8/6/06
Nancy Shallat
1417 N. 12 Street
BPD: This is the 6th time this summer that I have had damage from drinkers at Hyde Park who come back at midnight drunk. My vehicle has $3,000 damage. It’s not a misdemeanor; it’s not vandalism, a felony! I had the crime unit down here. Someone stomped the roof, kicked the windshield in, and took a claw hammer to the door. My neighbors this summer threw a brick in the truck, rammed in the back end in of the truck, damaged another truck, and killed this guy’s cat across the street. I have lived here for 20 years, 10 years ago no damage at all on 12th and Alturas. This has been consistently, since the drinking is open to way past midnight and they are coming down with bottles of beer. The bottom line is they should be shut at 11:00pm. It is not serving our neighborhood. This commercial district is in the service of our neighborhood and it is no longer serving us. When I have $3,000 worth of damage on my vehicle and there is no way they can find out who did it. I am a minimum wage worker. I have two minimum wage jobs. I’m a single parent and I cannot afford to dish out $3,000 for my son to get back and forth to work so he can help support himself. This is outrageous. There is no reason that we should have to put up this damage on 12th and Alturas because down where Elaine Clegg lives on the 100 district of 12th street, nothing happens. They do not have that damage. We have people drunk out of Hyde Park just for the hell of it. They didn’t steal the speakers or cd players. They just went and stomped the hell out of my car so no, this district, Hyde Park, Parilla Grill, the Garage, where you just go and get slammed drunk, which is not serving my neighborhood. This is not serving my house, my house across the street. I have talked to our neighborhood officers, and there’s no way they can be here after midnight until 3am and watch the drunks leave. They have targeted Parilla Grill and that has not worked. I have talked to them twice and they have targeted them watching for people who are drunk leaving. That doesn’t work having the police sit there and using a neighborhood task force. What works is lets close down. There is no reason someone should be in my neighborhood drunk after 11pm. Because then at 11 I can still be awake and watch for the safety of my house and my son.
M/CC BPD
Action Taken: BPD

8/7/06
Mike Tanfield
Brittany Place
Loss of Power: Mr.Tanfield is a tenant at the apartment that caught on fire. At that time power was cut to the apartment. He has been told by the fire department that it can be turned back on but the power company has not done so. He has tried contacting the property manager, Northwest Equity but has been unsuccessful he is desperate to get power restored.
M/CC Fire
Action Taken: BFD

8/7/06
Truman Keith
1006 E. Jefferson St.
Boise 02
ACHD: He contacted the Mayor’s office concerned about the deterioration of the alley behind his house. Due to remodels and infill it is a dustbowl. He contends ACHD is supposed to require the contractors to be bonded for this type of thing. ACHD has told him that true but they don’t follow up or enforce this requirement. He was also told that although ACHD used to maintain the alleys w/ leftover road mix etc. they have discontinued this practice and the alley is full of potholes etc. He wants the City of Boise to talk to ACHD about maintenance.
M/CC ACHD
Action Taken: ACHD

8/7/06
Dallas Turner
3312 Crescent Rim Dr
Boise, ID 83702
Billboard: I’m calling to complain about this sign on the connector on 15th. It’s a big billboard that changes pictures about every 10-20 seconds. It must have just gone up last week. I can sit up here in my living room and at night all you see is this huge billboard with flashing colors. I’d like to know how that got by when a couple years ago that car wash on Front St was taken down because they said it was dangerous. People were reading the advertisements and this is the exact same thing. How did that get in? It’s quite obnoxious. From my viewpoint you’ll see a few lights after dark and then this huge bright billboard that changes colors. I’m just curious about that. Thank you.
M/CC PDS

8/9/06
Anonymous: Gentleman came in to complain that there seems to be vagrants and homeless people camping on the dirt strip between 11th St. and Myrtle and Miller. They are living in their cars and campers and it seems more pronounced during the weekend.
M/CC BPD

8/8/06
Stillman Anderson
11337 Aldershot Drive
Boise, ID 83709
Dust: It’s now 25 past seven on 8/8/06 and we have had a windstorm. We are not able to see 15 ft from the back wall of our house to the fence outside from all the dust flying out of Rivendell Estates. When that subdivision was approved there was some verbage about maintaining dust control. The owner is not taking care of that. I would appreciate a call back and some assistance from the City. Thanks.
Called hotline twice
M/CC PDS
Action Taken: PDS

8/8/06
Bryce Peppard
PO Box 3392
Nampa, ID 83653
PDS: I would like to address the code enforcement policy. The ordinance states that all obnoxious weeds are supposed to be referred to Ada County Weed and Gopher. So I called the gal at Boise City CE to talk to them about some goat heads. I thought it was crazy that the CE Officer for the City of Boise was not qualified to enforce the weeds law within the City of Boise. I think it’s crazy that there’s a separation there. I know trash, old cars, and appliances are enforced by the officers but they can also encompass the weed problem. There are a lot of goat heads this year and it seems there is a lot of it on city owned property and you can get that taken care of by the City Code Enforcement Officers. But, get it done City! There’s no reason why your city enforcement officers shouldn’t be able to deal with these problems. It’s an inefficient use of tax base. Thanks for your time.
M/CC PDS
sent M/CC postcard

8/9/06
Carolyn Klein
11114 Hickory Dr.
Boise 83713
ACHD support: This is a short message for the Mayor. I think he does not live in West Boise. It’s too bad that ACHD is going to have to sue the city in order to get 5 lanes on Ustick. Try driving there. Perhaps at 2am it’s ok but other than that if you’d like to wait for three signals to get through Ustick and Maple Grove then fantastic. You’ve got the right road. I really think you ought to think ahead. I’m sorry for the folks that live on Ustick but when they opened 5 Mile, we had more traffic. Its takes more time to get out of the subdivision. But that’s growth. I wish you would reconsider. Let ACHD do their job. Thank you.
M/CC
sent M/CC postcard

8/9/06
Helen Wasson
4601 Shirley Ave
Boise 06
Neighbor: She called to say the neighbor living behind her is a Mr. Christopher Mitchell at 4614 Collister. He owns some type of landscaping business and is running heavy equipment and “scrapers” day and night on his property and the dust he kicks up and the noise he makes are bad. Several of the neighbors have complained as well.
M/CC PDS
Action Taken: M/O contacted her as well as CE

8/9/06
Eve McAnany
4800 Franklin
Boise, ID 83705
Suggestion: She lives on Franklin where they have 3 lanes and it seems to be working very well with traffic. She suggested that we use a monitoring system out on Ustick to monitor traffic. That way we could gather the amount of traffic and see if 3 lanes would be sufficient. (EDITOR NOTE–This has been done.)
M/CC
sent M/CC Postcard

8/6/06
Bike Suggestion: Riding a bicycle has got to be a big help with Boise air quality. There are herds of us out there going to work, running errands, just plain exercising on our bicycles. My biggest problem while biking is not vehicle traffic but sprinklers. Not the small homeowner type either. This morning there was the park behind the Boise West Y, the entire Boise Research Center and two schools. I never see any lawn personnel around which leads me to believe all this water is turned on automatically. Why can’t the city encourage all business and public agencies to water at 4 or 5 in the morning? This would be a more bicycle friendly approach. Thank You
M/CC

8/10/06
Mr. Ken Wieneke
Marcliff Ave
Mosquitoes: He is very concerned about the road work that is occurring on Chinden Blvd. ITD has plastic sheeting over some of the roadwork. It has turned into a green slime pond. With the outbreak of West Nile he would like
someone to drain it.
M/CC ITD
Action Taken: ITD

8/10/06
Pam Wells
Malad 05
Mosquitoes: She owns a daycare on an acre of property. The reason she is successful is because she has plenty of room for the children to play. She doesn’t want to just keep them inside all the time nor does she want to use DEET if there are other alternatives. She wants to know what the Mayor is doing about this West Nile outbreak. There has been no information released about what is being done besides the media information about it being in the area.
M/CC
Action Taken: contacted her

8/10/06
Teresa Lewis
5537 N. Rivulet Way
83714
Bright Lights: There is a Money Tree being built on the corner of Glenwood and State St. There are now lights in their parking lot. They are so bright they shine through her curtained windows. She has not been able to speak with the owners because it is still being built. Can something be done to contain the light?
M/CC PDS

8/9/06
Norma Ellison
9390 Ustick Road, #52
Boise, ID
Ustick Widening: I’m calling to protest the widening of Ustick Road. We’ve lived here 31 years and it’s been mostly a homeowner’s neighborhood. I’m sorry these people have such a long commute west of town but that’s their problem. They moved out there. We do not need another Fairview Avenue which it would turn out to be. I just wonder how the ACHD people would like a Fairview Avenue past their home. I just want to oppose this widening. Thank you.
M/CC sent postcard

8/9/06
Wayne Crawford
11832 W. Alford Street
Boise, ID 83716
Ustick Widening: I am calling in regards to the Ustick Road expansion. I think the Mayor and City Council need to stay out of ACHD’s business. The other day I went from my house to the corner of Ustick and Cole and back and it took me over an hour to travel that short distance. We need that road and you are just barking up the wrong tree. Thank you.
M/CC

