Elk Konnected Hand out at County Commissioners meeting on 4/25

[readyaimduck]

From Ms Hendrick:It matters not where the money comes from, it is tax money and it is in the County's coffers


From all the liquor ( or other) tax  to  the Parks and Recreation funds:
this is a tax imposed on all citizens of the county that will be distributed by the county Commissioners as to the % of interest as they see fit.  
Yes it does matter ma'am, as to where it comes from and how it is distrubuted.

The Coffers need to coff up a detailed explanation of fair and unbiased monies.  (yes, I have read all of the posts, and Ross and et al are not the only ones concerned.)
Ms.  Hendricks.....take your ELK KONNECTED hat off just for a second, and step back away from your forest of loyalty to the organization.
You represent all ( or at least your district) of County of Elk, not an organization of one.  
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[readyaimduck]

Might I add that the County General's Fund is not slush money in times like these
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[mtcookson]

Might I add that the County General's Fund revenue is not slush money in times like these [nor any time]
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Fixed it for you

[Ross]

Have you read the October 5, 2011 Prairie Star Newspaper?
Did you read the Elk County Commission Column?
Well here is part of it.

Jennifer Brummel requested spending $1,100 for a mechanical bull for Grenola Octoberfest and $500 for an inflatable for the Elk River Festival at Howard out of Special Parks and Recreation Fund. The commissioners had no objections to the expense.

Chairman Liebau said he would be responsible for $100 for the mechanical, so ONLY $1500 will be needed out of the Special Parks and Recreation Fund.
Elk Konnected.

Commissioner Ritz opened up a long discussion about Elk Konnected and the Youth Development position.
Ritz said it appeared to him Jennifer Brummell should be paid by Elk Konnected rather than the taxpayers of Elk County, because from the job description given to him. It seemed most of the work is done for Elk Konnected. Hendricks and Liebau explained how Elk Konnected was started and came before County Commissioners asking for a Youth Coordinator rather than having a Recreation Committee. Ritz had papers from the Elk County Community Education Foundation (ECCEF) showing a large donation to Elk Konnected in 2009. Hendricks explained how Elk Konnected partnered with ECCEF in the beginning
to use their new501C3status and run all of their donations through them to pay Public Squares Communities for  facilitation. Hendricks said proceeds from the Table Setting event that ECCEF sponsored annually was given to Elk Konnected for a few years to use for their activities, but knew nothing about the large amounton the tax form. A grant had been received and was used for the Wellness Center in Howard. Ritz says he hears lots of comments about Elk Konnected in his district, because most of the activities are in Howard. Others in attendance joined in the discussion. Having Brummell do more for Economical Development, bring more people and business to Elk County was brought up. Leibau and Hendricks spoke in favor of Elk konnected and the Youth Development Position.

[Patriot]

Jennifer Brummel requested spending $1,100 for a mechanical bull for Grenola Octoberfest and $500 for an inflatable for the Elk River Festival at Howard out of Special Parks and Recreation Fund. The commissioners had no objections to the expense.

In spite of the signage at Octoberfest showing Elk Konnected as the mechanical bull 'sponsor', I say 3 cheers to the people who actually made it possible:  Thank you, Flint Oaks patrons.

Now about those advertising posters Elk Konnected had printed and distributed in connection with the event... Another 'in kind' payment?  If so, did EK reimburse the county for the costs of printing and distribution?  If EK went to Kinko's and had Brummel hang the posters after the courthouse closed, then I apologize for the misunderstanding.

[Ross]

This is just my humble opinion to the facts presented by our local newspaper.

Have you read the October 5, 2011 Prairie Star Newspaper?
Did you read the Elk County Commission Column?
Well here is part of it.

Jennifer Brummel requested spending $1,100 for a mechanical bull for Grenola Octoberfest and $500 for an inflatable for the Elk River Festival at Howard out of Special Parks and Recreation Fund. The commissioners had no objections to the expense.

Who was Jennifer Brummel requesting the money on behalf of?
I would assume that since she is on the Elk Konnected, LLC Steering Committee and we have been told that the Steering Committee is the Elk Konnected, LLC's membership she was doing it on their behalf. And the fact that Elk Konnected, LLC was advertising next to the items it must be true. Taxpayer dollars to Elk Konnected, LLC. Of course the Commissioners had no objection when two out of three are Elk Konnected followers, leaders or whatever the company calls them.  Would these same commissioners provide the money directly to the communities, I doubt it. They haven't in the past. In the past it appeared to me for the communities to be pulling teeth to get $500. Except when the police officer of Longton joined Elk Konnected, LLC's Steering Committee then their Ball Association asked for $500 and immediately Commissioner Hendricks said let's give them $1000. IMHO they want it for their organization Elk Konnected, LLC a privately owned company.
Would they do the same for the hardware store in Howard or Moline? Would they do the same for the Convience Store in Howard or Moline or Longton? Would they do the same for any other privately owned company? Perhaps if they join Elk Konnected, LLC, Ya reckon? Really what's going on here?

Chairman Liebau said he would be responsible for $100 for the mechanical, so ONLY $1500 will be needed out of the Special Parks and Recreation Fund.
Elk Konnected.

GEE! How big of Chairman Liebau to support his Elk Konnected, LLC with $100.

Commissioner Ritz opened up a long discussion about Elk Konnected and the Youth Development position.
Ritz said it appeared to him Jennifer Brummell should be paid by Elk Konnected rather than the taxpayers of Elk County, because from the job description given to him.

