dec Council Meeting and Inaugural Party pdf
by matthew on Wed Jan 21 15:29:41 CST 2009
The council meeting was not terribly exciting, and it wasn’t even that long. It ended around 7:30! 
 
Councilwoman Betsy Stockard took the chair since the Mayor was out of town. Things went pretty smoothly; and overall it was a relatively uneventful meeting.
There is one thing I have to say. The invocation was long. Really long. I didn’t time it, but it had to be easily 7 or 8 minutes. About the only thing that wasn’t included was The Lord’s Prayer!
 
In actual business, the demo list was approved, the lake mining plan was approved, and seniors will still get a break when they ride the bus.  There wasn’t a whole lot of discussion (there didn’t need to be).  Robert Maulding made some good points about absentee landlords (I didn’t get a chance to tell you in person, but well done Robert).
 
Pat McDaniel was in his regular spot, and Julie Moore-Wolfe also attended the whole meeting.  Marcia Phillips arrived late and left early, Steve Daniels arrived late, looked bored out of his mind, and a couple of times I think may have dozed off.  Adam Ruderman arrived late, but did stay for the study session.
 
The council meeting ended early so I swung by the thing at Tuscany a little before 8.  I missed the dancing, but still it was fun.  I was lucky enough to catch and chat with one of my favorite local Democrats – former State Representative John Dunn. He’s got more tales than Cat’s Only! (Yup, I’m still on the cough meds).
by matthew on Wed Jan 21 15:49:18 CST 2009
Some Council members came by the event after the CC meeting.  Councilman Shad Edwards stopped in and yakked a bit.  Of course Dan Caulkins, Dan’s bud Steve Daniels, and the third Amigo, the ever present John Phillips (sans Marcia as far as I could tell) were working the crowd. While watching that sight, I kept thinking of the famous Sun-tzu quote. You can guess which one!  ;-)
 
I also talked a little with Bill Francisco last night, and he said he didn’t think Trades and Labor would have any problem with making the questions on their questionnaire public. So if anyone’s interested I can put up the questions and my answers...There were 12 questions, all well thought out.  I answered them honestly and (I think) pretty comprehensively.
 
If nothing else, we could use them as a conversation starter…
by Ole99 on Wed Jan 21 15:52:17 CST 2009
The Ole Democratic Party has not been the same without John Dunn's famous St. Patrick Day  fundraisers every year at the KC Hall. Ol the showing of green and the dancing have not been the same.
Flider's or Curry's  events have never measured up to Dunn's grand events.
Really Matt you worry too  much about council and mayor candidates attening meeting prior to election.
It appears the candidates should spend more time with their legal teams to stay on the ballot.
One wonders how far will the objections be appealed up the system. Will the ballot be delayed or will service personnel's ballots be delayed endangering their ballot being counted?
When will the debates begin?
Should someone be talking about snow removal from the streets?
Hey Matt is it true if someone like a candidate wants to announce in Central Park; they must have liablity insurance for a 5 minute press conference? Now, that's toooooooo much. (Could be the connection of a certain payment by a campaign and a donation).
Frankly, Matt watching the council sessions and study sessions on tv is a lot better.
One can eat, swear, or even hit the trend mill during the experience of watching your council in action. Better seats at home and you can always do other things watching at home.

by matthew on Wed Jan 21 16:14:28 CST 2009
’99 I disagree about the importance of “being there”.  In person you see and hear the nuance of the speakers and council - not to mention the before-and-after conversations.  Yes, you get the content on TV, but you don’t get the same sense of the people, their character, and the issues. 
 
