Hmmmm ....

Did anyone look into how this is done? It's not that this organization looks around and see's Vienna as a light of shining brilliance. All Vienna had to to was apply for the award, fill out a one page application, and you get the award. That's like say Maud Applying for Vienna Citizen of the Year if all she had to do is fill out an application, and if all the questions are answered and spelled correctly, she gets the award. What a joke.

Write something in the rag paper when we really have something to celebrate; like fixing the water problem we have had for years and years.

click here for application to see what Vienna had to complete to get the award:

http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/AFEEntryPacket_09.pdf

The Town Council also approved an estimated $4,471,434 contract with Sagres Construction Corp. for general construction services.

Did the town build something that I somehow missed? Is this just to fix broken doors and repair windows? Repair sidewalks? Fill potholes?

What is this?!

Speaking of reporting, err...reprinting TOV press releases... the parent company of the Sun Gazette is due to be sold next week in U.S. Bankruptcy Count in Delaware. Parent company appears to have shafted everyone it had a financial relationship with over the past 3 years, company's PR stressed it was working with creditors and lenders then suddenly filed for Chapter 11.

What happened to KPMG awards. Last time I GOOGLED KPMG I was shocked at the stories I found.

They've applied for/rec'd this award every year - I'd like to see their audited financial statements published on-line instead.

You will never see accurate reporting in Vienna for two reasons. One, we don't have any good reporters who even know how to report or investigate a story. They can barely write above a third grade writing level on their best day: Brian Trompeter. Second: Who places the ads in the local rags? mostly Real Estate people... and since they have a common goal to keep the dirt of corruption and nepotism out of the news, they will only support lame stories about somebody getting an award or somebodies dog barking late at night.... that goes with the VTC, too. They cannot afford to have bad print typed about them for obvious reasons, and they hand feed to the reporters they know they can afford to control. Pretty nice arrangement if you aren't interested in real news or factual reporting. Yet another reason we will never see televised meetings of our VTC. Nope, Never. I guarantee it.

After screwing everyone for the past several years with biased reporting, and countless lies to creditors, shareholders, and lenders, the Sun Gazette's parent company will soon have a new owner and will go on screwing everyone with biased reporting and countless lies.

Real Money is in Real Estate. And the Sun Gazette's Editor is a licensed Realtor who is out selling when he isn't editing TOV press releases for inclusion in the SG.

They've applied for/rec'd this award every year - I'd like to see their audited financial statements published on-line instead.

http://www.viennava.gov/Town_Departments/Financial_reports.html

You are not a very good inspector general.

Did you ever see a local newspaper that didn't go along with the status quo and City Hall?

Trompeter and McCaffrey are Seeman's and Maudie's pet skanks.

Vienna’s PFC Monaco has a productive week… great to see our tax-payer $$$ at work…

VIENNA POLICE HIGHLIGHTS
May 22, 2009

Arrests- Drunk in Public
200 Block Cedar Lane, SE
May 15 6:24 p.m.

While on patrol PFC Monaco observed several individuals consuming alcohol behind the Cedar Lane Shopping Center. After interacting with some of the individuals, PFC Monaco arrested two of the men for Drunk in Public. Both men were transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrested:
Ventura Ebaristo, 48, of no fixed address
Luis Sarvelio Rosa, 47, of 100 Block Patrick Street, SE

Arrests- Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Drunk in Public 09-4362
200 Block Cedar Lane, SE

May 15 10:53 p.m.
While patrolling the Cedar Lane Shopping Center, PFC Monaco observed one individual attempting to start a fight with another individual. Investigation revealed that this was a continuing argument which had begun inside Neighbor’s Restaurant.

The individual was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Drunk in Public but then attempted to escape. He was controlled and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. There he was charged formally with the two charges mentioned previously as well as Resisting Arrest and held on a $1500.00 bond.

The arrested subject, 21 year old Kenneth Maurice Wilson of Hillcrest Drive in Vienna, was forbidden from returning to Neighbor’s by management.

Arrest- Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License is Suspended 09-4370
1100 Block Maple Avenue, NE
May 16 4:51 a.m.

PFC Monaco observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and stopped the car. After interacting with the driver, PFC Monaco observed signs of possible impairment.

Subsequent to performing several field sobriety tests, the driver, 31 year old Mark Sharma of Harding Road in Greenwich, Connecticut was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Mr. Sharma was transported to the Vienna Police Headquarters for analysis of his breath. A check of his driving status revealed that he was suspended and not permitted to drive in Virginia. After breath analysis, he was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrests- Obstruction of Justice 09-4386
Park Street at Talahi Road, SE
May 16 6:49 p.m.

