Well we are here at the end of January folks. I have some news for you about your trash service. I am going to try to get the council to go along with providing trash service. Doesn’t look you like will get it entirely free but we might be able to cut it to $4 a month for you. The City would pay the entire bill and then bill you for your $4 share on your water bill. “MAYBE? In 1990 our budget was $29 million and we were broke, and layed off employees. Fifteen years later our budget is just under $99 million. I bring this to your attention for the sole reason that while the budget has increased three times the answer the administration and the Mayor gives to the resident taxpayer “We do not have money to help you out.” With a $99 million budget one would think we wouldn’t have to have a utility tax or any tax bills. Maryland Heights has a casino and provides totally free trash service to their residents. “Why Not US?”
To clarify a point that has been brought to my attention, some folks want twice a week service. Twice a week service would be provided and the residents receiving the service would pay the additional cost. Also you will be able to make a selection of can size. You will not have to have a huge tub sitting in your garage, but here again it is a “MAYBE?”
I have proposed a bill to help out children with a one-time grant to Leftovers. I would encourage anybody that has any questions about this organization to go out to their facility on Scherer Parkway and take a tour.
This organization serves 450 teachers in the St. Charles City, Orchard Farms, Francis Howell and Parochial schools and aid with providing materials. This is a wonderful program and Councilman Resse and I think this is a good opportunity to help out the children.
As I always say, pay attention to your government whether you are happy or sad. Call me whether you agree or disagree. It is important that you share your feelings with your representative and I will certainly listen to whatever you have to say. 949-0956, 425 Nantucket.