I did not know that about liability insurance, but I’ll ask around. That could be what the insurance expenditure was…Even if it is the case, $300 seems a bit steep, doesn’t it? 
by Eric K. Johnson on Wed Jan 21 17:22:31 CST 2009
Insurance is expensive.
Being there is better than seeing there.
All of one's senses are engaged...
 Speaking of senses, I am seeing red!
I called DMH this afternoon in order to ask a question regarding their request(submitted on January 8, 2009) to amend the Institutional Overlay District.
I was just told by Mr. Ken Smithmeir's Assistant that I was "harassing" her(Erica) by calling DMH and to move if I didn't like the dangerous conditions created by DMH in my neighborhood .
I asked to speak with either Smithmeir or Stone and was told by their assistant (Erica) that they would not speak with me.
I can only conclude they are both timid by nature.
Mr. Smithmeir's assistant(Erica) then chuckled and rudely hung up the phone after having a laugh at my and my neighborhood's expense.
I am shocked and appalled at the level of rude unprofessional arrogance exhibited by DMH.
 MOVE?...really DMH?...that's your answer to your neighbor of thirty years?
If I or my neighbors don't like the actions taken by DMH we have no right to ask questions but instead should move?
Is DMH required to obey the "safeguards to the surrounding neighborhood's" as stated in the Institutional Overlay District rules/law?...or not?
Does DMH operate in Decatur minus any oversight?
What is it that they say about the Last Laugh?
Eric K. Johnson
by Eric K. Johnson on Wed Jan 21 17:33:11 CST 2009
http://www.ci.decatur.il.us/citygovernment/plancommisionpacket/Item%20III.pdf

I'm east 
Is my property zoned  Commercial or Residential according to this document's face?
Eric K. Johnson
by Bob Sampson on Wed Jan 21 19:42:02 CST 2009
Thanks to Ole 99 for bringing back good memories of Democratic events past. He and I have been at a number of those together over the years. John Dunn's annual fund-raiser, usually around St. Patrick's Day, was the gold standard for this sort of thing. For some reasons, Democrats tend to have a lot more fun. I believe Ole 99 was there the night in St. James School basement back in the 1970s when then county chairman-Hallie Bafford made a surprise appearance in the midst of a line of Hawaiian dancers, complete with a grass skirt and two coconut shells strategically located across his chests. And then there were the events that ended in fisticuffs. Alas, many of the colorful characters--Windy Hudspeth, Ed Tangney, Chris Vallas--are holding forth at a higher caucus these days, but for those fortunate enough to have known them, the memories remain. Folks like John Dunn remind us of why politics can be such a noble calling.
Bob Sampson
by matthew on Thu Jan 22 07:44:49 CST 2009
Eric, I looked at that when it came through the plan commission.  If I read the map correctly and remember the location of your house, you're in an O1 zoned area, which itself is part of an Institutional Overlay District.
by Sue on Thu Jan 22 09:41:19 CST 2009

Hey Eric,  You are in the Overlay district I am absolutely sure of this.  And to the best of my understanding the rules of the district are for the purpose both of allowing easy expansion but ALSO for consistant  rules the protection of the residents and their property values, quality of life etc.  Once I understood the overlay rules and read the entire document it seemed pretty fair and like a good idea.  I cannot remember the detail of the rules but I'm sure the entire document is available to you as a citizen. Right now it looks like the only thing DMH is changing is wanting electronic signs. 

If they are not following Overlay district rules instead of going to DMH I would go to my elected officials -all of them - and see what they tell you.   Then let us know on here....

  

by Sue on Thu Jan 22 09:50:22 CST 2009
Oh one other thing - when I build an opinion of an elected official - part of what I go on is how much I agree or disagree on issues and their importance etc. (it would be silly not to take this into account) 

BUT no one agrees on everything so for me response matters almost as much:  Do they listen with respect?  Do they explain if they disagree?  Do they act?  And action may just be getting the info for you...  here is a chance for you to give us some data to enhance our educated vote!
by Sue on Thu Jan 22 09:55:11 CST 2009

previous experiences I had regarding this overlay district gave me a personal respect for 2 guys as different as Shad Edwards and Paul Osborne!

by Eric K. Johnson on Thu Jan 22 15:20:11 CST 2009
If they are not following Overlay district rules instead of going to DMH I would go to my elected officials -all of them - and see what they tell you.   Then let us know on here.... - Sue

