Friday, December 15, 2017

WVFD Bugle Crew,- Formed over Threat!

 Yes, the WVFD Bugle Crew was formed by the previous mayor to full fill a Threat.  Watch the video of the August 21, 2017 council meeting.  Mayor Baxter states:  If the Association has 1 Week...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtpcxWlAoDA

ALSO READ THE Attorney's Letter Below:
Windcrest hired an Attorney to contact the WVDF Association.  The Association Attorney responded with these comments to the Attorney hired by the City.  The association released all records required by law, see below.

 Attached are the tax returns for the last 3 years.  

 The WVFD  Association is an independent 501(c)(4) and is not a city department. The relations between the city and the fire association are strange, at best, given the ownership of the vehicles, how donations are handled, etc…

Your email response to my letter did not answer why you think you have the power as “special counsel” to access the association records; much less threaten the association with subpoenas.

Regardless, as far as the association is concerned, the city has no authority to conduct an investigation of the association, just like the association cannot hire me to investigate the mayor or city.
 I am simply not going to allow you to speak to the association members or have access to records other than the documents the IRS requires we provide. This investigation is clearly politically motivated, any assertion otherwise is naïve, disingenuous, or both.


My clients have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide. That said, I am not going to allow you or anyone to bully your way in on a witch hunt looking for wrongdoing when you have absolutely no evidence of any. If you have any evidence, please provide to me and I assure you we will conduct a thorough investigation of your assertion(s). Absent that, I trust you will cease threatening or contacting the association or its members. 

WVFD Association Threatened via Attorney?

Here are the facts: 
Windcrest under Mayor Baxter, hired an Attorney to threaten the WVDF Association.  The Association Attorney responded with these comments to the Attorney hired by the City.  The association released all records required by law, see below.

Dear xxxx,
 Attached are the tax returns for the last 3 years.  

 The WVFD  Association is an independent 501(c)(4) and is not a city department. The relations between the city and the fire association are strange, at best, given the ownership of the vehicles, how donations are handled, etc…

Your email response to my letter did not answer why you think you have the power as “special counsel” to access the association records; much less threaten the association with subpoenas.

Regardless, as far as the association is concerned, the city has no authority to conduct an investigation of the association, just like the association cannot hire me to investigate the mayor or city.
 I am simply not going to allow you to speak to the association members or have access to records other than the documents the IRS requires we provide. This investigation is clearly politically motivated, any assertion otherwise is naïve, disingenuous, or both.


My clients have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide. That said, I am not going to allow you or anyone to bully your way in on a witch hunt looking for wrongdoing when you have absolutely no evidence of any. If you have any evidence, please provide to me and I assure you we will conduct a thorough investigation of your assertion(s). Absent that, I trust you will cease threatening or contacting the association or its members. 

Attorney at Law...xxxxxx


Thursday, December 14, 2017

Bugle Crew and McFall Facts

On Dec 4 2017, CCM the reason given for the new Bugle Crew was "Liability".  That's a lie folks, the whole reason for the new Bugle Crew it the council did not get their way!  Like McFall said, we asked the previous Association many time, never got the info.  Yet Windcrest FYI has the letter detailing the proceeds addressed to Mayor Baxter and CC to the CM.  Now McFall claims they never received the information.  Meanwhile, this blogger went on the web and found the last three years of tax filings of the previous Association!  It's all in the filings.  Amounts for Gala, amounts for Pinic, Fill the Boot, everything.  McFall wants the info Spoon Fed it seems.  McFall and the Council have the same capabilities as this blogger to search the web and find the FACTS.  According to sources the new Bugle Crew will let the Bank determine how much was collected by counting what gets Deposited.  Yes, you read correctly.  The Bugle Crew will NOT count the donations during Fill the Boot, they (who?) will use the night deposit at the Bank, then  the Bank count will determine what was collected.  Now this is a cool Ploy.  During the Elections, ALL the workers at the polls sign the results tape BEFORE it leaves the poling site.  The Bugle Crew should do the same.  Everyone collecting money for the night should sign the Money Count, BEFORE it goes to the bank.

