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MAYOR’S HOTLINE May 22 to 26

 May 30, 2006 ⋅  Post a comment

Library fines, code enforcement, drug house?, foothills development, cops

5/19/06
Mert Wright
2185 Bruneau
Code Enforcement: There’s a house down the corner from where I live. There’s trash all around the house and it’s a real disgrace. I wish there was some way the City could get them to clean this up. I have no way to get in touch with these folks or I would do it. I’m hoping by calling you that maybe you can help me with this situation. I’d like to have it cleaned up so the neighborhood looks decent. I’d appreciate any information you can get on this. Thank you.
M/CC PDS

5/19/06
Kelly Kirkland
312 Hillview Drive
Boise, ID 83712
Library Issue: I’m calling to complain about the library. My daughter checked out some books and they were trying to notify her by the answering machine. My kids usually get home before I do and I never got the messages. Finally we got a letter in the mail saying we owed them $100 and to send it into collections. Prior to this I told them to notify me by email because I check my email and I look at them. I don’t understand how they can fine my daughter, who’s 14, $100 or more for basically 5 cd’s. This is very hard on me financially. That is 1/3 of our grocery money for a month and my money doesn’t go very far with three children. I’m very concerned about this because I feel like I should have been notified without paying $100 and they tell me there is no option and I know it’s on my credit. I don’t know how you feel about this but financially hurting me like this is wrong. Thank you.
M/CC Library

5/19/06
Leane Chaffee
3 Mesa Vista Drive
Boise, ID 83705
Compliment to the City: My compliments to the city. The Capitol Blvd change with the new trees and grass and new sidewalk is wonderful for bicyclists. It’s great to be away from the traffic pattern and have a nice space to ride. It’s great. Thank you.
M/CC BPR

5/22/06
Marsha Hummert
2588 Eastwood End Court
Boise, ID 83706
Neighborhood dog shooting: I’m calling in reference to the neighbor who shot a dog on a sidewalk in a neighborhood with a bunch of kids and from what I understand he is not getting cited at all. I’d really like to talk to someone about this so please contact me.
M/CC HS BPD
Action Taken: BPD contacted her

5/22/2006
Jean Boiles
1714 N. 7th St.
Boise, ID 83712
Regarding the Armory on Reserve Street: I have a question. One of the plans for the armory, I take it that the Heritage Theater wasn’t able to raise enough money, and I am interested. Hopefully, it can be saved. That was the Armory on Reserve Street. Thank you
M/CC PDS
Action Taken: Economic Dir. spoke to her

5/22/2006
Dr. Dane Younce
5266 Eagle Road
Boise, ID
BFI: I called your office earlier today, because I couldn’t find the number for BFI in the Dex book. So, I had to get the number from the secretary, she was very nice and gave me the number. However, every time I call, the number is busy and I can’t get through. The specific problem is that we have had the trash service in this office for seven years; we have been doing it the same way for seven years. In fact, BFI told us how they would like us to do it. Now, all of a sudden, I don’t know if they have a new driver or not, but he refuses to pick up the boxes and put them into his truck, that are sitting next to the trash can that are broken. He’ll take the trash that is in the trash can but, he wrote a permanent note on the trash can itself with a marker to put everything into the trash can and that’s not the way we have it worked out with BFI. And in fact, that’s not the way we even do it around the neighborhood where we live. I don’t know why this man has issues with my office here but I have been trying to call BFI and I can’t get through. I was hoping maybe you would have a way to get a hold of them and let them know my displeasure. I would appreciate it if you could call me back once you have this resolved. Thank you very much.
M/CC PW
Acti0n Taken: Contacted his office to explain that BFI’s phone was out yesterday and I would request they contact him
M/CC PW

5/24/2006
Tom Sweeny
Discrimination/Code Enforcement Issue: I have a small restaurant in Boise. I have been in the restaurant business for over 50 years. I am being discriminated against. This code enforcer, made me remove my sign that my customers were seeing. They think because I am old, I am out of business. My business has dropped to nothing. I think it is religious discrimination against me. This Gamielle is the forerunner of it. She has allowed my neighbors to have display of his wears right on the highway, of a sign which is illegal. She has not touched him at all. She is pushing on me. Now, why she is I would like you to let me know Mr. Mayor. I have been a good…I am not going to make the claim of being a good citizen, just average citizen. I would like to have an explanation. And if your not too busy, I would like to wait until I go bankrupt. Thank you very much.
M/CC PDS
Action Taken: PDS spoke w/ him