Thanks Sue,
I have begun that process today and will report any results as they occur.
I contacted Ms. Julie Moore yesterday at DMH ,where she is employed.
Ms. Moore stated that she was sorry Mr. Kenneth Smithmeir's assistant(Erica) was rude and that her(Erica's) behavior was "out of character".
I am awaiting a return call from Ms.Julie Moore or any other person who can avoid the time and expense(which may include the reputation of DMH) of bringing this matter before the proper authorities for clarification/correction.
We Decatur resident's living near DMH want to see their(DMH)  Master Plan for our neighborhood as they(slowly and rather quietly) haul it away little by little.
Sounds like a plan to me?
We have asked DMH to obey the rules set down in the Institutional Overlay District and been told their intention for the majority of the block on which we live is...are you ready?...Nothing!...and that is a quote...and a direct insult to our collective intelligence.
I guess (DMH) is so flush with cash they are purchasing property as a lark or just to spend excess(tax free) funds for fun?
I have asked to speak with Mr. Smithmeir or Mr. Stone and was told by their assistant(Erica) that she had been "advised" not to accept any call from me.
Again ,I can only conclude they are both timid by nature or secretive by nature or design...or both?
Given their(DMH'$)  repeated refusal to openly state or communicate their(DMH'$) intentions we(Citizen's/Taxpayer's Voter's in my Neighborhood) are left in a state of dark limbo...intentionally?
Does DMH care as much about our Neighborhood's safety/livability/quality of life/property values as they do for their Employees and/or the Patient's treated at their(DMH) "not for profit" Hospital...or not?
Where and who has a copy of the master plan ,site plan,or projections of future land use needs which must be provided as stated on page XX-1 Section XX. C.2(B) ii ?
Do we have a right to know the future fate of our Neighborhood...or not?
Will it take a Judge to explain?...or as Mr. Smithmeir's assistant suggested, should my neighbors and I all simply move?...out of their(DMH'$) way?
I contend my property is zoned commercial...and can be sold/purchased as such.

Eric K. Johnson
 

by Ole99 on Thu Jan 22 16:21:06 CST 2009
Hey Eric

Maybe use should call Mr. Smithmeir during his weekly appearance on "Wednesdays with Ken" on the Brian Byers show?
It would make great radio listening.
I  thought DMH was selling the doctor's offices and other real estate and not buying now.
by Eric K. Johnson on Thu Jan 22 16:34:53 CST 2009
Speaking of the venerable Mr.Tzu, this quote was overlooked by the War Criminals?...or did they simply intend to profit from illegal War at the expense of innocent Human life?...and if that was the case how long before the case is brought before the Court?
Eric K. Johnson

"War profiteering is the worst form of Treason"-President Harry S. Truman

He who wishes to fight must first count the cost. When you engage in actual fighting, if victory is long in coming, then men's weapons will grow dull and their ardor will be dampened. If you lay siege to a town, you will exhaust your strength. Again, if the campaign is protracted, the resources of the State will not be equal to the strain. Now, when your weapons are dulled, your ardor dampened, your strength exhausted and your treasure spent, other chieftains will spring up to take advantage of your extremity. Then no man, however wise, will be able to avert the consequences that must ensue... In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.
-Sun Tzu, the Art of War
submitted by Eric K. Johnson
by Eric K. Johnson on Thu Jan 22 16:40:24 CST 2009
If Obama is for real he will prosecute bush/cheney et. al for committed and admitted War crimes...real fast!
If he doesn't, he isn't.
Time will surely tell.
Eric K. Johnson
by Eric K. Johnson on Thu Jan 22 16:52:11 CST 2009
Hey Eric

Maybe use should call Mr. Smithmeir during his weekly appearance on "Wednesdays with Ken" on the Brian Byers show?
It would make great radio listening.
I  thought DMH was selling the doctor's offices and other real estate and not buying now. -Ole 99

Ole 99,
I doubt I could get past the filters!
I much prefer to discuss important matters in person.
I assure you that personal conversation would make even better listening.
Apparently, both Mr. Smithmeir and Mr. Stone lead quite insular lives minus any actual contact with the person's their decisions affect...and that is one way to do business but seemingly , as I have previously noted and stated, a timid method.
Eric K. Johnson
by Sue on Thu Jan 22 17:43:13 CST 2009
Eric,  I sincerely think you need to contact those ALREADY in office....  It's fine to ask Julie since is running but those CURRENTLY in office - are the actual onces representing you NOW and your questions are really for the city government, not the DMH. 

