Backyard trash pick-up. Should this continue?

Shawn Juris · Post by **Shawn Juris** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:12 pm

Jim
Is that new in the past 4 years? They didn't have it while I was there.

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:17 pm

Shawn Juris wrote:Jim
Is that new in the past 4 years? They didn't have it while I was there.

Shawn

Could be wrong, the CEO of AGS lives in Shaker Heights. I thought it was Cleveland Heights, he said Shaker does, not sure of Cleveland Heights.

Sorry.

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Shawn Juris · Post by **Shawn Juris** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:24 pm

Shaker sounds more likely.

Shelley Hurd · Post by **Shelley Hurd** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:51 pm

Incase anyone missed the flyers for Automted pick-up... enjoy

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/streets/doc ... le2007.pdf

And another one for our viewing pleasure

http://www.west-hartford.com/TownServic ... onFAQs.pdf

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:06 pm

Shelley Hurd wrote:Incase anyone missed the flyers for Automted pick-up... enjoy
http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/streets/doc ... le2007.pdf

And another one for our viewing pleasure

http://www.west-hartford.com/TownServic ... onFAQs.pdf

Shelly

As you so gracefully brought it back on subject I have to admit I was wondering about this.

17. Q Are these barrels animal proof?
A They are the most animal proof barrels currently available. However, they are not bear proof.

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Shelley Hurd · Post by **Shelley Hurd** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:15 pm

I know, too funny huh.

Must be a issue there

Charlie Page · Post by **Charlie Page** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:36 pm

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:41 pm

Shelley Hurd · Post by **Shelley Hurd** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:57 pm

Charlie Page wrote:[
Maybe Iâ€™m missing something but I didnâ€™t see one department where the AoS recommended a reduction of 14 FTEs. Forestry was recommended to cut 6 and Fire to cut 3.

Indeed you did miss

"LDF would need to reduce 14.0 FTEs to achive the peer average calls per FTE (87.9)" (page 6-7 Performance Audit)

Also of note
"The City contracted for Performance to look at selected areas for them." ( Robert R. Wilhelm,Chief Auditor--Cleveland Region )

The city chose what departments to look at, they were hoping ( I assume ) refuse would be a area they could target. Yet the Performance Audit pointed to other departments as Fat filled, bloated ,wasteful, inefficient.....

Charlie Page · Post by **Charlie Page** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:57 pm

Jim - Yes, you did state that. I wanted to clear the air whether CH has backyard or not. I shouldnâ€™t have used your quote. Bring back the edit button and it wonâ€™t happen again

Charlie Page · Post by **Charlie Page** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:16 pm

Shelley Hurd · Post by **Shelley Hurd** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:01 pm

You are Mistaken

Or Maybe those cities Fire Chiefs are wrong?

"Our current minimum manning is 16 per shift, made up of the following:
Three rescue squads with two persons each, for a total of six
Three fire apparatus with three persons each, for a total of nine
One command vehicle with an OIC (Officer in Charge) total of one
This is our staffing minimum, there are many days when we exceed this number." ( Tom Cosgriff, Euclid Fire Department)

"In Cleveland Heights we have 25 members assigned to each of three platoons. However, our minimum daily staffing (16) takes into consideration those members who are on vacation" ( Kevin Mohr, Cleveland Heights Fire Department)

It is ok, that you are confused though, those budget reports are misleading and can be confusing. Thats why its always best to confirm and get clarification form actual people.

Shelley Hurd · Post by **Shelley Hurd** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:32 pm

But to get back to the topic at hand.

We are lucky here in Lakewood. We get quality service from our refuse department, the refuse department is one of the leanest departments in the city and changing this valued service is not warrented, wise nor based on finances.

And a picture is worth a thousand words and puts propoganda in perspective.

This system is gonna consume more of our time ,getting cans placed exactly properly, money from parking fines, ...and waaaay more involvment with neighbors then I can to have.

Picture your self asking your neighbor if you can put your extra garbage in their can.

Picture your self looking for paking that is "feet" away from any can.

Picture your self digging a special slot in the snow to place your can.

Picture Lakewood this time next year... wee big fun for you and me!

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/streets/doc ... le2007.pdf

http://www.west-hartford.com/TownServic ... onFAQs.pdf

And lets not forget: Our Finance director agreed that back yard service is important to our city... Or did until....

Jennifer "â€œPae says, â€œAs a Lakewood resident, I know what I value in the community and whatâ€™s important to me.â€
She explains how a previous finance director lived in a community without backyard trash pickup. To him, backyard pickup was not important, so he tried to get rid of it in Lakewood.
â€œBut as a Lakewood resident, I see how important that service is to our community,â€ explains Pae. â€œIâ€™m always very conscious of any decision I make. I always have to think how is this going to impact my family? One thing Iâ€™ve learned is you canâ€™t make snap decisions when it comes to city services. Things have to be well thought out before you can act.â€(Lakewoodbuzz.com)

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:45 pm

Shelley

You seem very passionate about this topic.

I have been a Lakewood resident on and off my entire life.

I too treasure back yard pick up.

Do you have any dog in this fight?

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Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:49 pm

more photos at

http://lakewoodobserver.com/members/mai ... ch_photo=1

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