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Recently during March 28, 2013 discussion on Agenda Item #7 http://lims.jocogov.org/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1562&doctype=SUMMARY we were a little disappointed that no one asked or revealed the source of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) that justified the conversion of a few County vehicles and fueling stations to CNG.

To be perfectly clear, CNG burns more efficiently than gasoline.  The ratio of energy consumed to energy produced is nearly perfect.  The historical problem has been distribution, we are a liquid/low pressure consumer.  The same infrastructure issues apply to the ideal energy source HYDROGEN.

At the conclusion of this discussion Chairman Eilert realized and expanded in words that his job is to manage the County’s tax dollars, green as they may be.  “We will purchase the cheapest fuel.”

Just two weeks later, this is the Johnson County United Nations Agenda 21 position:

Earth Day Proclamation

Suddenly with his signature CNG is a MORAL obligation, an ETHICAL conflict and souly HYPOCRATIC.  (Or an ETHICAL obligation, MORAL conflict and soly HYPROCRATIC.)  Save your energy on that question.

“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
Ken Dunwoody                               GOD
Henpecked Acres                                  One Nation
14850 W. 159th St.
Olathe, Ks. 66062
(913)768-1603
kdunwoody2@aol.com

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Sources suggest the Benghazi attack was a bungled abduction attempt (Photos)

Retired Four-Star Admiral James “Ace” Lyons, one of the guests on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” this past Wednesday evening, suggests the attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya on September 11 was the result of a bungled abduction attempt.

Admiral Lyons, whose career in the United States (U.S.) Navy was capped by two years of service as the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1985 to 1987, thinks this kidnapping was planned to be the first stage of an international prisoner exchange.  This transfer of prisoners would have ensured the release of Omar Abdel Rahman, the “Blind Sheik” convicted of orchestrating the World Trade Center Bombing in 1993.

Lyons’ analysis of the evidence led him to the failed kidnapping conclusion

Admiral James Lyons suggests the Obama administration intentionally lessened the levels of security at the consulate compound in Benghazi in the weeks leading up to the attack.  This plan should have worked to reduce the possibility of resistance as the Ansar al-Sharia terrorist organization captured Chris Stevens, the American Ambassador to Libya.

According to information obtained by Fox News, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, both former U.S. Navy Seals, ignored orders to “stand down” and fought vigorously for hours in their attempt to defend the compound from the impending attack.

Ultimately, these armed assaults on the U.S. Consulate and CIA annex claimed the life of four Americans–Ambassador Chris Stevens, former U.S. Navy Seals Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, and State Department information manager Sean Smith.

Failed kidnapping attempt theory proposed by Western Center for Journalism

In October 2012, the Western Center for Journalism released two separate articles suggesting the killing of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in the Benghazi attack was the result of a failed kidnapping attempt aborted by the complicit terrorists when they encountered the unexpected armed resistance at the U.S. Consulate.

On October 20, Kris Zane published the center’s initial article “Muslim Brotherhood Behind Benghazi Attack with Link to Obama.”  Zane suggests the “Innocence of Muslims” video was nothing more than a scapegoat the Obama administration utilized to distract the public from the incriminating information being gathered from the investigations into the attack at Benghazi, Libya.

Within 24 hours of the incident, ground intelligence had already linked the assault on the compound to Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood president of Egypt. Therefore, the Obama administration had already determined by September 12 the online video had absolutely nothing to do with the armed assault on the American Consulate and CIA annex.

Later in the article, Zane cites an anonymous source from inside the White House that explained the Benghazi debacle had been constructed in order to deliver an “October surprise for Obama.”  The administration’s plan was to abduct Ambassador Stevens to ensure the release of Abdel Rahman would be more “palatable to the American people.”

By winning the release of Stevens, Obama would have boosted his mediocre approval ratings just in time for Election Day, and Mohammed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood could have secured the freedom of their beloved “Blind Sheik.”

On October 23, news networks received and released emails confirming that all vital intelligence agencies had been informed of the severity of the attack within two hours of the confrontation.  These same communications had also been forwarded to the White House Situation Room.

