Last Updated

11/15/2008

Welcome to Councilmember Kathy Hofmann's Lee's Summit District #1 website.

e-mail at hofmannk@kc.rr.com

816-536-3393

Watch for the next District 1 townhall meeting. Day: NOT YET SCHEDULED. ENJOY THE SUMMER!

District #1 Councilmembers:

Parks and Recreation Information

Jim Hallam 3996 SE Doc Henry Road 64082 Phone #: 816-517-7790
e-mail: Jim@JimHallam.net

Kathy Hofmann 303 NE Forest 64063 Phone #: 816-536-3393
e-mail: hofmannk@kc.rr.com

For information on summer activities and sports go to parks and recreation's home page

**FYI: Any R-7 school district projects DO NOT need city council approval because they are a state entity. The school projects must only pass the Planning Commission for site approval. To voice your opinions, you must got to the school board meetings and/or the planning commission meetings, that is where the decisions are made. Hilton Road Ordinance was approved for transfer of ownership from the R-7 school district to the city, making the now private street a public access street. Kathy voted against the transfer of ownership.

Check out the Council at a Glance for the past and present update(s) and agenda(s) for the City Council meetings. For the week of 9/03/2007 , 10/01/2007 , 10/08/2007 , 11/19/2007 , 12/03/2007 , 12/10/2007 , 12/17/2007 , 01/07/2008 , 01/14/2008 , 01/21/2008 , 02/04/2008 , 02/11/2008 , 03/03/2008 , 03/10/2008 , 03/17/2008 , 03/24/2008 , 04/07/2008 , 04/14/2008 , 04/28/2008 , 05/05/2008 , 05/12/2008 , 06/09/2008 , 06/16/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 00/00/2008 , 11/10/2008

From “The Book of Useless Information” by Noel Botham

During your lifetime, you will eat 60,000 lbs. Of food – the weight of six elephants.

The biggest selling restaurant food is french fries.

The amount of potato chips Americans eat each year weighs 6 times more than the Titanic.

Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.

Two million different combinations of sandwiches can be created from a Subway menu.

The estimated number of M&M's sold each day in the United States is two hundred million.

Only two countries have participated in every modern Olympic Games:
Greece and Australia

The five Olympic rings represent the continents.

A group of frogs is called an army.

The elephant is the only mammal that can't jump.

A donkey will sink in quicksand, but a mule won't.

The prosecutor's office has issued two warrants for election fraud. Last updated: 11/15/08

To get more information on the charges, as reported in the LS Journal by Nicholas Dupont, May 15, 2007 , click here.
To get more information as reported on the LS Tribune Blog by Seann McAnally, May 15, 2007, click here.
To get more information as reported by Seann McAnally, June 23, 2007 in the LS Tribune, click here.
Thompson and Ranville were summoned to appear in court 9/5/07 in Jackson County Circuit Court in Independence, Division 33. Results: Ranville - continuance. Thompson - continuance.
Thompson and Ranville appeared in court 10/17/07 in Jackson County Circuit Court in Independence, Division 33. Results: Ranville - continuance. Thompson - continuance . Next court date: 12/19/07. Results: Matt Ranville pleaded not guilty– case goes to the Grand Jury – another hearing is scheduled for January 23, 2008. Janine Thompson – case goes to the Grand Jury – continued until February 6, 2008. Both were indicted by the Grand Jury.

Matt Ranville did not show for his hearing (1/23/08), Matt's hearing was continued to 1:30pm on February 20, 2008 and Janine Thompson was continued to 1:30pm on March 26, 2008 at the Jackson County Circuit Court in Independence, Division 33. Results: Thompson was continued to May 14^th.
Janine Thompson was a no-show for her May 14^th hearing. Which was rescheduled for May 21^st, where her court date was set for August 22^nd.
Matt Ranville plead not guilty on Feb. 20, 2008. Matt's hearing was held over till 1:30pm on April 23, 2008 for a preliminary hearing with a judge and no jury.
The April 23^rd hearing for Matt Ranville was moved up to April 2^nd, in a surprise move. Matt Ranville pleaded not guilty and a new hearing date was set for August 22^nd along with Janine Thompson.

Civil case was settled in favor of the plaintiffs. The election fraud hearing will be January 27, 2009.

More details later.

Quotes and Thoughts to Consider

“I,m all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters.”
-Frank Lloyd Wright

"Victory belongs to the most persevering."
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 – 1821)

"God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try."
Mother Teresa (1910 – 1997)

“ The best measure of a man's honesty isn't his income tax return. It's the zero adjustment on his bathroom scale.”
Arthur C. Clarke

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.
Confucious

“There is very little difference in people. But that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative..”
W. Clement Stone

In union, there is strength.

Repetition is the mother of skill.

