[Vision2020] Moscow Animal Ordinances

Sat Jan 29 10:21:41 PST 2005

Thanks Bill and Mark for this thread.

One of my principle concerns about our local government has been their 
reluctance to utilize their websites to improve their community 
communication relations.

Last year, I wanted the financial statements for Latah County (not the 
summaries, but the full General Purpose Financial Statements) - this year I 
would like to see the CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report).  No 
copies were available, but at a cost of $15 each, I could acquire the 
statements.  At best, that represents a difficulty for citizens wanting to 
explore the fiscal status of the County in depth.  In the worst case, it 
precludes lower income folks from having reasonable access.

On another point, none of the current operational documents are online.  As 
most are aware, there are numerous issues pertaining to the Comprehensive 
Long Range Plan and proposed ordinances to that plan.  At a minimum, the 
current Long Range Plan should be online - as well as all the current 
ordinances.  None are available at this time.

I direct your attention to the website for Kootenai County at this link:

http://www.co.kootenai.id.us/

Not exactly rocket science to have a fully supportive website - please note 
the current financial statements are given high visibility and 
Comprehensive Plan, ordinances and proposed ordinances are all available.

We are fortunate to have a good population of talented website designers in 
our area and the costs of providing a good website are low.  So why isn't 
it there ?

At 09:46 AM 1/29/2005, you wrote:

>M-
>regarding your suggestion that City of Moscow post all agendas and notices 
>to V2020....
>not only is this common sense, but also a suggestion that has gone to both 
>city and county governments for years...with some results (note that the 
>county commissioners and city council meeting agendas are posted to V2020).
>could the city/county post more? sure.
>maybe many V2020 subscribers could ask them to do so.
>Contact Gary Riedner at city hall....
>BL
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:FCS at moscow.com>Mark Seman
>To: <mailto:vision2020 at moscow.com>Vision2020
>Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 4:45 PM
>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Moscow Animal Ordinances
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>Kit & V2020,
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>This is the first time I’ve heard about this revision effort.  I put in a 
>fair amount of effort to stay informed of what’s going on around town, but 
>routinely visiting the city’s web-site is not my habit.  I’ve suggested 
>that ALL city notices, agendas, etc. be posted on V2020 as a way to 
>distribute information (especially I input is being solicited), rather 
>than forcing the public to search it out.  From my perspective, the 
>technology is here and it is not a significant effort to send a web page 
>to the community listserve (or others if there is more than one.)  It may 
>end up being like spam, but it’s useful to the community.  By the way, I 
>appreciate the info postings the sheriff’s office has been sending 
>out.  Is this idea whack or common sense?
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>Mark
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com 
>[mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]On Behalf Of Kit Craine
>Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 2:09 PM
>To: Saundra Lund
>Cc: vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Moscow Animal Ordinances
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>Saundra,
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>These are the result of a request I made to council during an open mic 
>period back in September, after my Old Dog and I were attacked one to many 
>times on public sidewalks by dogs that were legally loose in their front 
>yards at the time they decided to get us.
>
>My concern was requiring that dogs be confined, tethered, or leashed at 
>all time so pedestrians (and old dogs) can walk anywhere in town without 
>having to worry about collecting fang-holes. Randy Fife went a step 
>farther and recommended a complete revision of the animal control 
>ordinance. That was a good idea because the existing code is a bit out of 
>date. For example, it is more concerned with grazing animals being herded 
>down alleys than whether dogs are being fed and watered.
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>The versions that are online are meant to generate discussion. At the last 
>Administrative Committee meeting, the discussion focused on having a 
>subcommittee that could throughly discuss and evaluate various topics. 
>Hopefully, it would have people from a variety of viewpoints so any 
>revisions can carry Moscow forward for many years to come.
>
>Kit Craine
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