This sounds like the only true Elk County Commissioner to me. Good Job.
Who does Jennifer Brummell actually work for?
She is one the Steering Committee of a private company, why don't they pay her.
But keep reading below about it being Elk Konnected, LLC who wanted the county to hire her.
Who does Jennifer Brummell actually work for?
She is one the Steering Committee of a private company, why don't they pay her.
She request money for Elk Konnected, LLC during a County Commissioners Meeting which is during her work hours. Figure it out for your self. Who's employee is she?

It seemed most of the work is done for Elk Konnected. Hendricks and Liebau explained how Elk Konnected was started and came before County Commissioners asking for a Youth Coordinator rather than having a Recreation Committee. Ritz had papers from the Elk County Community Education Foundation (ECCEF) showing a large donation to Elk Konnected in 2009. Hendricks explained how Elk Konnected partnered with ECCEF in the beginning to use their new501C3status and run all of their donations through them to pay Public Squares Communities for  facilitation.

I know for a fact there is more than just one year. ECCEF's tax forms are available on the internet. Do a google search for ECCEF.

And there are $10's of thousands that have been transferred to Elk Konnected, LLC. So why do they need
Our Youth Development employee asking the County Commissioners for taxpayers money to ADVERTISE for Elk Konnected, LLC.

Hendricks said proceeds from the Table Setting event that ECCEF sponsored annually was given to Elk Konnected for a few years to use for their activities, but knew nothing about the large amount on the tax form. A grant had been received and was used for the Wellness Center in Howard. Ritz says he hears lots of comments about Elk Konnected in his district, because most of the activities are in Howard. Others in attendance joined in the discussion. Having Brummell do more for Economical Development, bring more people and business to Elk County was brought up. Leibau and Hendricks spoke in favor of Elk Konnected and the Youth Development Position.

How is it the founder, leader or what ever of Elk Konnected, LLC who happens to be County Commissioner knows nothing of the $10's of thousands received by Elk Konnected, LLC from ECCEF? That is really strange don't you think. That must be one of them different thingy's our County Commissioner refers to when talking about taxpayer dollars being collected on liquor sales. Ya, reckon?

I'd like to see some kind of realistic report from our County Economic Development Employee as to how that employee is going to be bring people and business to Elk County. A real plan with a progress report at each and every County Commissioners Meeting. If there is no progress then either she is not doing the job of  Economic Development or through no fault of her own it can't be done and the position should be abolished.

IMHO the Youth Development phrase is simply used buy organizations to manipulate the public.
Youth development starts at home with the parents, followed up by religion --- Sunday School or such and by school. It also includes teaching morals, honesty, integrity, ethics. What part of any of that does the privately owned company does Elk Konnected, LLC have to do with?
What part does inflatable's and mechanical bulls have to do with youth development, that is simply entertainment, nothing more. The kids could play tag or dodge ball, or kick the can. Youth Development is best left up to the parents not Government of Privately owned companies don't you think?

Have we become an Infantile Society, eager only to be coddled, burped and entertained, with noise masquerading as music, and nicks and bruises as deep cuts and real wounds and lollipops as good deeds and to believe everything someone says to us ?

Leibau and Hendricks spoke in favor of Elk Konnected and the Youth Development Position.

Sure they did they are Elk Konnected, LLC supporters and anything Elk Konnected, LLC
Wants from the County Commissioners want they will mostly likely get because they have the majority vote on the Commission.


Why do they leave off the LLC ? [/color]

Isn't there a country western song that goes something like, "Whos Sleeping With Who" ?
What's the name of that song, any one know?

[srkruzich]

Sure they did they are Elk Konnected, LLC supporters and anything Elk Konnected, LLC
Wants from the County Commissioners want they will mostly likely get because they have the majority vote on the Commission.

Ethically, morally, these individuals that are supporters of EK should recuse themselves from any vote concerning EK and the other organization.  There can be no objective analysis and impartial spending of monies when they personally support such organizations.  When the wolf controls the gate of the goatpen, one tends to lose the best goats at the wolf's pleasure!

[Patriot]

How big of Chairman Liebau to support his Elk Konnected, LLC with $100.

Of course, witnesses who saw Mr Liebau give Jennifer a check for more than $100 heard her object, saying the check was more than needed, heard him say words to the effect, "That's ok, just claim less mileage on your voucher."  Good deed or an attempt to cover up the way things really work with Elk County/Konnected's operations?

[Patriot]

There have been those who whine about the impression that this thread may give non-residents, well check this out.  Maybe we DO have an image problem.  As they say, "The speed of the leaders is the speed of the crew."  Attitude citizens, it's all about attitude.

Read this:  http://www.cascity.com/howard/forum/index.php/topic,12680.0.html

[Ross]

Really!

You mean they may be more than cheerleaders?

Naw, who'd a thunk in the podunks?

That mst be one of them thar small things refered to in the quote below, and the reference to stupid people of Elk County, let me colorize that. How's that fer image?

     NEWS FLASH  , Elk Konnected was started by Richard Fish, a well respected citizen who sought to bring all of Elk County together and quit quibbling over small things and work together as county. The original idea went through the Chamber of Commerce, DONATIONS were given by many people who want to see the county grow. TIME was , and is, VOLUNTEERED by many people , YOUR If you would ever give up your time to help "people wanting to start a business" ( some people don't know about the assistance the government has..... Stupid people who don't know what they're talking about [/b]) , but wait, then you wouldn't have time to come up with your BS here.

  You will not likely see me waste another keystroke on you. You are a  person who has one agenda, you're own.Go out and get a real job.

That time volunteered ya'all must be talking about must be for advertising fer good ole Elk konnected, LLC. Nothing for the people in real need, huh!