Does anyone listen to 950 AM, "Spring Hill Spotlight?"
For those of you that do not, it is on every Monday from 8:00 - 9:00. Cindy Williams is the host every other Monday and usually discusses local issues. About once a month there will be some decent discussion about a topic that pertains to Spring Hill, but rarely do they touch on politics.
This week, Cindy Williams basically had a Maury County Regional Hospital Commercial for most of the show. Tell me again why a representative of Spring Hill would be fighting against a new hospital opening in the Spring Hill city limits? I would love for someone to give me a reasonable argument for not wanting this hospital in Spring Hill. There is no question that Maury County officials are fighting much harder against a hospital than they are against W.R. Grace. I wonder why that is...Amazing!
Now, here is what's really going on in Spring Hill...
This week is going to be a busy week if you are interested in attending meetings and/or mixers. Also, last month everyone was informed that there would be a vote on re-apportionment by mid-April. I wonder if there has been anything drafted for this month's meeting?
I guess we will see soon enough.
Monday night-
* Planning Commission meeting at City Hall. It begins at 5:30 PM for all of those interested.
Tuesday night-
* BOMA work session at City Hall. It begins at 6:30 for all of those interested.
* Williamson County candidate fair at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs. It is free to the public and most if not all of the candidates will be there. Start getting involved, the election is creeping up in a hurry.
On a side note, I have not yet received back a single County Commissioner candidate questionnaire. I have spoken with a couple of the candidates and I hope to post as much as possible after the meet and greet at the Embassy Suites. I'll keep you posted.
City Plan
Also, it appears that Mr. Gallardo continues on the offensive for a city plan!
Putting the Puzzle Together
Great work Mingo! It would be really nice if the rest of the aldermen would start coming around in the near future. It will be interesting to see what kind of progress this committee can make. Time will tell, hopefully it won't take too much time.
Have a nice start to your week everyone!
Monday, April 10, 2006
"Spring Hill Spotlight"
Posted by Gorilla in the Corner at 8:50 AM
Labels: County Government, Miscellaneous, Spring Hill Hospital
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16 comments:
Is there really a strong argument AGAINST a hospital in our city?
I wonder how that argument is made?
I don't think there is a "strong" argument against a hospital in our city, its a need that will be met. Every month, Dennis Miller from the Williamson Medical Center (WMC) gives his report on the WMC to the Williamson County Commission and it's always at capacity and they need additional space. But I can assure you that Williamson County will fight it just as hard as Maury County.
Maury Regional is in a bad position to where a Spring Hill hospital would be the nail in the coffin, so expect to see the Maury County officials fighting it tooth and nail.
As for Williamson County, quote me now that if our current commissioners are re-elected, they will fight the hospital just as hard. Both Williamson Commissioners are on the Board for the Williamson Medical Center and will do what they can to stop HCA.
What's "Amazing" is certain elected officials are making great efforts to further thier own political hidden agendas at the City of Spring Hill's expense.
Don't expect an outright argument by these elected officials. They have none!
Maury Regional Hospital is heavily in debt. These bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of Maury County Taxpayers. A new hosptial in Spring Hill will hurt MRH and if MRH gets in financial trouble and not able to make its bond payments then Maury County will have to make the payments. I believe this is the primary reason MRH and County officials will fight the new hospital.
Anony 7:30
You make an excellent point about the Maury County Taxpayers will pay for hospital debt if Spring Hill is allow to "funnel" profits into a Spring Hill Hospital.
Does Mayor Leverette really want Spring Hill citizens to have "low taxes", or, does Mayor Leverette wish to cause the county taxes to go up by destroying MRH?
All boats rise in the harbor. Consider the growth in the overall region and you'll see the wisdom!
The growth in the overall region is pathetic. The growth in a specific region of the county is high. All boats will not rise because Spring Hill gets a hospital. In fact, all boats may sink - including Spring Hill when you look at the long term effects of current decisions. Williamson County is going to fight tooth and nail to eliminate a hospital in Spring Hill. Why do you think Brentwood doesn't have a hospital? One reason and one reason only - Williamson County General did not want them to have one. There's BIG money at play here and it will be interesting to see who wins.
Spring Hill could become it's own county. Thus, eliminating the worries of Maury & Williamson counties. Would the two counties entertain this idea? Actually, why dosen't the Spring Hill BOMA just pursue that avenue. They don't need permission from either county.
The Spring Hill citizens ARE currently paying for the increasing debt load of MRH.
Anon. @ 07:30 says
"A new hosptial in Spring Hill will hurt MRH and if MRH gets in financial trouble and not able to make its bond payments then Maury County will have to make the payments". Anon. @ 07:30 you need to face the inevitable.
When all else fails push the "HIGHER TAX BUTTON".
Anon. @ 21:16 says
"There's BIG money at play here......."
I certainly hope this isn't the strongest argument AGAINST a hospital in our city. It's short sighted and certainly does not bode well for the average citizen that does not have BIG money.
It's not about money, it's about affordable, quality health care at a reasonable driving distance.
Maury & Williamson counties have known for years of the growth in Spring Hill. Yet they have chosen to ignore Spring Hill for what it has become and will continue to become. They've had thier opportunities and turned a blind eye.
The "red headed step child" is coming into his/her own!
My comment was not made to make everyone think I am against a new hospital in Spring Hill, because I am not. It was made to make everyone aware of the debt load of MRH. MRH is big business and will do everything in its power to stop the new hosptial.
Here's a news flash taxpayers may not know - up unitl a year or so ago elected Maury County officials got big breaks at MRH. From my understanding of the situation, MRH took what the insurance company would pay on these elected officials hospital bills and wrote the balance off. Now wouldnt everyone like that same deal! Talk about conflicts of interest. Maybe this was one of the reasons why County Commissioners would not consider the sale of MRH.
Spring Hill residents who live in Maury County are already shouldering more than their share of taxes. These residents are paying property taxes to support Maury County's solid waste program and they should not be. I feel sure there are taxpayers that are not aware of this situation. This property tax is not legal and until someone takes a stand it will continue. Dont look for County leaders to address this situation - it will mean they will have to say they made a mistake.
anon @ 00:08
Believe it or not, it IS all about the money. Don't be naive. It really is as simple as that. Unfortunately.
Your idea about Spring Hill breaking away to form its own county was an idea presented by former mayor Williams. The idea is worth pursuing. However, if that happens, say goodbye to Maury County as a whole. Would the TABOR pertain to the new county as well? How would the county be financed? Would that stop growth or perhaps reverse it? Once it's done, it's done. But I like the idea personally.
"Push the Higher tax button": Can't be done thanks to the TABOR. There's no button to push.
What happens when you form a new county and the city outgrows the boundaries of the new county in 10 years thereby putting us right back where we started?
Trying to keep up here...
Does TABOR stand for the tax payer bill of rights??
If it does we need to be ready because there is a "button to push". That was passed as a resolution and can be just as easily removed by the BOMA. It was a great idea and did what they wanted to do, show that it could work for a while. But when things start to tighten up the plan has always been to re-establish the city property tax.
anon. @ 12:39
Are you exposing past Mayor Williams hidden agendas?
Yeah, anon. @ 12:39, are you saying the late Mayor Willims presented to the BOMA a "feel good resolution" in the form of a TABOR? Knowing he or future BOMA's were going to have to deal with the fall out.
anon @12:39:
"...the plan has always been to re-establish the city property tax."
So, the public was intentionally misled by the past administration (of which Danny Leverette was a part of)? But why is it that a referendum is the only way to increase the tax rate?
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