On October 25, Kris Zane published his second article on the incident “Obama Linked to Benghazi Attack.”  This submission also included a video detailing the facts and research Zane had gathered to support his conclusion that this botched abduction attempt was the real reason behind the deadly Benghazi attack.

Judge Mukasey links Obama to release of sheik

Almost a month before the Western Center for Journalism shared its conclusions in regards to the Benghazi attack, the Wall Street Journal had published an article on September 24, 2012 from Judge Michael Mukasey entitled “Will Obama Free the Blind Sheik?

In his submission, Mukasey questioned the wisdom of releasing this “poisonously influential Islamic Cleric” Omar Abdel Rahman back to his homeland.  Upon Rahman’s release to Egypt, Judge Mukasey concluded the sheik would incite additional domestic and international acts of terror against Americans.

Judge Mukasey, who presided over Abdel Rahman’s trial in 1995, had sentenced the sheik to life in prison upon his conviction for the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, numerous plots to destroy other landmarks in New York City, and conspiring to assassinate Hosni Mubarak, the President of Egypt.

According to Mukasey, Rahman’s “legacy” as an “totemic figure” for Islamic militants originated in 1981, when his “pronouncements” were used by Egyptian soldiers to justify their assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

Mukasey informs his readers of the June 2012 meeting at the White House when Hani Nour Eldin urged that Abdel Rahman be transferred to Egypt.  Questions immediately arose as to how Eldin, who had just completed an 11 year sentence for terrorism charges and was also a professed member of a designated terrorist organization, could have even been granted a visa to enter the U.S., much less secure a visit to the White House.

After an adamant series of interrogations from Congress, Homeland Security official Nelson Peacock admitted that while the issuance of Eldin’s visa failed to raise “warning flags,” regulations would have required him to receive “waiver from someone in authority” for admittance to the U.S.

Sources suggest Clinton’s documents confirm orders for additional security

Well-renowned writer Ed Klein appeared as a guest on The Blaze TV’s “Wilkow!” on October 24 to discuss the existence of documents confirming Clinton ordered additional security for the compound in Benghazi, Libya prior to the attack on September 11 2012.

Host Andrew Wilkow spoke with Klein, who reported “legal counsel” for the Clintons had informed him of Bill and Hillary’s numerous heated discussions in recent weeks regarding the release of these papers.

Ed Klein insisted these communications written by Hillary Clinton had ordered additional security to be provided in Benghazi, and Obama blatantly refused her request.  These documents could be used to further support the rampant suspicions Obama had ulterior motives for leaving the American outpost virtually unguarded from outside aggressors.

Bill Clinton tried to convince Hillary to go forward with her written requests so she would be exonerated from any wrong-doing in the attack.  Hillary refused to disclose the orders for additional security out of fear she would be labeled as a “betrayer” of the Democratic Party. This “betrayal” would have eliminated her chance to run for president in 2016.

It is worth noting that within days of Obama’s reelection, Hillary Clinton resigned from her cabinet position as Secretary of State.  This resignation infers there is truth to the widely reported rumors that the relationship between the Clintons and Obama has always been “tense at best.”

Congress and the media question timing of General Petraeus’ resignation

Further confounding analysts trying to determine what really happened in Benghazi on the night of September 11 are the recent revelations about General David Petraeus’ affair with his Biographer Paula Broadwell.

General Petraeus publicly stated this affair with his biographer was the reason he submitted his resignation.  News of this sex scandal surfaced less than a week after Election Day, when a slim majority of American voters had re-elected Barack Obama as President of the United States.

Reports indicate the FBI initiated an investigation over the summer regarding General Petraeus’ extramarital affair and the potential related threats to national security.  However, the agency never alerted Congress of the potential compromise of confidential information.

The Obama administration has also insisted it was never notified by the FBI of the pending investigation prior to the election.  However, many critics now conclude the White House intentionally delayed the announcement of Petraeus’ resignation to avoid any impact on Obama’s reelection bid.

