As I've consistently said, the City doesn't want to go to jury trial on this case. This part of the case is about the disputed portion of our bills from September through May. We paid those bills based on the amounts required by Missouri Law and then submitted a dispute letter for the remaining balance in accordance with the City's dispute policy.
Just wanted to give an update. Depositions were held last week and the jury trial is scheduled for June 6th and 7th. This part of the trial will be to determine if we owe any additional money to the City of Poplar Bluff. Each of the bills we paid the portion that we felt was the right amount and then disputed the remaining amounts on that invoice per the City's "payment dispute" policy. The city has sued my company for those disputed amounts. I know we will present a solid case, but who knows how the jury will perceive the evidence presented. We welcome any and all interested parties to come and listen to the testimony on June 6. Brian
For those that do not get the Daily American Republic, the following letter appeared in today's newspaper (5/1/2012) regarding our City Manager actively campaigning this past City Council election cycle. The final sentence wraps up the letter: But the core question must be asked: Do City Council members have to align their vote with Bagby or risk the power of City Hall campaigning against them in April? TO THE EDITOR: The Opinion page of April 1, 2012, contained a half-page opinion by City Manager Doug Bagby. The DAR obviously accepted this letter in his official capacity as City Manager by posting his photo and title. Plus, average citizens are not typically allotted a half-page for their opinion.
According to early results, Brannum wins by 60 votes over Edington. What a wonderful announcement! The good ole boys have been defeated tonight and decency and honor have been restored to the council seat of ward 4. I had a chance to speak with Johnny tonight and he said, "I walked the ward four times and spoke to the good people of our community. I owe this victory to the wonderful people of ward 4, plus my family and support team. I am excited to be sworn in and get to work." I cannot express to you how much fun that was to type. Brian
It's an important day for Poplar Bluff. Ward 4 has the opportunity to be the first ward of a new era for Poplar Bluff. End the corruption. Vote for Johnny Brannum Take Down The Good Ole' Boys. Vote for Johnny Brannum Throw the Bums Out. Vote for Johnny Brannum Take A Bite Out of Lil' Chicago. Vote for Johnny Brannum Edington Ignored 900 Voters Signatures. Vote for Johnny Brannum Edington & his Cohorts Tried to Take Away my First Amendment Rights. Vote for Johnny Brannum No matter how I say it, without your vote in Ward 4...our community will continue to be run by thugs who believe they are above the law and ignore your voice! SPEAK LOUD AT THE