Never put off until tomorrow what you feel like doing today,
tomorrow it may be against the doctor's orders.

If you think politics is easy, try straddling the fence while keeping one ear to the ground.

“The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is, that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't”.
Henry Ward Beecher

“The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you can not do”.
Walter Bagehote

“ Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”
Abraham Lincoln

IMPORTANT LINKS:

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 1/2 CENT SALES TAX RENEWAL IN APRIL 2007(see map of old improvements)( next set of road improvements )

As your councilmember for District #1, I would love to hear from you. Please send me a letter or an e-mail at hofmannk@kc.rr.com or call and let me know how and what you think. Thanks for letting me represent you. My address, e-mail, and phone # are on the link below "CITY MAP w/DISTRICTS ..." or on the CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT WEBSITE.
CITY MAP w/DISTRICTS, COUNCIL & MAYOR INFO.
CITY of LEE'S SUMMIT WEBSITE
LEE'S SUMMIT CHAMBER of COMMERCE
LEE'S SUMMIT DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET

The Lee's Summit Chapter of Choose Environmental Excellence. For more info: (816) 969-1804

Kathy's Corner

Goals for the upcoming year will be to continue working for a safer/greener Lee's Summit and to resolve storm water issues. This will take all of us working together in a unified effort, one day at a time to achieve our goals.

I will continue to keep my e-mail and phone available to all in this great city who would like to voice their concerns.

With the annexation and our constant internal development, we will continue to feel the pains of growth. No pain, no gain, but I will work to keep the pain to a minimum with controlled growth.

Out of chaos comes positive change.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM(CDBG)

The City of Lee's Summit has approved funding for a Minor Home Repair program to be undertaken this summer. To date, over 130 properties have been improved with grant funds obtained through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant program.

Minor Home Repair Program

The emphasis of this program is on neighborhood conservation, and only minor exterior home repairs will be eligible. The program will encourage a high level of maintenance among property owners in a neighborhood by providing a grant to help cure the most visible home defects which may adversely affect the value of the home as well as surrounding properties. Only single family owner-occupied residential units will be eligible for this program. Eligible repairs include the following:

* Repair of Windows and Doors

* Roof Repair

* Paint

* Repair to Porches and Steps

* Repair to Exterior Foundation Walls

* Exterior Walls and Trim

Only low-to-moderate income homeowners will be eligible based on total household income.

Minor Home Repair Program Information
Minor Home Repair Application Form

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is now accepting applications. Beginning June 7, 2007, through July 31, 2007 the City will again be accepting applications for this program. To be considered for the program, completed applications must be received by July 31, 2007. Please consider applying for this year's grant.
This a program to A) Benefit low-to-moderate income (LMI) persons; B) Prevention/Elimination of slums or blight; or, C) Address a particularly urgent community need (disaster response). A hard copy of these documents may also be obtained by contacting the Planning & Development Department (816) 969-1600 during our business hours.
The current income guidelines for the Kansas City Metropolitan Area are from, 1 person household making up to $38,300, to, 8 persons household making up to $72,250. For more information: click here or below on the CDBG Application Information link.
Grant programs must comply with the most recent income guidelines as determined by HUD.
Check out the links below.
City of Lee’s Summit: CDBG Entitlement Program
CDBG Application Information
CDBG Program Website

The applicant will be expected to contribute a share of the fix-up cost. The homeowner's contribution will not be below $20 or above $500, and will be scaled based on income.

The maximum grant will be $10,000 per household. To get maximum impact from the funds available, the City will prioritize applications based on the greatest need in terms of household income and needed repairs. Grants in excess of the $10,000 limit will require approval by the Grant Administrator. Applications will be selected in August for participation in the program.

Applications are available here and from the Codes Administration Department located at City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Lee's Summit Accessibility Modifications Program (LAMP)/(CDBG grants for the disabled)
LAMP is a pilot program designed to provide accessibility modifications to residences allowing qualified individuals with disabilities to better fulfill their abilities to use their homes, and to gather information on the real need for this type of modification for future planning.
CDBG LAMP Program information ( page 1 ), (page 2)

Some Rules for Life

1. Wake up. Show up. Pay attention.
2. Be happy and have fun! (Life is a trip – Enjoy the journey.)
3. Learn, master, and play by the rules.
4. Get an education. (Knowledge & wisdom are the key)
5. Work hard. Work smart. Never quit. (Nothing good comes easy.
6. The “Circle Theory” is in effect. (Integrity, Never lie, cheat or steal, especially yourself.)
7. Know your weaknesses & overcome them. (Power is when you ask for help and use it.)
8. Learn a skill, trade or profession you love, and master it.
9. Deadly Sins. (Pride, Envy, Anger, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, Lust, Alcohol/drugs, Doing wrong when you KNOW right.)
10. Don't judge & learn how to forgive. (Surrender to win.)
11. Never sweat the small stuff. (Most of it is small stuff.)
12. Treat all with dignity & respect.(Especially yourself.)
13. Acquire patience & serenity. (Learn to be still, be quiet, be at peace, & meditate.)
14. Make a negative a positive & learn from the past.
15. To thine own self be true: Develop self-discipline. (Do what your supposed to do, not what you want to do, until what you're supposed to do is what you want to do.
16. YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!