Tracking down the truths behind the Benghazi attack will take time and tenacity

The circumstantial evidence increasingly supports the various sources currently suggesting the attacks on the U.S. Consulate and CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya was in fact an aborted abduction attempt resulting in the murder of four Americans.  However, tracking down the truth will take time and tenacity for all of the investigators involved in the hunt for honest answers.

Voters can play a pivotal role in ensuring the actual account of events will be released by repeatedly contacting local and national media sources, as well as their elected congressional representatives.  It is imperative the American electorate demand honesty, transparency, and accountability in the investigation of the attack that lead the death of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya.

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In November 2011 we witnessed 6 of the 7 Johnson County Board of County Commissioners tripping over each other to support  an unfunded $3.6 million purchase of an asbestos laden building (with gross conflicts of interests) that just had to be completed NOW (at the sellers’ request). 

Then we watched how Chairman Eilert justified this unfunded expense as an investment and a great deal.

When The Wall Street Journal drew national attention to this unfunded project, Chairman Eilert stated that neither he nor any of the Commissioners were supportive, he was misquoted and the numbers had been exaggerated.

Now that Chairman Eilert’s (and the remaining fewer Commissioners’) Socialist In Chief  Hussein Obama has been re-elected, we finally find the truth (or at least for now, momentary and readily available to further changes depending on several future outcomes that have yet to be shared or known because of tidal changes, moon phases, earthquakes, interest rates, taxable income, global warming, ELK Club Membership, Rotarian Luncheon dues, KU vs. KSU basketball odds to win what ever Conference they may or may not belong to in 2020, etc.)  for 2013 or until Chairman Eilert is asked again:  king-louie-purchase

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Courtesy of and product of the following philosophies: Author of Johnson County’s Comprehensive Plan 2020

43Ken Dunwoody  kdunwoody2@aol.com

 

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Individual liberty, limited government, and free markets in Wichita and Kansas

Kansas rates low in access to records

by Bob Weeks on March 19, 2012

The organization State Integrity Investigation has conducted an investigation of how states rank regarding integrity and protection against corruption. According to SII, “The State Integrity Investigation is an unprecedented, data-driven analysis of each state’s laws and practices that deter corruption and promote accountability and openness.”

Overall, on the “Corruption Risk Report Card,” Kansas received a letter grad of “C,” ranking it ninth among the states. Journalist Peter Hancock wrote the story for Kansas, opening with “Kansas has a history of enacting major reforms in the wake of scandals. But in the absence of any major uproar, the state is often inclined to leave things as they are, even though there may be significant weaknesses in laws meant to ensure transparency and accountability.”

One area in which Kansas rated low is in “Public Access to Information.” Kansas received a letter grade of “C” in this area. Hancock wrote: “On paper, Kansas has a fairly extensive law, known as the Kansas Open Records Act, or KORA, that is meant to ensure public access to official government records. But enforcement of the measure is left largely to the discretion of the state attorney general and local prosecutors who, according to interviews with researchers and media professionals, may be reluctant to take action. The only other option for citizens seeking records is to file civil lawsuits at their own expense.”

Drilling down to more detail illustrates the discrepancy between what Kansas law says, and what actually happens in practice. On the question “Do citizens have a legal right of access to information?” Kansas received a score of 100 percent.

But on the important question “Is the right of access to information effective?” investigators gave Kansas a grade of 47 percent. Averaging these two scores might produce a letter grade of “C.” But looking at more detail reveals why Kansas is often ranked very low in the more important measure of actual access to records.

Drilling down farther, Kansas rated very low on these measures: “In practice, citizens can resolve appeals to access to information requests within a reasonable time period,” “In practice, citizens can resolve appeals to information requests at a reasonable cost,” “In practice, when necessary, the agency that monitors the application of access to information laws and regulations independently initiates investigations,” and “In practice, when necessary, the agency that monitors the application of access to information laws and regulations imposes penalties on offenders.” The last measure received a score of zero percent.

