| Today's Feature Groundwork Laid for Incentives.
The public hearing relating to
incentives for residential developers last
Thursday evening may result in modifications of
the proposed programs.
There was some objection by
developers to the restriction of only being
reimbursed for curb and gutter installation and
paving costs after being fully developed. This
would mean no costs could be recovered until
homes were completed on the lots served by the
streets. This stipulation may be reconsidered.
Under the proposal, no
developer could receive more than $20,000 for
each category (curb and gutter or paving) in any
given year. The City would make a total of
$100,000 available for each category.
The hearing also covered the
new proposed sewer main recoupment policy. Under
this program, anyone extending a sewer main could
recoup up to 100% of the costs if additional
service taps were made on the extension within a
five year period. A tap fee of at least $500
would be charged for each connection and 90% of
that would be refunded to the party originally
paying for the extension.
Candidates
Results of
Questionnaires sent by Carthage Chamber of
Commerce. Note: Candidates are listed in order
according to the official ballot.
Name: Jackie
Boyer
Address: 1184 S. Main
Phone: 358-1184
Office Sought: City Council,
Third Ward
Background: Jackie’s
family moved to Carthage in 1981. Her husband
Alex is now a Vice-President with CARMAR. She has
been employed as an interior designer at Ethan
Allen since June of 1997. She graduated from the
University of Georgia. Since moving to Carthage
she has been active in many civic organizations
including serving on the United Way Board nine
years and being active in McCune Brooks Hospital
Auxiliary. Jackie was elected to the Carthage R-9
School Board and has served on the City Council
for five years.
Why run/qualifications: Jackie
has five years of Council experience and has been
involved with a number of projects during that
time. One that she has been interested in from
its beginning is the Myers Park development. Her
experience on the Council and on the Budget
Committee has involved her in a number problems
such as infrastructure improvements, storm water
control, and policy development. All of these are
ongoing concerns, and she would like to continue
to use her background in these and other areas to
benefit the City.
Goals: Jackie pledges to
work toward seeing Myers Park become a commercial
success and for it to add to the prestige of the
city. The construction of additional moderate
income housing is another goal. She would like to
see an increase in the participation on the part
of the Carthage citizens in the government of the
City, and greater interest in the Council.
Name: Michael
McCoy
(candidate profile response not
received)
Office Sought: City Council,
Third Ward
Name: J.D.
Whitledge
Address: 1072 S. Garrison
Phone: 358-2107
Office Sought: City Council,
Third Ward
Background: As a
Carthage resident since 1966, J.D. graduated from
high school in 1970, attended Missouri Southern
State College, and during his military career,
attended the University of Maryland. His U.S.
Army, Missouri National Guard, and Corps of
Engineers service spans from 1976-1993. He is
currently an account manager with M.S.W., Inc.
Why Run/Qualifications:
Mayor Riley appointed J.D. to the council in 1997
to fill the ward three vacancy. J.D. uses a
common sense approach to city business. He
listens a lot, and only speaks when he has
something to say. He is "pro-growth with
control" without losing sight of our
"small-town" image.
Goals: As expressed in
J.D.’s response to the candidate profile
project "Let’s get out of the real
estate business, and get on with Myers Park
Development. Let’s get us a general aviation
airport. Let’s continue to support our
business and industry to attract more business
and industry. Let’s get off "dead
center" on some of these issues, and take
some action!"
Name: Bob
Dilcher
Address: 1609 Lilac Lane,
Carthage
Phone: 359-7247
Office Sought: City Council,
Fourth Ward
Background: Bob and his
wife Alice moved to Carthage in June of 1993 from
Rochester, Minnesota. He is a high school
graduate and attended one year of college. He is
a graduate from Bliss Electrical School (now a
part of Maryland University). He also attended
agricultural courses, and owned a Grade A Dairy
Farm. Additionally, he was a real estate broker,
and served in the military, state-side, and in
Europe as a photographer.
Why Run/Qualifications: His
desire is to continue the efforts of many to
improve Carthage as a great to live and raise a
family. The city has needs for improvement, but
as we work together these needs can and will be
met, according to Bob. He believes that it is
time to work together - as a team - not with
separate agendas. He lists his qualifications as
an executive secretary, clerical skills in
addition to computer installation, programming
and repairs during his 38-year career with IBM.
Goals: It has been
brought to Bill’s attention that Memorial
Hall is in need of updating. In particular, the
kitchen facilities are in much need of
modernizing, and other portions of the building
are in need of restoration. He would also like to
see improvements in highway signs designating
Carthage’s location, and enhancing it’s
tourism attractions.
Name:
Patricia (Trisha) Burgi-Brewer
Address: 420 Euclid Ave./P.O.