8/10/06
Bill Heath
361 Charlwood Court
Boise, ID 83706
Street Lights: I’m a Neighborhood Watch Chairman in Lakewood and we’re having trouble getting the people that manage the street lights to fix one of them in our neighborhood. Who do I complain to? They tell me the light is working perfectly and I know better. The light is just outside my front door and I know it’s been off at least a week, maybe longer. They tell me it’s working perfectly. The number I called is 384-3744 and the pole number is 21468B. I’d appreciate some action please. Thank you.
M/CC PW

8/1/06
Anonymous
Ustick Widening: I’m appalled that ACHD filed a lawsuit. It is costing the city legal fees to stick up for the citizens of this neighborhood who don’t want Ustick Rd. widened. I apologize that it is costing so much but thank you for sticking up for us.
M/CC

8/11/06
PDS: Isn’t the planning and zoning department getting paid enough that they have to be paid under the table by these stinking developers. We don’t need another library downtown, we’ve already got one. How much are the developers paying planning and zoning anyway?
M/CC PDS

8/10/06
Janice Kirkpatrick
3350 Collister Dr
Apt 309
Boise, ID 83703
Noise Complaint: I have a complaint for a noise that is going on. I live in a very sophisticated complex on Collister across from Terry’s bar here on Collister and State St. There are people that come there and leave between 12 and 3am driving their motorcycles and revving their motors waking up the people who live here. We have 50 people in this building. Some are very disabled and I have called the police twice and called the bar 3 times. No one seems to want to do anything about it and I thought there was a noise ordinance in Boise. I don’t believe that having some one sit out and rev their motor on a motorcycle from different hours of the night from 12 into 3 at night. It’s that way three of four times a week. I can’t seem to get anyone to do anything about it. I realize the police are busy and I don’t expect them to sit there and wait but they have told me if I wanted to go out and sit and wait until the person comes out of the bar with a license number and give it to them, they would approach the person. If that person gave them any problem then I could file a complaint against them. I don’t feel at my age that it is my duty to do this. There are many people here that complain but they won’t complain to the police. I’m going to tell them I have given this complaint to you. I would really appreciate some help with this to see if you could do anything about getting this stopped over here. I don’t want to cause problems but I just want to have them be considerate enough of the old people in this apartment building to have this stopped as soon as possible. I really appreciate it. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

8/8/06
Bob Stewart
1326 Broadway
860-5934
Graffiti: I own Busters Restaurant on Broadway. I’d like to report graffiti in the Alley of Del Taco next to Busters. It’s all over the fence. I’ve reported this before and I’ve never heard back if it’s gotten done. Now there is a lot back there. Let me know if I can do anything. I appreciate your help. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

8/7/06
Ron
344-5179
870-8130-cell
1736 Broadway
Boise, ID 83706
Graffiti: We’ve had some graffiti twice on the back of our building. It happened last week and this weekend it was all over on the back of the building. It’s in the alley. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

8/7/06
Lyle Fisher
350 E. Elwood Lane
Boise, ID
Graffiti: I went out for my walk this morning and in between White Pine School and Timberline there is a lighted crosswalk and some scum decided to paint the signal box there with a bunch of graffiti and I didn’t know who else to get a hold of. If I had the paint they use on that, I’d do it myself but anyway, it’s on Linden Street. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

8/5/06
Ruth Neal
344-9573
Graffiti: I’m a volunteer for the BPD on the greenbelt and I had called once before about graffiti that was on a bridge. If there’s a number that’s better for me to call, let me know. But in the meantime this is what I have. There are two different graffiti taggings that have appeared on the greenbelt on the north side. The first one is under the capitol street underpass and it says “Dillinger” in black paint with a heart and “SA”. The next one is heading west under the 9th street bridge on the north side of the greenbelt was just the heart and “SA”. Like I said, if there was number that would be better to call, let me know. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

John Kirtland
Ustick Widening: I live over in the big “L” subdivision and in regards to making Ustick five lanes, it is absolutely absurd. You need to take another look at that if you would. I think it is way too much for that street.
M/CC ACHD
Action Taken: left msj

5/12/06
Barbara Whittiker
10299 W. Excaliber Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
BPD: I’m calling to ask for a request. When we pay our property taxes, some of it goes to the council for their budget for the Police Dept and Fire Dept. I’ve had to have the Policeman out to my house for personal reasons and they have been very nice and have bent over backwards for anything I may need. They are here anytime I need them. What I am requesting is they receive more money. They don’t know I’m asking this, it’s what I believe in my heart. When their evaluations come up, can the Mayor and City Council give them a little more money? People do take them for granted and they deserve this very much. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/15/06
Harold Schmoozer
3073 Royal Vista Court
Homedale, ID 83628
Animal Control: He called in with a complaint on animal control. He called them yesterday, Sunday, May 14, while he was visiting in Boise regarding 2 big dangerous dogs on the loose that attacked a woman walking her dog. The 2 dogs were roaming around freely without any leash. He stated that when the officer showed up and found the owner, he did not see him write her a citation for having them both off the leash. It is a state law to have your dog on a leash. This concerns him and he would like to be contacted about this issue.
M/CC HS

5/15/06
Larry Kaposi
CHF Home Furnishing
PDS: He has been in the process of some remodeling. He had contacted us 5/5/06. Jennifer spoke w/ him. He called again yesterday complaining that the elevator he installed in 1990 and is fine now needs to be retrofitted. Because the city codes have changed within the last 16 years we are requiring that he remove the two sprinkler heads in the elevator. To do so requires a demolition permit. TV Fire is the Co. that gave him this information. He is frustrated.
M/CC PDS

5/16/06
Bart Archibald
7000 Cunningham #1708
Boise, ID 83702
BPD: He called to file a complaint with the Boise Police Department because he keeps calling to file reports and they tell him that an officer will get back to him as soon as they can and they never do. He feels like they are not doing their job. He would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC BPD
Action Taken: He was contacted by the designated officer

5/16/06
Perry Oldenburg
Political Material in City Mail: I work for the Boise Fire Department. I’m calling in regards to the pamphlets and flyers that we received in the cities’ mail. I work at a fire station and we got a flyer for a candidate for the Ada County commissioner’s position. On the front of it says Boise City Employees and has a date and a time we can come see the individual. I was wondering if it’s appropriate that we dispense these political letters and pamphlets in our city mail. I was under the impression that is for city business and we cannot solicit other things whether it’s a service someone does or anything else. I don’t think this is appropriate to distribute out to city-wide employees. Maybe you could give me a call and talk about the appropriateness of this. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted Mr. Oldenburg and informed him that the Mayor’s office had already had spoken to person(s) involved and informed them that it was improper to utilize the city mail system for such purposes.

5/17/06
Grounds Maintenance: The green on Cole Rd and I-84 needs mowed and weeded very badly.
M/CC BPR ITD
Action Taken: been sprayed and mow will occur next week

5/17/06
Tom Conn
1419 Camelback Lane #B103
Boise, ID 83702
Motorcycle Parking: I have talked to at least a dozen people if not more who have talked to the Mayor personally about reinstating motorcycle parking downtown to promote conservation of fuel and less pollution and congestion in the air. We used to have motorcycle parking in Boise but it was eliminated to get more money in parking meters. Every block you can take a car space, put motorcycle parking only and put stripes in the parking space coming out from the curb. If the Mayor is serious on taking away some congestion downtown, why doesn’t he do it? I think it’s a good thing. I sure would like a phone call back about this matter and I would like to speak in front of the city council. We should get something done as soon as possible. Maybe this summer with a few spaces. On 8th street between Bannock and Idaho would be a great place to start. Let’s make Boise a better place for less pollution, less traffic, and a conservation of gasoline. Good idea Mayor, jump on the bandwagon and make yourself popular again.
M/CC F&A
Action Taken: contacted

5/17/06
BPD: I ride the greenbelt from Veterans Park in to where my job is downtown. I’m calling to see if the greenbelt patrol officers would be able to be down at that one pond that’s west of Main. The kids are out of school and when I came by there tonight there were about 30 high school kids milling around out there on the greenbelt. They wouldn’t move and I was with another guy that got held up by them that asked them to move and their response was not polite. With that many kids being out of school now and out on the greenbelt, they need to understand it is not only there for their playtime. Many people use it to commute. That was tonight between 5 and 5:30. There are also families out there with young children. I’m just afraid to injure one of the kids. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/17/06
David Gee
4306 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
Kastera Homes development proposal: I’m calling in regards to the proposal by Kastera Homes to develop the acreage above Hill road between Hillside Jr. High and Bogus Basin Road. I’m concerned the city would consider this in regards to developing one of our last remaining open spaces in close proximity to the city. I see this as a natural resource similar to the greenbelt in that it improves and makes the livability of this city what it is. I believe the city needs to be wise in regards to infill. This natural resource being developed is not a wise or appropriate decision to make. If you would like to contact me, feel free to do so. Thank you.
M/CC PDS

5/17/06
Kathy Grief
180 Parkway Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Code Enforcement: She called to report a house on her street that is very unsightly. It is just across the street from her at 185 Parkway Drive. The house has weeds growing everywhere and a white fence that is unlined and falling down. The back yard is also in bad condition and it’s in view of many people. She is concerned because her neighborhood is a very nice one and that house has made it look bad. She told me that someone new has recently bought it and they are making it worse. She would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC PDS