If you were having a problem with a neighbor and you did not get a satisfactory answer from them would you just continue calling the neighbor?  Or would you contact the city see what you can do?  Just my opinion.... 
by Eric K. Johnson on Thu Jan 22 19:25:27 CST 2009
Thanks for the good advice, Sue! 
I intend to ask for some measure of oversight/clarification from every local/State official I will contact or who may contact me at 217- 872-1357.
I intend to contact : Greg Crowe,all elected City Council Officials,Mayor Carrigan, City of Decatur Zoning Officials,City Engineers and others at the State level if necessary...and on from there until I have the answers to the legitimate questions I have every right to know the answers to as prescribed by law/ethics.
If I am unable to obtain clarification/oversight at the local or State level, I will be forced to pursue the answer by and through posing the questions in U.S. Federal Court.
I can't determine who does or does not know the game of Poker but I will say to any person reading this comment who may believe I am "bluffing", "You are invited to my Home for a friendly game" !
Refreshments and snacks are on the "house"!
Care to play?
Eric K. Johnson
by Eric K. Johnson on Thu Jan 22 19:32:19 CST 2009
Thanks to Bill Van Alstine for his years of public service and just for being an all around good hearted fellow.
Eric K. Johnson
by Vineseeker2 on Fri Jan 23 10:49:34 CST 2009
Eric, they may be telling you the truth. Their master plan may not have any specific plan for your block, as yet, just a notation "for future expansion".
St Mary's started buying up those little red brick houses that were to the west of the hospital, maybe 20 years ago. They had no specific plan for what they were going to put there, they just knew they had no other place to expand and if they would want them for a specific purpose they would cost a lot more. I know one of the attorneys at ADM and they have the same kind of plan, there are certain areas arround their plants that they will buy just because they can at a reasonable price. They don't want to be in the position of needing some space for a project and having to pay a premium for it. They also have a saying "we are our own best neighbor" which means ADM dosen't complain about what ADM does.
They may not ever use your block, your not all that old & could live there till your 110. Now if you decide to move away they will be hapy to buy you out a below market prices and sit on your lot for the next 20 years. Or maybe the next two, depending on when they want to add something & what else they own in the area.
The overlay master plan may just say they want so much land for future expansion, and to them your neighborhood makes sence for them to acquire.
Steve Payton
by Eric K. Johnson on Fri Jan 23 14:49:05 CST 2009
Steve,
Do you perform work for or represent DMH in any capacity?
Every single time I have mentioned DMH's rude arrogant un-neighborly behavior or when I have identified and pointed to violations of the Institutional Overlay District Laws,you have emerged as their spokesman.
Are you speaking for DMH?
If you are simply attempting to help, I appreciate your effort!
I do find it curious that DMH representatives can't or won't speak for themselves.
I am not in the best of health but still attempt to pick up the trash that accumulates in my neighborhood. 
The great majority of that refuse is generated from the fenceless DMH parking lot adjacent to my Home.
I don't mind doing so( collecting/disposing of trash) and believe I have been a good neighbor of DMH and am only asking for equal treatment/consideration.
It is simply wrong for a giant( tax free, not for profit) Hospital ,specifically and intentionally designed to help people, to keep a whole neighborhood in the dark as to their(DMH) intentions for our neighborhood in addition to the accumulative negative effects caused by demolishing perfectly good homes which has negatively affected the quality of life each of my neighbors purchased when they decided to live in this neighborhood.
Is it DMH's intention to further depopulate Decatur ?
In closing,I have not yet decided if or when I will move or sell this expansion property to DMH or any of the other interested parties.
It depends on an offer I can't refuse.
Minus such an offer I will live in or rent this property until I perish from this life.
As you say, I am not that old.
I am going to my Dad's house this afternoon and we will have a laugh about age in the Johnson clan.
He(my old man) is pushing 90 and lives alone in his Home in Latham.
It appears that he will die when he get's around to it...He's too busy living right now.
I am too!
Who in City government will step foreword to help?...or should we simply do as advised by Mr. Kenneth Smithmeir's personal assistant (Erica)  and move if I, "didn't like it"?
I'm still salty from being ridiculed, insulted and then hung up on by DMH CEO Mr. Kenneth Smithmeir's personal assistant while hearing laughter in the background.
This is a prime example of why I very much prefer to conduct business in person.
No one anywhere, as yet, has ever hung up on me in person.

