WHY WEREN’T THE POLICE INVOLVED?
In our last edition we reported that a City employee in the finance department was suspected of embezzlement of City funds. We contacted assistant City Administrator Brent Schultz and he said it was a personnel matter and refused to make any comment. He refused to confirm or deny the embezzlement. The First Capitol News has since learned that the employee has been fired. We also learned that no report was made to the police regarding the alleged theft. Why? The theft of City funds is a matter that should be investigated by the police not by some director at City hall. When embezzlement was suspected federal law enforcement officials were called in and the person responsible was prosecuted in Federal court. Why is this not being done in St. Charles? Why is this person receiving special treatment? Stealing is stealing and is to be handled by law enforcement officials. This matter needs to be corrected now.
WELLER BREAKS GOULD’S ABSENTEE RECORD
I never thought anyone would break the absenteeism record of former Councilman Dan Gould but lo and behold Councilman Mike Weller has already missed more meetings and still has several months to go. Mike don’t you think you should return the money you have been paid to attend the meetings. I heard that he did not want to come back from the lake to attend the last meeting. It is time for Mike to be replaced.
WEEDS ALONG THE RIVER
Last year the City did a great job and mowed down the weeds along the river bank so that the river could be seen. This year the weeds have not been cut and the view of the river is blocked. Why would they allow such a great asset to be overrun by weeds preventing residents and visitors alike from enjoying one of the great assets that are available to us.
CVB STEPS STILL NOT FIXED
We reported in our last edition that the steps at the CVB had been blocked for several months and were not being repaired. As of today the steps are still blocked and have not been repaired.