Truth about Schedule G and Money.

 Mayor Baxter said the Volunteer Fire Association was missing 10's of thousands of Dollars, that's a fact.  He also said the WVFD failed to give Donors a Schedule G.  

Truth:  The WVFA Files a schedule G with their Federal Taxes.  This is from the IRS site.

About Schedule G (Form 990 or 990EZ)
Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file. Organizations that file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ use this schedule to report professional fundraising services, fundraising events, and gaming.
   The part he did not speak about was:  A donor wrote a $5,000 check the Volunteer Fire Association for the Maps.  The finance director indicated the $5,000 check was deposited into a city account.  Chief responded,  "The Volunteer Fire Association needs that check for our schedule G.

 As for the Money statement.  Who reported money missing, besides Baxter?  Who conducted an investigation besides Baxter?  Who was charged IF these were Facts?  This description really sums up the entire issue. "Pathological liars lie to achieve their goal and they don’t care in the least about hurting the feelings of others. It’s not a habit such as the compulsive liar; rather it is meticulously planned, and malicious as needed. They don’t care if you get hurt. It is all about them, and their bigger than God feelings about themselves."

See the heading on the schedule G filed with the WVFA Taxes below.


James McFall and John Gretz have voted to "Fleece" the residents of Windcrest by voting yes on all the issues below.  They don't think for themselves, they just vote as the mayor directs.  He hold short meetings with three council members at a time.  I have seen the video.

Purchased 10 acre of water rights @ $70,000, said they would transfer to Water District.  Did Not happen

Contractor paid some $20,000+ then hid the payments in Special Legal Fees.

Another Contractor paid $1500 without a contract and hid the payments in Special Legal Fees.

Contractors work additional hours in exchange for City Health benefits.  Those hours cover the cost of the medical,but NOT the $4,000+ HSA each employee gets.  Oops, that was changed from employee to anyone receiving city health benefits.

Contractors given a Stipend along with all city employees.  Stipends were originally for city employees, then changed to say those receiving city health benefits.

McFall and Gretz both voted FOR each of the above examples.  

It's time for a change at City Hall.  Get the two McFall and Gretz off council.  They hardly ever contribute any dialog to motions.  I believe Jake mentioned once, "We know how we are going to vote before we start the meeting."  Need more be said.

Get out and Vote.. Stop the Fleecing of Windcrest.





Saturday, December 9, 2017

McFall, quotes FALSE Information

  During the Dec 4, 2017 City Council meeting Councilman James McFall defended his agenda item for changing City Council meeting to ONE per Month, on the 3rd Monday.  McFall stated: The City Charter says, One meeting per month to be held on the 3rd Monday.  When asked where in the Charter was this written.  MCFall, declared "It's up to you to find it!"
  This is the normal "intimidation" employed by the previous council.  McFall was talking out of back side, because the Charter states NO SUCH THING as was Noted by new councilwoman Joan Pedrotti during the discussion of the agenda item.
  McFall, Jacobi and Shelton took turns making Motions to Table agenda item after agenda item!  You have to watch the video to understand the mayhem.
  The one Major agenda item concerned the Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department, Bugle Crew.  Seems there is something AMISS in the organizations filings.  Without offering any additional information Jim Shelton motioned
   Authorizing the City Manager to enforce the exclusive Authority of Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department Bugle Crew, to represent the City and WVFD in connection with Fundraising.  To include attorney fees.  This is the 1st time FUNDRAISING has been mentioned. Mmmmm??

Light up is only a few day away, Dec 9th and things are not in order.

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Terminated! by Windcrest City Council

    Baxter's parting shot was to see a new non profit, ie WVFD Bugle Crew formed.  It was presented to council during an agenda item that involved the WVFD Tax Status.