5/18/06
Tom Conn
Motorcycle parking: Thank you for returning my call. You had mentioned that you had to study other comparable cities about motorcycle parking. Two notes on that, you have to set an example for other cities. Be brave, just do it. The second thing is in 1981 when I was a Sun Valley policeman, without comparing other cities; we had the first mountain bike police patrol in the state of Idaho. Get a hold of Jim Tibbs and tell him that I’m willing to help. Get Jim to call me if you need some help with this. We want to be a progressive diverse city. Set the example and be brave. Tell that to the Mayor.
M/CC

5/18/06
John Weber
9535 W. Cory Lane
Boise, ID 83704
Open house invitation: I’m calling to invite the Mayor and City Council and Planning and Zoning to an open house at my residence this Saturday, the 20th between 2 and 4pm. I’ll be displaying photovoltaic electricity generation being sold back to Idaho Power. I thought he or some of the other employees would be interested in attending to see what the possibilities are for pollution free electricity and heating and cooling for homes in the Treasure Valley. Thank you.
M/CC PW
Action Taken: left msj

5/18/06
Pat Wilson
6319 S. Cole Road
Boise, ID
River issue in Hailey, ID: I share a home with my son, Kevin Wilson at 1020 War Eagle in Hailey, Idaho. We have sandbagged the front of our home and water pumps running to keep the water out. When FEMA went up there, the city put sandbags down the middle of war eagle to keep the wood River in its path. Two people in the subdivision that live by the river are threatening to sue the city if they didn’t remove the sandbags. They wanted the water to run down in the subdivision away from their home. The city this morning has removed all sandbags that was keeping the river in its course. The Mayor will not respond. Is there anything that can be done to put pressure on this town and not to buckle in to the threat of the lawsuit and protect the rest of that subdivision? Please give me a call because time is really of the essence. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted her to contact FEMA and Gov

5/19/06
Tom Sweeney
Dutch Oven Café Proprietor
698 N. Orchard
Home Address:
5530 Lynwood Drive
Boise, ID
Sign ordinance issue: I’m calling in regards to two registered letters I received telling me I’m in criminal violation with the sign ordinance of my sandwich sign that I’ve had for years on the highway. Now, I have to remove the sign which I will do. I’m a veteran of 2 wars, I’m blind, and this will look really good in court. My question is this, I’m here from 6am and I work for 10 hours. I’m 85 years old. I have to terminate some of my workers but I have to inform my customers why I am doing this. I have to inform their families too. I’m going to reprint this letter in the Statesman with your permission. My attorney told me to get your permission to do it. I want to print the entire letter in the Statesman explaining it to my customers who are spread around the State of Idaho. If you have any questions or objections, just give me a call.
M/CC PDS Legal

5/19/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti in the downtown area at the northwest corner of State and 9th. There’s a bench that has been tagged with red paint.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/18/06
Justine Aarons
428 W. Oak Hampton
Eagle, ID
Graffiti: This is my third call regarding the same issue that has not been resolved since February. There is graffiti located at 4920 Emerald Street on the back of the Newcomm business. There is graffiti located at 5020 West Franklin Road on the back side of the Mandarin Palace which is right across the street from Franklin School. That graffiti has also been in place for at least 3 months. My question for the Mayor and City Council is what are you doing about graffiti? I thought it was an important hot topic which is why you had a graffiti hotline. Apparently it’s not that hot. Your city is starting to look a little raggy and you need to take notice of this. I drive through your town every single day and each day I see the same graffiti. Don’t you have city workers who can possibly clean up graffiti? You need to do something about your city. It’s starting to look bad.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Sue Hazinga
Graffiti: I just called to report graffiti on Overland on the south side of the road between Orchard and Curtis. There are two different taggings. One is on the big cement wall and the other on the building. Just wanted to see if we could get it painted off. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Troy Swanstrom
City of Boise Human Resources Department
Graffiti: He reported that there is graffiti on the electrical box on the corner of 6th St. and Idaho St. outside HR’s doors.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/16/06
Ann Hausrath
1820 N. 7th Street
Boise, ID 83702
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on my front retaining wall. I plan to paint it over as soon as I get the paint but I thought it should be reported since my neighbor’s also got hit with graffiti last night.
M/CC Graffiti Team

John Kirtland
Ustick Widening: I live over in the big “L” subdivision and in regards to making Ustick five lanes, it is absolutely absurd. You need to take another look at that if you would. I think it is way too much for that street.
M/CC ACHD
Action Taken: left msj

5/12/06
Barbara Whittiker
10299 W. Excaliber Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
BPD: I’m calling to ask for a request. When we pay our property taxes, some of it goes to the council for their budget for the Police Dept and Fire Dept. I’ve had to have the Policeman out to my house for personal reasons and they have been very nice and have bent over backwards for anything I may need. They are here anytime I need them. What I am requesting is they receive more money. They don’t know I’m asking this, it’s what I believe in my heart. When their evaluations come up, can the Mayor and City Council give them a little more money? People do take them for granted and they deserve this very much. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/15/06
Harold Schmoozer
3073 Royal Vista Court
Homedale, ID 83628
Animal Control: He called in with a complaint on animal control. He called them yesterday, Sunday, May 14, while he was visiting in Boise regarding 2 big dangerous dogs on the loose that attacked a woman walking her dog. The 2 dogs were roaming around freely without any leash. He stated that when the officer showed up and found the owner, he did not see him write her a citation for having them both off the leash. It is a state law to have your dog on a leash. This concerns him and he would like to be contacted about this issue.
M/CC HS

5/15/06
Larry Kaposi
CHF Home Furnishing
PDS: He has been in the process of some remodeling. He had contacted us 5/5/06. Jennifer spoke w/ him. He called again yesterday complaining that the elevator he installed in 1990 and is fine now needs to be retrofitted. Because the city codes have changed within the last 16 years we are requiring that he remove the two sprinkler heads in the elevator. To do so requires a demolition permit. TV Fire is the Co. that gave him this information. He is frustrated.
M/CC PDS

5/16/06
Bart Archibald
7000 Cunningham #1708
Boise, ID 83702
BPD: He called to file a complaint with the Boise Police Department because he keeps calling to file reports and they tell him that an officer will get back to him as soon as they can and they never do. He feels like they are not doing their job. He would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC BPD
Action Taken: He was contacted by the designated officer

5/16/06
Perry Oldenburg
Political Material in City Mail: I work for the Boise Fire Department. I’m calling in regards to the pamphlets and flyers that we received in the cities’ mail. I work at a fire station and we got a flyer for a candidate for the Ada County commissioner’s position. On the front of it says Boise City Employees and has a date and a time we can come see the individual. I was wondering if it’s appropriate that we dispense these political letters and pamphlets in our city mail. I was under the impression that is for city business and we cannot solicit other things whether it’s a service someone does or anything else. I don’t think this is appropriate to distribute out to city-wide employees. Maybe you could give me a call and talk about the appropriateness of this. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted Mr. Oldenburg and informed him that the Mayor’s office had already had spoken to person(s) involved and informed them that it was improper to utilize the city mail system for such purposes.

5/17/06
Grounds Maintenance: The green on Cole Rd and I-84 needs mowed and weeded very badly.
M/CC BPR ITD
Action Taken: been sprayed and mow will occur next week

5/17/06
Tom Conn
1419 Camelback Lane #B103
Boise, ID 83702
Motorcycle Parking: I have talked to at least a dozen people if not more who have talked to the Mayor personally about reinstating motorcycle parking downtown to promote conservation of fuel and less pollution and congestion in the air. We used to have motorcycle parking in Boise but it was eliminated to get more money in parking meters. Every block you can take a car space, put motorcycle parking only and put stripes in the parking space coming out from the curb. If the Mayor is serious on taking away some congestion downtown, why doesn’t he do it? I think it’s a good thing. I sure would like a phone call back about this matter and I would like to speak in front of the city council. We should get something done as soon as possible. Maybe this summer with a few spaces. On 8th street between Bannock and Idaho would be a great place to start. Let’s make Boise a better place for less pollution, less traffic, and a conservation of gasoline. Good idea Mayor, jump on the bandwagon and make yourself popular again.
M/CC F&A
Action Taken: contacted

5/17/06
BPD: I ride the greenbelt from Veterans Park in to where my job is downtown. I’m calling to see if the greenbelt patrol officers would be able to be down at that one pond that’s west of Main. The kids are out of school and when I came by there tonight there were about 30 high school kids milling around out there on the greenbelt. They wouldn’t move and I was with another guy that got held up by them that asked them to move and their response was not polite. With that many kids being out of school now and out on the greenbelt, they need to understand it is not only there for their playtime. Many people use it to commute. That was tonight between 5 and 5:30. There are also families out there with young children. I’m just afraid to injure one of the kids. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/17/06
David Gee
4306 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
Kastera Homes development proposal: I’m calling in regards to the proposal by Kastera Homes to develop the acreage above Hill road between Hillside Jr. High and Bogus Basin Road. I’m concerned the city would consider this in regards to developing one of our last remaining open spaces in close proximity to the city. I see this as a natural resource similar to the greenbelt in that it improves and makes the livability of this city what it is. I believe the city needs to be wise in regards to infill. This natural resource being developed is not a wise or appropriate decision to make. If you would like to contact me, feel free to do so. Thank you.
M/CC PDS