Those who have followed the struggle to have Wichita quasi-public agencies follow the Kansas Open Records Act shouldn’t be surprised by Kansas’ low score on the actual application of this important law.

 

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In case you missed the 72 page report issued after 3 days of inspections  208-APEXFormerKingLouieWestEnvironmentalInspectionReport identifying sources of asbestos and other hazardous materials inside the King Edward Louie Building, you really should take a look at the extent of areas tested and recommendations.

Then look at the Cost Estimate Agreement  emails the Commissioners approved as part of estimating the $1,600,000 in Capital Asset Repairs approved and funded through debt.

Sure am glad we got that expenditure locked in with no wiggle room.  So why did the Commissioners not take additional time to get a real estimate on this extensive and hazardous condition?

Feel free to contact:  http://bocc.jocogov.org/webform/contact-us

“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
 
Ken Dunwoody                                            GOD
Henpecked Acres                                          
One Nation
14850 W. 159th St.
Olathe, Ks. 66062
(913)768-1603
kdunwoody2@aol.com http://NOlathe.net http://NOjocoboco.net
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As you read through the details of information shared, you’ll better understand our three immediate conclusions:
  1. Staff (defined as those below the County Manager) did their usual and professional jobs by delivering usable information for decision purposes to the County Commissioners.
  2. The Offices of the County Manager and Clerk did their usual job of blocking transparency.
  3. The purchase of the King Louie Building was an agenda of its own and had no meaningful purpose of replacing the existing museum or in default, a good longterm investment for the County.

Documents and witnesses have created this chronology of events:

  • August 2011- County notified of reduced price and arranges Staff inspection.
  • August 2011- Commissioner Lindstrom witnessed notifying Museum Director.
  • September 2011- Museum Director releases plans for National Museum.
  • October 2011- Licensed Engineering firms inspect building.
  • November 2011- Staff and Museum Director present National Museum to Commissioners.
  • December 2011- County purchases King Louie Building.
  • February 2012- County refinances King Louie Building through September 2015.
  • March 2012- Commissioners defend decision as good investment.
  1. 43,560 square feet per acre.
  2. Purchase involved 5.66 acres or 246,549 square feet.
  3. “We paid $7.90 per square foot.” 
  4. “It was estimated to be worth $12.57 per square foot.”
  5. “Comparable sites in the area are worth $13-$16 per square foot.”  (Median  is $14.50)

Commission Meeting of November 10 to discuss the Agenda Review for November 17 can be viewed here:  http://lims.jocogov.org/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1153&doctype=AGENDA  Items #10 an #11 are identified below.  Clicking will provide all documents submitted to the Commissioners in support of discussion.

Commission Meeting of November 17 can be viewed here:  http://lims.jocogov.org/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1124&doctype=SUMMARY   Items #10 an #11 are identified below. Clicking will provide all documents submitted to the Commissioners in support of discussion.

The $2,000,000 purchase of a Capital Asset and the $1,600,000 for Capital Asset Repairs are two distinctively different accounting entries and had to be voted on and funded separately by law and commonly accepted accounting practices.  Throughout the video discussions, presentations and documents they were totally dependent on both being approved and considered as one in the same.  To take possession of the property would require funding of $3,600,000  just to place it in a condition to consider what to do with it later.

I concede that I am the “crazy guy” and certainly not a financial advisor like the Commission Chairman and former Mayor of Overland Park Eilert, but my old school math skills calculate that at $3,600,000 we paid $14.60 per square foot well above the estimated value of $12.57 and median value of $14.50 area properties.  Sadly this is not this first time we have documented Chairman Eilert altering and creating facts to fit his vision.

Below are the questions asked and documents received from a lawful Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) request.

