Thursday, July 10, 2008

FB Star Criticized For AXH Airport Coverage--


And she doesn’t read the Star ...read on

To the Editor:
Normally, I use the Star as tinder for my smoker. However, your article on outgoing County Commissioner Stavinoha caught my eye, and I just had to read it. According to Cheryl Skinner, Stavinoha’s had it with the alleged antics of that thorn in his side, Tom Hilton. Stavinoha thinks the town of Arcola, in which Hilton sits on City Council, should be grateful for any bone the county throws its way. In return, Arcola should sit down, shut up, and be a good dog, particularly by not standing in the way of Jamie Griffith’s desire to substantially expand his privately-owned airport.

Two points. First, from what I know of Tom Hilton, he’s not only intelligent, sensible and articulate, but also knows the intricacies of the facts and politics concerning Arcola, Houston Southwest Airport, and McKeever Road better than just about anyone else in the county. Yet it’s clear from the article that Skinner didn’t even bother to contact him for his side of the story. I suppose that would be too much to expect from the Star, though.

Second, the article failed to note that Stavinoha is the outgoing county commissioner. He didn’t even manage to win the Republican primary last spring. This would indicate that Hilton’s not the only person in the county who’s less than pleased with Stavinoha’s performance. Accordingly, Stavinoha’s actions suggest sour grapes, rather than anything else. Too bad, that. At least, come January, we’ll have someone with more maturity and better judgment in office, no matter who wins the race for County Commissioner.

Sincerely yours,

Laura Hermer

MCC: Don't worry Professor Hermer, many in the McKeever, New Pointe Estates, Sienna Plantation, Silver Ridge, Waterbrook West, etc. areas understand and support Tuffly, DeVoge and Hiltons efforts, even if the Star doesn't. We continue to support Richard Morrison for Tom S.'s seat.

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7:43 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Area blog comments:

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:12 AM »
Can anyone locate a place in Fort Bend with complete public road drainage ditch that have been clean?
« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:05 AM »
Arcola strong leadership proves FB county wrong doings and misinterpeting public dollars.

County prohibits to mow fresh drainage weeds and grass, instest it pollutes an poison drainage environment dead(weed, grass and ?).
« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 07:53 AM »
Fort Bend Co. officials being irresponsible loosing($2M bond) public money, an opposing to work for the public by denying list FB 2000 mobility bond project 28 on it county work list(agenda!

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Misleadership of Judge Heberts termination words is not good enough to satisfy taxpayer voters!
« TexasRose wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 07:09 AM »
Ha superb suggestion! Get the head out!
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 06:15 AM »
do over...do over...I'd like to renegotiate the contract after its signed...."acting just like children".....at a great expense to other taxpayers....

7:44 AM  
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More:

« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 12:58 PM »
Howdy,

JBB - why don't you just post under your own name John Knox Jr? Don't you have the cajones to stand behind your statements under your own name?

Your father, John Knox Sr. had something to do with this issue didn't he? Coincidence? Not.

The County is incorrect when they claim that the City doesn't have the right to terminate the contract...it's right there in the agreement that we DO have that right. The County also claims that the City would be liable to repay the County $400,000 for work performed if we terminate the Contract. Again, the agreement clearly states that there are NO obligations, expressed or implied, other than those specifically detailed in the agreement. The City has no obligation to repay ANY $$ under the terms of this agreement. Reminds me of the time that Judge Hebert lied in front of God and everyone in July 2003 when he claimed that the County would be liable to repay the $500,000 from the feasibility study IF the County did not approve it. Same Judge, same developer, same tactics. Shameful. I would think that the voters of Fort Bend County would expect more of their public officials.

Additionally, there has been no work performed on the road itself - all of the work performed by the County to date is to improve the private property of the River Authority AND to damage the property of landowners in Oyster Creek Country. And they want to charge the City for that? The private landowners have initiated a lawsuit against the County for the County's unlawful actions.

We are willing to work with the County on this issue. We want McKeever Road improved. The agreement needs to be amended to limit the scope of work to be from Steep Bank Trace to Sienna Parkway. The language in the agreement needs to allow the City to have a say in the final outcome of the project. Our former and current City Administrators have both made public statements that the plan by the County was to move McKeever to the north. The way things are drafted now, they could do so. Drive down the road and look for your self - all of the work is to the north - NOTHING has been done on the South side.

The County is claiming that they will terminate all interlocal agreements with the City over this issue. Why are they using such forceful tactics to bully their way here?

Makes you wonder.

We'll address this issue at the upcoming special City Council meeting Tuesday night.

All the best,

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 11:52 AM »
ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

« america1st wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:58 AM »
How do you lose that much money?
« ragingbull wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:37 AM »
I always see the same cronyboy poster in here running the same script pointing the finger at the Arcola council and Mr. Hilton for possibly wasting 400K when it is the county that proceeded with a project they claim they couldn't locate the 2000 bond money with. How come this cronyboy never attacks the county for apparently losing the 4 million dollars from the 2000 bond for this project????

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

-Support change in November on the commissioners court. Richard Morrison comes without strings attached!

7:44 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

« heads-up wrote on Monday, Jul 14 at 09:00 AM »
Ft.Bend Elected official support the Blue Ridge landfill(Allied Waste) TCEQ permit expantion plan that online!

Today one line buyer of second largest landfill new owner(Republic Serv.) in Nation has sold within a month Waste Management thats know tobe the largest owner of landfills.

From Allied Waste to Republic Serv., thence knot To Waste Management all into one effecting health.
« newpointe wrote on Monday, Jul 14 at 08:24 AM »
The more i read the less i like what I'm seeing. The county is trying to strong arm a small city into pushing their projects. When asked for plans or to be included in the process they receive more threats. When is the county going to compromise and stick with the original bond vote? Voters did not approve what is being sold to us now or in '05 when they tried to take property in NP estates to divert the road and abandon McKeever near the current town center to allow for the airport expansion.
« TexasRose wrote on Monday, Jul 14 at 08:01 AM »
Exactly SoulPatrol!

As you know my own heart quite well, I reciprocally know yours. Bless you! You, my sweet friend, are a true leader in all senses of the word(s)!

If one is to be mindful, it shall be known to be all encompassing, compassion leading at the forefront. Why pray tell act like one is mindful, then interject commentaries to the contrary? Hate? Where is that word coming from FactuallySpeaking?

Please stay on topic, and quit pretending your sarcasm & or beliefs are the truth! Especially worthy notations, either personal or authored should be positive---of course it the choice is to attack personally? Suggestions may come easy, should one open their own mindset to seek out truths first without embracing words such as hate.

Thank you for your kind attention to our heartfelt love for FBN.

Always, Forever

Peace unto ya`ll.

« SoulPatrol wrote on Monday, Jul 14 at 07:49 AM »
This fierce battle involving the City of Arcola officials and their respective forces has been a hotbed of debate, name-calling and rancor. FBN posters have demonstrated a similar tendency. Lines are drawn, sides are chosen. The issues may seem subtle or obscure to some, but they're critical and paramount to others.

