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, March 4, 2011

Update: March 7, 2011

Good Evening MJ;

Just a few brief notes today. First, thanks to several of you for the feedback from the last posting regarding the city’s trash and litter challenges. The city’s Economic Development Director, Mr. Kenny Martin, is developing a plan to get people together to take on this issue. One of his primary goals is to secure the resources necessary to acquire a small truck dedicated to picking up litter and making other visual improvements throughout the city. If you would like to be a part of this campaign, give Kenny a call at 754-2552, or write him at kmartin@cityofmtjuliet.org

Love dogs? Interested in how to achieve better behavior from your furry friend? Join us tomorrow at Charlie Park for “DOG PARK BEHAVIOR 101 . . . aka: PAWS in the PARKS". This free seminar start at 1:30 pm, Saturday, with Dog Specialist: Vikki Ivey (Check out her website: www.dogspeak101.com). This event, co-sponsored by the MJ Parks and Rec and MJ Animal Shelter Teams is just the ticket for learning the appropriate etiquette for you and your dog at public places as well as what to do when Mr. or Miss Four Feet is becoming a bully. No Dogs Please, Humans Only! Pass this to your friends.

A hearty congratulations to Lt. Gwin King of the MJPD on his 70th birthday. Lt. King runs our Detective Division, and he just seems to get better with the years. Not only is he 70 years young today, but he has been in law enforcement for 45 years. I’ve never put anyone’s name out in space for his or her birthday, but today’s an exception. Happy birthday Gwin. Keep up the great work.

In the last blog I mentioned we had 32 participants show up for Zumba, and, if you were interested they met on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 6:00, and on Saturday’s at 9:00 am at Charlie Daniels Rec Center. A few of you must take the blog seriously; last Tuesday we had 62. We’ve moved classes into the gym, and there room for more. Here’s your invitation . . . try it once and see what all the buzz is about. Classes are $6.00 each, on a pay as you go basis (no need to sign any contracts). Remember, MJ is Tennessee’s only “Playful City.” Let’s shoot for 70 this week.

Finally, a special thanks to Dr. Rhett Bruner, of Active Life Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, at 11227 Lebanon Road, for donating $3k today towards the MJ Soccer Park, across from the MJ High School. Thanks to Rhett’s help we will be able to gravel the parking lot (which is in desperate need). On that note, your city is always looking for help. Whether you have a passion to volunteer with pets at the Shelter, work with the MJPD Auxiliary Force, or make financial or tangible property gifts to any of our departments like Dr. Brunner did, we need you. Interested? Call Kenny Martin at 754-2552.

Take care, God Bless.

R. Robertson
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