 
1) During the acquisition process, Staff testified that the King Louie Building structurally had “good bones”. Please provide a copy of an independent and licensed Structural Engineer evaluation of the King Louie Building dated prior to December 30, 2011.
2) During the acquisition process, Staff testified that the King Louie Building “buttoning up” process would cost an estimated $1,600,000. State law requires that prior to any renovation of a public building an inspection by a Kansas Licensed Asbestos Contractor must occur. Considering the age and prior purposes of the King Louie Building (including an ice skating rink) the anticipated amounts of asbestos would be measurably high. Please provide a copy of the Kansas Licensed Asbestos Contractor’s estimate to remove and dispose the asbestos from the King Louie Building dated prior to December 30, 2011. http://www.kdheks.gov/radiation/asbestos.html
  • Apex Environmental Consultants, Inc inspected the King Louie Building for 3 days issuing a 72 page report on December 8, 2011. 208-APEXFormerKingLouieWestEnvironmentalInspectionReport  Recommendations for the asbestos, lead paint and other hazardous materials found inside the building are made on pages 12-14.
 
3) Considering the age of the King Louie Building the possibility of ‘lead paint’ certainly exists. Please provide a copy from a Kansas Contractor licensed to dispose of lead paint surfaces estimating these costs dated prior to December 30, 2011. http://www.kshealthyhomes.org/download/RRP_Handbook.pdf
  • Contained in same Apex report above.
 
4) During the acquisition process, Staff testified the need to replace the roof. Please provide copy of the estimate submitted by a Kansas Contractor dated prior to December 30, 2011.
  • Document titled “87th Metcalf – Temporary Repairs / Weather Tightening”  Item_04-2011-0913-Roofreplacementcost  includes two cumulative costs for roof repairs at $610,748 and $75,616.
  • This document also provides the known totals going forward of $20,104,068
5) Copy of infestation document completed by a Licensed Exterminator dated prior to December 30, 2011.
  • No infestation inspection was completed.
6) Copy of email or other dated document of County Realtor notification alerting Staff of reduced price.
7) Copy presented by Staff during the acquisition process stating that this purchase was a long-term investment with no activities planned for 2013 or 2014.
  • Staff at no time indicated this purchase was justified as an investment.  All documents and discussions involved additional Capital Expenditures Budgeted starting with 2013.  It is deceitful and ridiculous to now justify this tax money as a good investment.  If our Commissioners want to play the real estate market or play financial advisor, oh wait, that argument won’t work because we have two of those playing commissioner, both from Overland Park.
8) One page document listing King Louie Building and associated property with name of Insurance Carrier and coverage of insurance in force February 1, 2012.
  • Property Damage policy for $3,943,213 with Factory Mutual Insurance Company dated February 2, 2012 can be viewed   Item_8PropInsCert-8788Metcalf
9) Copy of document authorizing Johnson County to contract a $3,600,000 loan agreement.
10) Copy of executed and dated document identifying Bank and terms of loan agreement.
  • LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT with UMB Bank February 9, 2012  Item_108788Metcalfleaseagreement
  • Exhibit D (page 29 of 29) first scheduled payment September 1, 2012 of $274,576.67 ending with final payment September 1, 2015 of $2,917,400.  Total interest at term $137,976

The only criticism we have of Staff would be accepting this document Item_02&3-2011-1213-ATAbatementEstimate as an estimate to remove asbestos and other hazardous material from the King Louie Building.  As previously defined, Staff did their commendable job as they were instructed to do.  For Overland Park, King Louie was a problem looking for a solution.  Members of the Commission conspired (some unknowingly) to provide the solution at the County’s expense.  One can only hope that the museum’s future includes photos of the closed libraries and longer lines waiting for assistance (Mental Health as an example) to justify a new energy on Metcalf Corridor.

This form of political game disgusts me.