FBN viewers can decide for themselves. Posters can either ignore the protagonists or stay away. Or they can choose sides.

In the new dust-up between two posters, I side with TR as I stated previously. We must live with what we post and sometimes, if one makes a statement or quote that is not their own, but actually co-opted from another, IMO, the attribution to the source must be plainly and clearly stated. Not obliquely or subtle.

Arcola, McKeever Road and all the issues surrounding this debate that seemingly swallows us all (Fort Bend County taxpayer funds are on the line) is fittingly a debate that has more oblique & subtle points to it.
« ragingbull wrote on Monday, Jul 14 at 06:38 AM »
"« america1st wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 10:21 AM »

Isn't this the same clique that is pushing for this airport expansion also seeking to turn the Grand Parkway (TX99) into another toll road for the TTC?"

The answer to your 10:21 is yes AM. Some of the county commissioners are very much involved in the local TTC issues. I read two chron pieces reporting on separate meetings. One for the public, which apparently made it look like they were against the tolling of the public TX99 road (Grand Parkway) and another report on an industry meeting that appeared to look like they were pushing for it. IMHO, I think the reports were accurate. We saw these same tactics used here on the airport expansion/road diversion issues. If you read the linked articles below the one above, you will see what I mean.

One of our major concerns should be who is watching over our tax dollars and in this case we have a choice to make this Nov. for one county seat. CK the site below for more on the TX99 tolling issue:

http://www.stoptollroad.com/
« TexasRose wrote on Monday, Jul 14 at 06:20 AM »


Hilton Says He Is Willing To Compromise On McKeever Road Project

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by John Pape 2 days 16 hrs ago | 333 views | 57 | 0 | |

Arcola Councilman Tom Hilton says he is wiling to negotiate a compromise with Fort Bend County over the ongoing McKeever Road repair dispute, but he stands by Arcola’s right to terminate the interlocal agreement giving the county permission to do the project.

In an interview with Fort Bend Now late yesterday, Hilton said he was “willing to look at alternatives to completely stopping the project.” However, he stood by the position that agreement between Arcola and the county gives the city an absolute right to terminate with a ten-day notice.

The county has taken the position that since repairing McKeever Road was a part of a 2000 road bond referendum that Arcola endorsed, the city cannot withdraw from the agreement. If the city stands by its decision to rescind the agreement, the county said it will require Arcola to reimburse county coffers by an estimated $400,000.

Hilton responded that the language of the interlocal agreement stipulates that there are no other terms or conditions to the contract. The county’s position that the bond issue endorsement supersedes the interlocal agreement is not supported by the language of the contract the country signed, he explained.

The county has also threatened to suspend all other interlocal agreements with Arcola. Arcola, like many smaller cities, depends on Fort Bend County to perform a variety of services under such agreements.

Hilton said he is willing to discuss the possibility of the county limiting the scope of its project to include only the part of the road from Missouri City line to Steep Bank Trace, and then renegotiate how the remainder of McKeever will be repaired.

“They can complete (McKeever) up to Steep Bank Trace and put the rest of it on hold until we can reach an agreement,” Hilton said.

Hilton also wants Arcola to have greater control over how the remainder of the project is done, which is not the case with the current agreement. He points out that the interlocal agreement gives County Road Commissioner Marc Grant full authority to interpret the provisions of the contract.

Hilton cited the county’s controversial decision to remove a number of trees along the north side of McKeever as an example of how that authority can be abused.

That type of language in a contract, Hilton said, should never have been allowed by Arcola City Attorney James Dougherty.

“I’d like to know where our city attorney is on this issue. He’s supposed to be looking out for the interests of Arcola, but he allowed the county to have full control over this agreement,” Hilton said. “It makes me wonder who he’s really working for.”

In a Thursday afternoon e-mail message to Dougherty, Hilton spelled out his position on the proposed compromise.

“What is the possibility of simply revising the McKeever interlocal agreement instead of flat out terminating it? I wouldn't have a problem with the county continuing the work as agreed upon from Steep Bank Trace westward all the way to Sienna Parkway. This way, there is no controversy about the work performed thus far,” Hilton said in his message. “The trees are a moot point since they are gone, and there's nothing we can do about it. That's the lion's share of McKeever anyway. There is a better plan for McKeever/ (South Post Oak) east of Steep Bank Trace that the city needs to explore before any work is allowed in this area.”

Hilton also said he may propose that the council have the Planning & Zoning Commission take another look at how the McKeever project should proceed, but not with its current chairman at the helm. He said recent public statements by P&Z chair Elliot Weiss suggested that Weiss may be biased.

“We need a new P&Z head that isn’t being influenced by the county or interests at the (Houston Southwest) airport,” Hilton said.

At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Weiss addressed the council about the McKeever controversy, telling them “the city is behaving like children.” Weiss went on to say he was not talking about anybody who was present at the meeting.

Hilton was the only council member not in attendance.

related stories

McKeever Road Diversion Project Could Be Resolved Tuesday | 2 years ago

Hebert Seeks To Minimize Land Acquisition For McKeever Rd. Project | 2 years ago

County Pulls The Plug On Plans To Divert McKeever Road | 2 years ago

Arcola Council Paves The Way For McKeever Road Diversion Project | 2 years ago

Arcola, Fort Bend County At Odds Over McKeever Road Repairs | 3 months ago



comments (57)

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« TexasRose wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 09:35 PM »

As a history buff,

One, `factuallyspeaking` must be mindful of plagiarizing?

Arcola!

Please excuse this McKeever interruption, for this VIP quote announcement!

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Dear FactuallySpeaking,

Why would you unintentionally not document your most elaborate quotations from Mr. Walters book that he authored? Does page 16 look familiar to you or do you like to look important?

« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 08:10 PM »

As a history buff,

I am forever mindful that much of what we need to do to be successful is to follow those successful models from the historic past which brings me to the point of how our modern day leaders could learn from the example of the great leadership of, as one example, George Washington during the Revolutionary War. For it is written that even though George Washington was not always a great tactician and historians have often criticized him as being impractical, if not, even indecisive, but nonetheless, Washington understood that the need of the hour was as much to win a whole people to the concept of revolution as it was to win the revolution itself. It was his breadth of vision, and his concern for human values, as well as his greatness as a man of honor, that made him one of the great generals of history.

The essence of genius in leadership is supportive and not dictatorial; true leadership no matter how small the entity must understand that more can be accomplished by working with people than working over them. Every successful leader that I have had the opportunity to observe whether on the job, in the church, or in the community were leaders willing to work alongside the people for the good of the people or the greater good of the whole of the organization.

Oh by the way, ragingbull, thanks for being a serious, thoughtful, creditable, stable contributor to commentary on the FBN blog.

