue in McKeesport
Thursday, December 01, 2011
By Jonathan Barnes
They look like large gaps in an otherwise bright smile -- vacant houses and buildings that once were part of a vibrant, industrial McKeesport but now draw trash, vermin and the anger of neighbors.

The question of what to do with these empty buildings looms large, and the topic is broached at nearly every city council meeting.

Although the city demolishes some buildings every year, no real consensus has been reached on what to do about the problem in the long term. Sometimes, the subject is raised by residents pleading with city officials to demolish a vacant building next to their home. Other times, city officials bring up the subject.

Read more: http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/11335/1193662-...

After one of the fires in early 2012 mayor Cherepko said McKeesport lacks funds. This was on a local Pittsburgh news station broadcast.
McKeesport: Stop lying to the public!

Summa Cum Laude wrote:

Read more: http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/11335/1193662-...

After one of the fires in early 2012 mayor Cherepko said McKeesport lacks funds. This was on a local Pittsburgh news station broadcast.
McKeesport: Stop lying to the public!

Was this the first and only time he bullied to an erroneous conclusion?

The money can be spent for McKeesport officer false charges. For every false charge made, court cases get continued. The cost to McKeesport residents are astronomical. False charges lead to court continuations the most.

Example of evidence
http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourmckeesp...

Glenn Roohoo use the Justice League force. Fight the crime and evils that lurk in McK, you must. Your cool brother Ben learn from. Give up your nerd ways, you must. Hmmmmmm.

Summa Cum Laude wrote:

Judge: McKeesport cut corners, but not as promised
By Moriah Balingit / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The order requires that the city complete the 1,000 curb cuts by Sept. 30, 2012, and that it provide documentation of the ramps it has completed by Nov. 14. Additionally, it was required to schedule more committee meetings by yesterday and it's required to send a city official to the meetings.
Mr. Elash cited fiscal problems in the city's inability to complete the ramps according to schedule. City Administrator Dennis Pittman said one curb cut costs about $500 to install.
"Of course, there were unforeseen financial problems," Mr. Elash said.
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/nei...
Financial problems is a lie:
McKeesport officials can't agree how to proceed with $14 million in city coffers (Dec. 7, 2011)
Source: PittsburghLive
http://www.topix.com/forum/home/TSO6192U4TTDH...
1. Fix the abandoned houses! 
2. Do not make new ones by choice!
Vacant buildings an issue in McKeesport
Thursday, December 01, 2011
By Jonathan Barnes
They look like large gaps in an otherwise bright smile -- vacant houses and buildings that once were part of a vibrant, industrial McKeesport but now draw trash, vermin and the anger of neighbors.
The question of what to do with these empty buildings looms large, and the topic is broached at nearly every city council meeting.
Although the city demolishes some buildings every year, no real consensus has been reached on what to do about the problem in the long term. Sometimes, the subject is raised by residents pleading with city officials to demolish a vacant building next to their home. Other times, city officials bring up the subject.
Read more: http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/11335/1193662-...
After one of the fires in early 2012 mayor Cherepko said McKeesport lacks funds. This was on a local Pittsburgh news station broadcast.
McKeesport: Stop lying to the public!

Excellent point.

FortySeven wrote:

Arguments stall McKeesport meeting By Annie Siebert / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
April 5, 2012
McKeesport council argued about the intent of the city's home rule charter so much during last month's meeting that one councilman suggested forming a committee to revise parts of the charter.
During Wednesday night's meeting, three citizens were appointed to the city's Home Rule Charter Revision Committee, but that didn't solve the problem quite yet.
That arguing continued Wednesday, when council Vice President Dale McCall repeatedly urged council President Darryl Segina and other members to reread the charter, insinuating they didn't have a firm grasp on the content of the document.
Mr. Segina ultimately asked the police officer in the room to remove Mr. McCall from council chambers, but Mr. McCall got up from the table and went willingly. On his way out, Mr. McCall again yelled that council should read the charter.
After a heated argument -- again concerning language in the home rule charter -- between Mayor Mike Cherepko and Controller Raymond Malinchak over a payment to Mr. Malinchak for an investigation of garbage collection in the city, the measure to pay the bill failed after a 3-3 vote.
Mr. Cherepko then debated Councilwoman Fawn Walker-Montgomery on the merits of a resolution she proposed that would create committees on community development, finance and taxes, and public safety. Ms. Walker-Montgomery said she wanted to create a structure for council to meet publicly to develop ordinances and resolutions. Mr. Cherepko questioned the need for the resolution and said there was nothing preventing council from holding such meetings without the resolution.
With Mr. McCall absent, the resolution ultimately failed after council voted 3-3, with Ms. Walker-Montgomery, Mr. Tedesco and Councilman Keith Soles voting for it.
Mr. Cherepko said the city will face a "serious deficit" next year. He and Mr. Malinchak threw around a lot of numbers and had heated debates about the state of the city's financial affairs throughout the meeting, but no decisions were made regarding the deficit or the financial state of the city. Mr. Segina encouraged Mr. Cherepko to be prepared to give council a report on the city's finances during its July meeting.
Council also voted to appoint William R. Miller as emergency management coordinator for the city and passed a resolution encouraging the state Legislature to pass a statewide lost or stolen handgun reporting law.
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/nei...
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/nei...
Guns in the wrong hands a issue?
http://mikeb302000.blogspot.com/2009/06/mckee...
Lad Irish

Typical

Summa Cum Laude wrote:

Judge: McKeesport cut corners, but not as promised
By Moriah Balingit / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The order requires that the city complete the 1,000 curb cuts by Sept. 30, 2012, and that it provide documentation of the ramps it has completed by Nov. 14. Additionally, it was required to schedule more committee meetings by yesterday and it's required to send a city official to the meetings.
Mr. Elash cited fiscal problems in the city's inability to complete the ramps according to schedule. City Administrator Dennis Pittman said one curb cut costs about $500 to install.
"Of course, there were unforeseen financial problems," Mr. Elash said.
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/nei...
Financial problems is a lie:
McKeesport officials can't agree how to proceed with $14 million in city coffers (Dec. 7, 2011)
Source: PittsburghLive
http://www.topix.com/forum/home/TSO6192U4TTDH...
1. Fix the abandoned houses! 
2. Do not make new ones by choice!
Vacant buildings an issue in McKeesport
Thursday, December 01, 2011
By Jonathan Barnes
They look like large gaps in an otherwise bright smile -- vacant houses and buildings that once were part of a vibrant, industrial McKeesport but now draw trash, vermin and the anger of neighbors.
The question of what to do with these empty buildings looms large, and the topic is broached at nearly every city council meeting.
Although the city demolishes some buildings every year, no real consensus has been reached on what to do about the problem in the long term. Sometimes, the subject is raised by residents pleading with city officials to demolish a vacant building next to their home. Other times, city officials bring up the subject.
Read more: http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/11335/1193662-...
After one of the fires in early 2012 mayor Cherepko said McKeesport lacks funds. This was on a local Pittsburgh news station broadcast.
McKeesport: Stop lying to the public!

Lies, your officials at work.

The City with the help and leadership of the MDC is rapidly on it way back.

The 150 businesses will by found be the new mayor and beleaguered solicitor. Putting them on the tax list will revitalize the Port. There is no need for MACM refinancing.

The money can be used to fix the broken fire hydrants. McKeesport can reimburse other city fire departments for services. McKeesport can pay for other cities gas, work time. The cost to other cities to pick up McKeesports slack is needed.

McKeesport owes residents, renters for losses from negligence. Fire hydrants need fixed.

If not enough hydrants, then use the 14 million to add more. McKeesport is liable for negligence.

Hydrants wrote:

If not enough hydrants, then use the 14 million to add more. McKeesport is liable for negligence.

Purchase a fleet of water tanker trucks with the $14 million.