“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
 
Ken Dunwoody                                    GOD
Henpecked Acres                                   
One Nation
14850 W. 159th St.
Olathe, Ks. 66062
(913)768-1603
kdunwoody2@aol.com http://NOlathe.net http://NOjocoboco.net
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Dated: March 4, 2012  and March 7, 2012

Stephen E. Powell
Clerk of the Board and Chief of Staff
Johnson County Board of County Commissioners
 
Stephen,
 
Please consider this a signed KORA request for the following documents:
 
1) During the acquisition process, Staff testified that the King Louie Building structurally had “good bones”. Please provide a copy of an independent and licensed Structural Engineer evaluation of the King Louie Building dated prior to December 30, 2011.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

2) During the acquisition process, Staff testified that the King Louie Building “buttoning up” process would cost an estimated $1,600,000. State law requires that prior to any renovation of a public building an inspection by a Kansas Licensed Asbestos Contractor must occur. Considering the age and prior purposes of the King Louie Building (including an ice skating rink) the anticipated amounts of asbestos would be measurably high. Please provide a copy of the Kansas Licensed Asbestos Contractor’s estimate to remove and dispose the asbestos from the King Louie Building dated prior to December 30, 2011. http://www.kdheks.gov/radiation/asbestos.html
 
No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.
 
3) Considering the age of the King Louie Building the possibility of ‘lead paint’ certainly exists. Please provide a copy from a Kansas Contractor licensed to dispose of lead paint surfaces estimating these costs dated prior to December 30, 2011. http://www.kshealthyhomes.org/download/RRP_Handbook.pdf 
 
No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.
 
4) During the acquisition process, Staff testified the need to replace the roof. Please provide copy of the estimate submitted by a Kansas Contractor dated prior to December 30, 2011.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

5) Copy of infestation document completed by a Licensed Exterminator dated prior to December 30, 2011.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

6) Copy of email or other dated document of County Realtor notification alerting Staff of reduced price.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

7) Copy presented by Staff during the acquisition process stating that this purchase was a long term investment with no activities planned for 2013 or 2014.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

8) One page document listing King Louie Building and associated property with name of Insurance Carrier and coverage of insurance in force February 1, 2012.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

9) Copy of document authorizing Johnson County to contract a $3,600,000 loan agreement.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

10) Copy of executed and dated document identifying Bank and terms of loan agreement.

No response received within legal 3 day KORA requirements.

KORA= Kansas Open Records Act

 
“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
 
Ken Dunwoody                                            

                                                                         GOD
Henpecked Acres                                          
One Nation
14850 W. 159th St.
Olathe, Ks. 66062
(913)768-1603
kdunwoody2@aol.com http://NOlathe.net http://NOjocoboco.net
View Sarah’s Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUWuUvOZ7RY http://vimeo.com/23038312

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Stephen E. Powell
Clerk of the Board and Chief of Staff
Johnson County Board of County Commissioners
 
Stephen,
 
Please consider this a signed KORA request for the following documents:
 
1) During the acquisition process, Staff testified that the King Louie Building structurally had “good bones”. Please provide a copy of an independent and licensed Structural Engineer evaluation of the King Louie Building dated prior to December 30, 2011.
 
2) During the acquisition process, Staff testified that the King Louie Building “buttoning up” process would cost an estimated $1,600,000. State law requires that prior to any renovation of a public building an inspection by a Kansas Licensed Asbestos Contractor must occur. Considering the age and prior purposes of the King Louie Building (including an ice skating rink) the anticipated amounts of asbestos would be measurably high. Please provide a copy of the Kansas Licensed Asbestos Contractor’s estimate to remove and dispose the asbestos from the King Louie Building dated prior to December 30, 2011. http://www.kdheks.gov/radiation/asbestos.html
 
3) Considering the age of the King Louie Building the possibility of ‘lead paint’ certainly exists. Please provide a copy from a Kansas Contractor licensed to dispose of lead paint surfaces estimating these costs dated prior to December 30, 2011. http://www.kshealthyhomes.org/download/RRP_Handbook.pdf
 
4) During the acquisition process, Staff testified the need to replace the roof. Please provide copy of the estimate submitted by a Kansas Contractor dated prior to December 30, 2011.
 
5) Copy of infestation document completed by a Licensed Exterminator dated prior to December 30, 2011.
 
6) Copy of email or other dated document of County Realtor notification alerting Staff of reduced price.
 
7) Copy presented by Staff during the acquisition process stating that this purchase was a long term investment with no activities planned for 2013 or 2014.
 
