A Month of Goodbyes

You have all probably heard that Susan Fleming Morgans, the Public Information Officer, is retiring on March 8. Susan's legacy includes being transparent enough and dismissing almost 400 Not In My Yard Signs (See Latest Right To Know- shaking my head UPDATED 2x), Susan reminding Andrew McNitt that "The purpose of this meeting it [sic] NOT to discuss the potential harmful effects of artificial turf..." , when she attacked The Almanac's tweet and proceeded to call my blog a disreputable local blog filled with a litany of libelous slurs, (See More lies from "the disreputable local blog"), and let us not forget to market, to market, to buy a … the most offensive article Susan ever wrote. She later apologized. To read more about Susan Morgans's contributions as public information officer, search this blog. For all of her followers, Susan Morgans gave a plug for her website,  www.susanflemingmorgans.com in her final column. You can read about her retiring cleaning lady. Of course.

I have not renewed the webhosting fee of $214.80 for my website, lebocitizens.com. I am done spending money on this community. I do want to thank those who sponsored me in the past. I will never forget.

I am so over Mt. Lebanon. There is life in Florida. There are no state income taxes, parking meters, or garages that charge to park. Recycling, including glass, is once a week. Garbage collection is TWICE a week. Yard waste is every Wednesday. Property taxes are VERY low. Gasoline is cheap. They don't worry about scary deer. They coexist with bears, alligators, and snakes. There are no overpaid, snobbish public information officers. Another thing that I am over is the Ward 4 Commissioner.  He continues to be a menace on the roads. But you elected him! No goodbyes from that dude.

I wasn't off by much

My Predictions for 2018 post wasn't off by much.

Jan Klein retired. Craig Grella's next door neighbor came to the rescue.

Timmy is finally working for a change, without a bonus this year.

The School District has become more transparent which translates to less Right To Knows filed. The municipality? Well, they are less transparent than ever. No contract/proposal was ever posted for Tony DeNicola's "sharpshooting."

Ethics complaint finalized - guilty but not enough to issue fines.

Capital Campaign was shut down.

News that Susan Morgans is retiring in three months.

I'm not making any more predictions, because Mt. Lebanon is cleaning house. Here is to a transparent and accountable Mt. Lebanon in 2019.

Happy New Year.

OMG, she's retiring in March!!!

What's in a slogan? Exploring the mysterious mottos of 5 Pittsburgh-area communities

A Community with Character

Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County

In 2001, Mt. Lebanon leaders created a 17-minute video to promote the community and its school district. The video needed a title, and “A Community with Character” fit the bill.

“I honestly — I just made that up,” said Susan Fleming Morgans, the municipality’s public information officer. “I’m sure nowadays things wouldn’t be so informal. I’m sure it would now be a six-month long project. You’d have to involve the whole staff and all the elected officials.”

Despite the informality, the name stuck.

“It seemed to me we have a lot of character among the people in our community … who volunteer their time to make it a better place to live,” Morgans said.

Several factors led to Morgans’ idea for the phrase. First, the district’s elementary schools had recently launched a character education program. Second, the community had formed its first historic preservation board, aimed at taking pride in the area’s various housing styles from bungalows to Tudors.

It’s also a neutral slogan that can be infused with many meanings.

Maybe a resident likes the town’s sidewalks, welcoming neighbors, dog-friendly vibe, or nature — “maybe that’s something you think gives our community character; you can take from it what you will,” Morgans said.

The phrase is used on marketing materials, such as the community’s website, paperwork for new residents, and magazines.

“What does character mean? It means something different to everybody, but it’s always good,” Morgans said. “I’m retiring in March, so maybe that will be my legacy: Mt. Lebanon, a community with character.”

Susan Morgans and John Hayes, you disgust me.

Susan Morgans and John Hayes, you disgust me. In your article, New regulation expands the role of ‘public’ hunting for suburban deer 

Municipal spokeswoman Susan Morgans said the community kerfuffle has calmed since the deer-reduction policy was enacted, and deer numbers seem to be dropping in parts of Mt. Lebanon. There have been no hunting-related shooting incidents related to the program, she said.

"Community kerfuffle," Susan? You beat us into submission. We have given up. We filed Right To Knows. You cited us. You took us to court. We have shared photographs of hunting-related incidents. We have had protests. We were harassed for walking through parks. We have gone to court. We tried to use facts. We tried to be logical. We feared for our lives and you call it kerfuffle? Despicable.

John Hayes, you call yourself "Outdoors Editor." Please. Why don't you just admit that you are the mouthpiece for the PA Game Commission? You write:

The municipality won a court challenge that attempted to force its commissioners and controlled-hunt organizer to reveal the names of participating hunters and property owners.

