Called OOTM and asked to remain anonymous but nature of her comments (and number on caller id) indicated it was Ms. Keene. Went into a long diatribe about her current landlord but didn't have any specifics on what the City should do to alleviate the problem. Said she has contacted the ICLU and will write a letter to the H-T.
Ms. Jackson called to report a suspicious man in a white Buick Century was parked at the apartments and was watching kids as they got on the bus. She also said the man appeared to be taking notes. This information was forwarded to Chief Diekhoff.
Mr. Garus called to let us know Jerry Bales in the Utilities Dept. is rude and he doesn't want to put up with him anymore. He said it this happens again, he will take legal action against him.
Mr. Michael called several times this morning and, at times, was angry and belligerent. He said he is being "discriminated against" because the prosecutor's office will not give him another extention on a speeding ticket. Diane suggested he talk to Barbara McKinney.
OOTM received an anonymous complaint today about open trash in the front yard at 1305 W. 6th Street. The caller said the loose trash is blowing all over the neighborhood and the homeowner doesn't seem to care.
Mike Trescone called OOTM on 9/29 to complain about his neighbor's dog. He said the dog is usually left outside between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. and barks constantly. He doesn't know the name of the family that owns the dog, but said their home is directly behind his house at 3421 N. Windcrest. I called Laurie Ringquist and she promised to follow up on this complaint.
A woman named Susan Park called on 10/20/11 to ask how much longer the Lauren Spierer posters would be up around town. She said she is "tired of living in Spiererville" and many of her friends feel the same way. She said it has been five months since Lauren's disappearance and she doesn't "see the point" of keeping the posters up...especially since Christmas is coming.
Anonymous caller said we should add two porta potties to People's Park.
Mr. Michael called on 11/28 to complain about unfair treatment by the local court system. He was very angry and began cussing at Diane. When it became apparent he was not going to stop his profanity-laced rant, she hung up on him. Mr. Michael then called back and left an angry voicemail message. At the end of the message, he said someone better clean up this (expletive) or he will...and "that's a promise." Diane forwarded the message to Chief Diekhoff.
Anonymous complaint from a woman who lives on S. Wilton in Green Briar Hills. She said drainage from Arden Place runs through their neighborhood and right now, there is a lot of water, leaves and trash along the street. She would like someone to come out and pick up the leaves in the next few days.