Eric K. Johnson

by Vineseeker2 on Fri Jan 23 16:15:07 CST 2009
Eric, I don't work for or represent DMH. I gave you two examples I know of as why they may not be able to answer your question about your block. Just trying to be helpful and explain why they may seem so frustrating while you are trying to find out exactly what they want to do with your house.
A friend of mine handled the sale of nine of those little red brick houses to St Mary's, this was at least 15 years ago. St Mary's approached his client about two houses next to their parking lot, those they wanted to expand the parking. They found out his friend & client had seven more of those homes & over a five or six year period bought all of them. At the time there were forty or fifty  of those houses on a couple of streets and lake shore drive. They had to pay a premium for the two right next to their parking lot they needed, the rest of the time was back & forth negotiating for the ones they didn't need then but might need, I am not positive but there are not more than one or two of those houses left & they may all be gone now.
I mentioned living till 110 because I know of a situation near Millikin where a building owner has sworn he will never sell it to the University and has said in fact his will says if his heir gets the building unless he tries to sell to the university, in which case the proceeds would go to someone else, this person is so mad at Millikin he doesn't even want them to get his building after he is dead.
I would think if you have trash coming onto your property from DMH that community standards at the city would treat them just like any other land owner. I have a friend with rental houses that gets upset about fines he has got from city staff for blowing trash. Especially when the trash was coming from the property next door to his who didn't keep their garbage can covered. I've heard they have to investigate when someone complains & maybe DMH will be a better neighbor if the get a few fines for letting trash blow off their property.
Steve Payton
by Eric K. Johnson on Fri Jan 23 16:37:47 CST 2009
Thanks Steve!
I appreciate your help and advice.
I hope anyone in local Government concerned with Decatur's neighborhood issues will contact me and soon.
Eric K. Johnson
by Eric K. Johnson on Fri Jan 23 16:42:19 CST 2009
Eric K. Johnson
2219 N Church
(located on/within DMH campus / Institutional Overlay District)
Decatur IL
872-1357
by Eric K. Johnson on Fri Jan 23 17:07:10 CST 2009
Just trying to be helpful and explain why they may seem so frustrating while you are trying to find out exactly what they want to do with your house. -Steve Payton

I'm more angry than frustrated and I am very close to adopting your friend's philosophy.
We love living on DMH Campus and will resolve the Overlay District violations in our favor or know the reason why not.
DMH can bank on that.
I have heard unsubstantiated rumors that DMH has a reputation of bullying to get their way.
Bullying requires a victim.
I have been called many things during my life (as one might imagine) but I have never yet been called a victim.
Six degrees of separation remains in effect.
You never know who knows who... do you?
DMH lacks the power to"do" anything with my property!
We are receiving increasing attention in our neighborhood from interested parties besides DMH .
What is it they say about the early bird?
Personally, I do not care who gets the worm in our neighborhood.
Eric K. Johnson



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by haydiz on Fri Jan 23 18:57:55 CST 2009
Eric,  it would be a nice gesture if the hospital had a meeting for those in the overlay district and hear your concerns.  I think they did a few years ago if I remember correctly???  Even if they can't tell you specifics of their future plans, they could at least address litter, noise, light pollution, and crime issues.  I can sympathize with you.  It must be frustrating.  And for elderly residents, and those with poor health, who may not be able to handle big changes in their lives, (like their homes being bulldozed), the uncertainity can cause a great deal of mental and physical stress.  A hospital, of all places, should know that.

Residents are adult enough to understand the changing needs and development of DMH, St. Mary's, ADM, Millikin, etc., -  such businesses and organizations should be open and honest with their neighbors and treat them as they would like to be treated.  That shouldn't be so hard to do. 

Kris
by Sue on Fri Jan 23 19:58:57 CST 2009

Hey,  I went to the city web site to give Eric the link to the complaint form.   And guess what the site is completely REDONE and looks great!  The changes city has been making to this site have been really impressive!

Eric,
In the past when I have submitted complaints- and you all know what a complainer I can be -  I've gotten an almost immediate response from Dave Griffiths and a complete explanation.  Now that does not mean an immediate resolution but a very quick check on the complaint and a quick explanation as to where they were in the process etc. 

Try submitting this online form a Citizens Request for Service:

http://www.ci.decatur.il.us/contactform/contact.aspx

by Sue on Fri Jan 23 20:10:19 CST 2009
Kris,  you are correct.  DMH has sent representatives to some GM Square meetings in the past to answer questions a few years ago to answer questions of the neighbors.  As well as both the city (Dane Bragg) and DMH officials meet with a group of us to explain the overlay zone and address any problems or questions.

I agree with Steve on this - I believe they are just purchasing nearby properties in the assumption they will be growing and case they decide they need the room.  Healthcare is only growing with the aging of the population and they are land locked.  They have always said they have no specific plans at this time.   I think right now that big tower is going up very near Eric.   I also know how much it must suck to have that uncertainy around your home of many years.  I would be upset too.  He has a really nice little brick house on Church when I was walking regular (and skinnier due ot that) I used to walk by it all the time - every morning.
by haydiz on Sat Jan 24 08:32:25 CST 2009
They city's Web site does look great!  Good job!  I'll have to take a look through it to see what's new when I get the time. 

