Records of the Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee

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Folder Specifications

Ads │ Attendance │ Ballad │ Campaign Donors │ Continuing Committee Regulations │ Eminent Domain Materials │ FAQs │ Media │ History Chronology │ Legal Opinions │Letters │ Local Org. Committee │ Minutes/Agendas │ Petition Committee Folder 1 │ Petition Committee Folder 2 │ Photographs │ Public Relations │ Presentation Scripts │ Sunshine Law │ Missouri Statutes & Initiative Laws │ Emcee Script │ Watershed Plan │ Watershed Commission │ Website │ Tapes of City Council Meetings │ Informational Folder │ Petitions: Kirksville Residents │ Petitions: Adair County Residents │ Petitions: Newspaper Ads │ Petition Signature Collectors

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Ads

·        Radio:

o       Thank You Citizens of Kirksville and Adair County [information sheet & receipt]

·        Newspaper:

o       The Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Wishes You Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year (photocopy)

o       “Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake.”  Kirksville Daily Express 1 May 2005.

o       “Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake.”  Kirksville Crier 4 May 2005.

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Attendance—Members [2005-2006]

·        Hazel Creek CCC Committees; Attendance Lists; Sign-In Sheets; Member Contact Information

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Ballad Info

·        Harmon, James A.  A Ballad of Kirksville and Walkerton. Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee, 2005. [2 Signed CDs] 

·        Lyrics/Text for A Ballad of Kirksville and Walkerton

·        Badge: Save Hazel Creek: Sign the Petition

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Campaign Donors

·        HCCCC Donation Letter [template]          

·        Missouri Ethics Commission: Committee Disclosure Reports; Campaign Contributions & Expenditures

o       Citizens to Elect Debbie Masten (January-May 2003)

o       Citizens to Elect Tim Crist (December 2003-April 2004)

o       Committee to Elect Rich Scott (December 2003-April 2004)

·        Receipt for Copies, dated January 7, 2005.  Received from Frank Colton by Jon E. Cook, Adair County Clerk.

·        Luecke, Jacob. “Kirksville, Mo., residents fight city over land deal.”  St. Louis Post-Dispatch 21 February 2005: 1B.

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Continuing Committee Regulations

·        Des Moines Sunday Register (Iowa Edition) 31 July 2005.

·        Missouri.  Missouri Ethics Commission.  Office of Administration.  A Campaign Finance Guide For Political Action Committees and Continuing Committees.  Jefferson City, 2004. 3 Copies.

·        Missouri.  Missouri Ethics Commission.  Office of Administration.  A Guide For Using The Proper Identification On Political Advertising In Missouri.  Jefferson City, 2004. 3 Copies.

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Eminent Domain Materials

·        Fenton, Peter P.  “Case Study of a Taking Undone.” Western New England Law Review (2002).

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FAQs

·        Frequently Asked Questions—July 19, 2005.

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Media*

*NOTES:
1.  Preservation copies retained; originals discarded (11/2007). 
2.  URLs for online material may no longer be accessible. 

 ·        McClellan, Bill.  “Saloon owner’s glory days went up in flames.”  St. Louis Post Dispatch n.d.

·        McClellan, Bill.  “Trial is reminder: Sometimes, nice people do stupid things.”  St. Louis Post Dispatch  n.d.

·        Bower, Andrell.  “Council approves management plan for Forest, Hazel Creek Lakes.”  Kirksville Daily Express 8 March 2007: 1-2.

·        “Former Kirksville mayor charged with arson by federal grand jury.”  Kirksville Daily Express 12 January 2007: 1-2.

·        Bower, Andrell.  “Commission completes plan to manage local water sources.”  Kirksville Daily Express 14 January 2007: 1-2.

·        “Masten charged in Too Talls fire.”  Kirksville Daily Express 11 December 2006: 1-2.

·        Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee. “Thank You Citizens of Kirksville and Adair County!” Kirksville Daily Express 11 June 2006: 3.