Box 254
Phone: 358-4995
Office Sought: City Council,
Fourth Ward
Background: Trisha grew
up in the Carthage area and attended Carthage
Senior High School and received a degree at
Southwest Missouri State University in
Springfield, Missouri. She has lived in Carthage
since 1991, and is self employed as an
independent insurance agent. Since owning and
managing her own corporation for 13 years, she
enjoys the challenge of meeting business goals
and developing a rapport with her clients.
Personal interests include her husband and two
children, active involvement in their church and
our eight horses.
Why Run/Qualifications: Trisha’s
past professional experience includes working for
a Fortune 500 farm equipment manufacturer in a
management position accountable for supervising
and managing personnel. Within the sales
organization, she was responsible for negotiating
and effecting agreements within our dealer
network. Duties included implementing and
maintaining yearly budgets, initiating long-term
marketing strategies and making firm decisions
when necessary. She bring years of sales
experience combined with strong verbal and
written communication skills which would assist
the council in developing dialogue to achieve
goals of compromise and negotiation.
Goals: As a candidate
for the city council from the Fourth Ward, her
overall purpose for running for the council is to
encourage and develop a professional and decisive
council not based on personal interests and
hidden agendas. Trisha is dedicated to serving
all of the varied interests of our dynamic
community which is poised for major economic
growth and expansion in the near future.
Name: Cherry
Paulson
Address: 1002 E. 13th St.
Phone: 358-1891
Office Sought: City Council,
Fourth Ward
Background: As a
lifelong resident of Carthage, Cherry graduated
from Carthage High School in 1974. She and her
husband have two children.
Why Run/Qualifications:
Cherry supports responsible citizenship and cares
for the outcome for the people of Carthage. It is
the duty of responsible citizenship to
participate in city government.
Goals: She cites as her
main goal "to accomplish what’s best
for Carthage."
Name: Lujene
Clark
Address: 1803 S. Maple
Phone: 358-2331
Office Sought: City Council,
Fifth Ward
Background: Lujene and
her husband Alan moved to Carthage five years ago
from Atlanta, Georgia. She currently works in the
retail industry for The Disney Store, Inc. She
has 13 years in medical office management and
nursing. Her college major was Business
Administration with an accounting minor prior to
moving into the medical field. She also has
experience in a law office with an emphasis on
legal research. However, she sites her favorite
job as a mother to her two and a half year-old
son Devon!
Why Run/Qualifications: Lujene
enjoys life in Carthage and believes it is one of
the prettiest small towns in America, yet
progressive enough to ensure a bright future for
our children. She wants to play an active role in
the continued growth and success of our city
while preserving our historic heritage. Her
educational background in business/accounting as
well as her diverse work experience has been very
beneficial during her first term on city council.
"As for qualifications," she adds
"I hope my record speaks for itself."
Goals: Lujene has a long
wish list to benefit Carthage-develop and
implement a long range plan (vision) for
Carthage, lower real estate taxes, continue
infrastructure improvements (such as stop lights
on Garrison, 71-Fairview Interchange, etc.),
storm sewers, storm water management, lighting at
the HH Interchange, Carthage Highway Signs, more
entertainment opportunities to Carthage such as
movies, restaurants, etc., more recycling
options, gain "Tree City USA"
designation for Carthage, explore grant funding
for airport relocation including
"glassphalt" grant, and landscaping
around the Police Department to enhance the
building’s appearance.
Name: Don
Stearnes
Address: 1301 S. Maple,
Carthage
Phone: 358-8595
Office Sought: City Council,
Fifth Ward
Background: Don is a
life-long resident of Carthage, graduated
Carthage Senior High in 1974, and worked for
Schreiber Foods for 22 years.
Why Run/Qualifications: Don
believes honor has been lacking from
citizen’s votes and wishes during the
current and previous administration. He would
like to help see citizens’ wishes followed.
He has served on Little League Board of
Directors, Optomist Board, and helped the C.P.
Telethon.
Goals: He would like to
see the softball fields moved to Fair Acres, and
to stay current on changes affecting electric
utility deregulation.
Name: Brad
Baird
Address: 2036 Forest Drive,
Carthage
Phone: 358-4517
Office Sought: City Council,
Fifth Ward
Background: Brad has
been a life long citizen of Carthage, and a
graduate of Carthage High School and Missouri
Southern State College Basic Police Academy.
Self-employed for 22 years, he currently owns
Baird Saw Service and Rafters BBQ & Night
Club
Why Run/Qualifications:
"My business experience and 22 years of
successful operation in small business qualifies
me for this position."
Goals: To see that the
will of the people is followed in our city
government, keeping our various departments in
the City strong.
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