« ragingbull wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 06:34 PM »

Good points HU & FS. Jim (aka "jbb/wadefishin/unhappy/viceLT/newhere/noodlz/cws/etc.") wouldn't know good leadership if it bit him. He does seem to know how to take orders though without question as long as he is compensated. He also seems to know how to invent cut/paste scenarios for other posters, which he is quite known for.

Question Jim P.- Why would anyone have to answer to one of your hack jobs with the posts in here. You haven't a clue what you are talking about but you do seem to have quite a history in here of belittling teachers, other posters and making death threats:

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Monday, Jun 30 at 09:43 AM »

Dr Chris Calvin do you even know how to be positive? I'm sorry if life is so bad for ou...maybe you'll ened it all soon?

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Monday, Jun 30 at 06:45 AM »

Joe do you even know how to be positive? I'm sorry if life is so bad for you...maybe you'll ened it all soon?

If these comments aren't criminal, as would be determined by a current police investigation, then there is no better example of, as you like to repeatedly put it, "childish" (or should we use your misspelled version?). I think joe not only has your moniker right, "village idiot", he has your fan club of you (one) well figured out.

I wonder what that makes your bosses think of you and just when did you sell out anyway? Oh and how can you justify that lost 4 million dollars of our taxpayer money apparently by the county? You really NEED to answer these questions crony-boy before you drone on endlessly repeating yourself. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. DON'T BE A HYPOCRITE ANY LONGER.

For the public:

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 05:44 PM »

The interesting thing about leadership is that the willingness to compromise is often a sign of good leadership. In fact, leadership is supportive and involves people; it doesn't drive them or coerce them. True leadership doesn’t lose sight of the fact that the most important principle to keep in mind is that people are more important than things. Compromise means some give and take. If there is an err; it’s best to err on the side of the people and compromise if the end result or overall success will benefit the whole versus the part.

« heads-up wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 03:46 PM »

Its good to vote an replace the leftside party out, as tax cut promise continue to fail.

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 02:58 PM »

speakin of childish...look who's here

oh btw: ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

still no explanation from the childish one.....

« america1st wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 10:21 AM »

Isn't this the same clique that is pushing for this airport expansion also seeking to turn the Grand Parkway (TX99) into another toll road for the TTC?

« ragingbull wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 09:41 AM »

"« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 07:01 AM »

chillern it ain't about you its about wasted Tax$s....."

-That is what you have been told and shown in here repeatedly. The county should not be using the 2000 bond money or losing it as was reported by your former commissioner.

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

Being a crony-boy insider neocon though means you have to tow the corporate line, right? Better get approval from your bosses before you post again or at least get a script.

Tell Allen Owen and Bob Hebert hello next time you see them "VI".

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 07:01 AM »

chillern it ain't about you its about wasted Tax$s.....

« bendover wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 07:37 PM »

Don't worry heads-up he is just being silly again.

« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:43 PM »

Arcola needs a new City attorney to protect all city residents against outsiders flaw, effecting taxpayers.

« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:40 PM »

Childish writing by jbb an mindless ideas, just repeating himself an factless word statements .

« newpointe wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:39 PM »

Just ignore him. John seems to stick his nose into everything.

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 05:04 PM »

speakin of childish...look who's here

oh btw: ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

still no explanation from the childish one.....

« ragingbull wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 03:42 PM »

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

I see you are still trying to sell that cut/paste hack job for the neocons Jim, but as usual it don't sell soap and you are a wash out for your bosses. I hope they aren't too disappointed in you.

Why do you keep ignoring the important issues whenever you can't answer the important questions? Is it because you are clueless as always?

So you approve the county losing the 4 million dollars for this bond project? You apparently approve of them attempting to strong arm the local community into going along? And you continue to engage in the smoke screen activities and thread diversions. What's new "VI".....absolutely nothing. Now answer the questions.

BTW, when did you sell out? Also answer why you are only paying taxes on one of your CAD registered properties? If you can crony-toad.

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 01:28 PM »

speakin of childish...look who's here

oh btw: ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

« ragingbull wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 12:26 PM »

Yes Jim (et.al.) that is what associates of the crony-boys say, as you well know. People who are in the know see the game for what it is. BTW why did you never answer the questions about the lost 2 million taxpayer dollars from the 2000 bond? I know, I know you have to defend the cronyboys.

See:

How come this cronyboy never attacks the county for apparently losing the 4 million dollars from the 2000 bond for this project????

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

-Support change in November on the commissioners court. Richard Morrison comes without strings attached!

and

"Normally, I use the Star as tinder for my smoker. However, your article on outgoing County Commissioner Stavinoha caught my eye, and I just had to read it. According to Cheryl Skinner, Stavinoha’s had it with the alleged antics of that thorn in his side, Tom Hilton. Stavinoha thinks the town of Arcola, in which Hilton sits on City Council, should be grateful for any bone the county throws its way. In return, Arcola should sit down, shut up, and be a good dog, particularly by not standing in the way of Jamie Griffith’s desire to substantially expand his privately-owned airport.

Two points. First, from what I know of Tom Hilton, he’s not only intelligent, sensible and articulate, but also knows the intricacies of the facts and politics concerning Arcola, Houston Southwest Airport, and McKeever Road better than just about anyone else in the county. Yet it’s clear from the article that Skinner didn’t even bother to contact him for his side of the story. I suppose that would be too much to expect from the Star, though.

Second, the article failed to note that Stavinoha is the outgoing county commissioner. He didn’t even manage to win the Republican primary last spring. This would indicate that Hilton’s not the only person in the county who’s less than pleased with Stavinoha’s performance. Accordingly, Stavinoha’s actions suggest sour grapes, rather than anything else. Too bad, that. At least, come January, we’ll have someone with more maturity and better judgment in office, no matter who wins the race for County Commissioner."

Sincerely yours,

Laura Hermer

UH Law Professor

PS Jim, how come you spend so much time pretending to be a conservative, when in fact you are a neocon special interest corporate welfare QUEEN operative!

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 12:03 PM »

ridrigo really?....some say its childish antics by council.....maybe you can't tell the difference....

« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 11:37 AM »

This are fact of strong leadership by Arcola City Council to work for the public, prohibitting sellout or private control.

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 11:12 AM »

FactuallySpeaking wrote on Friday, Jun 06 at 11:31 AM »

"Additionally, it has come to my attention that many of the Hispanic Policemen on the Fort Bend ISD Police Force make it a noticeable habit and practice of defending Hispanic students, even, when those students are in the wrong. Noted also has been a subtle tolerance for known gang-bangers."

I too think FS made the right decision....as there are hispanics living in Arcola

« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 10:03 AM »

John Knox worthless plan without intrest to Ft. Bend Co. misleadership satify Johnbernard Brooks defending Pct.1 Stavinoha after eight year.

« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:55 AM »

JBB; derails flip-flopping from Arcola and county issue to a FBISD topic!

Join Arcola City Council to relocate our

your tax dollars!