5/17/06
Kathy Grief
180 Parkway Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Code Enforcement: She called to report a house on her street that is very unsightly. It is just across the street from her at 185 Parkway Drive. The house has weeds growing everywhere and a white fence that is unlined and falling down. The back yard is also in bad condition and it’s in view of many people. She is concerned because her neighborhood is a very nice one and that house has made it look bad. She told me that someone new has recently bought it and they are making it worse. She would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC PDS

5/18/06
Tom Conn
Motorcycle parking: Thank you for returning my call. You had mentioned that you had to study other comparable cities about motorcycle parking. Two notes on that, you have to set an example for other cities. Be brave, just do it. The second thing is in 1981 when I was a Sun Valley policeman, without comparing other cities; we had the first mountain bike police patrol in the state of Idaho. Get a hold of Jim Tibbs and tell him that I’m willing to help. Get Jim to call me if you need some help with this. We want to be a progressive diverse city. Set the example and be brave. Tell that to the Mayor.
M/CC

5/18/06
John Weber
9535 W. Cory Lane
Boise, ID 83704
Open house invitation: I’m calling to invite the Mayor and City Council and Planning and Zoning to an open house at my residence this Saturday, the 20th between 2 and 4pm. I’ll be displaying photovoltaic electricity generation being sold back to Idaho Power. I thought he or some of the other employees would be interested in attending to see what the possibilities are for pollution free electricity and heating and cooling for homes in the Treasure Valley. Thank you.
M/CC PW
Action Taken: left msj

5/18/06
Pat Wilson
6319 S. Cole Road
Boise, ID
River issue in Hailey, ID: I share a home with my son, Kevin Wilson at 1020 War Eagle in Hailey, Idaho. We have sandbagged the front of our home and water pumps running to keep the water out. When FEMA went up there, the city put sandbags down the middle of war eagle to keep the wood River in its path. Two people in the subdivision that live by the river are threatening to sue the city if they didn’t remove the sandbags. They wanted the water to run down in the subdivision away from their home. The city this morning has removed all sandbags that was keeping the river in its course. The Mayor will not respond. Is there anything that can be done to put pressure on this town and not to buckle in to the threat of the lawsuit and protect the rest of that subdivision? Please give me a call because time is really of the essence. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted her to contact FEMA and Gov

5/19/06
Tom Sweeney
Dutch Oven Café Proprietor
698 N. Orchard
Home Address:
5530 Lynwood Drive
Boise, ID
Sign ordinance issue: I’m calling in regards to two registered letters I received telling me I’m in criminal violation with the sign ordinance of my sandwich sign that I’ve had for years on the highway. Now, I have to remove the sign which I will do. I’m a veteran of 2 wars, I’m blind, and this will look really good in court. My question is this, I’m here from 6am and I work for 10 hours. I’m 85 years old. I have to terminate some of my workers but I have to inform my customers why I am doing this. I have to inform their families too. I’m going to reprint this letter in the Statesman with your permission. My attorney told me to get your permission to do it. I want to print the entire letter in the Statesman explaining it to my customers who are spread around the State of Idaho. If you have any questions or objections, just give me a call.
M/CC PDS Legal

5/19/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti in the downtown area at the northwest corner of State and 9th. There’s a bench that has been tagged with red paint.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/18/06
Justine Aarons
428 W. Oak Hampton
Eagle, ID
Graffiti: This is my third call regarding the same issue that has not been resolved since February. There is graffiti located at 4920 Emerald Street on the back of the Newcomm business. There is graffiti located at 5020 West Franklin Road on the back side of the Mandarin Palace which is right across the street from Franklin School. That graffiti has also been in place for at least 3 months. My question for the Mayor and City Council is what are you doing about graffiti? I thought it was an important hot topic which is why you had a graffiti hotline. Apparently it’s not that hot. Your city is starting to look a little raggy and you need to take notice of this. I drive through your town every single day and each day I see the same graffiti. Don’t you have city workers who can possibly clean up graffiti? You need to do something about your city. It’s starting to look bad.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Sue Hazinga
Graffiti: I just called to report graffiti on Overland on the south side of the road between Orchard and Curtis. There are two different taggings. One is on the big cement wall and the other on the building. Just wanted to see if we could get it painted off. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Troy Swanstrom
City of Boise Human Resources Department
Graffiti: He reported that there is graffiti on the electrical box on the corner of 6th St. and Idaho St. outside HR’s doors.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/16/06
Ann Hausrath
1820 N. 7th Street
Boise, ID 83702
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on my front retaining wall. I plan to paint it over as soon as I get the paint but I thought it should be reported since my neighbor’s also got hit with graffiti last night.
M/CC Graffiti Team

John Kirtland
Ustick Widening: I live over in the big “L” subdivision and in regards to making Ustick five lanes, it is absolutely absurd. You need to take another look at that if you would. I think it is way too much for that street.
M/CC ACHD
Action Taken: left msj

5/12/06
Barbara Whittiker
10299 W. Excaliber Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
BPD: I’m calling to ask for a request. When we pay our property taxes, some of it goes to the council for their budget for the Police Dept and Fire Dept. I’ve had to have the Policeman out to my house for personal reasons and they have been very nice and have bent over backwards for anything I may need. They are here anytime I need them. What I am requesting is they receive more money. They don’t know I’m asking this, it’s what I believe in my heart. When their evaluations come up, can the Mayor and City Council give them a little more money? People do take them for granted and they deserve this very much. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/15/06
Harold Schmoozer
3073 Royal Vista Court
Homedale, ID 83628
Animal Control: He called in with a complaint on animal control. He called them yesterday, Sunday, May 14, while he was visiting in Boise regarding 2 big dangerous dogs on the loose that attacked a woman walking her dog. The 2 dogs were roaming around freely without any leash. He stated that when the officer showed up and found the owner, he did not see him write her a citation for having them both off the leash. It is a state law to have your dog on a leash. This concerns him and he would like to be contacted about this issue.
M/CC HS

5/15/06
Larry Kaposi
CHF Home Furnishing
PDS: He has been in the process of some remodeling. He had contacted us 5/5/06. Jennifer spoke w/ him. He called again yesterday complaining that the elevator he installed in 1990 and is fine now needs to be retrofitted. Because the city codes have changed within the last 16 years we are requiring that he remove the two sprinkler heads in the elevator. To do so requires a demolition permit. TV Fire is the Co. that gave him this information. He is frustrated.
M/CC PDS

5/16/06
Bart Archibald
7000 Cunningham #1708
Boise, ID 83702
BPD: He called to file a complaint with the Boise Police Department because he keeps calling to file reports and they tell him that an officer will get back to him as soon as they can and they never do. He feels like they are not doing their job. He would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC BPD
Action Taken: He was contacted by the designated officer

5/16/06
Perry Oldenburg
Political Material in City Mail: I work for the Boise Fire Department. I’m calling in regards to the pamphlets and flyers that we received in the cities’ mail. I work at a fire station and we got a flyer for a candidate for the Ada County commissioner’s position. On the front of it says Boise City Employees and has a date and a time we can come see the individual. I was wondering if it’s appropriate that we dispense these political letters and pamphlets in our city mail. I was under the impression that is for city business and we cannot solicit other things whether it’s a service someone does or anything else. I don’t think this is appropriate to distribute out to city-wide employees. Maybe you could give me a call and talk about the appropriateness of this. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted Mr. Oldenburg and informed him that the Mayor’s office had already had spoken to person(s) involved and informed them that it was improper to utilize the city mail system for such purposes.

5/17/06
Grounds Maintenance: The green on Cole Rd and I-84 needs mowed and weeded very badly.
M/CC BPR ITD
Action Taken: been sprayed and mow will occur next week

5/17/06
Tom Conn
1419 Camelback Lane #B103
Boise, ID 83702
Motorcycle Parking: I have talked to at least a dozen people if not more who have talked to the Mayor personally about reinstating motorcycle parking downtown to promote conservation of fuel and less pollution and congestion in the air. We used to have motorcycle parking in Boise but it was eliminated to get more money in parking meters. Every block you can take a car space, put motorcycle parking only and put stripes in the parking space coming out from the curb. If the Mayor is serious on taking away some congestion downtown, why doesn’t he do it? I think it’s a good thing. I sure would like a phone call back about this matter and I would like to speak in front of the city council. We should get something done as soon as possible. Maybe this summer with a few spaces. On 8th street between Bannock and Idaho would be a great place to start. Let’s make Boise a better place for less pollution, less traffic, and a conservation of gasoline. Good idea Mayor, jump on the bandwagon and make yourself popular again.
M/CC F&A
Action Taken: contacted

5/17/06
BPD: I ride the greenbelt from Veterans Park in to where my job is downtown. I’m calling to see if the greenbelt patrol officers would be able to be down at that one pond that’s west of Main. The kids are out of school and when I came by there tonight there were about 30 high school kids milling around out there on the greenbelt. They wouldn’t move and I was with another guy that got held up by them that asked them to move and their response was not polite. With that many kids being out of school now and out on the greenbelt, they need to understand it is not only there for their playtime. Many people use it to commute. That was tonight between 5 and 5:30. There are also families out there with young children. I’m just afraid to injure one of the kids. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/17/06
David Gee
4306 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
Kastera Homes development proposal: I’m calling in regards to the proposal by Kastera Homes to develop the acreage above Hill road between Hillside Jr. High and Bogus Basin Road. I’m concerned the city would consider this in regards to developing one of our last remaining open spaces in close proximity to the city. I see this as a natural resource similar to the greenbelt in that it improves and makes the livability of this city what it is. I believe the city needs to be wise in regards to infill. This natural resource being developed is not a wise or appropriate decision to make. If you would like to contact me, feel free to do so. Thank you.
M/CC PDS