·        Murray, Sondra J.  Letter to Mr. Scott.  6 October 2005.

·        “Remove Rich Scott from Council.”  14 October 2005.  <http://www.ipetitions.com/campaigns/Rich_Scott/>.

·        Fair Booth Worker Schedules/Northeast Missouri Fair—“Strive to Thrive in 2005.”  Rules & Regulations for Booth Rentals in the Multi-Purpose Building.

·        HCCC Summer Calendar of Events for Petitioners.

·        “Controversy erupts after council sells land at Hazel Creek #2.”  Kirksville Daily Express 29 December 2005: 1-2.

·        City of Kirksville.  “Watershed Advisory Commission Formed.”  The Kirksville Connection December 2005.

·        Mattie, Grace.  “Mayor’s address sets goals for city.”  Index 26 January 2006: 1.

·        Dunkleman, Heidi.  “City council agrees to address some issues raised by Hazel Creek petition.”  Kirksville Daily Express 14 December 2005: 1-2.

·        Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee.  “The Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Wishes You Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year.”

·        Mattie, Grace.  “HCCCC sends petition for Council to consider.”  Index 1 December 2005: 1.

·        Dunkleman, Heidi.  “Hazel Creek committee presents petition; council makes no promises.” Kirksville Daily Express 22 November 2005: 1-2.

·        “Decomposing cow found in Hazel Creek watershed.” Kirksville Daily Express 23 November 2005: 1-2.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “What’s Going On.” Kirksville Daily Express 13 November 2005: 3.

·        Carrell, Perrin.  “Truville” [cartoon]. Index 20 October 2005.

·        Dunkleman, Heidi.  “Hazel Creek Committee sending petition to council.” Kirksville Daily Express 8 November 2005: 1-2.

·        Matthews, Chris.  “Committee adds new members.” Index 13 October 2005: 9.

·        Turner, James.  “When it comes to watershed land, it is unwise to trust safety to luck.” Index 6 October 2005: 4. 

·        “Scott’s actions make it clear that he should resign.” Index 6 October 2005: 4.

·        Dunkleman, Heidi.  “Scott resigns from Kirksville council.” Kirksville Daily Express 19 October 2005: 1-2.

·        Reininger, Alan.  “Scott taken into custody.” Index 6 October 2005: 1.

·        Roberts, Kathy.  “March 10 column gives Masten a fair trial in court of public opinion.” Index 22 September 2005: 4.

·        “Citizen’s group to be included on new watershed board.” Kirksville Daily Express 28 September 2005: 1.

·        “Masten resignation shows need for change in city.” Index 1 September 2005: 4.

·        Ferry, Maureen.  “Truville” [cartoon].  Index 1 September 2005: 4.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “What’s Going On.” Kirksville Daily Express 21 August 2005: 3.

·        Gasch, Jessie.  “Committee choices make ripples in Hazel Creek controversy.” Index. 21 August 2005. 22 August 2005 <http://www.trumanindex.com/media/paper607/news/2005/08/21/News/Committee.Choices...>.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “DNR investigation: cattle at Hazel Creek pose no health risk.” Kirksville Daily Express 17 May 2005: 1-2.

·        Webber, Matthew. “Council told buffer not required at watersheds; fencing discussed.” Kirksville Daily Express 17 May 2005: 1-2.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “What’s Going On.” Kirksville Daily Express 17 July 2005: 3.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “Split council appoints landowners, citizens to watershed commission.”  Kirksville Daily Express 16 August 2005: 1-2.

·        Whiteley, Abbagail.  “Committee complains about slow-forming watershed commission.” Kirksville Daily Express 15 July 2005: 1-2.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “Council agrees to reconsider watershed board after complaints.” Kirksville Daily Express 23 August 2005: 1-2.

·        “Cows freed after cutting of Hazel Creek fence.” Kirksville Daily Express 9 May 2005: 1-2. 

·        “Land sale generates local controversy.” Index 5 May 2005: 8.