5/24/2006
Calvin Osborn
3015 Hill Way Dr.
Boise, ID 83712
Building Code/ Fire Department: My comment has to do with my concern, with senior/disabled person housing. The result of this inquiry is because of the fire of the Villa Highlands, on Sunday on the corner of 15th and Hill Rd. My question is, in the building code, is there a code for senior house/disability house/ or multi-use house? I think that this fire should be used as a warning. Obviously, this building went up in fire and smoke very quickly. Fortunately, no one at this time during the construction period was living there. I think of the many assisted living and nursing home facilities in the community and let this fire be a warning. I think that the building inspector or the fire department should take interest in inspecting these multi-housing units to make sure that this sort of thing doesn’t take place when the building is occupied so that we don’t have a tragedy of many people being burned and thus dying. If you have any question, I would appreciate you letting me know if there is any sort of follow up. I just hope that I don’t pick up the paper someday and find out that the building department or fire department has not been concerned with what could be a tragic altercation. Thank you very much and I hope I hear back on some follow up from you.
M/CC BFD

5/25/2006
Crest Stone Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
BPD: I had called the police earlier this week; I guess it was Monday or Tuesday regarding a house in our neighborhood. It seems to have a ton of traffic in it and a lot of party’s lately, a lot of cars from all different counties in Oregon and kind of an ongoing in and out. It just seems a little weird. I called the police to let them know, and got transferred to dispatch and then dispatch transferred to someone else to call and report such things and never heard back. I just wanted to see if maybe your office or the council’s office could help kind of push this along, so that maybe we could get someone to drive by or maybe just be aware of the situation.
M/CC BPD
Action Taken: Contacted her and advised that BPD will contact her directly

5/25/2006
David Orr
2933 Hillway Dr.
Boise, ID 83712
Foothills Concern: I just wanted to express that I am against the building by Kastera homes in the foothills. The last of the foothills that is untouched. There are a lot of trails, my family uses. I just wanted to tell you that I am against that. Also I am against, having 36th street go all the way up to Bogus Basin road. The foothills and the river are gems around here and we should treasure those. If we allow developers, they are going to keep developing. We don’t want anymore development here. There is enough traffic and people coming in from the West. I think this needs to be saved and utilized by future generations and if people can do it now it will be 20 fold because the houses aren’t going to help the kids down the road. This place is going to get too big. We need to have some outlet for mountains and hiking and everything, which we do have and it is right here.
M/CC BPR PDS
Sent postcard

5/25/2006
Jody Orr
2933 Hillway Dr.
Boise, ID 83712
Foothills Concern: I just wanted to call and state my opposition to building the road through 36th street up towards Bogus Basin around Cartwright. There is so much congestion on Hill Rd and up 36th at this point. I just think it would complicate things even further. Not to mention it would compromise those foothills that my husband and our family and I all use on a regular basis and really enjoy. That was the reason we moved to this neighborhood was because of those foothills and the access to trails so close by. I think a lot of people would be really, really impacted by this in a negative way. I am really not excited about this aspect of Kastera homes building possibly a hundred or more homes right above my house, where the density is already high enough. Hill road is a dangerous place at this point and I think it could only get worse. I would really, really not be happy about any more developments going in around here. It is perfect the way it is, there is so much wildlife. It is really part of the appeal of Boise, is these beautiful foothills around here. It would be a shame to just give them up to development. Thank you and I appreciate your time.
M/CC BPR PDS
Sent postcard

