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Welcome to the Looking Back page.
This page is a place where our
readers can learn about how past
O’Fallon Elected Officials decisions
or deeds effect our lives and city
today. You may ask, Why is this
important? This is important so that
problems caused by past mistakes
can be identified and corrected. With
so many people moving into our
community it’s important to share the
information so they to can be a force
for change. O’Fallon is so unlike any
other the city's in the area and many
newcomers are unaware of the
problems that exist here.
This page is a place where our
readers can learn about how past
O’Fallon Elected Officials decisions
or deeds effect our lives and city
today. You may ask, Why is this
important? This is important so that
problems caused by past mistakes
can be identified and corrected. With
so many people moving into our
community it’s important to share the
information so they to can be a force
for change. O’Fallon is so unlike any
other the city's in the area and many
newcomers are unaware of the
problems that exist here.
| Majority rule only works if you're also considering individual rights. Because you can't have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper. Larry Flynt |
State Audit
Every resident of O'Fallon should take the time to read Claire McCaskill's audit
report for the city of O'Fallon for the year ending December 31st. 2003. Also included
in the report is the Board of Alderman's response in 2005.
Click on the following link to see the audit report.
Every resident of O'Fallon should take the time to read Claire McCaskill's audit
report for the city of O'Fallon for the year ending December 31st. 2003. Also included
in the report is the Board of Alderman's response in 2005.
Click on the following link to see the audit report.
Mass Resignations
Many of our citizens have never had the opportunity to read the resignation letters
of the former board members and special council who resigned in March 2006.
Interesting reading and a inside look at your government.
Many of our citizens have never had the opportunity to read the resignation letters
of the former board members and special council who resigned in March 2006.
Interesting reading and a inside look at your government.
Old News Stories
Use the following Old News Stories Link to research previous O'Fallon News Stories
from multiple sources.
Use the following Old News Stories Link to research previous O'Fallon News Stories
from multiple sources.
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| The Renaud / Hennessy administration exposed. |
| This exchange will make you wonder where Bill Hennessy's loyalties lie. Citizen's of O'Fallon or Budget Towing? |
| Click on Cock Roach To see how they fog for the really big pests in O'Fallon |
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January 2007
• Sewer plant pump failure to cost more that $100.000.00.
• Second sewer plant pump fails.
• Third sewer plant pump fails.
• Sewer plant needs 1.5 million in repairs.
• Former O'Fallon court administrator who admitted stealing city money
ordered to pay back almost $300,000.
• Sewell report say Public Safety Director position is not needed.
• Council creates Public Safety Directors Position.
February 2007
• Still no progress at O’Fallon Station for almost 2 months.
• Council considers $800.000.00 payment to developers for illegally vacated
road.
March 2007
• Davis Street Land Co. files a lawsuit against O’Fallon for failing to provide
sewer service.
• $600,000.00 sales tax shortfall has city leaders concerned.
• Council cancels League of Women’s Voters candidate forum.
• Citizens for Responsible Community (CFRC) contributes to O’Fallon
political campaigns. Co-founded by Morrow’s assistant Carl Maus.
April 2007
• Morrow supporter sues O’Fallon and 2 police officers.
• $800.000.00 payment to developers fails due to public outcry.
• O’Fallon ordered to pay $1 million to landowner for failing to provide sewer
service.
• Morrow supporter files lawsuit against city.
May 2007
• Council prepares to approve $35,000.00 payment to developer with no
record of elected officials formally approving the agreement.
June 2007
• O’Fallon plans to annex Busch Wildlife.
• O’Fallon drop plans to annex Busch Wildlife.
•Most Council members kept in the dark about annexation plans
• Morrow says Lowery and Hennessy violated the rules of protocol, courtesy
and structure of the government in their actions with the annexation.
