RFP Staff
♦ Read what Salisburians are writing to City Council and the “mutually terminated” City Manager. All of these letters were obtained through our FOIA requests:
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Subject: panhandling-growing epidemic in Salisbury
From: Andre and Chris Resner
To: Paul Woodson
CC:
Paul,
We were out doing errands this past week and there were panhandlers all over the town. It seems that this has been a growing trend since cities such as Greensboro, Winston-Salem. Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte instituted codes against panhandling. We looked through Salisbury’s Code of Ordinances and could not find one on this subject. Is it possible, as bloggers suggest, that panhandlers are coming to Salisbury because we do not require permits?
While we are aware of the overwhelming need, we would like to see such an ordinance in Salisbury so people would receive resources from appropriate places such as Rowan Helping Ministries. One doesn’t know what the panhandlers intend on doing with the money they are receiving.
Would you please look into this and let us know if there’s anything we can do?
Thank you,
André and Chris Resner
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Subject: Citizen Mary Stoner would like for you to call re: Neighbor’s Fort - Pete Kennedy may be aware
From: Kelli Doyle
To: Paul Woodson
CC: Myra Heard
Good Afternoon, Mayor,
Citizen Mary Stoner called today regarding concerns that her neighbor across the street in her Sedgefield Acres neighborhood is building a fort around his house.
She would like to speak with you briefly, today if possible. Her neighbor is a former veteran, and she says that other neighbors also believe he is building a fort, and they are all afraid. She also stated that he has painted his house a camo green color (it used to be white).
She said that she has spoken to the Police Department about it, but that “they won’t do anything.” That is why she is calling you. She also stated that Councilmember Kennedy lives in this neighborhood and is aware of the situation.
She has a meeting tonight with other members of the HOA at 7 pm to discuss this situation, so that is why she hopes to speak with you this afternoon.
Ms. Stoner can be reached at 704-XXX-XXXX .
Thank you,
Kelli Doyle
Senior Office Assistant
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From: Connie Snyder
Date: March 10, 2014 at 9:48:54 AM EDT
To: Paul Woodson
Cc: Myra Heard
Subject: Mr. David Harrison called Floral Grave Robbing
Good Morning Mayor,
Mr. David Harrison of Harrison Florist noted the City Cemeteries are cleaned every year during the last week in March and the plastic flowers are removed from the graves and placed behind the office in Chestnut Hill. Mr. Harrison stated a local florist goes through the silk flowers and removes the ones it can resale. He pointed out this practice gives the local florists a bad name, and he asked that the silk flowers be disposed of as soon as they are removed from the graves.
Mr. Harrison stated he has spoken to Linda Davis and the past and would like to speak to you. He can be reached at (704) XXX-XXXX.
Thanks
Connie
Connie B. Snyder
Senior Office Assistant
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Subject: Salisbury Break-ins
On Jan 11, 2014, at 8:35 AM, “Paul Woodson” <pwood@salisburync.gov wrote:
Doug, Robin Crabtree reported to me Friday 1-10-14 , her no. ( 704-633-0949 )that she and her partner Dan Thompson, his no. ( 704-433-6429 ) , had two break ins this past week at 1731 S. Main St. Two things concerned them , one was that they were told that there was a lot of break ins lately in Salisbury and when Robin called 704-638-5333 they transferred her to 911 . They told her at 911 that she could not report a break in because she was not the building owner . She told them she owned half the business . Doug , Robin just called me at 8:20 this morning to report another break in . She is asking for the Mayors help . She feels that our City is not safe .She also says that there have been two more house break ins in houses in that area in the last two weeks . Doug let's try to help them . They have called the Police again this morning .
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Subject: Fibrant TV Price Rise
Grayson Gusa wrote:
Good morning -
I am writing to express some concerns in the proposed budget for Fibrant. But it is first worth noting that I have been a satisfied Fibrant customer since March 17, 2011, with Internet, TV and telephone services. My concerns are with the proposed changes related particularly to the television programming and the associated costs.
Over the years the services offered by Time Warner Cable and AT&T UVerse have continued to evolve and improve, while Fibrant has been sitting still. Fibrant has the potential and infrastructure to be top-notch, however I just do not get the impression that much is being done to improve the television services offered.
To start with, coming to Fibrant from Time Warner Cable, the on screen program guide lacks a good bit. This is not a major concern, but definitely worth noting.
Other larger concerns involve the additional features that the two competitors offer, such as On Demand programming – Time Warner Cable offers an extensive lineup of on demand programming from all of the major networks, Fibrant offers only few on demand programs with nothing from any major network. Another feature that Time Warner and AT&T offer is the ability to watch and control your TV and DVR from a tablet, laptop or even a smartphone – Fibrant does not offer any of these options. AT&T is also advertising their new wireless set top box, which allows you to easily move your TV without having to rewire anything – Fibrant does not offer this.
After reading the proposed budget for 2014-2015, it concerns me that Fibrant is considering raising television rates and changing the tier options. While I realize that there may be more cost involved, but as a customer and a citizen, I do not get the impression that Fibrant TV is advancing and continuing to offer the same features and services that competitors already offer.
Over the years, my dedication has remained with Fibrant. This dedication has not necessarily been based on the offerings or services, but more as a citizen of Salisbury supporting my local government and keeping my business local. And also, while I have no plans of changing my service, it should also be noted that I could easily get similar or higher levels of service from Time Warner Cable, AT&T or any satellite provider, for a lower cost than I am currently paying with Fibrant. While my loyalty remains, others may not be as loyal, and would likely change to another provider to get the same level at a lower cost.
I appreciate you taking the time to read my concerns, and hope that you will keep this in mind as you begin to review and debate the 2014-2015 Budget.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email.
Best Regards,
Grayson Gusa
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From: Doug Paris [mailto:dpari@salisburync.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 12:53 PM
To: Paul Woodson; paulwoodson3@gmail.com; Maggie Blackwell; William Kennedy; Brian Miller; Brian Miller; Karen Alexander; Karen Alexander
Subject: Rumor
The Mayor just called and said he heard a rumor I am a member of the organization called La Resistance. I am not a member of the organization called La Resistance. Please let folks know not to confuse me with my father if this comes up.
DP
Doug Paris
City Manager
City of Salisbury, NC