DISTRICT #1 ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Check the CITY of LEE'S SUMMIT WEBSITE calendar for upcoming meetings and events.

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Parks and Recreation Board: Time: 7:00PM -- 9:00PM Location: Strother Conf. Room, City Hall, 220 SE Green
Contact Phone: 816-969-1506 Contact Email: donna.hicks@lees-summit.mo.us Description: Governing body for the Parks and Recreation Department

Usually meets the first Tuesday of every month.

Beautification Committee: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Location: Strother Conf. Room, New City Hall, 220 SE Green
*subject: Check agenda on the City of Lee's Summit's website calendar. The Beautification Commission was created to promote the overall image and aeshtetics of the community through beatification projects. They meet monthly on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Phone: 816-969-1502

once a month on the Wednesday before the 1st City Council meeting.

Public Works Committee: 7:30AM -- 9:00AM, Location: New City Hall, 220 SE Green St., City Council Conference Room
Check it out on the City of Lee's Summit's website calendar. Description: Reviews Public Works/Water/Solid Waste issues. This is a City Council Committee that meets once a month on the Wednesday before the 1st City Council meeting. Contact Phone: 816-969-1807

NONE SCHEDULED

City Council Meeting-Closed Session: 5:30PM -- 6:15PM, Location: New City Hall, 220 SE Green St.
*subject: Closed Session. Check agenda on CITY of LEE'S SUMMIT WEBSITE calendar

City Council meetings are the first 3 Thursday's of every month.

City Council Regular Session: 6:15PM -- 8:00PM, Location: New City Hall, 220 SE Green St.
*subject: Check agenda on CITY of LEE'S SUMMIT WEBSITE calendar
Public speaking allowed for issues NOT on the posted agenda.

meets once a month on the 2nd Monday.

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners: Time: 7:00PM -- 9:00PM Location: Strother Conf Room, City Hall, 220 SE Green Contact Phone: 816-969-1815 Contact Email: maxi.gile@lees-summit.mo.us Description: Reviews issues pertaining to the Lee's Summit Airport.

meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday.

Finance and Personnel Committee: 7:30AM -- 8:30AM, Location: New City Hall, 220 SE Green St., Council Conference Room
*Check the City of Lee's Summit's website calendar. Description: Reviews financial and personnell issues for the City of Lee's Summit. This Council Committee meets once a month, except for during the budget process in April and May, when it meets more frequently. Contact Phone: 816-969-1101

meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday

Planning Commission Meeting: 5pm-9pm, City Council Chambers. Description: Recommending body to the City Council regarding land use. This commission meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday.

meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday.

Arts Council: 6:30PM - 8:00PM, Strother Conf. Room, New City Hall, 220 SE Green St. Description: The Lee's Summit Arts Council was created in 2002 and acts as a clearinghouse for arts information; sets goals for increased focus on the arts; coordinates with local and regional cultural agencies and provides support for arts programming in Lee's Summit.

meets once a month
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Historic Preservation: 6pm-8:30pm, Location: Council Committee Room. Contact Phone: 969-1600

meets once a month on a Wednesday
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Community Development Committee: 7:00AM -- 9:00AM, Location: New City Hall, 220 SE Green St.,City Council Conference Room. Contact Phone: 816-969-1610

meets once a month on the 4th Thursday of every month

Board of Zoning Adjustments: 7:00PM – 9:00PM, Strother Conference Room, New City Hall, 220 SE Green. Description: Reviews variances to the Unified Development Ordinance.

meets once a month on the third Tuesday of every month.

Public Safety Advisory Board: 3:30PM – 4:30PM, Location: Lee's Summit Police Station, 10 NE Tudor Road Description: Reviews traffic, fire and police issues.

No meeting this month.

TIF Commission Meeting, 5:30PM – 6:30PM, Location: City Hall, City Council Chambers, 220 SE Green
*subject:This will be a meeting of the Tax Increment Financing Commission to discuss TIF . Check agenda on the City of Lee's Summit's website calendar. Contact Phone: 816-969-1016

meets once a month on the 1st Wed. of every month

Housing Authority: 7PM -- 8PM, Location: 111 SE Grand, Lee's Summit
*subject: Reviews issues regarding low income housing.
Contact Phone: 816-524-1100

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