WEIKEL'S WINTER JUNKET ?

As the snow comes yet again to the Ancient City fair weather friends scoot out and hit the links... Has Weikel gone on a Winter Junket? Who is paying for all of this ?

From: cweikel@mac.com
Subject: Wind Power Finance Summit
Date: February 9, 2010 2:30:10 PM EST
To: craigpurcell@comcast.net

Craig:

I am attending the Wind Power Finance Summit at the Rancho San Bernadino Resort outside San Diego for the next few days. Some of our elected officials have asked for my input on the finance options for our wind farm proposals. I am happy to be of service.

Unfotunately, I have had to leave our fair city 24 hours early to avoid the snow. And, of course, as a Navy man it's always good to be back in San Diego.

I will try to find time for dispatches for your blog, if you would find them of interest. Of course, my larger conclusions I will pass onto Council members.

Chuck

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EGERMENCY!!

Egermency, Egermency... everyone git from street...

For the full statement, click here to read the Mayor's blog:

MayorCohen.com

Moyer Speaks on Budget

From: ellen moyer
Date: February 7, 2010 2:14:35 PM EST
To: Tom Marquardt
Subject: dollars & sense

To the Editor,

President O’Bama set a National priority for saving and creating jobs. Town leaders across the country understand that employment is essential to economic recovery and more important than tax breaks for the wealthy.

When I left office on Dec. 7, 2009, Annapolis had been judged by 5 fiscal analysts as financially stable. Three independent bonding agencies graded the city AA+ enabling the City to borrow money at the lowest interest rate. Other agencies engaged in a management audit of the Finance Department and a economic business analysis declared the city exceptionally financially strong. The reports were posted on the Web site.

In November 2009, I was informed by the Finance Director that State Highway User Fees cuts and unpredictability of Federal reimbursements to the Transportation Department would result in a $3.6 million structural deficit for next year. This amount was slightly more than the structural deficits in previous years when the Council was still able to reduce or maintain the 53 cents tax rate.

Elected leaders must trust the advice of professional public service staff. So it is a surprise to hear that in 2 short months the city deficit has exploded and that to resolve the issue (1) many city employees must be fired (2) police salaries must be reduced( once again jeopardizing the cities ability to hire and retain police officers) and (3) economic and environmental programs fostering sustainability must be rejected. Additionally, accountability for the millions of insurance funds due the Fire Department, the $3.1 million the county owes the city for waste-water overcharge or justification for refusing $2 million of stimulus money for two water and sewer projects is cloudy.

Saving and creating jobs requires leadership and vision not a “war on public employees” and political smoke and mirrors.
　
Ellen Moyer

Winter Walk to Church & Back

GOT SNARKY?

See Urban Dictionary for: Snarky
There are 48 definitions. Is snarky a good or a bad thing ?

Is Sarah Palin snarky ? Do Annapolitans like snarky people ? Why is does Sarah Palin get so much attention ?

"So…How’s that Whole Hopey-Changey Thing Working for Ya?"

Is the culture of complaint in the Ancient City snarky ? Are Annapolis liberals condescending? Read today's Washington Post article on the liberal condescension factor subject here.

Watch Sarah'a Tea Party speech (if you can) from last night and decide here.

See some "snarky" definitions below from the Urban Dictionary:

Critical in a curmudgeonly sort of way.

The adjective snarky is first recorded in 1906. It is from dialectal British snark, meaning 'to nag, find fault with', which is probably the same word as snark, snork, meaning 'to snort, snore'. (The likely connection is the derisive snorting sound of someone who is always finding fault.) Most dictionaries label snarky as "Chiefly British Slang." But for the last five or more years, it has become increasingly common in American publications, maybe ones infiltrated by British or Canadian writers and journalists.

A witty mannerism, personality, or behavior that is a combination of sarcasm and cynicism. Usually accepted as a complimentary term. Snark is sometimes mistaken for a snotty or arrogant attitude. Her snarky remarks had half the room on the floor laughing and the other half ready to walk out.

Adjective - Any language that contains quips or comments containing sarcastic or satirical witticisms intended as blunt irony. Usually delivered in a manner that is somewhat abrupt and out of context and intended to stun and amuse. Origin: Snark="snide remark". Evelyn always called attention to the proverbial pink elephant in the room with her snarky comments.

30 inches plus !

Lynda Burke
Special correspondent to the Scene

1:15PM/EST/2-6-2010


29 1/4 inches - and still snowing!

Snow accumulation in Baltimore reached 29 1/4 inches by 12:45pm, February 6th. This correspondent could not find her boots, so first hand observation is from the warm side of the home windows. Pity the little sparrows flying frantically in vain search of a spot to safely light. An exhausting few days for them.

Soon to follow this entry will be primary reports as my dauntless field correspondents return from the thick, white outdoors.

Anne Arundel County...
1 NNE Crofton 34.0 430 PM 2/06
2 NNE Crofton 34.0 430 PM 2/06 snowfall
3 E Laurel 32.9 630 PM 2/06
2 NW Riva 32.0 740 PM 2/06
Severn 32.0 630 PM 2/06
Glen Burnie 31.8 330 PM 2/06
1 N Crofton 31.0 400 PM 2/06
1 S Crofton 30.5 600 PM 2/06
1 WNW Green Haven 29.8 500 PM 2/06
Pasadena 29.0 508 PM 2/06
1 NE Green Haven 29.0 631 PM 2/06 snow depth
Millersville 27.7 400 PM 2/06
1 WSW Odenton 27.5 530 PM 2/06
1 NW Gambrills 27.5 500 PM 2/06
1 ESE Churchton 26.5 630 PM 2/06 snowfall
1 N balt-wash Intl a 24.8 454 PM 2/06 kbwi
3 SSW Crownsville 23.8 645 PM 2/06
1 NNE Owings 23.0 600 PM 2/06
Belvedere Heights 22.5 445 PM 2/06 average depth
Eastport 22.4 600 PM 2/06
1 NW Annapolis 21.5 530 PM 2/06
Churchton 20.3 600 PM 2/06 average depth
1 WSW Ferndale 20.0 600 PM 2/06
1 E Churchton 16.5 430 PM 2/06

The snow stopped around 3:30 or 4PM - see photos below:

KIRBY SHOVELS OUT MAIN STREET

Alderman Kenneth Aaron Kirby was seen this morning digging out Main Street downtown during the Blizzard of '10.

Annapolis seems snowed under... but I am sure the Ancient City will see its streets cleared soon of both natural and man made obstructions.

Both literally and metaphorically -- Change is coming.

developing...

P.S. -- It is rumored next Monday night the 2AM license issue will be put to bed once and forever in perpetuity.