8) One page document listing King Louie Building and associated property with name of Insurance Carrier and coverage of insurance in force February 1, 2012.
 
9) Copy of document authorizing Johnson County to contract a $3,600,000 loan agreement.
 
10) Copy of executed and dated document identifying Bank and terms of loan agreement.
 
 
“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
 
Ken Dunwoody                               GOD
Henpecked Acres                          
One Nation
14850 W. 159th St.
Olathe, Ks. 66062
(913)768-1603
kdunwoody2@aol.com http://NOlathe.net http://NOjocoboco.net
View Sarah’s Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUWuUvOZ7RY http://vimeo.com/23038312

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This investigation began after viewing this NBC informational 11/10/11 broadcast. Only 2 minutes and worth watching and hearing about how good this deal was.

The existing Johnson County Museum was damaged during the June 2009 “Once in a Century” rainstorm. Approximately 1,500 square foot of the 20,000 square foot was deemed unrepairable.  Artifacts from the damaged area were placed in rented storage and a search to find a new location began. County officials stated publically the search was hindered due to less tax revenues.

In September 2011 The Johnson County Museum made public their plan of creating a National Museum in lieu of the existing County Museum philosophy and historical interest. The 82 page 2011InterpretiveMasterPlan. Page 62 is a real HOOT. It predicts everything you are about to read!

Those close to this new plan have confirmed that in October 2011 County Commissioner David Lindstrom (Overland Park) approached fellow County employee and Museum Director Mindi Love regarding the purchase of the 70,000 square foot building known as King Louie’s in Overland Park and strategically located in the struggling Metcalf Corridor.

At this point, any forward momentum could only occur with the consent of Commission Chairman Eilert, former Mayor of Overland Park.

Records show that the King Louie building was owned by Western Development Co. Inc.  Kansas Secretary of State Office shows the two principals are John and Marilyn Mitchell. The Registered Company Agent is Donald Pratt of Overland Park.

The first recorded Commission discussion regarding the King Louie building occured on November 10, 2011 Agenda Review Meeting.  You can watch six of the seven Commissioners tripping over each other in support of this project even at the risks of not knowing how to pay for it or how it might jeopardize Bond Ratings. Click on item 10, video will appear. http://lims.jocogov.org/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=1153&doctype=AGENDA  There is no evidence that any of the Commissioners through testimony visited and inspected the actual property.

With near reckless disregard of fudiciary responsiblities the purchase of this building for the new National Museum in Overland Park was completed in weeks because: (purchase finalized and closed on December 30, 2011)

Rumors abound in Overland Park that the Mitchells are personal friends with both Eilert and Lindstrom and that was the driving force behind this boondoggle. The only fact we could secure takes us back to the beginning of this post.

Note the name of the listed Commercial Real Estate Broker for this property, Kessinger-Hunter. Although several sources to make this connection are available, we choose to use Commissioner Lindstrom’s own Johnson County page to demonstrate that he is a past employee of Kessinger-Hunter. We also found that as a politician, Kessinger-Hunter has continually contributed to his campaign efforts. http://bocc.jocogov.org/commissioner/district-3/about

We emphasize again on deaf ears (Home Rule Charter Commission) five of the seven Commissioner votes are influenced by Overland Park (with 29% of the population). So Commissioner Lindstrom is not alone in this but certainly led the herd over the cliff.  Since when do “leaders” get sucked in to a herd mentality?  If you take the time to view the videos available, Commissioner Lindstrom was in the lead, Chairman Eilert whipping the mules in line and now……. the County owns a building that is uninsurable, on land worth about $500,000 with committments upwards of another $30,000,000.

The Mitchells and Kessinger-Hunter have cashed their checks and wished Lindstrom well retiring to Florida.  Eilert is moving business and County funds to Overland Park as he said he would.  The good news for me and bad news for tax payers, there will be something else to write about tomorrow.

“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
 
Ken Dunwoody                                                   GOD
Henpecked Acres                                                 
One Nation
14850 W. 159th St.
Olathe, Ks. 66062
(913)953-0387
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