   Baxter's council then motioned for the City Manager Authority to Negotiate and Finalize a Fire Protection agreement.  Three of his supports are still the majority on council.

 Remember all the campaign promises to keep the volunteer Fire Department?  Well, they did keep the name, but they have gutted the department by removing the Association which was the heart of the Volunteer Fire Department.

 The newly approved and finalized Fire Protection Agreement between Windcrest and the WVFD Bugle Crew, Terminates any and all Relationship with  WVFD Association.   The WVFD Association has raised millions of dollars since being formed, now they get a slap in the face.

Why?  All because Ex Mayor Baxter did not get his way.  Baxter demanded information from the WVFD Association and received what the law requires.  Baxter wanted more, to heck with what the law says.  He threatened to form a new Non Profit if he did not receive the information.,

  Also, this new WVFD Bugle Crew may Charge any resident or property owner for the provision of any service within Windcrest.  Yes folks, you may be charged for services provided under the new Volunteer Fire Department per the new agreement.

  Now our Volunteer Fireman are being told to either Join the Bugle Crew or be FIRED.  To date some 6+ fireman remained loyal to the citizens of Windcrest and have been FIRED.

  During the Nov 20, 2017 City Council meeting there was a parade of Ex Volunteer fireman that told their story to council.  It's all on the Council Video.

  Visit http://teamwindcrest.blogspot.com  to read the Fire Agreement!

Check out this web page for all the documents amd videos: http://wvfdbuglecrew.com

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Mayor Baxter Defeated

These Elections results were recently posted.  Mayor Baxter and two sitting council members Defeated.
New Mayor: Dan Reese
Place 4 Joan Pedrotti
Place 5 Frank Archuleta

MEDIA REPORT                                       BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
                                                   JT AMENDMENT, GEN, SPL & CHART
                                                   NOVEMBER 7, 2017
RUN DATE:11/07/17 10:14 PM

                                    TOTAL VOTES  %  EARLY VOTE  ELECTION DAY

CITY OF WINDCREST Mayor
VOTE FOR  1
    (WITH 5 OF 5 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
 Dan Reese  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  *  884   53.32     678       206
 Alan E. Baxter.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     774   46.68     566       208
    Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       0               0         0
   Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      12               5         7

CITY OF WINDCREST Council, Place No. 4
VOTE FOR  1
    (WITH 5 OF 5 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
 Rick Cockerham.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     745   45.87      548       197
 Frank Archuleta  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  *  879   54.13      672       207
    Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       0                0         0
   Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      46               29        17

CITY OF WINDCREST Council, Place No. 5
VOTE FOR  1
    (WITH 5 OF 5 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
 Randy Bristow .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      96    5.97       70        26
 Joan Pedrotti .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ** 754   46.86      600       154
 Jan Leaders.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     650   40.40      474       176
 Elizabeth (Liz) Dick.  .  .  .  .  .      30    1.86       21         9
 Kimberly Wright  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      63    3.92       32        31
 Rusana Brooks .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      16     .99        9         7
    Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       0                0         0
   Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      61               43        18

CITY OF WINDCREST - PROPOSITION A
VOTE FOR  1
    (WITH 5 OF 5 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
 For  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   1,450   88.90    1,087       363
 Against .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     181   11.10      135        46
    Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       0                0         0
   Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      39               27        12

CITY OF WINDCREST - PROPOSITION B
VOTE FOR  1
    (WITH 5 OF 5 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
 Yes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     982   61.68      727       255
 No.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     610   38.32      461       149
    Over Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       0                0         0
   Under Votes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      78               61        17



Friday, October 27, 2017

Early Voting News Flash


Three days into the election season and Windcrest already has DRAMA!! After only 2 whole days the nonsense has begun. It seems by Wednesday Mrs. Jacobi had enough of the strained armistice so she lobbed her bombshell. The background concerning Mrs. Jacobi and last year’s election is important to explain what happened at the poll yesterday.