·        Crockett, Tracy.  “Vandals hit Hazel Creek Lake.” KTVO-TV3. 10 May 2005 <http://www.ktvotv3.com/Global/Story.asp?S=3320905&nav=1LFrZeV2>.

·        Young, Ashley W. “Randy Smith Speaks to College Republicans.”  The Missouri Statesman April 2005: 8.

·        Myers, Vance.  “Council’s actions are more grave than Spitzer’s letter indicated.” Index 28 April 2005: 4.

·        “HCCCC petition drive rolls on, reaches 1,500 mark, according to professor.” Index 28 April 2005: 2.

·        Gasch, Jessie.  “City cancels address.” Index 28 April 2005: 1. 

·        Orear, Gregory.  “What’s Going On.” Kirksville Daily Express 24 April 2005: 3. 

·        Thomas, Alan.  “Hazel Creek decision a partisan issue.” Kirksville Daily Express 24 April 2005: 3.

·        Spitzer, Mark.  “Buffer being ignored at Hazel Creek Lake.” Kirksville Daily Express 24 April 2005: 3.

·        Weinrich, Justin.  “HCCCC kicks off two petitions.” Index 7 April 2005: 1. 

·        Gasch, Jessie. “Councilman indicted for drunk driving.” Index 7 April 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Rally launches Hazel Creek Committee’s petition drive.” Kirksville Daily Express 4 April 2005: 1-2.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “What’s Going On.” Kirksville Daily Express 29 March 2005: 3.

·        “Hazel Creek Committee adopts non-binding petition; rally scheduled.” Kirksville Daily Express 29 March 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “What’s in Your Watershed?” Kirksville Daily Express 24 March 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Clean Water?” Kirksville Daily Express 25 March 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Which lake provides the water?” Kirksville Daily Express 27 March 2005: 1.

·        Luecke, Jacob.  “Kirksville, Mo., residents fight city over land deal.”  St. Louis Post-Dispatch 21 February 2005: 1B. 

·        McFerron, Whitney.  “HCCCC petition hits snag.” Index 24 March 2005: 2.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Hazel Creek Citizens Committee organizing petition drive; discusses candidate’s response.” Kirksville Daily Express 2 March 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Kirksville’s mayor named suspect in Too Tall’s arson.” Kirksville Daily Express 2 March 2005: 1.

·        Gaber, Ron.  “KTVO Guest Editorial on Hazel Creek Land Sale.” KTVO-TV3.  3 March 2005 <http://www.ktvotv3.com/Global/story.asp?S=2811601&nav=1LFr91gN>.

·        Masten, Debbie.  “Guest Editorial response.” KTVO-TV3.  3 March 2005 <http://www.ktvotv3.com/Global/story.asp?S=2811621&nav=1LFr91gN>.

·        Amini-Rad, Crystal.  “Leadership needed on Hazel Creek issue.” KTVO-TV3.  3 March 2005 <http://www.ktvotv3.com/Global/story.asp?S=2871294&nav=1LFr91gN>.

·        McFerron, Whitney.  “Cattle already grazing on city watershed land.” Index 3 March 2005: 1.

·        Weinrich, Justin.  “Investigators name mayor arson suspect.” Index 3 March 2005: 1.

·        Gilbert, Katie.  “Student works to bridge campus, city.” Index 24 February 2005: 5.

·        “Welcome to Iowa, state of dirty water.” Des Moines Sunday Register 27 February 2005. 

·        McFerron, Whitney.  “Groups debate land: CCC registers with state, prepares to collect signatures for petition.” Index 17 February 2005: 1.

·        Gasch, Jessie.  “Groups debate land: City Council makes plans to form watershed advisory committee.” Index 17 February 2005: 1.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “Hazel Creek Committee adopts name, logo, timeline.” Kirksville Daily Express 16 February 2005: 1-2.

·        Dillavou, Clayton.  Letter to the Editor.  Kirksville Daily Express 17 February 2005: 3.

·        “Hazel Creek public meeting tapes available at libraries.” Kirksville Daily Express 3 February 2005: 1.