• Morrow says “I have not had any private words with Mr. Lowery because I
have learned that working in a possibly hostile environment, you have to
make sure you have your T’s crossed and I’s dotted,”
July 2007
• Sewer hookup freeze still plague O’Fallon and affecting new buisnesses.
• Council approves $35,000.00 payment to developer with no record of
elected officials formally approving the agreement.• O'Fallon Station still not
completed.
• O'Fallon ordered by Judge to hand over employee records in lawsuit by
Morrow supporter.
August 2007
• City's planned shopping center comparable to Chesterfield Mall is
scrapped.
• City officials prepare for an estimated $650,000 budget shortfall.
• Local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union sharply criticized city
officials for releasing the Social Security numbers of workers. O'Fallon
officials broke the federal Privacy Act by releasing the numbers in response
to a public information request.
• Still no progress at O’Fallon Station.
• Sewer plant pump failure to cost more that $100.000.00.
• Second sewer plant pump fails.
• Third sewer plant pump fails.
• Sewer plant needs 1.5 million in repairs.
• Former O'Fallon court administrator who admitted stealing city money
ordered to pay back almost $300,000.
• Sewell report say Public Safety Director position is not needed.
• Council creates Public Safety Directors Position.
February 2007
• Still no progress at O’Fallon Station for almost 2 months.
• Council considers $800.000.00 payment to developers for illegally vacated
road.
March 2007
• Davis Street Land Co. files a lawsuit against O’Fallon for failing to provide
sewer service.
• $600,000.00 sales tax shortfall has city leaders concerned.
• Council cancels League of Women’s Voters candidate forum.
• Citizens for Responsible Community (CFRC) contributes to O’Fallon
political campaigns. Co-founded by Morrow’s assistant Carl Maus.
April 2007
• Morrow supporter sues O’Fallon and 2 police officers.
• $800.000.00 payment to developers fails due to public outcry.
• O’Fallon ordered to pay $1 million to landowner for failing to provide sewer
service.
• Morrow supporter files lawsuit against city.
May 2007
• Council prepares to approve $35,000.00 payment to developer with no
record of elected officials formally approving the agreement.
June 2007
• O’Fallon plans to annex Busch Wildlife.
• O’Fallon drop plans to annex Busch Wildlife.
•Most Council members kept in the dark about annexation plans
• Morrow says Lowery and Hennessy violated the rules of protocol, courtesy
and structure of the government in their actions with the annexation.
• Morrow says “I have not had any private words with Mr. Lowery because I
have learned that working in a possibly hostile environment, you have to
make sure you have your T’s crossed and I’s dotted,”
July 2007
• Sewer hookup freeze still plague O’Fallon and affecting new buisnesses.
• Council approves $35,000.00 payment to developer with no record of
elected officials formally approving the agreement.• O'Fallon Station still not
completed.
• O'Fallon ordered by Judge to hand over employee records in lawsuit by
Morrow supporter.
August 2007
• City's planned shopping center comparable to Chesterfield Mall is
scrapped.
• City officials prepare for an estimated $650,000 budget shortfall.
• Local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union sharply criticized city
officials for releasing the Social Security numbers of workers. O'Fallon
officials broke the federal Privacy Act by releasing the numbers in response
to a public information request.
• Still no progress at O’Fallon Station.
February 2006
• Morrow abandons former allies to join Cantwell & Hennessy
alliance.
• Lyn Schipper resigns from office.
March 2006
• Newly appointed city staff attorney Mary Creamer put on
administrative leave.
• Morrow appoints former Renaud Admin. attorney Mark Piontek
Hudson, Busken & Mitchell walk out of meeting in protest.
• Hudson & Busken resign along with Special Counsel Rick
Fischer
• Morrow's appoints attorneys from Clayton law firm. Despite
state auditors recommendation of savings from having a staff
attorney .
• Morrow administration seeks over $17,000.00 in fees for
public information
May 2006
• Morrow faces ethic compliant about supporter paying her
health insurance.