5/17/06
Kathy Grief
180 Parkway Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Code Enforcement: She called to report a house on her street that is very unsightly. It is just across the street from her at 185 Parkway Drive. The house has weeds growing everywhere and a white fence that is unlined and falling down. The back yard is also in bad condition and it’s in view of many people. She is concerned because her neighborhood is a very nice one and that house has made it look bad. She told me that someone new has recently bought it and they are making it worse. She would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC PDS

5/18/06
Tom Conn
Motorcycle parking: Thank you for returning my call. You had mentioned that you had to study other comparable cities about motorcycle parking. Two notes on that, you have to set an example for other cities. Be brave, just do it. The second thing is in 1981 when I was a Sun Valley policeman, without comparing other cities; we had the first mountain bike police patrol in the state of Idaho. Get a hold of Jim Tibbs and tell him that I’m willing to help. Get Jim to call me if you need some help with this. We want to be a progressive diverse city. Set the example and be brave. Tell that to the Mayor.
M/CC

5/18/06
John Weber
9535 W. Cory Lane
Boise, ID 83704
Open house invitation: I’m calling to invite the Mayor and City Council and Planning and Zoning to an open house at my residence this Saturday, the 20th between 2 and 4pm. I’ll be displaying photovoltaic electricity generation being sold back to Idaho Power. I thought he or some of the other employees would be interested in attending to see what the possibilities are for pollution free electricity and heating and cooling for homes in the Treasure Valley. Thank you.
M/CC PW
Action Taken: left msj

5/18/06
Pat Wilson
6319 S. Cole Road
Boise, ID
River issue in Hailey, ID: I share a home with my son, Kevin Wilson at 1020 War Eagle in Hailey, Idaho. We have sandbagged the front of our home and water pumps running to keep the water out. When FEMA went up there, the city put sandbags down the middle of war eagle to keep the wood River in its path. Two people in the subdivision that live by the river are threatening to sue the city if they didn’t remove the sandbags. They wanted the water to run down in the subdivision away from their home. The city this morning has removed all sandbags that was keeping the river in its course. The Mayor will not respond. Is there anything that can be done to put pressure on this town and not to buckle in to the threat of the lawsuit and protect the rest of that subdivision? Please give me a call because time is really of the essence. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted her to contact FEMA and Gov

5/19/06
Tom Sweeney
Dutch Oven Café Proprietor
698 N. Orchard
Home Address:
5530 Lynwood Drive
Boise, ID
Sign ordinance issue: I’m calling in regards to two registered letters I received telling me I’m in criminal violation with the sign ordinance of my sandwich sign that I’ve had for years on the highway. Now, I have to remove the sign which I will do. I’m a veteran of 2 wars, I’m blind, and this will look really good in court. My question is this, I’m here from 6am and I work for 10 hours. I’m 85 years old. I have to terminate some of my workers but I have to inform my customers why I am doing this. I have to inform their families too. I’m going to reprint this letter in the Statesman with your permission. My attorney told me to get your permission to do it. I want to print the entire letter in the Statesman explaining it to my customers who are spread around the State of Idaho. If you have any questions or objections, just give me a call.
M/CC PDS Legal

5/19/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti in the downtown area at the northwest corner of State and 9th. There’s a bench that has been tagged with red paint.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/18/06
Justine Aarons
428 W. Oak Hampton
Eagle, ID
Graffiti: This is my third call regarding the same issue that has not been resolved since February. There is graffiti located at 4920 Emerald Street on the back of the Newcomm business. There is graffiti located at 5020 West Franklin Road on the back side of the Mandarin Palace which is right across the street from Franklin School. That graffiti has also been in place for at least 3 months. My question for the Mayor and City Council is what are you doing about graffiti? I thought it was an important hot topic which is why you had a graffiti hotline. Apparently it’s not that hot. Your city is starting to look a little raggy and you need to take notice of this. I drive through your town every single day and each day I see the same graffiti. Don’t you have city workers who can possibly clean up graffiti? You need to do something about your city. It’s starting to look bad.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Sue Hazinga
Graffiti: I just called to report graffiti on Overland on the south side of the road between Orchard and Curtis. There are two different taggings. One is on the big cement wall and the other on the building. Just wanted to see if we could get it painted off. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Troy Swanstrom
City of Boise Human Resources Department
Graffiti: He reported that there is graffiti on the electrical box on the corner of 6th St. and Idaho St. outside HR’s doors.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/16/06
Ann Hausrath
1820 N. 7th Street
Boise, ID 83702
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on my front retaining wall. I plan to paint it over as soon as I get the paint but I thought it should be reported since my neighbor’s also got hit with graffiti last night.
M/CC Graffiti Team

John Kirtland
Ustick Widening: I live over in the big “L” subdivision and in regards to making Ustick five lanes, it is absolutely absurd. You need to take another look at that if you would. I think it is way too much for that street.
M/CC ACHD
Action Taken: left msj

5/12/06
Barbara Whittiker
10299 W. Excaliber Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
BPD: I’m calling to ask for a request. When we pay our property taxes, some of it goes to the council for their budget for the Police Dept and Fire Dept. I’ve had to have the Policeman out to my house for personal reasons and they have been very nice and have bent over backwards for anything I may need. They are here anytime I need them. What I am requesting is they receive more money. They don’t know I’m asking this, it’s what I believe in my heart. When their evaluations come up, can the Mayor and City Council give them a little more money? People do take them for granted and they deserve this very much. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/15/06
Harold Schmoozer
3073 Royal Vista Court
Homedale, ID 83628
Animal Control: He called in with a complaint on animal control. He called them yesterday, Sunday, May 14, while he was visiting in Boise regarding 2 big dangerous dogs on the loose that attacked a woman walking her dog. The 2 dogs were roaming around freely without any leash. He stated that when the officer showed up and found the owner, he did not see him write her a citation for having them both off the leash. It is a state law to have your dog on a leash. This concerns him and he would like to be contacted about this issue.
M/CC HS

5/15/06
Larry Kaposi
CHF Home Furnishing
PDS: He has been in the process of some remodeling. He had contacted us 5/5/06. Jennifer spoke w/ him. He called again yesterday complaining that the elevator he installed in 1990 and is fine now needs to be retrofitted. Because the city codes have changed within the last 16 years we are requiring that he remove the two sprinkler heads in the elevator. To do so requires a demolition permit. TV Fire is the Co. that gave him this information. He is frustrated.
M/CC PDS

5/16/06
Bart Archibald
7000 Cunningham #1708
Boise, ID 83702
BPD: He called to file a complaint with the Boise Police Department because he keeps calling to file reports and they tell him that an officer will get back to him as soon as they can and they never do. He feels like they are not doing their job. He would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC BPD
Action Taken: He was contacted by the designated officer

5/16/06
Perry Oldenburg
Political Material in City Mail: I work for the Boise Fire Department. I’m calling in regards to the pamphlets and flyers that we received in the cities’ mail. I work at a fire station and we got a flyer for a candidate for the Ada County commissioner’s position. On the front of it says Boise City Employees and has a date and a time we can come see the individual. I was wondering if it’s appropriate that we dispense these political letters and pamphlets in our city mail. I was under the impression that is for city business and we cannot solicit other things whether it’s a service someone does or anything else. I don’t think this is appropriate to distribute out to city-wide employees. Maybe you could give me a call and talk about the appropriateness of this. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted Mr. Oldenburg and informed him that the Mayor’s office had already had spoken to person(s) involved and informed them that it was improper to utilize the city mail system for such purposes.

5/17/06
Grounds Maintenance: The green on Cole Rd and I-84 needs mowed and weeded very badly.
M/CC BPR ITD
Action Taken: been sprayed and mow will occur next week

5/17/06
Tom Conn
1419 Camelback Lane #B103
Boise, ID 83702
Motorcycle Parking: I have talked to at least a dozen people if not more who have talked to the Mayor personally about reinstating motorcycle parking downtown to promote conservation of fuel and less pollution and congestion in the air. We used to have motorcycle parking in Boise but it was eliminated to get more money in parking meters. Every block you can take a car space, put motorcycle parking only and put stripes in the parking space coming out from the curb. If the Mayor is serious on taking away some congestion downtown, why doesn’t he do it? I think it’s a good thing. I sure would like a phone call back about this matter and I would like to speak in front of the city council. We should get something done as soon as possible. Maybe this summer with a few spaces. On 8th street between Bannock and Idaho would be a great place to start. Let’s make Boise a better place for less pollution, less traffic, and a conservation of gasoline. Good idea Mayor, jump on the bandwagon and make yourself popular again.
M/CC F&A
Action Taken: contacted

5/17/06
BPD: I ride the greenbelt from Veterans Park in to where my job is downtown. I’m calling to see if the greenbelt patrol officers would be able to be down at that one pond that’s west of Main. The kids are out of school and when I came by there tonight there were about 30 high school kids milling around out there on the greenbelt. They wouldn’t move and I was with another guy that got held up by them that asked them to move and their response was not polite. With that many kids being out of school now and out on the greenbelt, they need to understand it is not only there for their playtime. Many people use it to commute. That was tonight between 5 and 5:30. There are also families out there with young children. I’m just afraid to injure one of the kids. Thank you.
M/CC BPD

