Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Resign-Windcrest Ricky Cockerham
This Council Person should be recalled. The video below is from when he spoke at city council. He mentions honor, pride, citizenship, being a veteran etc. He failed to mention he was charged with a Felony after a Grand Jury indicted him. Mr. Cockerham, plead Guilty to a reduced charge in lieu of a trial. Enough said.
https://youtu.be/2k4NOaUAMkE
The charge is Public Record, available to anyone at the Bexar County Court House. Windcrest deserves people with Integrity and honesty on City Council. Mr. Cockerham has proven he lacks both, but failed to disclose that fact. Rick Cockerham should withdraw from the elections and/or Resign immediately.
https://youtu.be/2k4NOaUAMkE
The charge is Public Record, available to anyone at the Bexar County Court House. Windcrest deserves people with Integrity and honesty on City Council. Mr. Cockerham has proven he lacks both, but failed to disclose that fact. Rick Cockerham should withdraw from the elections and/or Resign immediately.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Where did Windcrest Street Repair Money Go?
For the past several years, Jim Shelton, Street Committee said, street repair will start after light up. Last night Jim Shelton said in a very arrogant attitude, If the Citizens want their streets fixed they will vote for the Bond.
Re-run: Reduce the tax rate every year, spend money on Pond lighting +$350,000, little league fencing +$250,000, but very little on the streets. Where did the money in the street fund go? The street fund may be included in the "Rainy Day" fund, or emergency operating fund. There is doubt that Windcrest has 4 months of emergency funds AND a 2 million in the Street Fund. Why else the Bond proposal?
Mayor Baxter like to dress down the Volunteer Fire Association on their Fund raising, indicating they lost money on the Gala.
Says, he has seen the Gala figures and they are not what was reported.. Really?
Alan Baxter started the Gala and guess what. There has NEVER been a detailed accounting for the money spent on the Gala or the proceeds from the Gala. All Baxter ever says is "Made more than Ever", 'Did really Good", Thousands of Dollars Profit", on and on. But there has NEVER been a detailed accounting of the Gala event.
Before Baxter took over, the Volunteer Fire Department use to post on their outdoor marque the amount made from the Picnic etc. Actually amounts were posted for all to see.
Last night during the City Council meeting, Mayor Baxter, said "We (council) don't know how much the Volunteer Association took in"! "We con't know how much balance they have in their account!
Really!! City Council has no business prying into the Fire Association accounts.
Leave the Volunteer Fire Association alone and concentrate on your own house! The street in Windcrest are terrible, street fund is somehow depleted and now Council wants a Bond, probably $5-$10 Million Bond. Windcrest needs accountability and really need to address their spending priorities.
Re-run: Reduce the tax rate every year, spend money on Pond lighting +$350,000, little league fencing +$250,000, but very little on the streets. Where did the money in the street fund go? The street fund may be included in the "Rainy Day" fund, or emergency operating fund. There is doubt that Windcrest has 4 months of emergency funds AND a 2 million in the Street Fund. Why else the Bond proposal?
Mayor Baxter like to dress down the Volunteer Fire Association on their Fund raising, indicating they lost money on the Gala.
Says, he has seen the Gala figures and they are not what was reported.. Really?
Alan Baxter started the Gala and guess what. There has NEVER been a detailed accounting for the money spent on the Gala or the proceeds from the Gala. All Baxter ever says is "Made more than Ever", 'Did really Good", Thousands of Dollars Profit", on and on. But there has NEVER been a detailed accounting of the Gala event.
Before Baxter took over, the Volunteer Fire Department use to post on their outdoor marque the amount made from the Picnic etc. Actually amounts were posted for all to see.
Last night during the City Council meeting, Mayor Baxter, said "We (council) don't know how much the Volunteer Association took in"! "We con't know how much balance they have in their account!
Really!! City Council has no business prying into the Fire Association accounts.
Leave the Volunteer Fire Association alone and concentrate on your own house! The street in Windcrest are terrible, street fund is somehow depleted and now Council wants a Bond, probably $5-$10 Million Bond. Windcrest needs accountability and really need to address their spending priorities.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Character Flaws in Windcrest
Windcrest Candidates with serious character flaws. Alan Baxter is running for Mayor once again, and Irv Gerrow is running for Windcrest City Council. Jim Shelton is currently a sitting council member. You can see from the Ethics Violations attached that these three has serious character deficiencies and should not hold public office.
All were investigated by the Texas Ethics Commission and assess fines for Violations.
Baxter, Alan E. was fined some $1,000 for Ethics Violations!
Irv Gerrow, Go-Windcrest_PAC Treasurer was fined $600 for Ethics Violations!
Jim Shelton, Council Member, was fined $250 for Ethics Violation!
These fellas don't care, because these fines came AFTER they were Elected! These three actually Bought the Election. The Ethics Commission takes Election Violations seriously, however, the investigation and assessing the penalties takes awhile.
Remember the last time Alan Baxter ran for Mayor. He won, then a couple of months later filed for Bexar County Commissioners seat. Just another example of his character.
Windcrest needs Change, Vote Integrity.
See link for Ethics Commission Documents.
All were investigated by the Texas Ethics Commission and assess fines for Violations.
Baxter, Alan E. was fined some $1,000 for Ethics Violations!
Irv Gerrow, Go-Windcrest_PAC Treasurer was fined $600 for Ethics Violations!
Jim Shelton, Council Member, was fined $250 for Ethics Violation!
These fellas don't care, because these fines came AFTER they were Elected! These three actually Bought the Election. The Ethics Commission takes Election Violations seriously, however, the investigation and assessing the penalties takes awhile.