• St. Paul Travelers fails to renew liability coverage for
employees and elected officials who are sued regarding city
business.
• Newly appointed city staff attorney Mary Creamer terminated.
• Todd Criswell, Director of Community Development
terminated by Bob Lowery
• Charles Mobley, Director of Public Works terminated by Bob
Lowery
• Monte Ellis, the city's program manager allegedly resigns in
protest.
July 2006
• City Council gives approval to sell city property to a developer
at a bargain price.
• Council unanimously reprimands Morrow for "less than
complete and less than precise" accounts of her actions and
accuses Morrow of "unchecked executive power."
August 2006
Council spends $44,000 to come up with core values and
mission statement.
October 2006
• Council considers $120,000.00 in water & sewer tap fee
waivers in annexation agreements.
• Morrow veto’s change in stair step geometry.
• Council overrides Morrow’s veto and deviates stair step
geometry from International building code requirements for
safe stairways.
November 2006
• Morrow assistant resigns claims intimidating remarks by
Council President Peter Cantwell made her job unbearable.
• Former employees Todd Criswell & Charles Mobley sue city
claiming they were fired for calling attention to unfair code
enforcement and other city dealings that favored certain
developers.
• Jim Sewell, friend of Bob Lowery paid to conduct a study of the
police department.
• Morrow hires campaign supporter Carl Maus as new aid.
• O’Fallon notifies P.W.S.D.# 2 that sewer plant is at capacity
and would accept no new developments.
December 2006
• City seeks to sell water and sewer system.
• O’Fallon’s legal fees approach $600,000.00 for 2006.
• Morrow abandons former allies to join Cantwell & Hennessy
alliance.
• Lyn Schipper resigns from office.
March 2006
• Newly appointed city staff attorney Mary Creamer put on
administrative leave.
• Morrow appoints former Renaud Admin. attorney Mark Piontek
Hudson, Busken & Mitchell walk out of meeting in protest.
• Hudson & Busken resign along with Special Counsel Rick
Fischer
• Morrow's appoints attorneys from Clayton law firm. Despite
state auditors recommendation of savings from having a staff
attorney .
• Morrow administration seeks over $17,000.00 in fees for
public information
May 2006
• Morrow faces ethic compliant about supporter paying her
health insurance.
• St. Paul Travelers fails to renew liability coverage for
employees and elected officials who are sued regarding city
business.
• Newly appointed city staff attorney Mary Creamer terminated.
• Todd Criswell, Director of Community Development
terminated by Bob Lowery
• Charles Mobley, Director of Public Works terminated by Bob
Lowery
• Monte Ellis, the city's program manager allegedly resigns in
protest.
July 2006
• City Council gives approval to sell city property to a developer
at a bargain price.
• Council unanimously reprimands Morrow for "less than
complete and less than precise" accounts of her actions and
accuses Morrow of "unchecked executive power."
August 2006
Council spends $44,000 to come up with core values and
mission statement.
October 2006
• Council considers $120,000.00 in water & sewer tap fee
waivers in annexation agreements.
• Morrow veto’s change in stair step geometry.
• Council overrides Morrow’s veto and deviates stair step
geometry from International building code requirements for
safe stairways.
November 2006
• Morrow assistant resigns claims intimidating remarks by
Council President Peter Cantwell made her job unbearable.
• Former employees Todd Criswell & Charles Mobley sue city
claiming they were fired for calling attention to unfair code
enforcement and other city dealings that favored certain
developers.
• Jim Sewell, friend of Bob Lowery paid to conduct a study of the
police department.
• Morrow hires campaign supporter Carl Maus as new aid.
• O’Fallon notifies P.W.S.D.# 2 that sewer plant is at capacity
and would accept no new developments.
December 2006
• City seeks to sell water and sewer system.
• O’Fallon’s legal fees approach $600,000.00 for 2006.
| Former Alderman Busken giving behind the scene look at city hall |
| Click on the image to play the video. |
