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Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Bemac52 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Bemac52' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2023, 3:23 pm

Now matter how many ways you slice it, there are only so many pieces of pie. I don't know at this point if I should be pissed over always having to wash the pie tin, or if I should become a squeaky wheel and demand a slice of the pie.

How do these people become "appointed" to these positions? Is it who you know, or who you claim to not know?

Exactly how does an elderly woman with almost zero knowledge of the subject end up sitting on the MESD board, and when her term is up, just refuse to step aside? How is it not a conflict of interest that her husband also sits on wastewater treatment board?

"At Wednesday’s regular county board meeting, the removal of Dixon from the MESD Board was placed on the agenda by Prenzler. During the meeting he cited the ongoing issue of that board giving its members insurance."

Does this mean the taxpayers are paying for Mrs. Dixon's health insurance? IF so, is she on some kind of family plan? Does this mean the taxpayers are also paying for health insurance on Mr. Dixon too?

Surely there is no way one of the most privileged couples in this town are being given health coverage at the taxpayers expense, right?

"According to state law, MESD commissioners receive the same salaries as County Board members from either St. Clair or Madison County, whichever is lower. MESD commissioners’ salaries are $14,500, the same as Madison County board members. However, they also have paid health insurance, something the County Board gave up years ago."

What compensation if any does one receive for sitting on the wastewater treatment board? Exactly how much money is this couple raking in for these side gigs?

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/attempt-remove-mesd-member-delayed-madison-county-18106758.php?fbclid=IwAR0T0b8w1SMw40wTCTj3Hfha9-Jowg4BufvVk25vGqU0LPZoYZFupwDnK4k

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Joe Smith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Joe+Smith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2023, 10:08 pm, in reply to "Should I be pissed or envious?"

I know pet insurance is a thing now, im just saying.

Remember when Trump said, if they bring a knife, we bring a gun?? Oh wait a minute...

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by opinionated <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=opinionated' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2023, 10:51 pm, in reply to "Should I be pissed or envious?"

So first, I agree with you that no appointed official should get health insurance or should be making anywhere near that salary. These are once or twice a month meeting board members. Doesn't merit that kind of salary.

However, I must have missed your post when Randy stepped aside and set it up for his wife to take his place as the Nameoki Township Commissioner. Was that any different? His family kept the salary, and his wife had no clue about the position.

I spent a good part of the winter in Florida so I may have missed your post so please explain the differnce.

See, what's going on now is that Randy wants to be appointed to the same board to replace Mrs. Dixon. Will you speak out then about him getting that bogus salary and insurance package? I'm going to assume your answer is a solid YES.

As for Dixon being "one of the most privileged couples", can you explain that? I mean they have businesses that pay taxes and provide jobs.

Way too much compensation for those board members but fair is fair. I don't think Prenzler will get Randy appointed to M.E.S.D. but if by some remote chance he does, I'll look forward to your complaint.

This county is full of husband and wife combinations. I don't know how, when or where tht will stop.

they did not fail, because they did what their country asked of them....

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Bemac52 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Bemac52' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2023, 11:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

"I must have missed your post when Randy stepped aside and set it up for his wife to take his place as the Nameoki Township Commissioner. Was that any different? His family kept the salary, and his wife had no clue about the position." There was enough complaining about that mess, I didn't feel the need to hop onto the bandwagon.

You bet you will get a solid yes on my complaining over anyone to continue to rake in that kind of money for a once or twice a month meeting. But to toss health insurance on top of that, is an obscene abuse of tax dollars!

If Randy should be put back on that board, he at least has the knowledge and background to support him being there.

Privileged means having special rights or advantages that most people do not have. This can be due to wealth, high social class, or other special circumstances, but you knew exactly what was meant by this statement. Yes, they do pay taxes, and provide jobs, but that does not entitle them to not have to foot the bill for health coverage the same as everyone else.

I am not saying that this couple does not deserve everything they have worked hard for. But I damn sure am saying that if they are being provided health insurance at the taxpayer's expense, this decision needs to be revisited, and corrected.

This double dipping, or tag teaming husband and wife duos on these boards should not be allowed. It sure doesn't pass the sniff test.

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by opinionated <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=opinionated' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2023, 7:26 am, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Sounds like we pretty much agree .

they did not fail, because they did what their country asked of them....

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Bemac52 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Bemac52' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2023, 3:24 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

In the famous words of Elliot, "folks you paid for it" and keep paying and paying and paying for it.

If this doesn't make your blood boil, nothing will.

" Two area lawmakers are unhappy with a new bill they say allows appointed, part time commissioners of the Metro East Sanitary District to receive fulltime benefits.

Approved on a 38-18 party-line vote in the Illinois Senate on Thursday, House Bill 476 was unanimously approved by the Illinois House on May 4. It now awaits action by Gov. J.B. Pritzker."

Spending it like they are printing it in the basement. Let me rephrase that, spending it like we are footing the bill.

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/metro-east-sanitary-district-benefit-changes-18108458.php?fbclid=IwAR0cW1M_xwATQMCgwSaVBr0fUP50LMqmjURuwcfRHIEzezqDnhU2TNN6Hls

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Marshall Dillon <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Marshall+Dillon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2023, 3:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Do we know what is considered part time? I am curious to know.

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by opinionated <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=opinionated' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2023, 7:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Just remember, even if this is decided by state legislators, probably because one of their relatives serve on those boards, each member can forfeit any or all of their compensation package.

Of course they don't but they can.

they did not fail, because they did what their country asked of them....

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Just Sayin <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Just+Sayin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 24, 2023, 4:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Randy has no business on any board . I was part of meetings and dealings with Randy while employed at MESD and he has not a clue.

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Joe Smith <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Joe+Smith' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 24, 2023, 9:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Some will say Randy is plenty smart, just that hes not always the easiest guy to get along with.

Remember when Trump said, if they bring a knife, we bring a gun?? Oh wait a minute...

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Just Sayin <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Just+Sayin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 24, 2023, 10:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Far from plenty smart. Trust me. Dealt with him regularly when on MESD board previously.

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by RegularGuy <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=RegularGuy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 26, 2023, 1:09 am, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Ask Randy about the "metal money". hee hee hee

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Bluangel <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Bluangel' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 27, 2023, 11:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Ugh! Presswood brags.

"Life only comes from life" ~ Louis Pasteur (Law of Biogenesis)

Re: Should I be pissed or envious?

Posted by Bluangel <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/GraniteGossip/info/user=Bluangel' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 27, 2023, 11:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Should I be pissed or envious?"

Pray tell, how does Presswood have the knowledge to sit on the MESD board? You seem to be concerned about taxpayers footing the bill for health insurance, if so, then why is that not your chief complaint? You are calling the Dixon family privileged, the MESD Board approved the insurance and Presswood, if he takes a chair there will be a beneficiary of that decision, all the while drawing a sizeable pension.

"Life only comes from life" ~ Louis Pasteur (Law of Biogenesis)

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