I think Steve is correct too.  Look at what just happened to the trailer park near ADM.  I think we all knew it was just a matter of time before that was purchased and I bet I can guess who purchased it.  I thought it would happen years earlier.  In a way I'm kind of glad that those homes will be moved because that's no place to live.  The air quality has to be terrible right there, and with the threat of train derailments leaking noxious gases and chemicals, and the possibility of plant explosions and fires - not a good to place to live.  But I still feel for those being uprooted. 

I'm glad to hear that DMH has had meetings in the past with neighborhood groups.  I thought for sure that they had.  Maybe it's time for another one since so much new development is taking place there again.  There's a lot of good people that work there.  Don't judge the whole hospital by the actions of a few.  I'm sure that most are empathetic towards the neighborhood.  I know they are.  I've talked to some of DMH's employees and they don't agree with every decision made from the top - not by a long shot.
by Vineseeker2 on Sat Jan 24 12:06:38 CST 2009
Eric, I think you have to contact the people in government and let them know of you problems/concerns. I don't think either the city or DMH will be contacting you. The city staff will respond to you, if anything Dave Griffiths is too concerned with code violations and sometimes pushes the envelope with enforcement. DMH has heard your complaints, but the easiest thing for them to do is wait for you to get tired and quite bothering them. They haven't figured out that you are not just going to "go away" and leave them alone.
Taking care of their trash problem will take some effort on their part and I don't think they are going to spend their time or money unless forced to, You need to put that complaint form as one of your favorites and use it as necessary till they realize they have to deal with the problem.
DMH is a large entity and I am sure most of their managers are not looking for more work to do & unless you get to the top of the list, your problem won't be dealt with.
Steve Payton
by Eric K. Johnson on Sat Jan 24 13:42:00 CST 2009
Kris, Sue, Steve,
Thank you all for your concern and empathy.
I really appreciate your support.
I'm not asking for any thing extra or any special treatment.
I am officially speaking for most of my neighbors and will never stop.
I think DMH full well realizes that fact.
These problem will only escalate and become worse over time unless corrected.
Is every one in City Government fearful of DMH's Smithmeir and Stone?
I am hearing rumors that many if not most of their employees are fearful of this duo who came as a package deal.
What happened to the Federal(F.B.I.) investigation of potential illegal practices/wrongdoing suspected at DMH?
I will take your advice and if DMH is hoping I will go away they are waiting for my funeral...and I intend to live a long life... and when I die my Son will inherit this house which by then will have increased in value/ price substantially.
Sue, thanks for the website,I will put it in my favorites and use it appropriately...and whenever necessary.
I remember the last meeting with DMH and our neighborhood group(most of who are no longer live in our dwindling neighborhood).
No one who I spoke with after the meeting was satisfied with Tim Stone'$ non- answer "answer's".
I have a copy of the letter he sent in response to the meeting in which he states DMH wanted to be a "good neighbor".
That letter was good only for a "good laugh"...at our expense!
At the meeting nothing about DMH's future plans were revealed .
They (DMH) simply stated they had no plans for our neighborhood but "on occasion" purchased properties intended for parking.
It was a total joke...except not a funny one.
How can I meet with DMH when the CEO Kenneth Smithmeir'$ personal secretary(Erica Rude) told me she had been(and I quote)"advised" not to communicate with me?...and then advised me to move if I didn't like what DMH does...and then laughed at me...and then abruptly hung up on me mid-sentence?
DMH doesn't give a squat about our neighborhood...unless we come to their Hospital as patient$ !
Then they are LoveyDovey!
North, South, East, West, DMH loves money best?

Eric K. Johnson
 
P.S. Sue, did you see DMH just purchased the little white house near the corner across the street from me on Kenwood?
When they tear that house down it will expose my Home to one of the busiest/noisiest streets in Decatur.
DMH has destroyed/demolished perfectly livable Homes and removed trees and in doing so taken away our view and privacy, exposed our Homes to increased noise, higher heating and cooling costs,and generally reduced the quality of life we and my neighbors purchased with our Homes.
Does this in any way indicate how much DMH "cares"?
I would say Yes $
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