A year ago, during voting Mrs. Jacobi claimed she was assaulted at the polling site. She called the police, filed charges, and then showed up in a neck brace. The case was filed in Windcrest Municipal Court as a Class C misdemeanor. There was a court appearance, and from what we have ascertained from his attorney they were told that Windcrest was not going pursue the case, and it would be transferred to Bexar County for action by the District Attorney’s office if they chose to pursue it. The case has been disregarded until Mrs. Jacobi tried to breathe life into it yesterday.
At about 4:00pm while this gentleman was standing in the parking lot of Takas Park the sheriff on duty approached him and was conducting a civil and seemingly calm conversation. At no time did BCSO appear threatened If she had, I am sure she would have called for help. Dan Reese was recording the interview at the request of the gentleman being questioned and with the expressed permission of the BCSO. During the interview The WPD officers responded, “Code 3” (as they should have to a report of an officer in trouble but that response increases the potential for accidents do to the speed involved). It became apparent that the Bexar County Officer was not in distress, and she had the entire situation under control. Additionally, since there were 4 WPD officers who responded, Windcrest was left without police for a time due to a false 911 call. There was an incident that was similar last year when Jake Jacobi called the police to the Reese Home when they were not needed. Additionally, after the fact, it was reported that the BCSO dealt with the entire matter in a very professional and respectful manner. One must wonder why a call was made to Windcrest PD relaying false information.
That is not the only problem with this whole situation. What caused the mayhem yesterday? Well that one we can answer. It seems that, yesterday, more than a year after the initial incident, Mrs. Jacobi went to an attorney and signed an affidavit stating she was “in fear for her safety”. She alleged no current incident on which to base this fear. Her only complaint was the alleged assault from last year. Here is the rub … On September 22, 2017 in a Herald article concerning the decision to move the election from Takas Park to a public school right down the street, Mrs. Jacobi was quoted as saying, “despite the incident that she feels safe at the park and wants polling to remain there”
Additionally, the Temporary Restraining Order requires the gentleman to stay 1000 yards away from the Jacobi’s. Here we have another issue. The man being accused is a Windcrest Voter, in fact after checking the records, he exercised his right the very first day of early voting. Mrs. Jacobi, who claims in her affidavit “to be working at the Takas Windcrest City Park polling place during the 2017 General Election” has not yet voted in this election. In fact, after some research, there is no indication the Mrs. Jacobi has ever voted in any election in the United States. Why would it be necessary for her to be “working the poll” if she hasn’t ever bothered to vote?

If history is any indication the antics at Takas Park have only begun. It seems like those folks clad in black and white, sporting their black and white signs, really LOVE the shades of gray!!!

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Street Repair Sham

 Noticed long overdue road repair on Midcrown this week. Figured the street committee was trying to save face and actually repair some streets.
  Those nice thoughts melted when I viewed the actual repairs.  LOOK. just after the patch the street is crumbling and  is now a Whoop De Do at 30 mpr.
 Not sure what to call this, it's Not a repair, not even a good Patch.  If this was your driveway, you would call it a Sham.  

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Integrity Matters- Windcrest Votes

This video channel is a Must Watch Series of Videos (click here).   After viewing a few of these videos you will begin to understand what is going on in Windcrest.

It's time for Integrity, because Integrity Matters.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Do You Pay Taxes?

  Do You Pay Your Taxes?  Most Windcrest citizens have the integrity necessary to comply with the law of the land.  However, it appears two leaders in Windcrest don't comply with paying their taxes until sued by the State of Texas, Bexar County.

Mayor Alan Baxter Deliquent Taxes have previously been exposed.

Bertie "Sue" Alexander, President of Windcrest Economic Development Corporation Board
Sue Alexander (Bertie) is also President of WCID10 Water Board.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

True to Character

  The Mayor is true to his character.  This is the latest THREAT and it's posted at Windcrest City Council chambers.  Never mind that this does not apply, See the video Here.
  This Penal Code referenced below is for Church gatherings.  