5/25/2006
Donn English
3133 Hillway Dr.
Boise, ID 83712
Foothills Concern: The reason for my call is to express my concern, frustration and disappointment over the proposed development in the foothills. Partially I am frustrated because of the foothills levee that was passed several years ago. I am not sure this land remained un-purchased by the city. I would be more supportive of another foothills levee if there is not enough money left. I guess I am not privy to a lot of the information. But secondly my concern is that with any development in the foothills it brings increased traffic into the north end streets which are not designed to handle the amount of traffic it would bring. Furthermore, wildlife corridors up there, we see deer, foxes, and all sorts of wildlife in the area that would be possibly damaged by any development. Natural plant habitat and the overall quality of life of the open foothills bring to the treasure valley. At this point, I guess Kastera homes have already purchased the land. I am not sure what options are available to anyone now that the land is in private hands. But, I would encourage the Mayor, City Council, Planning and Zoning or whoever is involved in the process to basically do whatever they can to try and stop development in the foothills. I think the foothills and the trails bring a lot to the quality of life that we enjoy here in Boise. I cannot imagine living in Boise without those foothills. I do not want to drive into town and see houses on the ridges and the mountain tops. I am just kind of frustrated and very, very disappointed and I am concerned as a neighbor that this development really serves no purpose other than to make a few people wealthy. I think there is greater good here for the valley to preserve these foothills and I’d like to see the foothills remain in an open state. I don’t know what options are available at this point. It seems like it is almost too late. I voted for the levee to pass strictly because this is the area I wanted protected. I don’t see how that money is used, the usefulness of the $10 million dollars. This is the area I had in mind when I voted to have that levee passed. If it takes another levee so be it. I would really just like to stop development in the foothills. There is plenty of land elsewhere. I guess the possibility of the land swap with Kastera homes; I would be more than supportive of it. Again this is difficult for all of us. I hope the transcribing of this message doesn’t come across to rambled. I would just like to thank you for listening. Hopefully, there is something that we can do. Thank you very much.
M/CC PDS BPR
Sent postcard

5/25/2006
Jan Rosser
Corner of 16th and Hazel
Foothills Concern: I just wanted to call to express concern and also a position to the Kastera development in the Boise foothills. Just because of the overdevelopment of the foothills, and also limiting and eliminating access to the Boise foothills through trails. Thank you very much.
M/CC BPR PDS
Sent postcard

5/25/2006
Interview Question: I am calling for my daughter. She has an assignment for school to interview people for a career path. My daughter wants to be the first women president. So, she needs to interview someone in that position which obviously that is not going to happen. I was hoping to get her an interview with a woman Mayor. My understanding is that Meridian and Eagle have women mayors. I was wondering if getting an interview was something that is possible to do. Thank you so much.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted her

5/26/2006
Joan Lang
5968 W. Ashville
Boise, ID 83713
Primary Election Issue: My question or comment to you is, is it legal for a candidate running for office to appear at a polling place? Tim Flardy showed up at several voting places on Election Day, among them Owhyee school where I personally saw him. I am wondering if that is legal. Thank you.
M/CC
Contacted her with Ada County Elections phone number

5/26/06
Lisa Gallegos
2628 N. Marrow Avenue
Boise, ID 83713
BPD Complaint: She called to report a complaint on Officer Hagmann for writing her a ticket for wearing her seatbelt like she was. He pulled her over and saw that the seatbelt strap was under her arm and told her it was the inappropriate way to wear the seatbelt. She said that the strap bothers and rubs against her neck and he wrote her a ticket anyway. She is frustrated because she was wearing her seatbelt and continues to wear it religiously. She also reported that the officer told her that if she doesn’t accept this ticket he will report that she wasn’t wearing her seatbelt at all. She would like a response on this as soon as possible.
M/CC BPD Ombudsman

5/26/2006
Graffiti: I am calling to report what looks like serious tagging on a large light pole on the corner of Veterans Parkway and State Street. It is on the southeast corner. I think it needs to be documented and covered up as quickly as possible. This needs to be passed on to the Mayor as soon as possible. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/24/2006
Sandy Rogers
Graffiti: You do not need to call me back unless you have to but I wanted to call and let you know that there is graffiti at 9th and Jefferson, in the ally way behind McU’s. It’s brown writing on white utility box. If you come through the ally behind McU’s going towards 9th street. It’s pretty ugly. Thanks for everything you do; I appreciate you being there for all of this graffiti stuff.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/23/06
Graffiti: I would like to report graffiti on the Armory building on the east side over on Avenue H. That’s all, thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team
Action Taken: contacted Government Buildings

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