1. This won’t be a “blog” per se. It isn’t meant to be a place to post all commentary or opinions. Everyone is invited to send in a note, but don’t be offended if it isn’t posted. There’s other sites that are perfectly content to drag through what they believe to be wrong with every issue at every turn. This is about what was done, why and where do we go from here. We won’t talk about two and three year old issues. If the desire is to engage in those discussions then look somewhere else.

2. This isn’t the Board of Commissioner forum. MJ has a City Manager form of government. The Board makes policy; the staff implements. I’ll be happy to pass your comments along to the Board, either good or bad, but the intent of this medium is to address how we could better enact policy and improve city services.

3. The narratives will be directly from me, your city manager. I won’t hide under some pseudonym or other persona. My name is Randy Robertson. My phone number is 754-2552. I am your City Manager. If your issue or concerns involves another department of the city (Public Works, Police, Animal Control, etc.) I will invite the appropriate team member to provide some comments, but it will still be done under the auspices of the City Manager.

4. I will try and be as timely as possible, but this is another one of the “additional duties” for which civil service is renown.

5. The City Staff is here for you. The desired outcome is for us to have a positive relationship with the citizens we serve, but we all know that always won’t happen. Everyone has an opinion. It is the staff’s responsibility to work through the opinions and emotion, meet the requirements of the laws and rules under which we operate, and hopefully serve the greatest number in that process. It is not an exact science. The more we have a relationship with you, the better we can meet your expectations.

6. Finally, this is about telling our story. Hopefully you will be able to sort the myth from reality or see the issue through a different set of lens. I hope you will find this of value and participate.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Update: July 8, 2011

Good Evening MJ:

A short note for a rainy Friday:

Last week I mentioned prospects of a major announcement in the gift and giving area to the city. Today it is wonderful to note that due to the efforts of Mr. Kenny Martin, your city’s Economic Development Director, the Firehouse Subs Corporation will be donating 10 Phillips Heart Start Defibrillators for use in MJPD Patrol cars. Valued at over $16k, these devices will circulate throughout the city 24/7. While we still won’t have a machine for each patrol unit, thanks to kindness of the Firehouse Foundation, and Mr. Martin’s persistence, we’ll make major inroads to improve the first response capabilities of our force. Thanks Firehouse and well done Kenny.

This note went out this evening to all Home Owner Association and MJ church leaders:

“The Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter is experiencing unprecedented numbers of animals never before seen in its three year history. With nearly 90 animals housed this weekend the workload on staff, volunteers, and veterinary staff is extremely challenging. These historic numbers are also creating increased stress in the animals, making them more susceptible to illness and disease. Now is the time to please come by the shelter at 115 Industrial Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN or give us a call at 615-773-5533 for information on how you can adopt one of our wonderful animals.”

The staff and volunteers of the Shelter are extremely stretched. Here’s how you can help.
1. Adopt!
2. Volunteer!
3. Contribute to the Shelter’s non-profit support organization!
4. Donate animal food or other items!

MJ Splash Day at Charlie Daniels Park is coming . . . Saturday, 23 July. A great family fun day at no cost. Inflatables, water slides, games. Mark your calendar.

Finally, take a look at some updates to the MJ homepage on the web (www.cityofmtjuliet.org). There’s still a lot of work left to do, but Mr. Taylor and Mr. Adams, who run IT and TV matters for the city, have been hard at work to streamline and update the homepage. Make it one of your favorites, and don‘t forget, you can also follow activities and talk with others as Facebook friends of the MJ parks and MJPD.

Take care.

R. Robertson

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  1. Jann SaulsberryJuly 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Mr. Robertson:

    This is a wonderful grant that you and your team have acquired for the City of Mt. Juliet! So glad to hear that we were chosen to be the recipients of these defibrillators as having one near at hand when an emergency demands on is the key to them being used successfully! Great job!

    Also...really like the new look of the homepage. Our City Staff do an excellent job of keeping Mt. Juliet on the front edge of technology and innovation. Appreciate you all!

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