·        “Council to discuss watershed commission, pool.” Kirksville Daily Express 6 February 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Attorney says sale did not violate statutes.” Kirksville Daily Express 6 February 2005: 1-2.

·        Kelsey, Melani.  Letter to the Editor.  Kirksville Daily Express 4 February 2005: 3.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “Hazel Creek committee elects officers, discusses timeline for land reacquisition.” Kirksville Daily Express 1 February 2005: 1-2.

·        Weinrich, Justin.  “Arson caused Too Talls fire, marshal says.” Index 27 January 2005: 1.

·        Herzog, Stephen.  “Citizens protest council decision.” Index 27 January 2005: 1.

·        Uhlmansiek, Laura.  “Committee seeks to reacquire property.” Index 27 January 2005: 10.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Council approves water management plan amidst Hazel Creek protests.” Kirksville Daily Express 25 January 2005: 1-2. 

·        Webber, Matthew. “ARSON Too Talls Two fire intentionally set, reports fire marshal.” Kirksville Daily Express 25 January 2005: 1-2.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “Concerned citizens committee drafts resolution launching petition drive.” Kirksville Daily Express 25 January 2005: 1-2.

·        Orear, Gregory.  “City records: Hazel Creek land sold for $55,000 more 25 years ago.” Kirksville Daily Express 8 March 2005: 1-2.

·        Uhlmansiek, Laura.  “City Council approves sale of land.” Index 20 January 2005: 1.

·        Carnes, Mandy.  “Police investigate Too Talls Two fire.” Index 20 January 2005: 1.

·        McFerron, Whitney.  “Runoff risk runs high in watershed.” Index 20 January 2005: 7.

·        “Council decision lacks due concern for safety.” Index 20 January 2005: 4.

·        Special City Council Meeting to Rescind Hazel Creek Land Sale [Flyer].

·        “Kirksville closes on Hazel Creek sale; opposition committee drafts resoultion [sic].” Kirksville Daily Express 19 January 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Council sells Hazel Creek land despite overhwhelming [sic] opposition.”  Kirksville Daily Express 18 January 2005: 1-2.

·        Masten, Debbie.  Letter to the Editor.  Kirksville Daily Express 16 January 2005: 3.

·        Carroll, Steven.  Letter to the Editor.  Kirksville Daily Express 16 January 2005: 3.

·        Spitzer, Mark.  “Hazel Creek land sale jeopardizes city’s water supply.”  Kirksville Daily Express 13 January 2005: 3.

·        “Kirksville city council changes location of meeting.” Kirksville Daily Express 11 January 2005: 1.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Experts say Hazel Creek sale is legal, but concerns remain.” Kirksville Daily Express 9 January 2005: 1-2.

·        “Voice your opinion on the Hazel Creek sale.” KTVO-TV3.  4 January 2005. 5 January 2005 <http://ktvo.com/global/story.asp?s=2764826&ClientType=Printable>.

[Includes opinions from Weigert, Chad; Smith, Ross; Morrow, Tom]

·        KTVO Editorial [n.d.]

·        KTVO-TV Guidelines for Guest Editorials.  27 December 2004. <http://wa.kcom.edu/servlet/webacc/gj8iyfLedfs0khcOub/GWAP/AREF/2?action=Attach... >.

·        City of Kirksville.  “City Sites [sic] Water Quality and Fiscal Responsibility As Priorities in Decision" [Press Release]. 30 December 2004.

·        Shipley, Sara.  “Deal will tighten water quality rules here.” St. Louis Post Dispatch. 28 December 2004.  29 December 2004.  <http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/emaf.nsf/Popup?ReadForm&db=stltoday%5Cnews%5...>.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Concerned Citizens Committee Urges Hazel Creek Land Sale Rescinded.” Kirksville Daily Express.  31 December 2004.  1 January 2005.  <http://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/articles/2004/12/31/news/news1.txt>.