For property owners taxpayer dollar refunds in district court, against FBCAD unoffical two digit number increases? File a completed Real Property Tax Suit form 260.101(2) or 260-92.8 to the FB clerk.

« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:28 AM »

Controversity....

Related stories peek at your own interest!

« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:28 AM »

Oops your coverup is blown....

« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:27 AM »

Ha, ha 2funny...2faced

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:24 AM »

FactuallySpeaking wrote on Friday, Jun 06 at 11:31 AM »

"Additionally, it has come to my attention that many of the Hispanic Policemen on the Fort Bend ISD Police Force make it a noticeable habit and practice of defending Hispanic students, even, when those students are in the wrong. Noted also has been a subtle tolerance for known gang-bangers."

I too think FS made the right decision....as there are hispanics living in Arcola

« newpointe wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:21 AM »

FactuallySpeaking,

I would say you made the right decision. Too many people from the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council and the county are trying to force their will on the citizens of our community. You can see 1 of them posting in here. I believe you all have given him a good name.

The private property owners get pushed around by them for their plans. One elderly lady didn't even know they had a industrial park already scheduled for her property next to the airport that has been in the family for generations. The property appraisals in the area have been going up by double digits with little or no apparent improvements, but the county seems to know what is going on. These increases are driving poorer people out and some off their land forced to sell.

If you trust the county, you better think again. They have some of their people operating on our council and other city positions. We've recognized this for some time. I think you will see the other Arcola story tied to this one too.

Thanks for asking.

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 07:14 AM »

Rose you can join HiltonIsChildish's protestors....get a little sign, dress up as a clown, be "excited" etc....and just like the MC elections no one will stop you for being wrong or making a fool of yourself...again....you've earned the right.

« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:54 AM »

Pollitically, where is the legitimacy: `The city is behaving like children` Weiss excitedly exclaims! (Ha, earth to Lane)

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:49 AM »

HiltonIsChildish...playing the big city councilman...as in "do you know who I am?"...and shutting the job down didn't show a lot of compromise.

FS once upon a time chickenlittle warned the sky is fallin....it wasn't.

« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 04:58 AM »

Once upon a time,

I was considering buying some property in Arcola to put a manufactured home upon it for family use and investment purposes, but the deal did not come to fruition. Should I consider it for the best because it seems like from reading these threads that Arcola gets the shaft and constant attempts are made to disrespect this city and treat their citizenry as step children as in the way Cinderella was treated poorly by her step mother.

« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:13 PM »

John Knox Jr.,

Being willing to compromise is not weak - quite the contrary...it shows strength and commitment to work with the powers at hand to do what is best for the citizens of Fort Bend County.

If the County refuses to work out a deal, well, that's their choice, but at least we tried. We would then have no choice but to terminate the agreement at that point.

All the best,

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council

« joeschmoe wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:05 PM »

Bendover.....I believe the salary for a Village Idiot has been raised and yes he does get a salary..He now gets all the ants that he can eat from the golf course.

« ragingbull wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:58 PM »

For those of you following this (not you Jim/"jbb/wadefishin/unhappt/noodlz/viceLT/et. al."). I found this article in the FB Star this week by U of H law prof. Laura Hermer who lives in the effected area. I know several area residents who also wrote letters of support for the Arcola council that have been kept out of the local media (specifically the FB Star). This one speaks for many that live in that area. Keep it up Hilton, DeVoge, Tuffly, etc. Make sure our tax dollars get spent the way they were intended in the original 2000 bond:

"Normally, I use the Star as tinder for my smoker. However, your article on outgoing County Commissioner Stavinoha caught my eye, and I just had to read it. According to Cheryl Skinner, Stavinoha’s had it with the alleged antics of that thorn in his side, Tom Hilton. Stavinoha thinks the town of Arcola, in which Hilton sits on City Council, should be grateful for any bone the county throws its way. In return, Arcola should sit down, shut up, and be a good dog, particularly by not standing in the way of Jamie Griffith’s desire to substantially expand his privately-owned airport.

Two points. First, from what I know of Tom Hilton, he’s not only intelligent, sensible and articulate, but also knows the intricacies of the facts and politics concerning Arcola, Houston Southwest Airport, and McKeever Road better than just about anyone else in the county. Yet it’s clear from the article that Skinner didn’t even bother to contact him for his side of the story. I suppose that would be too much to expect from the Star, though.

Second, the article failed to note that Stavinoha is the outgoing county commissioner. He didn’t even manage to win the Republican primary last spring. This would indicate that Hilton’s not the only person in the county who’s less than pleased with Stavinoha’s performance. Accordingly, Stavinoha’s actions suggest sour grapes, rather than anything else. Too bad, that. At least, come January, we’ll have someone with more maturity and better judgment in office, no matter who wins the race for County Commissioner."

Sincerely yours,

Laura Hermer

PS Bev's response was also posted in the original piece, but I found it lacking as usual and pretty defensive.

PPS FB Chron also ran a piece on this weeks version that may be a good read.

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:40 PM »

JohnBernardBrooks;

Its childish(johnbernardbrooks, jbb, or knox selfout) for anyone like you to hide without knowing what you talk about, just support Fort Bend non-public work list(agenda) to defend(yourself or John Knoxs) costing taxpayers more dollars for less to be serve.

Low leadership you have prohibit to speak correctly with public officals and to the public.

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:00 PM »

actually HiltonIsChildish will have to compromise because he doesn't make the rules....

« bendover wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 07:12 PM »

Looks like John is being silly again. John do you get paid for your sillyness?

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 05:13 PM »

Hilton is childish......what work...YOU shut the project down...time to crawl....like a baby.

« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 05:03 PM »

John Knox Jr.,

Naw, I didn't figure you had the cajones to stand up like a man and take responsibility for your actions.

And since you can't address the issues at hand, your only recourse is to call people childish, accuse them of having a vendetta, etc.

Come to our Council meeting Tuesday night if you care to discuss the issues at hand Jr. - I doubt that you have the cajones to do that either.

In any case, I'm not resigning - I've got too much work to accomplish!

All the best,

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 04:36 PM »

Its a crime of theft notice by Central Appraisal District to increase or decrease value only with lostminds of FBCAD board, lies to compare other properties without effect numbers, thats unlawful.

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 04:29 PM »

Its childish, for JohnBernardBrooks to opposes to define John Know 2000 FB mobility plans left behind.

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 04:24 PM »

JohnBernardBooks;

Do your agree or disagree that John Knox is voiceless an has fail to get the FB 2000 mobility Bond plans(Mckeever) on the FT. Bend Co.work list(agenda)? Or JBB knows that Co. Judge Hebert agrees that John Knox bond plan are childish with no value?

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 03:43 PM »

HiltonIsChildish...as I'm not John Know Jr you however are childish....do you also have a vendetta with Knox Jr.?...maybe you should call him...

maybe time for you to grow-up...if you can't then do us all a favor and resign.

« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 03:10 PM »

John Knox Jr.,

True, I don't like Griffith, but there is no vendetta. He is simply pulling the strings for the County puppets (Bob Hebert, Tom Stavinoha, et al), and THAT'S what I have a problem with. I also do not like liars - people who are pissing on your leg and telling you that it's raining.

The County is using OUR county tax $$ to further the interests of a private developer at direct expense to the interests and welfare of the citizens of this County. That's wrong, and that's not good stewardship of our tax $$. WASTE OF TAX $$!

They approved $2.5 million to improve this developer's property. WASTE OF TAX $$!

They were willing to confiscate about $800,000 of private proprty in Newpoint Estates to further the interests of this developer 2 years ago. WASTE OF TAX $$!

The County Judge lied in order to get approval by Commissioner's Court for this same developer. WASTE OF TAX $$!

Don't talk to me about waste of tax $$ Jr. and get the best bang for the buck for those tax $$. I am actively trying to do what's best for the Citizens of this County. It is the County that is engaged in unscrupulous and unethical gifting of OUR TAX $$ to private developers.

That is a matter of public record which our County Commissioners would rather not bring to light, and use plants like you John Knox Jr., to spin the truth.

Fortunately, I am an elected official who is in a position to actually do something about the issues at hand. You, John Knox Jr., however, are simply a CPA who spends way too much time on an internet blog, which in reality, accomplishes nothing of substance.

Good luck.

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 02:08 PM »

HiltonisforHilton

you may want to watch Mr Weiss's video...where he said "some" on city council were acting like children.....calling other names you don't agree with is childish.....do you have anything you'd like to discuss.....or revert back to "childish name calling"?

What I want to discuss is it time for Arcola/Hilton to stop wasting tax$s....time to let go your vendetta for Mr Griffith.

« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 01:58 PM »

John Knox Jr.,

Do your homework Jr. - We submitted a written letter of compromise to Stavinoha on June 13th in order to get the County back to work. Stavinoha responded on June 16th and was unwilling to compromise one bit.

So who's being unreasonable here? We have been willing to work with the County - it is the County who is unwilling to work with the City.

We are going to do what's right for Arcola - period. All of these threats by the County aren't justified, and we will prevail.

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 01:24 PM »

Hilton is the heat getting too hot?....so NOW you're willing to compromise....maybe too late...

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 01:23 PM »

« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 12:58 PM »

Howdy,

JBB - why don't you just post under your own name John Knox Jr? Don't you have the cajones to stand behind your statements under your own name?

Your father, John Knox Sr. had something to do with this issue didn't he? Coincidence? Not.

The County is incorrect when they claim that the City doesn't have the right to terminate the contract...it's right there in the agreement that we DO have that right. The County also claims that the City would be liable to repay the County $400,000 for work performed if we terminate the Contract. Again, the agreement clearly states that there are NO obligations, expressed or implied, other than those specifically detailed in the agreement. The City has no obligation to repay ANY $$ under the terms of this agreement. Reminds me of the time that Judge Hebert lied in front of God and everyone in July 2003 when he claimed that the County would be liable to repay the $500,000 from the feasibility study IF the County did not approve it. Same Judge, same developer, same tactics. Shameful. I would think that the voters of Fort Bend County would expect more of their public officials.

Additionally, there has been no work performed on the road itself - all of the work performed by the County to date is to improve the private property of the River Authority AND to damage the property of landowners in Oyster Creek Country. And they want to charge the City for that? The private landowners have initiated a lawsuit against the County for the County's unlawful actions.

We are willing to work with the County on this issue. We want McKeever Road improved. The agreement needs to be amended to limit the scope of work to be from Steep Bank Trace to Sienna Parkway. The language in the agreement needs to allow the City to have a say in the final outcome of the project. Our former and current City Administrators have both made public statements that the plan by the County was to move McKeever to the north. The way things are drafted now, they could do so. Drive down the road and look for your self - all of the work is to the north - NOTHING has been done on the South side.

The County is claiming that they will terminate all interlocal agreements with the City over this issue. Why are they using such forceful tactics to bully their way here?

Makes you wonder.

We'll address this issue at the upcoming special City Council meeting Tuesday night.

All the best,

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 11:52 AM »

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

« america1st wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:58 AM »

How do you lose that much money?

« ragingbull wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:37 AM »

I always see the same cronyboy poster in here running the same script pointing the finger at the Arcola council and Mr. Hilton for possibly wasting 400K when it is the county that proceeded with a project they claim they couldn't locate the 2000 bond money with. How come this cronyboy never attacks the county for apparently losing the 4 million dollars from the 2000 bond for this project????

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

-Support change in November on the commissioners court. Richard Morrison comes without strings attached!

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:12 AM »

Can anyone locate a place in Fort Bend with complete public road drainage ditch that have been clean?

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:05 AM »

Arcola strong leadership proves FB county wrong doings and misinterpeting public dollars.

County prohibits to mow fresh drainage weeds and grass, instest it pollutes an poison drainage environment dead(weed, grass and ?).

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 07:53 AM »

Fort Bend Co. officials being irresponsible loosing($2M bond) public money, an opposing to work for the public by denying list FB 2000 mobility bond project 28 on it county work list(agenda!

.

Misleadership of Judge Heberts termination words is not good enough to satisfy taxpayer voters!

« TexasRose wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 07:09 AM »

Ha superb suggestion! Get the head out!

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 06:15 AM »

do over...do over...I'd like to renegotiate the contract after its signed...."acting just like children".....at a great expense to other taxpayers....

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« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Monday, Jul 14 at 02:00 AM »
Furthermore TR,

On the subject of the need for importance: as a consummate professional for almost 40 years, I have already been important, vital, and needed to the point that importance is a well worn dress for me. I do not have deep insecurities to be the center of attention and important to individuals that I do not know in cyberspace. I run from importance because I have carried so much responsibility in my professional, church, and community endeavors until I do not want it. Often when I am out and about in various places, I get stopped as a request to be directed from unknown strangers, particularly, in the grocery store, there have been many instances whereby I cannot even go to the grocery store without some total strangers coming up to me to ask a question about how to do whatever it is they need to be done or where something is, or should they buy this or that for some purpose or another, etc; and I am always in utter surprise because I think to myself, "Am I wearing a sign that says ask me if you are in doubt?"

Moreover, in my professional and personal life, I have begun to not disclose those things that I can do very well because I do not want to be bothered with doing it, regardless of how important or prestigious it may be; I do not need the accolades or the kudos; been there, did that, done that. At this point in my life, the only importance that I long for is longevity of life; my grandmother, a southern, genteel lady is still living and is almost 96. So, the importance of long life as part of my genetic inheritance is important to me.

So since you don’t know me personally to ascertain my need for importance accurately, please refrain from thinking that you know me in any evaluative manner.

« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 10:48 PM »
TR,

As a history buff and a reader---I enjoy reading historical matter and as I stated:

George Washington during the Revolutionary War. For it is written----------------------------

So, therefore, to the contrary, TR, I never stated that I wrote the history; anyone reading with eyes not to try and prove a point as you are doing would recognize that I stated prior to giving commentary about historic background about George Washington, the words appear For it is written and thus sets up giving the historical background about George Washington exemplifying him as a great leaders. But since you hunger in your thirst of hate, you will pull at straws to try and find something to say, "Aha, I knew it! I’m superior to her!" I'm a history buff and history was my minor in college so therefore my love of history and reading history and seeing the links between then and now as a connecting point is no crime. Once again, I repeat, you failed to see that I began by saying" For it is written----- and then I made those written historical points to tie it into today's happening regarding leadership and my personal experiences. No crime TR. Although you wish it to be.

Although, I know that in your jealousy and envy of me makes you want to go to no end to use bully tactics, threaten me, and stalk me to prove yourself as the superior one; for what reason, I do not know... Am I really so important to you? Don’t worry about me Continue to write your risqué commentary. I do not worry or care that you do. Your jealous hearted hatred toward me is most unbecoming. I feel sorrow for you TR. I know you want FBN to be your personal blog, but, I will here; so bully and stalk on. That is why you are stalking me and threatening me, is it now? It is your pathetic way to try and run me off. Furthermore, the historical information, For it is written-------and used as a tie to from the past to the present is not from the book that you mentioned. I graduated from college in 1970 so many of my old books and/or other sources that I own may not be from the exact same books and/or reference from the pages/sources that you find on the internet.
« newpointe wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 10:06 PM »
If the city attorney was placed by the chief county judge and he was the one who developed this contract, then don't you all think there is a conflict of interest involving the county and the city attorney?
« TexasRose wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 09:35 PM »
As a history buff,

One, `factuallyspeaking` must be mindful of plagiarizing?

Arcola!

Please excuse this McKeever interruption, for this VIP quote announcement!

*******

The Art of Supportive Leadership:

A Practical Guide for People in Positions of Responsibility

Author:

J. Donald Walters

*******

Dear FactuallySpeaking,

Why would you unintentionally not document your most elaborate quotations from Mr. Walters book that he authored? Does page 16 look familiar to you or do you like to look important?
« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 08:10 PM »
As a history buff,

I am forever mindful that much of what we need to do to be successful is to follow those successful models from the historic past which brings me to the point of how our modern day leaders could learn from the example of the great leadership of, as one example, George Washington during the Revolutionary War. For it is written that even though George Washington was not always a great tactician and historians have often criticized him as being impractical, if not, even indecisive, but nonetheless, Washington understood that the need of the hour was as much to win a whole people to the concept of revolution as it was to win the revolution itself. It was his breadth of vision, and his concern for human values, as well as his greatness as a man of honor, that made him one of the great generals of history.

The essence of genius in leadership is supportive and not dictatorial; true leadership no matter how small the entity must understand that more can be accomplished by working with people than working over them. Every successful leader that I have had the opportunity to observe whether on the job, in the church, or in the community were leaders willing to work alongside the people for the good of the people or the greater good of the whole of the organization.

Oh by the way, ragingbull, thanks for being a serious, thoughtful, creditable, stable contributor to commentary on the FBN blog.

« ragingbull wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 06:34 PM »
Good points HU & FS. Jim (aka "jbb/wadefishin/unhappy/viceLT/newhere/noodlz/cws/etc.") wouldn't know good leadership if it bit him. He does seem to know how to take orders though without question as long as he is compensated. He also seems to know how to invent cut/paste scenarios for other posters, which he is quite known for.

Question Jim P.- Why would anyone have to answer to one of your hack jobs with the posts in here. You haven't a clue what you are talking about but you do seem to have quite a history in here of belittling teachers, other posters and making death threats:

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Monday, Jun 30 at 09:43 AM »

Dr Chris Calvin do you even know how to be positive? I'm sorry if life is so bad for ou...maybe you'll ened it all soon?

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Monday, Jun 30 at 06:45 AM »

Joe do you even know how to be positive? I'm sorry if life is so bad for you...maybe you'll ened it all soon?

If these comments aren't criminal, as would be determined by a current police investigation, then there is no better example of, as you like to repeatedly put it, "childish" (or should we use your misspelled version?). I think joe not only has your moniker right, "village idiot", he has your fan club of you (one) well figured out.

I wonder what that makes your bosses think of you and just when did you sell out anyway? Oh and how can you justify that lost 4 million dollars of our taxpayer money apparently by the county? You really NEED to answer these questions crony-boy before you drone on endlessly repeating yourself. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. DON'T BE A HYPOCRITE ANY LONGER.

For the public:

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 05:44 PM »
The interesting thing about leadership is that the willingness to compromise is often a sign of good leadership. In fact, leadership is supportive and involves people; it doesn't drive them or coerce them. True leadership doesn’t lose sight of the fact that the most important principle to keep in mind is that people are more important than things. Compromise means some give and take. If there is an err; it’s best to err on the side of the people and compromise if the end result or overall success will benefit the whole versus the part.
« heads-up wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 03:46 PM »
Its good to vote an replace the leftside party out, as tax cut promise continue to fail.

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 02:58 PM »
speakin of childish...look who's here

oh btw: ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

still no explanation from the childish one.....
« america1st wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 10:21 AM »
Isn't this the same clique that is pushing for this airport expansion also seeking to turn the Grand Parkway (TX99) into another toll road for the TTC?
« ragingbull wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 09:41 AM »
"« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 07:01 AM »

chillern it ain't about you its about wasted Tax$s....."

-That is what you have been told and shown in here repeatedly. The county should not be using the 2000 bond money or losing it as was reported by your former commissioner.

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

Being a crony-boy insider neocon though means you have to tow the corporate line, right? Better get approval from your bosses before you post again or at least get a script.

Tell Allen Owen and Bob Hebert hello next time you see them "VI".
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Sunday, Jul 13 at 07:01 AM »
chillern it ain't about you its about wasted Tax$s.....
« bendover wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 07:37 PM »
Don't worry heads-up he is just being silly again.
« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:43 PM »
Arcola needs a new City attorney to protect all city residents against outsiders flaw, effecting taxpayers.
« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:40 PM »
Childish writing by jbb an mindless ideas, just repeating himself an factless word statements .
« newpointe wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:39 PM »
Just ignore him. John seems to stick his nose into everything.
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 05:04 PM »
speakin of childish...look who's here

oh btw: ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

still no explanation from the childish one.....
« ragingbull wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 03:42 PM »
"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

I see you are still trying to sell that cut/paste hack job for the neocons Jim, but as usual it don't sell soap and you are a wash out for your bosses. I hope they aren't too disappointed in you.

Why do you keep ignoring the important issues whenever you can't answer the important questions? Is it because you are clueless as always?

