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This is just a placeholder.  I suppose I’ll have to resurrect the “private” posts…

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January 31st, 2012 at 10:02 am

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Loud, habitual, or persistent barking, howling, yelping, or whining

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The question is, why does Jefferson County, Colorado provide such crummy, cheap services to its residents?  The barking dog ordinance requiring TWO complainants is clearly unconstitutional.

Douglas County only requires one…

http://www.dcsheriff.net/animal/Laws.html

http://www.archuletacounty.org/sheriff/animalordinances.asp

 

Same as Jefferson County

http://www.logancountyco.gov/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/animal-control-ordinance-2008-01-with-first-and-second-reading-approval.pdf

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http://www.theflume.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=8219

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/nobarkcolorado/

http://www.barkingdogproblems.org/forum/

Google

Originally posted 7/20/11

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:37 pm

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ACLU

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm

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Ted Mink

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http://aclu-co.org/case/quezada-v-mink

http://www.westword.com/related/to/Ted+Mink/

Westword Ted Mink link page.

Originally posted 7/19/11

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:32 pm

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James Murdoch, re ‘Should Have Known’

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The Rupert Murdoch/News Corp. phone hacking and bribery scandal is one of the biggest current news stories.  I love it, because it is about big time corruption.  It is always a learning experience to learn how it happened, why it happened, and, in particular, how the accused respond to the situation.

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act covers the broad topic of intercepting communications and Section 79, in particular, has been in the news:

Section 79 of the Act says that directors can be prosecuted if an offence “is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of a director.  (Link)

This is the knew or should have known part.  You are guilty if you knew.  If you didn’t know and, by virtue of your position you should have known, you are guilty.

This is an outstanding way to consider governance and responsibility.  It is an admirable standard.

Originally posted 7/18/11

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:30 pm

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About yesterday (precursor)

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:26 pm

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Park (aka, loading dock)

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E-mail to a slew of folks at the EPRD…  Kickbacks from Mayflower?  Just Kidding.
Per our conversation a short while ago here is a photo.  As is common, someone (way off to the left) drives to the park and throws things for their dog–not on a leash.  Another picture shows the dog defecating–and not cleaned up.  The huge moving van (another picture shows two smaller trucks used to unload it) is unmistakable.
I believe there is a statute about commercial business on public parks.  About 10:30 this morning I called the Sheriff’s department and I don’t know what, if anything, transpired.
I also drove to the park, collected the dog owner’s plate number, and called Animal Control.  I informed them that I have photographs.
I am very, very disappointed to hear that you investigated the moving van matter (I spoke with a worker at the park)–blocking the lot, turning the park into a massive commercial enterprise–with Mr. Robson and was instructed not to pursue it (i.e., that such use is acceptable).  As I noted to you, I doubt this truck can enter and exit the lot without causing damage.
Regarding the near-continuous illegal dog owner behavior in the park there are two very simple options:  1) a ranger/supervisor on part-time, on-call, or other basis or 2) a “special duty contract” with Animal Control/the Sheriff’s department.  I have had detailed discussions with Ms. Zimanti (sp?) of Animal Control; she is right (paraphrased/my impression):  the EPRD cannot accept public funds and build parks and expect the Sheriff’s department to patrol them.  Open Space parks have rangers and they are deputized.  How can you have a park without a ranger/supervisor?  I do not see how it can be avoided.
I do not believe I have ever seen a dog owner clean up after their pet…  The Jefferson County ordinance is quite clear and I have seen it become stronger over the years.
My conversation with Mr. Robson on the dog matter seems to have reached an impasse and I have been meaning to contact member(s ) of the board.  I concluded that Mr. Robson did not have the authority or desire to take what appear to be modest financial steps to correct the problem.
Finally, I will add that this park is in front of my park and my neighborhood and I take things there very seriously.  This and other related matters are posted at my blogs– www.peterpfeiffer.co.cc/columns and www.theResearchSource.net/operation-clean-up.
Originally posted 7/12/11

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:20 pm

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Similarity

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Last night I watched part of the movie Mississippi Burning and it made me think.  It is about people who think they can do things their way (or any way they want).  It is about people who believe they can take the law into their own hands, people with an extremely limited view of the world, and people who do not respect others.  It is about people who need to be stopped.

The movie reminded me of things discussed here.  It reminded me of people I have dealt with in Jefferson County government.

To them I say “Prove me wrong.”  Correct it.

Originally posted 7/10/11

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:18 pm

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Not above the law

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http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=FifLink&t=document-frame.htm&l=jump&iid=51102ea2.db91b27.0.0&nid=17795#JD_30-28-124

“(II) Whenever a county zoning official authorized pursuant to section 30-28-114 has personal knowledge of any violation of this paragraph (b), he or she shall give written notice to the violator to correct the violation within ten days after the date of the notice.”

Originally posted 7/8/11

 

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:15 pm

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The EPRD and Scott Robson

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Scott Robson, Executive Director, Evergreen Parks and Recreation District (EPRD).

Here’s a little bit about him and here’s his hiring announcement.

Anyway, the reason I’m suspicious is that he doesn’t respect community rules.  He doesn’t value the law.  He doesn’t understand that it is not optional, and that no one–especially someone in a public capacity–can pick and choose what rules to enforce.  He doesn’t understand the concept that, you hope people will act with consideration and respect for others and, when they don’t, you have to enforce the rules.

Strange, he has an impressive educational background, but he doesn’t seem to have a ‘get it done’ attitude.  His is not an easy job, but it seems he could do it if he wanted to.

This community, Evergreen, Colorado, has a dog/dog leash problem.  Mr. Robson is a key manager of one of a park and recreation system.  He refuses to make the EPRD parks safe and clean with respect to dogs.  The simplest solution?  Hire a de facto ranger.  I would expect that an executive director with responsibilities relating to a $5 million budget could do that.

Here are the animal control regulations.  “Protect the health, welfare, and safety of…” they say.  Don’t blame it on them, I say.  If there’s a problem with enforcement fill the void.  What are you trying to prove?

Originally posted 5/8/11

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January 26th, 2012 at 6:12 pm

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