·        “Concerned Citizens Air Out the Issues.” KTVO-TV3.  30 December 2004.  1 January 2005 <http://www.ktvo.com/Global/story.asp?S=2750286&nav=1LFsUheN>.

·        Lloyd, Gary G.  Letter to the Editor.  Kirksville Daily Express 23 December 2004: 3.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Citizen’s group protesting Hazel Creek land sale; resolution drafted.” Kirksville Daily Express 28 December 2004: 1-2.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Split council votes 3-2 to sell land at Hazel Creek.” Kirksville Daily Express 21 December 2004: 1-2.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Citizen’s committee urges Hazel Creek sale rescinded.”  Kirksville Daily Express 31 December 2004: 1-2.

·        “Split City Council Votes 3-2 to sell Hazel Creek Land.” Kirksville Daily Express 31 December 2004: 2.

·        Webber, Matthew.  “Special council meeting scheduled to discuss Hazel Creek land sale.” Kirksville Daily Express 4 January 2005: 1-2.

·        City of Kirksville.  “City cites water quality and fiscal responsibility as priorities in decision.”  Kirksville Daily Express 4 January 2005: 2.

·        “Council to hear Hazel Creek concerns January 17.” Kirksville Daily Express 6 January 2005: 1.

·        Cooper, Courtney.  “Residents concerned with city council procedure.”  KTVO-TV3.  22 December 2004.  1 January 2005 <http://www.ktvo.com/Global/story.asp?S=2726770&nav=1LFsUVgR>.

·        Gaber, Ron.  “Concerned Citizens Resolution of Goals.” Email to Media.  25 January 2005.  Attachments: Resolution to Establish Goals for Recovery of Land at Hazel Creek Lake, Letter to City Council Candidates re Sale of Land at Hazel Creek Lake, Questionnaire

·        Orear, Gregory.  “Masten sentenced to 63 months for 2005 arson case.” Kirksville Daily Express 3 August 2007: 1-2.

·        “Researcher puts cows in a bubble to measure emissions.” Kirksville Daily Express 28 July 2005: 2.

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HCCCC History Chronology

·        Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Chronology of Citizen Action and Volunteerism.  December 21, 2004-May 25, 2006.

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Hendren & Andrae LLC Legal Opinions

·        Gray, Rodney D.  “Invoice.” Email to Ron Gaber. 13 April 2005.

·        Collins, Cari D.  “Initiative Petitions requiring the appropriation of funds.” Memorandum to Ray Klinginsmith, Ron Gaber, and Ralph Cupelli.  21 March 2005. 

·        Collins, Cari D. “Initiative Petitions requiring the appropriation of funds.” Memorandum to Ray Klinginsmith, Ron Gaber, and Ralph Cupelli.  22 March 2005.

·        Collins, Cari D.  Email to Ray Klinginsmith, Ron Gaber, and Ralph Cupelli.  21 March 2005.

·        Hendren and Andrae, L.L.C. – Attorney Bios.  Rodney D. Gray.  18 March 2005 <http://www.hendrenandrae.com/attorneys/gray.htm>.

·        Hendren and Andrae, L.L.C. – Attorney Bios.  Cari D. Collins.  28 March 2005 <http://www.hendrenandrae.com/attorneys/collins.htm>.

·        Hendren and Andrae, L.L.C. – Attorney Bios.  Shane L. Farrow.  18 March 2005  <http://www.hendrenandrae.com/attorneys/farrow.htm>.

·        Gaber, Elsie.  “Rodney Gray’s contact information.” Email to Ron Gaber.  14 March 2005.

·        Gaber, Ron.  “Kirksville Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Ordinance.” Email to Rodney Gray.  15 March 2005.

·        Gaber, Ron.  “Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee.” Email to Rodney Gray.  8 March 2005.

·        Klinginsmith, Ray.  Letter to Ron Gaber.  8 March 2005. 

·        Klinginsmith, Ray.  Letter to Ralph Cupelli.  7 March 2005.

·        Klinginsmith, Ray.  Letter to Ron Gaber.  7 March 2005. 