So you approve the county losing the 4 million dollars for this bond project? You apparently approve of them attempting to strong arm the local community into going along? And you continue to engage in the smoke screen activities and thread diversions. What's new "VI".....absolutely nothing. Now answer the questions.

BTW, when did you sell out? Also answer why you are only paying taxes on one of your CAD registered properties? If you can crony-toad.
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 01:28 PM »
speakin of childish...look who's here

oh btw: ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 11:53 AM »

That's ok I left the local party over the pol. machine and their lies. I've had enough of neocons running the local, state and federal govt"

ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 05:09 PM »

What kinda of "village idiot" are you. I have never claimed to be in either party....

so at 11:53 am you left the party...but at 5:09 you denied being in either party.....

then "theNut" wrote "ragingbull wrote on Wednesday, Jul 09 at 08:55 PM »

Since neocons are in both parties and suffer from what most would call simple greed"

so Dr Chris calvin is now claiming he may have left the dem party because of "neocons".....

« ragingbull wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 12:26 PM »
Yes Jim (et.al.) that is what associates of the crony-boys say, as you well know. People who are in the know see the game for what it is. BTW why did you never answer the questions about the lost 2 million taxpayer dollars from the 2000 bond? I know, I know you have to defend the cronyboys.

See:

How come this cronyboy never attacks the county for apparently losing the 4 million dollars from the 2000 bond for this project????

"The funds for the McKeever Road project will come from the Mobility Bonds, approved by voters in 2000. While the original amount set aside by the county for this project was $4 million, the current improvements (which include the $1 million for the city portion and the remaining $1 million plus for the county’s segment) should cost slightly over $2 million, Stavinoha said. “I am still trying to figure out what happened to the other $2 million. I am told that I approved that amount for another project back in 2001, but my memory fails me on that one,” Stavinoha said." (FB Star, Jan. '08)

-Support change in November on the commissioners court. Richard Morrison comes without strings attached!

and

"Normally, I use the Star as tinder for my smoker. However, your article on outgoing County Commissioner Stavinoha caught my eye, and I just had to read it. According to Cheryl Skinner, Stavinoha’s had it with the alleged antics of that thorn in his side, Tom Hilton. Stavinoha thinks the town of Arcola, in which Hilton sits on City Council, should be grateful for any bone the county throws its way. In return, Arcola should sit down, shut up, and be a good dog, particularly by not standing in the way of Jamie Griffith’s desire to substantially expand his privately-owned airport.

Two points. First, from what I know of Tom Hilton, he’s not only intelligent, sensible and articulate, but also knows the intricacies of the facts and politics concerning Arcola, Houston Southwest Airport, and McKeever Road better than just about anyone else in the county. Yet it’s clear from the article that Skinner didn’t even bother to contact him for his side of the story. I suppose that would be too much to expect from the Star, though.

Second, the article failed to note that Stavinoha is the outgoing county commissioner. He didn’t even manage to win the Republican primary last spring. This would indicate that Hilton’s not the only person in the county who’s less than pleased with Stavinoha’s performance. Accordingly, Stavinoha’s actions suggest sour grapes, rather than anything else. Too bad, that. At least, come January, we’ll have someone with more maturity and better judgment in office, no matter who wins the race for County Commissioner."

Sincerely yours,

Laura Hermer

UH Law Professor

PS Jim, how come you spend so much time pretending to be a conservative, when in fact you are a neocon special interest corporate welfare QUEEN operative!

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 12:03 PM »
ridrigo really?....some say its childish antics by council.....maybe you can't tell the difference....
« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 11:37 AM »
This are fact of strong leadership by Arcola City Council to work for the public, prohibitting sellout or private control.



« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 11:12 AM »
FactuallySpeaking wrote on Friday, Jun 06 at 11:31 AM »

"Additionally, it has come to my attention that many of the Hispanic Policemen on the Fort Bend ISD Police Force make it a noticeable habit and practice of defending Hispanic students, even, when those students are in the wrong. Noted also has been a subtle tolerance for known gang-bangers."

I too think FS made the right decision....as there are hispanics living in Arcola

« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 10:03 AM »
John Knox worthless plan without intrest to Ft. Bend Co. misleadership satify Johnbernard Brooks defending Pct.1 Stavinoha after eight year.
« heads-up wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:55 AM »
JBB; derails flip-flopping from Arcola and county issue to a FBISD topic!

Join Arcola City Council to relocate our

your tax dollars!

For property owners taxpayer dollar refunds in district court, against FBCAD unoffical two digit number increases? File a completed Real Property Tax Suit form 260.101(2) or 260-92.8 to the FB clerk.
« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:28 AM »
Controversity....

Related stories peek at your own interest!
« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:28 AM »
Oops your coverup is blown....
« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:27 AM »
Ha, ha 2funny...2faced
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:24 AM »
FactuallySpeaking wrote on Friday, Jun 06 at 11:31 AM »

"Additionally, it has come to my attention that many of the Hispanic Policemen on the Fort Bend ISD Police Force make it a noticeable habit and practice of defending Hispanic students, even, when those students are in the wrong. Noted also has been a subtle tolerance for known gang-bangers."

I too think FS made the right decision....as there are hispanics living in Arcola
« newpointe wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 09:21 AM »
FactuallySpeaking,

I would say you made the right decision. Too many people from the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council and the county are trying to force their will on the citizens of our community. You can see 1 of them posting in here. I believe you all have given him a good name.

The private property owners get pushed around by them for their plans. One elderly lady didn't even know they had a industrial park already scheduled for her property next to the airport that has been in the family for generations. The property appraisals in the area have been going up by double digits with little or no apparent improvements, but the county seems to know what is going on. These increases are driving poorer people out and some off their land forced to sell.

If you trust the county, you better think again. They have some of their people operating on our council and other city positions. We've recognized this for some time. I think you will see the other Arcola story tied to this one too.

Thanks for asking.
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 07:14 AM »
Rose you can join HiltonIsChildish's protestors....get a little sign, dress up as a clown, be "excited" etc....and just like the MC elections no one will stop you for being wrong or making a fool of yourself...again....you've earned the right.
« TexasRose wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:54 AM »
Pollitically, where is the legitimacy: `The city is behaving like children` Weiss excitedly exclaims! (Ha, earth to Lane)

« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 06:49 AM »
HiltonIsChildish...playing the big city councilman...as in "do you know who I am?"...and shutting the job down didn't show a lot of compromise.

FS once upon a time chickenlittle warned the sky is fallin....it wasn't.
« FactuallySpeaking wrote on Saturday, Jul 12 at 04:58 AM »
Once upon a time,

I was considering buying some property in Arcola to put a manufactured home upon it for family use and investment purposes, but the deal did not come to fruition. Should I consider it for the best because it seems like from reading these threads that Arcola gets the shaft and constant attempts are made to disrespect this city and treat their citizenry as step children as in the way Cinderella was treated poorly by her step mother.

« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:13 PM »
John Knox Jr.,

Being willing to compromise is not weak - quite the contrary...it shows strength and commitment to work with the powers at hand to do what is best for the citizens of Fort Bend County.

If the County refuses to work out a deal, well, that's their choice, but at least we tried. We would then have no choice but to terminate the agreement at that point.

All the best,

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council
« joeschmoe wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 09:05 PM »
Bendover.....I believe the salary for a Village Idiot has been raised and yes he does get a salary..He now gets all the ants that he can eat from the golf course.
« ragingbull wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:58 PM »
For those of you following this (not you Jim/"jbb/wadefishin/unhappt/noodlz/viceLT/et. al."). I found this article in the FB Star this week by U of H law prof. Laura Hermer who lives in the effected area. I know several area residents who also wrote letters of support for the Arcola council that have been kept out of the local media (specifically the FB Star). This one speaks for many that live in that area. Keep it up Hilton, DeVoge, Tuffly, etc. Make sure our tax dollars get spent the way they were intended in the original 2000 bond:

"Normally, I use the Star as tinder for my smoker. However, your article on outgoing County Commissioner Stavinoha caught my eye, and I just had to read it. According to Cheryl Skinner, Stavinoha’s had it with the alleged antics of that thorn in his side, Tom Hilton. Stavinoha thinks the town of Arcola, in which Hilton sits on City Council, should be grateful for any bone the county throws its way. In return, Arcola should sit down, shut up, and be a good dog, particularly by not standing in the way of Jamie Griffith’s desire to substantially expand his privately-owned airport.

Two points. First, from what I know of Tom Hilton, he’s not only intelligent, sensible and articulate, but also knows the intricacies of the facts and politics concerning Arcola, Houston Southwest Airport, and McKeever Road better than just about anyone else in the county. Yet it’s clear from the article that Skinner didn’t even bother to contact him for his side of the story. I suppose that would be too much to expect from the Star, though.

Second, the article failed to note that Stavinoha is the outgoing county commissioner. He didn’t even manage to win the Republican primary last spring. This would indicate that Hilton’s not the only person in the county who’s less than pleased with Stavinoha’s performance. Accordingly, Stavinoha’s actions suggest sour grapes, rather than anything else. Too bad, that. At least, come January, we’ll have someone with more maturity and better judgment in office, no matter who wins the race for County Commissioner."

Sincerely yours,

Laura Hermer

PS Bev's response was also posted in the original piece, but I found it lacking as usual and pretty defensive.

PPS FB Chron also ran a piece on this weeks version that may be a good read.

« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:40 PM »
JohnBernardBrooks;

Its childish(johnbernardbrooks, jbb, or knox selfout) for anyone like you to hide without knowing what you talk about, just support Fort Bend non-public work list(agenda) to defend(yourself or John Knoxs) costing taxpayers more dollars for less to be serve.

Low leadership you have prohibit to speak correctly with public officals and to the public.
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 08:00 PM »
actually HiltonIsChildish will have to compromise because he doesn't make the rules....
« bendover wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 07:12 PM »
Looks like John is being silly again. John do you get paid for your sillyness?
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 05:13 PM »
Hilton is childish......what work...YOU shut the project down...time to crawl....like a baby.
« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 05:03 PM »
John Knox Jr.,

Naw, I didn't figure you had the cajones to stand up like a man and take responsibility for your actions.

And since you can't address the issues at hand, your only recourse is to call people childish, accuse them of having a vendetta, etc.

Come to our Council meeting Tuesday night if you care to discuss the issues at hand Jr. - I doubt that you have the cajones to do that either.

In any case, I'm not resigning - I've got too much work to accomplish!

All the best,

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council
« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 04:36 PM »
Its a crime of theft notice by Central Appraisal District to increase or decrease value only with lostminds of FBCAD board, lies to compare other properties without effect numbers, thats unlawful.
« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 04:29 PM »
Its childish, for JohnBernardBrooks to opposes to define John Know 2000 FB mobility plans left behind.
« heads-up wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 04:24 PM »
JohnBernardBooks;

Do your agree or disagree that John Knox is voiceless an has fail to get the FB 2000 mobility Bond plans(Mckeever) on the FT. Bend Co.work list(agenda)? Or JBB knows that Co. Judge Hebert agrees that John Knox bond plan are childish with no value?
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 03:43 PM »
HiltonIsChildish...as I'm not John Know Jr you however are childish....do you also have a vendetta with Knox Jr.?...maybe you should call him...

maybe time for you to grow-up...if you can't then do us all a favor and resign.
« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 03:10 PM »
John Knox Jr.,

True, I don't like Griffith, but there is no vendetta. He is simply pulling the strings for the County puppets (Bob Hebert, Tom Stavinoha, et al), and THAT'S what I have a problem with. I also do not like liars - people who are pissing on your leg and telling you that it's raining.

The County is using OUR county tax $$ to further the interests of a private developer at direct expense to the interests and welfare of the citizens of this County. That's wrong, and that's not good stewardship of our tax $$. WASTE OF TAX $$!

They approved $2.5 million to improve this developer's property. WASTE OF TAX $$!

They were willing to confiscate about $800,000 of private proprty in Newpoint Estates to further the interests of this developer 2 years ago. WASTE OF TAX $$!

The County Judge lied in order to get approval by Commissioner's Court for this same developer. WASTE OF TAX $$!

Don't talk to me about waste of tax $$ Jr. and get the best bang for the buck for those tax $$. I am actively trying to do what's best for the Citizens of this County. It is the County that is engaged in unscrupulous and unethical gifting of OUR TAX $$ to private developers.

That is a matter of public record which our County Commissioners would rather not bring to light, and use plants like you John Knox Jr., to spin the truth.

Fortunately, I am an elected official who is in a position to actually do something about the issues at hand. You, John Knox Jr., however, are simply a CPA who spends way too much time on an internet blog, which in reality, accomplishes nothing of substance.

Good luck.

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 02:08 PM »
HiltonisforHilton

you may want to watch Mr Weiss's video...where he said "some" on city council were acting like children.....calling other names you don't agree with is childish.....do you have anything you'd like to discuss.....or revert back to "childish name calling"?

What I want to discuss is it time for Arcola/Hilton to stop wasting tax$s....time to let go your vendetta for Mr Griffith.
« hiltonisforarcola wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 01:58 PM »
John Knox Jr.,

Do your homework Jr. - We submitted a written letter of compromise to Stavinoha on June 13th in order to get the County back to work. Stavinoha responded on June 16th and was unwilling to compromise one bit.

So who's being unreasonable here? We have been willing to work with the County - it is the County who is unwilling to work with the City.

We are going to do what's right for Arcola - period. All of these threats by the County aren't justified, and we will prevail.

Tom Hilton

Arcola City Council
« JohnBernardBooks wrote on Friday, Jul 11 at 01:24 PM »
Hilton is the heat getting too hot?....so NOW you're willing to compromise....maybe too late...

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