5/17/06
David Gee
4306 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703
Kastera Homes development proposal: I’m calling in regards to the proposal by Kastera Homes to develop the acreage above Hill road between Hillside Jr. High and Bogus Basin Road. I’m concerned the city would consider this in regards to developing one of our last remaining open spaces in close proximity to the city. I see this as a natural resource similar to the greenbelt in that it improves and makes the livability of this city what it is. I believe the city needs to be wise in regards to infill. This natural resource being developed is not a wise or appropriate decision to make. If you would like to contact me, feel free to do so. Thank you.
M/CC PDS

5/17/06
Kathy Grief
180 Parkway Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Code Enforcement: She called to report a house on her street that is very unsightly. It is just across the street from her at 185 Parkway Drive. The house has weeds growing everywhere and a white fence that is unlined and falling down. The back yard is also in bad condition and it’s in view of many people. She is concerned because her neighborhood is a very nice one and that house has made it look bad. She told me that someone new has recently bought it and they are making it worse. She would like a response back as soon as possible.
M/CC PDS

5/18/06
Tom Conn
Motorcycle parking: Thank you for returning my call. You had mentioned that you had to study other comparable cities about motorcycle parking. Two notes on that, you have to set an example for other cities. Be brave, just do it. The second thing is in 1981 when I was a Sun Valley policeman, without comparing other cities; we had the first mountain bike police patrol in the state of Idaho. Get a hold of Jim Tibbs and tell him that I’m willing to help. Get Jim to call me if you need some help with this. We want to be a progressive diverse city. Set the example and be brave. Tell that to the Mayor.
M/CC

5/18/06
John Weber
9535 W. Cory Lane
Boise, ID 83704
Open house invitation: I’m calling to invite the Mayor and City Council and Planning and Zoning to an open house at my residence this Saturday, the 20th between 2 and 4pm. I’ll be displaying photovoltaic electricity generation being sold back to Idaho Power. I thought he or some of the other employees would be interested in attending to see what the possibilities are for pollution free electricity and heating and cooling for homes in the Treasure Valley. Thank you.
M/CC PW
Action Taken: left msj

5/18/06
Pat Wilson
6319 S. Cole Road
Boise, ID
River issue in Hailey, ID: I share a home with my son, Kevin Wilson at 1020 War Eagle in Hailey, Idaho. We have sandbagged the front of our home and water pumps running to keep the water out. When FEMA went up there, the city put sandbags down the middle of war eagle to keep the wood River in its path. Two people in the subdivision that live by the river are threatening to sue the city if they didn’t remove the sandbags. They wanted the water to run down in the subdivision away from their home. The city this morning has removed all sandbags that was keeping the river in its course. The Mayor will not respond. Is there anything that can be done to put pressure on this town and not to buckle in to the threat of the lawsuit and protect the rest of that subdivision? Please give me a call because time is really of the essence. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: Contacted her to contact FEMA and Gov

5/19/06
Tom Sweeney
Dutch Oven Café Proprietor
698 N. Orchard
Home Address:
5530 Lynwood Drive
Boise, ID
Sign ordinance issue: I’m calling in regards to two registered letters I received telling me I’m in criminal violation with the sign ordinance of my sandwich sign that I’ve had for years on the highway. Now, I have to remove the sign which I will do. I’m a veteran of 2 wars, I’m blind, and this will look really good in court. My question is this, I’m here from 6am and I work for 10 hours. I’m 85 years old. I have to terminate some of my workers but I have to inform my customers why I am doing this. I have to inform their families too. I’m going to reprint this letter in the Statesman with your permission. My attorney told me to get your permission to do it. I want to print the entire letter in the Statesman explaining it to my customers who are spread around the State of Idaho. If you have any questions or objections, just give me a call.
M/CC PDS Legal

5/19/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti in the downtown area at the northwest corner of State and 9th. There’s a bench that has been tagged with red paint.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/18/06
Justine Aarons
428 W. Oak Hampton
Eagle, ID
Graffiti: This is my third call regarding the same issue that has not been resolved since February. There is graffiti located at 4920 Emerald Street on the back of the Newcomm business. There is graffiti located at 5020 West Franklin Road on the back side of the Mandarin Palace which is right across the street from Franklin School. That graffiti has also been in place for at least 3 months. My question for the Mayor and City Council is what are you doing about graffiti? I thought it was an important hot topic which is why you had a graffiti hotline. Apparently it’s not that hot. Your city is starting to look a little raggy and you need to take notice of this. I drive through your town every single day and each day I see the same graffiti. Don’t you have city workers who can possibly clean up graffiti? You need to do something about your city. It’s starting to look bad.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Sue Hazinga
Graffiti: I just called to report graffiti on Overland on the south side of the road between Orchard and Curtis. There are two different taggings. One is on the big cement wall and the other on the building. Just wanted to see if we could get it painted off. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/17/06
Troy Swanstrom
City of Boise Human Resources Department
Graffiti: He reported that there is graffiti on the electrical box on the corner of 6th St. and Idaho St. outside HR’s doors.
M/CC Graffiti Team

5/16/06
Ann Hausrath
1820 N. 7th Street
Boise, ID 83702
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on my front retaining wall. I plan to paint it over as soon as I get the paint but I thought it should be reported since my neighbor’s also got hit with graffiti last night.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/18/06
Wayne Crawford
11832 W. Alfred St.
Boise ID 83713
Ustick: I’m calling to say that I’m a Boise tax payer and I don’t approve of the way you’re handling this thing with ACHD. I travel Ustick on a daily basis and I want it to be five lanes. You all need to go out there between 3-7pm, it’s a nightmare. I support the 5-lane measure and will be vocal about it. It’s not right that a smaller group of people affects the greater good.
M/CC
Action Taken: postcard mailed

4/18/06
Terry Dougal
Ustick: She wanted to tell the Mayor that if he does not stand up to ACHD regarding this Ustick situation then he will not win again for re-election.
Mayor
M/CC

4/18/06
Christina Lucky
Boys and Girls Club: I am calling for Dave Bieter to discuss the possibility of looking into the process of opening up a Boys and Girls Club in Southeast Boise. I’m a local teacher and team working with the regional leaders for the National Network for after school programming. I’ll be attending the governor’s round table trying to spearhead some of that network. I would love to talk to you about your interests in a possible making of an after school service like the boys and girls club. If you could give me a call that would be fantastic. Thank you for your support.
M/CC DH
Action Taken: He contacted her

4/20/06
Trent Hally
2101 Harrison Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Traffic and speed limit concern: I would like to know what we could do about getting the 36th street and Hill Rd. intersection changed back from a round about back to the original drawing for the intersection. I am concerned about the large amounts of traffic that has increased just in the last year or two. We were over capacity a year ago and I’m sure we are well over capacity now. Not only is it so saddening to see so many cars on our street but it would be nice to have the speed limit lowered and a few crosswalks for the junior high kids. To see there is no plan in place for traffic is concerning. I would like the speed and amount of traffic planned out. I was born and raised here in Boise and I’ve lived in the north end for 12 years.
M/CC ACHD

4/20/06
Terry Dougal
8250 Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
Ustick Road Widening Concern: I am calling about the Ustick road widening. We were told at the city council meeting that they were waiting for ACHD to meet at their meeting the next day, yesterday. We had one of our representatives attend the meeting and they said that nothing had been arranged. They did not receive anything from city council and that there would be several weeks before anything about Ustick would be on the agenda and then in the meantime the project was moving forward. I want to know whose lying and who’s telling the truth. Is Boise City telling the truth or is ACHD? I’m very upset about this. We were under the impression that Boise City was on our side and they don’t want Ustick road widened. I don’t know why we are all being ignored by ACHD. This situation needs to be mitigated. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: noticed of 4/26 meeting

4/20/06
Howard Jones
8481 Rifleman Street
Boise, ID 83704

Cable One: My comment is that I know Cable One operates under the city in a franchise. I went today to add on my service for wireless internet to take advantage of the 6 month special and they requested my credit card number. I said no and they said they couldn’t do it and they needed to “store” it. This means she just needed it to store it in case I didn’t honor the contract. The difference between the non-contract and the 6 month obligation is $10 a month. We are talking 60 dollars a month and they wanted my credit card number. I have to wonder how many numbers are stored down there. You are always told to be protective of your credit card number. My concern is that they are allowed to do that as a matter of business. I was able to resolve this but I was in there for quite awhile and it eventually went to the manager’s level. Still in violation of their procedures I just paid in advance. My concern is that Cable One is just storing credit card numbers from citizens. They had to go to the manager’s level to bend the rule. It was ridiculous. This doesn’t make sense and I’m concerned for everyone that is talked into this. Could you have someone look into that and evaluate the practice to see if it’s in the citizen’s best interest? I would appreciate a little feedback. Thank you. Jim Tibbs…Hi if you read this!
M/CC F&A

4/20/06
Marilyn Carter
2600 El Rancho Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Boise River: I feel that people who are being so foolish ignoring the warning signs on the river and who caused unnecessary rescue should be charged a fee for a rescue. They should be charged during this high water period. Then that money can go to the rescue efforts to those who are risking their lives.
M/CC
Action Taken: Postcard mailed