·        Initiative Petition.  Draft. 7 March 2005.

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Letters-Council Candidates

• Gaber, Ron.  Letter to “interested citizen and voter.”  n.d.

• City Council Candidate Surveys, completed by: Kevin Alm, Dale Blesz, Jill Wimp McCord, Aaron Rodgerson, Terry “Klon” Smith, Frank D. Wayman. 

• City Council Candidates That Did Not Respond: Jeff Newton, Charles Cannaday, Sterling Ruddy

• City Council Candidates 2006 [contact information] & Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Agenda, February 23, 2006 [on back].

• City Council Candidate Survey, Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee [blank copy (2)]

• Concerned Citizens Committee.  Letter to City Council Candidates.  26 January 2005. Questionnaire attached.

• DeLaney, Stephanie.  “Council candidates.” Email to Ron Gaber.  26 January 2005.

• Gaber, Ron.  Letter to Jeff Newton.  n.d.

• Newton, Jeff.  Letter to “Mr. Gaber and Concerned Citizens Committee.” 31 January 2004[5].

• Questionnaire to Candidates for the City Council, re Reacquisition of Land by the City, completed by: Martha Rowe, Mark T. Lowry, Ron Stewart, Kevin Alm.  Includes copy of Jeff Newton’s letter (see above).

• Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee.  Letter to “interested citizens and voters,” re overview of results from city council candidates’ survey. n.d. 2 copies. 

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Local Org. Committee

·        Presentations to local organizations

o       Schedule

o       Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee.  Hazel Creek Lake: We All Live Downstream.  PowerPoint presentation [printout].

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Minutes/Agendas
Includes Agendas, Minutes, Handouts, Etc. for meetings on the following dates:

◙ December 23, 2004 ◙ December 27, 2004 ◙ December 30, 2004 [public meeting] ◙ January 12, 2005 ◙ January 17, 2005 [Address to the Council] ◙ January 18, 2005 ◙ January 24, 2004 [2005] ◙ January 31, 2005 ◙ February 15, 2005 ◙ February 21, 2005 ◙ March 1, 2005 ◙ March 7, 2005 ◙ March 14, 2005 ◙ March 21, 2005 ◙ March 28, 2005 ◙ April 4, 2005 ◙ April 11, 2005 ◙ April 18, 2005 ◙ April 25, 2005 ◙ May 2, 2005 ◙ May 16, 2005 ◙ June 6, 2005 ◙ July 11, 2005 ◙ August 1, 2005 ◙ August 29, 2005 ◙ September 26, 2005 ◙ October 10, 2005 ◙ November 7, 2005 ◙ November 21, 2005 [City Council] ◙ January 17, 2006 ◙ February 23, 2006 ◙ March 16, 2006 ◙ April 11, 2006 ◙ May 11, 2006 ◙ May 25, 2006

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Petition Committee (Folder 1)

• Badge: Save Hazel Creek: Sign the Petition

• HCC Originals

o       Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake-Adair County Residents

o       Petition Collectors Team

o       Harmon, James.  “The Tally.” Email to Ron Gaber. 19 November 2005.

o       HCCC Summer Calendar of Events For Petitioners

o       Statement to the Missouri State Government Review Commission

o       Gaber, Ron.  Letter to Debbie Masten, Mayor.  13 July 2005.

o       The Trust for Public Land. TPL Co-Hosts Conservation Financing Webcast, 6/9.  1 June 2005 <http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=19400&folder_id=186>.

o       Watershed Management Commission.  8 June 2005.

o       Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Influence

o       Gaber, Ron.  “On The Move! Over 2,500 Petitions Signatures!” Email to Hazel Creek Group II.  17 May 2005.

o       Gaber, Ron.  Letter to “Petition Signer.”  18 May 2005.