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Windcrest Newsletter Political? You Think?

  Have you noticed the Political slant in the newsletter recently?  The water district has never been afforded more than a very short column every few months, suddenly a HUGE splash!  That's because the Mayor's competition is on the Water District's Board.

   Take a minute to look at the Newsletter Committee below, I think you will get the drift.  This committee could double as a council meeting in my book.

Members of the newsletter Committee:

*Mayor Alan Baxter – Candidate for Mayor
 Gayle Baker
 Col. Henry Berman
*David Diaz – Spouse of Councilmember 
 Carolyn Freeman
 Ruth Fritz
 Kelly Hamilton
*Edith Jacobi – Spouse of Councilmember
*Bel McFall – Spouse of Councilmember
 Betty Riggs
 Ursula Schaub
*Barbara Shelton- Spouse of Councilmember
 Gwen Wilson

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Windcrest Volunteer Fire Association Tax Files

Some Windcrest officials have stated in news articles and from the dais the Windcrest Volunteer Fire Association does not file Federal Taxes.  This was found posted today and shows the last 3 years of tax filings.  The blog states others are forthcoming.    It should also be noted that the IRS removes 501c  status from organizations that do not file the required tax forms.  The Windcrest Volunteer Fire Association, Inc has no issues with the IRS.  The rumors some are spreading is simply not true.  Enough said?  






Oct 1, 2013 ending Sept 20, 2014
Oct 1, 2014 ending Sept 30, 2015
Oct 1, 2015 ending Sept 30, 2016


Thursday, September 7, 2017

Bond Coming and Not 007

 
 Mayor Baxter addressed citizens during council meeting (2016) and said the Streets in Windcrest were Not that Bad.  Listen to the City Council video recording yourself  ( see video here)

 Now August 30, 2017 agenda states:"The City Council has determined that there is a critical need for street repairs and improvements in the city limits that cannot be paid for through street maintenance sales taxes and normal property taxes. In order to meet the critical need  the City Council could call a Bond Election "

  Jim Shelton, street committee and the mayor have been saying for the past three years.  Street repairs will begin after light up.  How many times have you hear this statement?.

 Jim Shelton stated during the August council meeting.  If Citizens want their street repaired they will have to vote for the Bond.  

  The Bond issue is scheduled to appear on the November 2017 Election Ballot.

Council has no idea how many Millions would be in the Bond.  When asked if the Bond was strictly for streets, the answer was No, we could use it for whatever we wanted.  Note the words "and improvements" in the agenda wording.

Several Citizens have stated the Tax Rate should not be lowered, that's money for our Streets and Alleys, yet each year Council has lowered the Tax Rate.  Mostly to get Elected many say,  now council state there is not sufficient property tax funds to repair the streets.

 A true example of mismanagement.  

 Let your voice be heard vote for Change in November.

Monday, August 28, 2017

Buy an Election $1,850

Windcrest three with serious character deficiencies. If you followed the Elections over the past couple of years you know the players.  See the penalties assessed by the Texas Ethics Commission below.  Alan Baxter is running for Mayor once again, and Irv Gerrow is running for Windcrest City Council.  Jim Shelton is currently a sitting council member.    You can see from the Ethics Violations attached that these three has serious character deficiencies and should not hold public office.

What you probably did not know.

Baxter, Alan E. was fined some $1,000 for Ethics Violations!

Irv Gerrow,  Go-Windcrest_PAC Treasurer was fined $600 for Ethics Violations!

Jim Shelton, Council Member, was fined $250 for Ethics Violation!

  These fellas don't care, because these fines came AFTER they were Elected!  These three actually Bought the Election.    The Ethics Commission takes Election Violations seriously, however, the investigation and assessing the penalties takes awhile.




Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Vote for Integrity

Vote for Integrity, Do not  re-elect Alan Baxter as Mayor of Windcrest, Tx.  His true character is revealed in the links below.  From cursing out an employee, previous Fire Chief Erick Vargas to the Ethics Commission violations to questionable hiring practices.  Baxter won the election last year and immediately after winning filed for County Commissioner.  That was a slap in the face for Windcrest citizens.  What's he planning this year?  
  He even appears on a TV interview with Rick Casey and told several half truths, which Mr. Casey uncovered during a later article.  Stay tuned to Baxter's next interview with Rick Casey, should be interesting
  The unedited Tirade can be found on utube with Mayor tirade to fire chief..  (click here)
 

 Unedited version

Dave Statter Statter 911
Jerome Burgess Blog @ Stocktonguys234



Hoa Reform Cioalition of Texas  Pittman Windcrest

Champion Springs at Stone Oak,, Colunga manatger.

Rick Casey  1:38 into video

Baxter Can’t get  the hand of Campaign finance reports, by Gilbert Garcia
I Team Windcre Mayor defends his ties to city’s public works director

Windcrest Mayor Alan Baxter discussing Fire Chief Dan Rees Salary

Mayor Baxter hit with ethics vi9olations, heft fine.

Windcrest mayor hit with ethics violations, hefty fine. Kens 5
http://www.kens5.com/story/news/politics/2015/06/17/windcrest-mayor-hit-with-ethics-violations/28861947/
S Newsi.. has lots of Windcrest related infor. 

Vote4windcrest.com.. blog/web set up in 2014


Robert Colunga Linked In page


Lind to all Neighborhood news Windcrest Magazines  GOOD!!

Windcrest Econiomic director, contractor accused of stealing money March 2014

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Colunga works in Windcrest?

  Robert Colunga's trail is scheduled to start soon, but meanwhile the Windcrest Mayor, Alan Baxter hired R. Colunga to work in Windcrest..   So why has Windcrest paid Colunga over $13,000 since Oct 2016?  Good question!

  According to financial entries the previous WEDC Director was paid for a Professional Video Services project and Windcrest Lite Up function.

   Paying $13,541.67 to Mr. Robert Colunga should be criminal itself.  Colunga is pending trial on felony charges, but meanwhile Windcrest pays Colunga over $13,000?  

  Robert Colunga's partner in this law suit, a Thomas Pittman is also going to trial.

  Did you know Thomas Pittman was also hired by Mayor Baxter!  Pittman was paid $2888.88 every two weeks.  That's a huge salary folks.  $2888.99 x 26 pay periods = $75110.88.
  
   Wait, it gets better.  An open records disclosed on another blog said Pittman's job application was    "Not required for PART TIME  hires.  Wow.  

  This pending trial is missing third party, Alan Baxter.  He hired Pittman and has paid Colunga as late as 2017. 



Saturday, March 4, 2017

Water District Money Drain

 The Water Board voted 3-2 to STOP  the Water District building a maintenance facility on Randolph blvd .   Stopping that project midstream cost the Windcrest rate payers over $100,000!  Now the board will declare the property surplus to our needs and proceed to sell the property,

  The RabaKistner report indicated a need for additional maintenance space

The Water Board President, Ms. Sue Alexander, in response to a citizen's comments that a Raba Kistner report established the maintenance facility was inadequate, stated  "people keep mentioning a Raba-Kistner report and that "Finding" but I have found  NO such report anywhere!  .
 
Really?  Raba-Kistner was hired by the City of Windcrest as considerable expense,  to recommend a Capital Investment program for the City.  R-K assessed every STREET and FACILITY in Windcrest and made recommendations on their assessments/findings.  The entire report was presented to Windcrest City Council.  Below is one slide in the presentation.


Ms Alexander and her crusaders are suggesting a 2400 Sq Foot facility would be adequate!    To h-ll with a reputable engineering firm's assessment.

Could it be because ONLY a 2400 sf facility will fit where Ms. Alexander wants to build?
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