4/20/06
Loretta Madison
1245 E. Regatta
Boise, ID 83706
Community Calendar: I would like to be added to the distribution list to get a calendar that has city activities on it with coupons. Thank you.
M/CC TEM

4/14/06
Dick Mallea
608 N. Stanley
Boise, ID 83706
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti above a store on a business by the name of Wes’ Appliance on the southeast corner of Orchard and Denton. I called the police dispatch on that a couple weeks ago and was asked if I had talked to the owner and I said no. The graffiti is still there and wanted to see if you could do anything about it. I would appreciate it. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/15/06
Sandy
Graffiti: There is some graffiti on the Sunset Sports Center store on Fairview and Curtis on the front white brick. If you could take care of it I would appreciate it. Also the back side of Albertsons on Five Mile and Ustick has graffiti. They took care of the inside of the cement wall but the back side has all sorts of taggings. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/17/06
Lisa McMillan
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on the corner of the Second Chance Building Materials Center on 15th and Grove St. in Boise. I just called them and spoke with their office. They said they were not responsible for their building and it is managed by the Furnesse Company, which I cannot find in the phone book. I would appreciate it if your people could get them to remove the graffiti. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti in the downtown area on a silver utility box on the NW corner of 10th and main. It’s a blue tagging.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Lesley Turner
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti at 11th and Myrtle on the white electrical box and also at 2nd and Front under a board on the building. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/18/06
Wayne Crawford
11832 W. Alfred St.
Boise ID 83713
Ustick: I’m calling to say that I’m a Boise tax payer and I don’t approve of the way you’re handling this thing with ACHD. I travel Ustick on a daily basis and I want it to be five lanes. You all need to go out there between 3-7pm, it’s a nightmare. I support the 5-lane measure and will be vocal about it. It’s not right that a smaller group of people affects the greater good.
M/CC
Action Taken: postcard mailed

4/18/06
Terry Dougal
Ustick: She wanted to tell the Mayor that if he does not stand up to ACHD regarding this Ustick situation then he will not win again for re-election.
Mayor
M/CC

4/18/06
Christina Lucky
Boys and Girls Club: I am calling for Dave Bieter to discuss the possibility of looking into the process of opening up a Boys and Girls Club in Southeast Boise. I’m a local teacher and team working with the regional leaders for the National Network for after school programming. I’ll be attending the governor’s round table trying to spearhead some of that network. I would love to talk to you about your interests in a possible making of an after school service like the boys and girls club. If you could give me a call that would be fantastic. Thank you for your support.
M/CC DH
Action Taken: He contacted her

4/20/06
Trent Hally
2101 Harrison Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Traffic and speed limit concern: I would like to know what we could do about getting the 36th street and Hill Rd. intersection changed back from a round about back to the original drawing for the intersection. I am concerned about the large amounts of traffic that has increased just in the last year or two. We were over capacity a year ago and I’m sure we are well over capacity now. Not only is it so saddening to see so many cars on our street but it would be nice to have the speed limit lowered and a few crosswalks for the junior high kids. To see there is no plan in place for traffic is concerning. I would like the speed and amount of traffic planned out. I was born and raised here in Boise and I’ve lived in the north end for 12 years.
M/CC ACHD

4/20/06
Terry Dougal
8250 Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
Ustick Road Widening Concern: I am calling about the Ustick road widening. We were told at the city council meeting that they were waiting for ACHD to meet at their meeting the next day, yesterday. We had one of our representatives attend the meeting and they said that nothing had been arranged. They did not receive anything from city council and that there would be several weeks before anything about Ustick would be on the agenda and then in the meantime the project was moving forward. I want to know whose lying and who’s telling the truth. Is Boise City telling the truth or is ACHD? I’m very upset about this. We were under the impression that Boise City was on our side and they don’t want Ustick road widened. I don’t know why we are all being ignored by ACHD. This situation needs to be mitigated. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: noticed of 4/26 meeting

4/20/06
Howard Jones
8481 Rifleman Street
Boise, ID 83704

Cable One: My comment is that I know Cable One operates under the city in a franchise. I went today to add on my service for wireless internet to take advantage of the 6 month special and they requested my credit card number. I said no and they said they couldn’t do it and they needed to “store” it. This means she just needed it to store it in case I didn’t honor the contract. The difference between the non-contract and the 6 month obligation is $10 a month. We are talking 60 dollars a month and they wanted my credit card number. I have to wonder how many numbers are stored down there. You are always told to be protective of your credit card number. My concern is that they are allowed to do that as a matter of business. I was able to resolve this but I was in there for quite awhile and it eventually went to the manager’s level. Still in violation of their procedures I just paid in advance. My concern is that Cable One is just storing credit card numbers from citizens. They had to go to the manager’s level to bend the rule. It was ridiculous. This doesn’t make sense and I’m concerned for everyone that is talked into this. Could you have someone look into that and evaluate the practice to see if it’s in the citizen’s best interest? I would appreciate a little feedback. Thank you. Jim Tibbs…Hi if you read this!
M/CC F&A

4/20/06
Marilyn Carter
2600 El Rancho Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Boise River: I feel that people who are being so foolish ignoring the warning signs on the river and who caused unnecessary rescue should be charged a fee for a rescue. They should be charged during this high water period. Then that money can go to the rescue efforts to those who are risking their lives.
M/CC
Action Taken: Postcard mailed

4/20/06
Loretta Madison
1245 E. Regatta
Boise, ID 83706
Community Calendar: I would like to be added to the distribution list to get a calendar that has city activities on it with coupons. Thank you.
M/CC TEM

4/14/06
Dick Mallea
608 N. Stanley
Boise, ID 83706
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti above a store on a business by the name of Wes’ Appliance on the southeast corner of Orchard and Denton. I called the police dispatch on that a couple weeks ago and was asked if I had talked to the owner and I said no. The graffiti is still there and wanted to see if you could do anything about it. I would appreciate it. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/15/06
Sandy
Graffiti: There is some graffiti on the Sunset Sports Center store on Fairview and Curtis on the front white brick. If you could take care of it I would appreciate it. Also the back side of Albertsons on Five Mile and Ustick has graffiti. They took care of the inside of the cement wall but the back side has all sorts of taggings. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/17/06
Lisa McMillan
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on the corner of the Second Chance Building Materials Center on 15th and Grove St. in Boise. I just called them and spoke with their office. They said they were not responsible for their building and it is managed by the Furnesse Company, which I cannot find in the phone book. I would appreciate it if your people could get them to remove the graffiti. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti in the downtown area on a silver utility box on the NW corner of 10th and main. It’s a blue tagging.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Lesley Turner
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti at 11th and Myrtle on the white electrical box and also at 2nd and Front under a board on the building. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/18/06
Wayne Crawford
11832 W. Alfred St.
Boise ID 83713
Ustick: I’m calling to say that I’m a Boise tax payer and I don’t approve of the way you’re handling this thing with ACHD. I travel Ustick on a daily basis and I want it to be five lanes. You all need to go out there between 3-7pm, it’s a nightmare. I support the 5-lane measure and will be vocal about it. It’s not right that a smaller group of people affects the greater good.
M/CC
Action Taken: postcard mailed

4/18/06
Terry Dougal
Ustick: She wanted to tell the Mayor that if he does not stand up to ACHD regarding this Ustick situation then he will not win again for re-election.
Mayor
M/CC

4/18/06
Christina Lucky
Boys and Girls Club: I am calling for Dave Bieter to discuss the possibility of looking into the process of opening up a Boys and Girls Club in Southeast Boise. I’m a local teacher and team working with the regional leaders for the National Network for after school programming. I’ll be attending the governor’s round table trying to spearhead some of that network. I would love to talk to you about your interests in a possible making of an after school service like the boys and girls club. If you could give me a call that would be fantastic. Thank you for your support.
M/CC DH
Action Taken: He contacted her

4/20/06
Trent Hally
2101 Harrison Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Traffic and speed limit concern: I would like to know what we could do about getting the 36th street and Hill Rd. intersection changed back from a round about back to the original drawing for the intersection. I am concerned about the large amounts of traffic that has increased just in the last year or two. We were over capacity a year ago and I’m sure we are well over capacity now. Not only is it so saddening to see so many cars on our street but it would be nice to have the speed limit lowered and a few crosswalks for the junior high kids. To see there is no plan in place for traffic is concerning. I would like the speed and amount of traffic planned out. I was born and raised here in Boise and I’ve lived in the north end for 12 years.
M/CC ACHD

4/20/06
Terry Dougal
8250 Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
Ustick Road Widening Concern: I am calling about the Ustick road widening. We were told at the city council meeting that they were waiting for ACHD to meet at their meeting the next day, yesterday. We had one of our representatives attend the meeting and they said that nothing had been arranged. They did not receive anything from city council and that there would be several weeks before anything about Ustick would be on the agenda and then in the meantime the project was moving forward. I want to know whose lying and who’s telling the truth. Is Boise City telling the truth or is ACHD? I’m very upset about this. We were under the impression that Boise City was on our side and they don’t want Ustick road widened. I don’t know why we are all being ignored by ACHD. This situation needs to be mitigated. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: noticed of 4/26 meeting