o       Report of Investigation

o       Agendas, Newspaper Clippings, Calendar of Events

o       Information Sheet for petition signers; Guidelines for Petition Circulators; Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake—Kirksville Residents

o       Spring Expo Booth Schedule

o       Want to Help Collect Signatures? [Sign up sheet]

o       Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Information Sheet

o       Flyer: Hazel Creek Watershed Kickoff Rally & Petition Drive

o       NEMO Fairgrounds-Annex Building [layout]; 2005 Spring Expo Rules and Regulations

o       Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake—Kirksville Residents, March 23, 2005 Draft

o       Letter to the Editor / Press Release – Working Draft

• Signed Petitions—Corrected version

• Gaber, Ron.  Letter to James.  n.d. Attached Flyer: Hazel Creek Watershed Kickoff Rally & Petition Drive.

• Guidelines for Petition Circulators

• Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake—Kirksville Residents

• HCCCC Petition Collectors Committee Meeting, Tentative Agenda

• Harmon, James.  “Report: Petition Circulators.”  Email to committee members.  10 March 2005. 

• Training Seminar for Petition Gatherers

• Petition Collectors Team [list], emails, minutes

• Harmon, James.  “MAP.” Email to Team Leaders.  6 March 2005.

• Harmon, James.  “Petition Signature Collection: Progress, Needs, and Meeting Agenda.” Email to Team Leaders.  6 March 2005.

• Harmon, James.  “Hazel Creek Petition Team Leaders.” Email to Team Leaders.  18 February 2005.

• Harmon, James.  “Re: Hazel Creek Petition Team Leaders.” Email to Dirk Franklin.  19 February 2005.

• Public Relations Committee Minutes (February 7, 2005 meeting)

• Wong, Cheryl.  “Re: Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Meeting: Tuesday, February 15, 7 PM, TCRC.” Email to Ron Gaber.  13 February 2005.

• Agenda (Speakers Bureau, Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee), February 7, 2005

• Bailey, Kim.  “Re: Fundraising Committee and Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Meeting: Tuesday, February 15, 7 PM, TCRC.” Email to Ron Gaber.  13 February 2005.

• Hazel Creek terrain

• Hazel Creek Watershed Kickoff Rally & Petition Drive, Adair County Courthouse (April 2, 2005).

• Awareness Activity, held at Frank Oberle’s Prairie Grass Farm

• “Perry Easley Photographed SW of Hazel Creek ownership Gail Novinger in watershead [sic]”

• Maps of Hazel Creek & PowerPoint Presentation (NOTE: originals on 3.5 floppy disk; printed November 2007). Submitted by Darren R. Thornhill, Fisheries Management Biologist, Missouri Department of Conservation

• Hazel Creek Photographs (NOTE: originals on CD; printed November 2007).

• Badge/ID for Ron Gaber (Solicitor’s license)

• Brochure: Save Hazel Creek Lake

• Poster: City Voters Sign the Petition

• Flyer [template]: Hazel Creek Watershed Kickoff Rally & Petition Drive

• Gaber, Ron.  “Fwd: Re: brochure.” Email to Steve Carroll.  9 March 2005.

• Hazel Creek PR Committee Summary of PR Ideas from 3/1/05 HC CCC Meeting

• Letter to Ron, re flyer cost estimates. n.d.

• Lechner, John.  Letter to Ron Gaber.  15 February 2005.

• Address to the City Council of Kirksville, Monday, November 21, 2005 (2 Copies)

• HCCC Kick Off Saturday, Address by Ron Gaber, April 2, 2005 (2 Copies)

• Address to the Council, January 17, 2005 (3 Copies).

• Missouri.  Attorney General.  2004 Missouri Sunshine Law.  Jefferson City, 2004.

• Ray Klinginsmith, Ron Gaber.  Stated opinion regarding the Kirksville City Council’s violation of the Sunshine Law. 2 Copies.

• Missouri.  Secretary of State.  Make Your Voice Heard: Missouri’s Initiative Petition Process and the Fair Ballot Access Act.  Jefferson City, 2003.

