"mis-communications"
On August 30th 2006, an update was added to Mayor Ann Purzner's personal website. That update claims:
It is unfortunate, but there have been a number of incorrect reportings or "mis-communications" by the local news media we feel the need to clarify.
I agree with Mayor Purzner. However, the account on her own website fails to "clarify" the situation in my opinion. Her site claims:
...the legal actions as filed against the City of Overland have not been DECIDED, SETTLED, or OTHERWISE RESOLVED.
Though it is true, a ruling on a permanent injunction will not happen until November 20th, 2006, The Court has issued several rulings in regard to the case. The Request of Preliminary Injunctive Relief was SUSTAINED and an Injunction was ordered which is why the City of Overland is now forced to hold all meetings of the City Council, regularly scheduled or otherwise at the Overland Community Center. This is also why the city is now required to post the time, date and location of meetings, on both the City Hall notice board, and the City's Internet site. There was also a ruling on the Mayor's Attorney's Motion to Dismiss. That motion was OVERRULED.
However, I do not expect the public to take my word on these things. What follows is an official copy of the Preliminary Injunction and Judgement issued by Judge Thea A. Sherry, Judge, Division 35 on August 28th 2006:
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Feel free to read this document for yourselves and come to your own conclusions. One interesting item to note would be on page 3, Item 11, where the Judge makes it clear that she believes the Mayor attempted to violate the courts order (the judge choose not to impose sanctions as the Mayor canceled the meeting in question). Also on page 3 is item 12 where the Judge makes it clear that Wild Acres is not "reasonably accessible". Another interesting item is the Order of the Court that starts at the bottom of page 3. It not only orders the Mayor and the City to schedule meetings, regularly scheduled or specially called at the Overland Community Center, it also Orders that the Mayor and the City to ensure proper notice is given through posting memoranda and website posting as to the date, time and location of all regular or special meetings.
I hope that clears up those "incorrect reportings or 'mis-communications' " they were referring to on Mayor Purzner's Personal Website. I don't think the Judge's ruling could be more clear.
posted by Overland Sailor @ 3:56 PM 
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At the last council meeting, Mr Owensby objected to paying Mr Herman for his work on this court case. Page 1 of the court document states that this action is against Ann Purzner AND the City of Overland, and reads: "and Defendant, City of Overland, appeared by attorney, Robert Herman." The court recognized Mr Herman as representing the city, not the plaintiffs. Mr Owensby is clearly mistaken about Mr Herman's role.
Why would they have to name the City of Overland in the law suit, when it was Purzner who did it?
Speaking of miscommunication:
For those of you who missed the fair, The Overland Picayune has posted their coverage.
I wish Judge Sherry would take a look at Purzner’s personal website. I wonder if Judge Sherry is aware of Purzner’s website. Perhaps the Judge can see the ignorant mentality of Purzner, and what the Citizens of Overland are up against.
http://www.stlouisco.com/circuitcourt/division35.html
Here is a link to Judge Sherry's address, telephone and fax numbers. I wonder if we write or phone Judge Sherry with our concerns, if this would help our situation? Or would this be looked upon as pestering her?
I would really like Judge Sherry to see the junk talk on Purzner's website.
Any feedback on this would be appreciated.
Personally I believe it would not be a good idea. While the Chief's and Hermans case was being determined before the decision was rendered Owensby waited in the hall ways for the judge. Ken introduced himself; the judge told him to bug off in a nice way and Ken continued trying to throw his weight around as a council jerk. The judge reiterated to bug off again. The website she has posted has no validity on the current case. If as citizens we are upset we need to write editorials, voice our opinions, contact the ACLU, attend the council meetings but contacting the judge is not a prudent decision and would be frowned upon. NGIT it is very evident to the judges that she is a whack job. Ann may not realize it but most of us do, she is in very big trouble. Trouble that could have a significant consequence her excuses and ignorance have not and will not hold up in a court of law
anonymous, thank you for your input. My true gut feeling was that it may be a bad idea to contact the Judge. It was just a thought, out of frustration, over the mess Purzner is causing.
Letters to the editors of both the Journal and the Post are wise. The more the editors recieve on us, the greater our chances of having one or two printed. I noticed SJax was published on some topic recently. Editorial letters need to be Accurate, Brief & Clear, plus without malice or undue emotion.
Let's give the papers a piece of our minds.
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