4/20/06
Howard Jones
8481 Rifleman Street
Boise, ID 83704

Cable One: My comment is that I know Cable One operates under the city in a franchise. I went today to add on my service for wireless internet to take advantage of the 6 month special and they requested my credit card number. I said no and they said they couldn’t do it and they needed to “store” it. This means she just needed it to store it in case I didn’t honor the contract. The difference between the non-contract and the 6 month obligation is $10 a month. We are talking 60 dollars a month and they wanted my credit card number. I have to wonder how many numbers are stored down there. You are always told to be protective of your credit card number. My concern is that they are allowed to do that as a matter of business. I was able to resolve this but I was in there for quite awhile and it eventually went to the manager’s level. Still in violation of their procedures I just paid in advance. My concern is that Cable One is just storing credit card numbers from citizens. They had to go to the manager’s level to bend the rule. It was ridiculous. This doesn’t make sense and I’m concerned for everyone that is talked into this. Could you have someone look into that and evaluate the practice to see if it’s in the citizen’s best interest? I would appreciate a little feedback. Thank you. Jim Tibbs…Hi if you read this!
M/CC F&A

4/20/06
Marilyn Carter
2600 El Rancho Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Boise River: I feel that people who are being so foolish ignoring the warning signs on the river and who caused unnecessary rescue should be charged a fee for a rescue. They should be charged during this high water period. Then that money can go to the rescue efforts to those who are risking their lives.
M/CC
Action Taken: Postcard mailed

4/20/06
Loretta Madison
1245 E. Regatta
Boise, ID 83706
Community Calendar: I would like to be added to the distribution list to get a calendar that has city activities on it with coupons. Thank you.
M/CC TEM

4/14/06
Dick Mallea
608 N. Stanley
Boise, ID 83706
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti above a store on a business by the name of Wes’ Appliance on the southeast corner of Orchard and Denton. I called the police dispatch on that a couple weeks ago and was asked if I had talked to the owner and I said no. The graffiti is still there and wanted to see if you could do anything about it. I would appreciate it. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/15/06
Sandy
Graffiti: There is some graffiti on the Sunset Sports Center store on Fairview and Curtis on the front white brick. If you could take care of it I would appreciate it. Also the back side of Albertsons on Five Mile and Ustick has graffiti. They took care of the inside of the cement wall but the back side has all sorts of taggings. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/17/06
Lisa McMillan
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on the corner of the Second Chance Building Materials Center on 15th and Grove St. in Boise. I just called them and spoke with their office. They said they were not responsible for their building and it is managed by the Furnesse Company, which I cannot find in the phone book. I would appreciate it if your people could get them to remove the graffiti. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti in the downtown area on a silver utility box on the NW corner of 10th and main. It’s a blue tagging.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Lesley Turner
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti at 11th and Myrtle on the white electrical box and also at 2nd and Front under a board on the building. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/18/06
Wayne Crawford
11832 W. Alfred St.
Boise ID 83713
Ustick: I’m calling to say that I’m a Boise tax payer and I don’t approve of the way you’re handling this thing with ACHD. I travel Ustick on a daily basis and I want it to be five lanes. You all need to go out there between 3-7pm, it’s a nightmare. I support the 5-lane measure and will be vocal about it. It’s not right that a smaller group of people affects the greater good.
M/CC
Action Taken: postcard mailed

4/18/06
Terry Dougal
Ustick: She wanted to tell the Mayor that if he does not stand up to ACHD regarding this Ustick situation then he will not win again for re-election.
Mayor
M/CC

4/18/06
Christina Lucky
Boys and Girls Club: I am calling for Dave Bieter to discuss the possibility of looking into the process of opening up a Boys and Girls Club in Southeast Boise. I’m a local teacher and team working with the regional leaders for the National Network for after school programming. I’ll be attending the governor’s round table trying to spearhead some of that network. I would love to talk to you about your interests in a possible making of an after school service like the boys and girls club. If you could give me a call that would be fantastic. Thank you for your support.
M/CC DH
Action Taken: He contacted her

4/20/06
Trent Hally
2101 Harrison Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Traffic and speed limit concern: I would like to know what we could do about getting the 36th street and Hill Rd. intersection changed back from a round about back to the original drawing for the intersection. I am concerned about the large amounts of traffic that has increased just in the last year or two. We were over capacity a year ago and I’m sure we are well over capacity now. Not only is it so saddening to see so many cars on our street but it would be nice to have the speed limit lowered and a few crosswalks for the junior high kids. To see there is no plan in place for traffic is concerning. I would like the speed and amount of traffic planned out. I was born and raised here in Boise and I’ve lived in the north end for 12 years.
M/CC ACHD

4/20/06
Terry Dougal
8250 Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
Ustick Road Widening Concern: I am calling about the Ustick road widening. We were told at the city council meeting that they were waiting for ACHD to meet at their meeting the next day, yesterday. We had one of our representatives attend the meeting and they said that nothing had been arranged. They did not receive anything from city council and that there would be several weeks before anything about Ustick would be on the agenda and then in the meantime the project was moving forward. I want to know whose lying and who’s telling the truth. Is Boise City telling the truth or is ACHD? I’m very upset about this. We were under the impression that Boise City was on our side and they don’t want Ustick road widened. I don’t know why we are all being ignored by ACHD. This situation needs to be mitigated. Thank you.
M/CC
Action Taken: noticed of 4/26 meeting

4/20/06
Howard Jones
8481 Rifleman Street
Boise, ID 83704

Cable One: My comment is that I know Cable One operates under the city in a franchise. I went today to add on my service for wireless internet to take advantage of the 6 month special and they requested my credit card number. I said no and they said they couldn’t do it and they needed to “store” it. This means she just needed it to store it in case I didn’t honor the contract. The difference between the non-contract and the 6 month obligation is $10 a month. We are talking 60 dollars a month and they wanted my credit card number. I have to wonder how many numbers are stored down there. You are always told to be protective of your credit card number. My concern is that they are allowed to do that as a matter of business. I was able to resolve this but I was in there for quite awhile and it eventually went to the manager’s level. Still in violation of their procedures I just paid in advance. My concern is that Cable One is just storing credit card numbers from citizens. They had to go to the manager’s level to bend the rule. It was ridiculous. This doesn’t make sense and I’m concerned for everyone that is talked into this. Could you have someone look into that and evaluate the practice to see if it’s in the citizen’s best interest? I would appreciate a little feedback. Thank you. Jim Tibbs…Hi if you read this!
M/CC F&A

4/20/06
Marilyn Carter
2600 El Rancho Drive
Boise, ID 83704
Boise River: I feel that people who are being so foolish ignoring the warning signs on the river and who caused unnecessary rescue should be charged a fee for a rescue. They should be charged during this high water period. Then that money can go to the rescue efforts to those who are risking their lives.
M/CC
Action Taken: Postcard mailed

4/20/06
Loretta Madison
1245 E. Regatta
Boise, ID 83706
Community Calendar: I would like to be added to the distribution list to get a calendar that has city activities on it with coupons. Thank you.
M/CC TEM

4/14/06
Dick Mallea
608 N. Stanley
Boise, ID 83706
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti above a store on a business by the name of Wes’ Appliance on the southeast corner of Orchard and Denton. I called the police dispatch on that a couple weeks ago and was asked if I had talked to the owner and I said no. The graffiti is still there and wanted to see if you could do anything about it. I would appreciate it. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/15/06
Sandy
Graffiti: There is some graffiti on the Sunset Sports Center store on Fairview and Curtis on the front white brick. If you could take care of it I would appreciate it. Also the back side of Albertsons on Five Mile and Ustick has graffiti. They took care of the inside of the cement wall but the back side has all sorts of taggings. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/17/06
Lisa McMillan
Graffiti: I’m calling to report graffiti on the corner of the Second Chance Building Materials Center on 15th and Grove St. in Boise. I just called them and spoke with their office. They said they were not responsible for their building and it is managed by the Furnesse Company, which I cannot find in the phone book. I would appreciate it if your people could get them to remove the graffiti. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Peter Thimm
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti in the downtown area on a silver utility box on the NW corner of 10th and main. It’s a blue tagging.
M/CC Graffiti Team

4/20/06
Lesley Turner
Graffiti: I wanted to report some graffiti at 11th and Myrtle on the white electrical box and also at 2nd and Front under a board on the building. Thank you.
M/CC Graffiti Team

We agree the on-again-off-again-on-again inquest and surrounding publicity in the midst of a city election is a bungling effort at best. However, the mayor is out of line talking to the Coroner about the inquest into the police officer shooting death of 16-year-old Matthew Jones.

The Coroner sits as judge during an inquest, complete with black robe. Bieter would–or should–know better than to talk to a judge about a pending case. The same is true in the matter of an inquest which is conducted as a “judicial proceeding.” If we as citizens tolerate elected officials attempting to influence the decision to hold or cancel a pending legal proceeding, our system becomes tainted.

If Bieter had asked his City Attorney to file a motion to cancel the hearing, we would see nothing wrong–that is why we have attorneys and courts.

The mainstream media folks seem to have missed the point of the Mayor trying to influence the Coroner to just call off the inquest in favor of the report of the City ombudsman.

Bieter is well intended. He claims to have the support of the Jones family in his plea to drop the inquest. The Coroner has wisely ignored the improper request of the Mayor and set the case for later this month. We can all hope the proceeding offers more answers than questions.

Meanwhile public officials and candidates with their own interests should refrain from injecting their voices into the case. Frankly, at this point we would feel much better if the inquest were conducted by people who have not been talking it over amongst themselves for weeks if not months.

Related posting.