• Missouri Revised Statutes [printouts]: Chapters 8, 77, 78, 115

• Klinginsmith, Ray.  “Fw: Initiative Petitions for Third Class Cities.” Email to John Stegmann.  26 January 2005.

• Blansit, Bryant.  “Missouri Statutes for Third Class Towns.” Email to Judy Allen, et al.  18 January 2005.

• Summary of Hazel Ck Contacts

• Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee Kickoff Rally and Petition Drive, Opening Ceremony (Tom Morrow)

• City of Kirksville Forest Lake and Watershed Project.  Hazel Creek Lake Watershed Management Plan.  Kirksville, 2004.

• Cash [?], Darcy.  “Hazel Creek Cost Figures.” Email to Ron Gaber, Clayton Dillavou, James Harmon.  19 November 2005.

• Lemons, Peggy.  Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts…60 Years of Progress. Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 2004.  14 March 2005 < http://www.maswcd.net/historydoc.htm>.

• Ernst, Caryn.  Protecting the Source: Land Conservation and the Future of America’s Drinking Water.  The Trust for Public Land and American Water Works Association, 2004.

• Source Protection Handbook: Using Land Conservation to Protect Drinking Water Supplies.  The Trust for Public Land and American Water Works Association, n.d.

• Childers, Doyle.  Letter to Mark Spitzer.  29 March 2005.

• Crawford, G. Irene.  Letter to Mark Spitzer.  5 April 2005.

• Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Report of Investigation. 29 March 2005.

• Goals and Indicators—Hazel Creek Lake

• Meeting Minutes & Agenda ◙ March 21, 2006 ◙ June 29, 2006 ◙ Dillavou, Clayton.  Letter to Members 21 July 2006. ◙ August 24, 2006 ◙ January 20, 2006 [Agenda] ◙ November 17, 2005

• Report to Consumers on Water Quality.  City of Kirksville, 2005.

• Dillavou, Clayton L.  A Source Water Protection Plan: Forest Lake/ Hazel Creek Reservoirs [Draft].  Kirksville Watershed Management Commission, 2006.

• Welcome to hazelcreeklake.org.  7 March 2005 <http://hazelcreeklake.org/>.

• Video of the Kirksville City Council Special Meeting (January 17, 2005), held at Kirksville Middle School. 2 VHS Tapes.

• Brumbaugh, Vickie.  Fax to Ron Gaber.  16 March 2005.

• Journal of the City Council. 20 December 2004.

• Citizens through letters, e-mails, phone calls and public meetings have raised the following questions:

• Hazel Creek Lake and Forest Lake (Facts, Timeline, Excerpts from Minutes, Final Thoughts)

• City of Kirksville General Govermental [sic] Revenues & Expenditures 1992-2004

• Hazel Creek Lake and Watershed Information [map]

• Folder given to City Council Members by the Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee.
  Content:

  • Harmon, James A.  A Ballad of Kirksville and Walkerton. Hazel Creek Concerned Citizens Committee, 2005. 1 CD.

  • City Council Agenda

  • Condensed Facts About the Most Common Human Diseases in the US, Associated with Water Contaminated with Human or Large Farm Animal Urine and Feces

  • Value of Hazel Creek Lake & Surrounding Lands—Past, Present & Future

  • Letter to Local Media (November 14, 2005)

  • Frequently Asked Questions

  • Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake –Kirksville Residents

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Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake—Kirksville Residents

·        Copies of the Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake signed by Kirksville residents; originals given to Kirksville City Council. # 1-184. NOTE: #166 is an Adair County Resident.

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Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake—Adair County Residents

·        Copies of the Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake signed by non-voting Adair County residents; originals given to Kirksville City Council. # 1-58.

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Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake—Newspaper Ads

·        Copies of the Petition to Preserve Hazel Creek Lake signed by Kirksville and Adair County residents who used the form available in the Kirksville Daily Express; originals given to Kirksville City Council.

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Petition Signature Collectors

·        List containing the following information: Petition Number, Name of Circulator, Team Captain, Form, Date Received, City or County, and Number of Signatures.