Commissioners discuss fire fees, SPLOST

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Commissioners discuss fire fees, SPLOST

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Monday, March 15. 2010

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By Dwain Penn

Although the Ides of March is usually associated with misfortune and bad news, it certainly wasn't the case at the March 15 workshop of county commissioners to discuss the Pike County fire fee structure and a possible SPLOST referendum for November.

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#1 Kim on 03/15/10 at 07:13 PM

I predict the SPLOST vote will fail AGAIN!

#2 Anonymous on 03/15/10 at 10:14 PM

nothing was decided tody. Mr. Penn doesn't know the difference in a workshop and a meeting. with reporting like that you won't get nothing but negative votes.

#3 Name them on 03/16/10 at 10:27 AM

The SPLOST BILL and FIRE TAX BILL should have a name. We propose they be named accordingly;

The JC Collins SPLOST BILL.

The JC Henderson Marro FIRE TAX BILL.

Everyone want's something to be famous for. They are close to the Bill Clinton ORAL OFFICE BILL. We all get screwed while JC, Jr. Commish Collins, Ex Lt. Danny Boy Henderson and the old Carpetbagger Marro still greases us taxpayers up.

Bend over Pike Citizens.

#4 Watching on 03/16/10 at 08:59 PM

As a fulltime paid professional firefighter/paramedic that lives in Pike, I have no problem funding a volunteer service. I know several volunteers here and they seem friendly and dedicated. I have personally donated more in the past than the $45 assessment this past fall. But I have reservation about the chief’s ability manage these funds. Also, how much more revenue will be assessed & collected over what the fire budget was two years ago? If the dollar amount is excessively more, why?

One of the most important questions that should be asked about the fire fees is this; is Chief Henderson going to have full hands on access to these funds “WITHOUT “any oversight from the BOC? I think there should be a fire district board to monitor the department. That is if the BOC doesn’t.

Accountability and we can’t say it enough these days.

#4.1 Watching on 03/17/10 at 10:40 PM

Great post

#5 Anon E Mouse on 03/18/10 at 12:18 PM

I was told by one of the lesser Chiefs in the department that the funds are handled solely by Henderson. He does not have to ask for permission to spend any amount he wishes. Where is the oversight that needs to be in place for this? The BOC better get their minds open and at least put something in place to keep from over spending. If there is funds left over, does it go to the General Fund or roll over into the account so that the next year there is more than what is anticipated?
I think we all need some answers to this.

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#6.1 #'s 8 and 6 on 06/15/10 at 09:50 AM

Spam bots got in. I thought comments were subject to moderation??

#7 Anonymous on 04/17/10 at 01:23 PM

heres what we need to do is actually have a fire dept.that has paid firefighters with knowledge of what they are doing. i see these guys go out on calls and they act like children with there toys. some actually care but some are in it for the rush. I know what goes on i've fought fire for years but i would never volunteer for this county someone is going to get hurt or worse killed because we have people not trained properly. to hear some of them talk on the radio you would think it is a kid yelling for help. some one needs to put the citizens first like the chief and find ways to get us a paid dept. with people on duty 24/7.

#8 ReynaShields27 on 06/15/10 at 08:08 AM

I had a desire to begin my own business, nevertheless I did not have enough of money to do it. Thank goodness my close friend proposed to use the home loans. Hence I received the college loan and made real my dream.

#9 Pike Patriot Homeowner on 06/15/10 at 11:19 AM

The voters got to me and my support of the SPLOST last year. Let me assure you it will not fail on the next ballot. Commissioner Parrish Swift will make sure it passes. Swift will Make It Happen. Swift said it, I believe it and thats it. Campaign signs are costly and the Swift campaign could use some donations. Thanks

IN GOD WE TRUST

#10 Anonymous on 06/15/10 at 11:36 AM

Stay in Small town. Stay in small town "Pike County". You can go back to the big city "Spalding County or Lamar County".

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