PFC Monaco had stopped a vehicle previously for a violation. He then observed the same vehicle operating again in violation of law. His investigation revealed that the occupants of the car had provided him with false information.
Both subjects were arrested for Obstruction of Justice and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held on $2000.00 bond.

Arrested:
Antonio Javier Cantarero, 19 of Glengyle Drive in Vienna
Juan Pablo Reyes, 25, of Chain Bridge Road in Vienna

Arrest- Drunk in Public 09-4399
200 Block Cedar Lane, SE
May 17 12:51 a.m.

A security officer notified police that an apparently intoxicated male was in the parking lot of the Vienna Park Apartments. PFC Monaco located the individual and after a brief investigation arrested him for Drunk in Public. The individual, 22 year old Ventura Lais of no fixed address was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrest- Driving While Intoxicated 09-4404
Lawyers Road at Blair Court, NW
May 17 3:47 a.m.

PFC Monaco observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and stopped it. After
interacting with the driver, PFC Monaco detected signs of possible impairment.
Subsequent to performing several field sobriety tests the driver, 24 year old Sherri Shin Ferland of Franklin Manor Court in Fairfax, Virginia was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Vienna Police Headquarters for analysis of her breath. After analyzing her breath, PFC Monaco transported Ms. Ferland to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrest- Disorderly Conduct 09-4417
Wolftrap Hotel
430 Maple Avenue, West
May 17 6:32 p.m.

PFC Monaco responded for an assault at the Wolftrap Hotel. Upon his arrival he found a husband and wife arguing and exhibiting signs of possible impairment. It was reported that both the individuals had been banging on walls and causing a disruption at the hotel.
Both parties were arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Drunk in Public. They were both transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Arrested:
David Bruce Goodyear, 44, of Burrows Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia
Sally J. Goodyear, 50, of Wolftrap Road in Vienna

From the October 31, 2008 Vienna Police Highlights:
Attempted Burglary 08-10936
100 Block Maple Avenue, West
Between October 29 at 9:00 p.m. and October 30 at 10:00 a.m.
A store owner reported that during the listed times unknown subjects attempted to enter his store. Damage was observed at the door hinges and latch areas.
This case is still being investigated.

Case Update- Arrest- May 18, 2009:
On May 18th PFC Monaco began discussing the above case with an individual. During the course of his discussion, the individual admitted to being involved.
The individual, 20 year old Michael James Norman of Montclair Court in Vienna was arrested and brought before a Magistrate at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. There he was formally charged with Burglary and Petit Larceny and held on a $5500.00 bond. Additionally, PFC Monaco learned that Mr. Norman was possibly involved in another burglary in Fairfax County. Detectives from Fairfax County were notified of this
information.

I am sick and damn tired of the TOV Police Department being de facto security guards for the Town's convenience stores that sell alcohol to alcoholics; and then arresting the alcoholics when they are drunk in public or DWI! What a lose-lose for taxpayers and citizens.

Does anyone know the names and addresses of the owner or owners of the Cedar Lane Apartments and Wolftrap Motel?

I am sick and damn tired of the TOV Police Department being de facto security guards for the Town's convenience stores that sell alcohol to alcoholics; and then arresting the alcoholics when they are drunk in public or DWI! What a lose-lose for taxpayers and citizens.

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Agree. TOV convenience stores should hire security guards. And not sell alcohol to alcoholics.

Agree. TOV convenience stores should hire security guards. And not sell alcohol to alcoholics.

Most "alcoholics" do not wear a special badge to identify themselves as problem drinkers. Many or most are not drunk until *after* they buy the alcohol and consume it.

The sooner the Fairfax County Police Department takes over patrolling the TOV the better for everyone in our Town.

Many who purchase alcohol at TOV convenience stores are intoxicated. If I had my way I would only allow 6-packs of regular beer and regular wine with an alcohol content of 12% or less to be sold. No malt liquor and cheap fortified wine. Who do you think drinks malt liquor and cheap fortified wine anyway?

I am sick and damn tired of the TOV Police Department being de facto security guards for the Town's gas stations that sell gas to speeders; and then ticketing the speeders when they speed! What a lose-lose for taxpayers and citizens.

Bring back Prohibition!

Oh My God...here come another two weirdos down Maple Street who oppose the Robinson - Seeman - Sun Gazette status quo. It's the God-given right of alcoholics to buy alcohol whenever and wherever in the TOV. Just make sure the TOV cops on duty at TOV convenience stores don't notice you are weaving before and after you leave the store.

Is Maple Street in Vienna?

Forget it, he's rolling.