[Vision2020] Moscow Animal Ordinances

Sat Jan 29 15:52:24 PST 2005

Jeff, Bill, Mark,

The LCSO is considering putting some information on their daily activities online.  

A recent request was made to the LCP&B to put the ordinances, plan, forms, etc. online.  It is being considered.

A long time ago I requested that the county put the court records and dockets online.  One person said they would investigate this.  I never heard back.  Putting the already computerized court records online would not be that big of a task.  Some places already do.  

Other useful county records to have on line:  county property tax records, selected law enforcement records/information/wanted lists, all computerized records from the county clerk, etc..

Information/public records are the best means/weapons citizens have to judge how well elected officials/public employees are doing their job.  Such records make it much easier to investigate malfeasance, favoritism, and corruption.  They also can be used to show when outstanding efforts/accomplishments are made by public officials.

Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)
deco at moscow.com

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jeff Harkins 
  To: Bill London ; vision2020 at moscow.com 
  Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 10:21 AM
  Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Moscow Animal Ordinances

  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: Mark Seman 

      To: Vision2020 

      Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 4:45 PM

      Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Moscow Animal Ordinances

      Kit & V2020,

      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?

      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

      Saundra,

      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.

      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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