Remember the last time Alan Baxter ran for Mayor. He won, then a couple of months later filed for Bexar County Commissioners seat. Just another example of his character.
Windcrest needs Change, Vote Integrity.
See link for Ethics Commission Documents.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Water Board President Denies Existance
During the Feb 22, 2017 Water District WCID10 Board meeting a citizen commented that the current project for additional facilities on Randolph Blvd was the result the boards own assessment of their need for more space and confirmed by the Raba-Kistner report. The Water District President, Ms. Sue Alexander responded to the citizen's comment saying, she has looked for the Raba Kistner report and it appears not to exist.
Raba-Kistner was hired to evaluate all the facilities and streets within Windcrest and develop a Capital Investment Program for the City of Windcrest. Raba-Kistner completed their assessment and provided City Council with a Presentation of their recommendations.
The entire Raba-Kistner report is the City's web site and available here.
Raba-Kistner was hired to evaluate all the facilities and streets within Windcrest and develop a Capital Investment Program for the City of Windcrest. Raba-Kistner completed their assessment and provided City Council with a Presentation of their recommendations.
Page 1 of that report, last paragraph, addresses the City Maintenance facilities as being inadequate! Raba-Kistner recommended a $294,000 addition to the maintenance complex.
Page 8 Maintenance Complex, recommendations: add 4,200 sq feet of shop space # $70 sq foot to the maintenance complex!
Another of the 3 women had asked previously, Why the 4,000 Sq Ft facility? Duh, read the report!
Now the majority of the board (3 women) have completely disregarded the entire Raba-Kistner CIP assessment! These 3 women are of the opinion they know better than any engineering firm and have voted to scrap the prior Water Boards decision to build a 4,000 Sq Ft facility which will cost the Water District a minimum of $105,000 and probably much more.
It's rather obvious these three women know nothing about what is going on. They have no desire to do any research or read the reports cunnently on hand. They simply want to flex their muscle and scrap the entire project because these three think the 4,000 sq ft building was nothing but a large garage. Read the Raba-Kistner report ladies!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Read Before You VOTE!
This is the fella running for re-election as Mayor of Windcrest, Tx. His true character is revealed in the links below. From cursing out an employee, Fire Chief Erick Vargas to the Ethics Commission violations to questionable hiring practices. Baxter won the election last year and immediately after winning filed for County Commissioner. That was a slap in the face for Windcrest citizens. What next?
He even appears on a TV interview with Rick Casey and told several half truths, which Mr. Casey uncovered during a later article.
Jerome Burgess Blog @ Stocktonguys234
Hoa Reform Cioalition of Texas Pittman Windcrest
Champion Springs at Stone Oak,, Colunga manatger.
Baxter Can’t get the hand of Campaign finance reports, by Gilbert Garcia
I Team Windcre Mayor defends his ties to city’s public works director
Windcrest Mayor Alan Baxter discussing Fire Chief Dan Rees Salary
Mayor Baxter hit with ethics vi9olations, heft fine.
Windcrest mayor hit with ethics violations, hefty fine. Kens 5
http://www.kens5.com/story/news/politics/2015/06/17/windcrest-mayor-hit-with-ethics-violations/28861947/
S Newsi.. has lots of Windcrest related infor.
Vote4windcrest.com.. blog/web set up in 2014
Robert Colunga Linked In page
Lind to all Neighborhood news Windcrest Magazines GOOD!!
Windcrest Econiomic director, contractor accused of stealing money March 2014
Thursday, August 1, 2013
DIY Severance Package
Take notes, this is how the current administration operates. Copies for another blog:
Council Persons John Gretz, Pam Dodson, Jake Jacobi, and Jim Shelton, voted in favor of approving a severance package for Police Chief Pabon during SCCM on Sept 29th, 2011. (Rita Davis was absent)
This agreement in the severance package was drafted by the Windcrest City Attorney and I find this extract appalling:
(Chief Pabon is the Employee)
“… Employee understands that this agreement not to disclose applies to everyone to whom Employee may so disclose, specifically including, but not limited to all citizens of the City, present and former employees of the City, applicants for any position with the City, and any persons or entities with actual or proposed business dealings with the City.”….(emphasis added)
Now Consider this:
Windcrest needs NEW leadership!
Council Persons John Gretz, Pam Dodson, Jake Jacobi, and Jim Shelton, voted in favor of approving a severance package for Police Chief Pabon during SCCM on Sept 29th, 2011. (Rita Davis was absent)
This agreement in the severance package was drafted by the Windcrest City Attorney and I find this extract appalling:
(Chief Pabon is the Employee)
“… Employee understands that this agreement not to disclose applies to everyone to whom Employee may so disclose, specifically including, but not limited to all citizens of the City, present and former employees of the City, applicants for any position with the City, and any persons or entities with actual or proposed business dealings with the City.”….(emphasis added)
Now Consider this:
- The Motion was approved Sept 29th during the 3pm council meeting.
- The Check was signed and Dated Sept 28th!!! The day before Council Met!!
Windcrest needs NEW leadership!
What is going on when the City Attorney includes wording in an agreement that even the existence of this agreement can NOT be disclosed to any persons, Specifically Citizens of Windcrest.
The same City Attorney denied an open records request for a copy of the Severance Agreement. However, the Texas Attorney General issued an opinion the city had to release the Severance Agreement.
The total cost to the City of Windcrest for this Severance Package was $49,360.27.
Yes!! Check was cut BEFORE council voted to approve Chief Pabon’s Severance Package!!!
Do you think signing a check prior to Council approval violated city finance policies and procedures?
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