For your information, what I was challenging was the right to know WHERE lethal weapons were being discharged, so that people like me with PTSD, could avoid those areas. But evidently, $7,000 later, we don't have that right. Parks remain open during hunting season as well as culling . And now, as you so gleefully like to bring up Mt. Lebanon every chance you can, the public will be shooting in our parks. Thanks, John. You are a real piece of work.

Another big surprise

Look who is a Board of Director. It certainly helps. I don't know anyone and I am a finalist for Pittsburgh Magazine's Best of the 'Burgh. You all read about that in Mt. Lebanon Magazine. Oh wait. You didn't.

Throwing more money away on Virginia Manor decorating guide

Back in 2015, the Historic Preservation Board, along with staff liaison Susan Morgans spent $25,000 on a decorating guide for Virginia Manor. See Oops, there goes $25K The commissioners scrapped the idea. Then in my February 2017 post, Commissioners, please save Christmas for discriminating residents, I predicted that the Historic Preservation Board will ask the commission to revisit the decorating guide. Guess what was in today's Administrative Report. I called it!

This is the same group that wanted to keep brick streets in Ward 1. How much is this online design costing taxpayers this time? 

Mt. Lebanon continues to be defiant

Every year, our public officials and public employees are required to file a Statement of Financial Interests with the Municipality or School District, as well as with the PA Ethics Commission. Here are the Municipal Statements of Financial Interests May 2017.

According to the Guide to the PA Public Official and Employee Ethics Act,  The State defines public officials as :

Any person elected by the public or elected or appointed by a governmental body or an appointed official in the executive, legislative or judicial branch of this Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof, provided that it shall not include members of advisory boards that have no authority to expend public funds other than reimbursement for personal expense or to otherwise exercise the power of the State or any political subdivision thereof.

Former manager Steve Feller was a stickler when it came to filing SFI's. Our new manager Keith McGill, not so much. We already know that Andrew McCreery and Susan Morgans made critical errors on their SFI's. At one time, members of these boards submitted SFI's. http://mtlebanon.org/63/Agendas-Minutes What I am noticing now is the number of SFI's which are no longer filed. Missing in action include:

Mark Quealy, Mt. Lebanon Parking Enforcement Supervisor

Blaise Larotonda

Members of the Historic Preservation Board who have spent $25,000 on Virginia Manor remodeling guides, and brick road recommendations.

Sports Advisory Board, the most powerful board in the Municipality, now are MIA. Their meetings are constantly being canceled. The latest posted minutes are from January 5, 2017.

Mt. Lebanon continues to become more and more defiant. Just ask the Allegheny County Health Department concerning baiting and toxic dust emissions, Scott Township about killing in Twin Hills, PA Office of Open Records, and now the PA Ethics Commission.

We don't pay her enough; she's homeless! UPDATED 2X

I would bring this to the attention of our manager, but he has said that he is not responsible for gathering the correct information, only getting the form. Through a Right To Know, close to eighty statement of financial interests forms were filed in the municipality. Of all the SFIs submitted, only one came back incomplete. You guessed it. Susan Morgans.

The poor girl is homeless. Susan has given herself an interest free loan from Susan F. Morgans Card Services. She collects no income. Wow, Susan, I owe you a huge apology. All along, you have been donating your services getting information out to the people. Just like me!

The form is considered deficient by the PA State Ethics Commission. Perhaps someone else can contact them, since I have been busy with Mary Birks and Elaine Cappucci, and soon, another individual.

Update May 17, 2017 4:37 PM Email sent to Manager Keith McGill.

Update May 18, 2017 8:26 AM My guess is that Susan Morgans is in Wine Country again. I heard back from Keith McGill. 

This is almost comical

Not too long ago, mtl Magazine was looking for and hired a "content creator." The entire "team" is listed here, which includes SIX photographers. (Why Susan Morgans spends money on stock photography images, is beyond me.) What strikes me as funny is that Facebook articles tend to mirror what is discussed on Lebo Citizens. Every time I write something about Mary Birks and Outreach, magically, an article shows up on Facebook.

It is uncanny. I write something about Mary Birks and bam! something shows up on Facebook. Susan Morgans comes to the rescue. So why do we need a content creator? 

We have Susan Morgans trashing Petco, writing about her trips to wine country, and trolling on this blog. Oh, the money we could save in the Public Information Office.

Consider the source...

Last week, Mt. Lebanon's public information officer posted this on mtl Magazine's Facebook feed.

People were writing in, thanking Susan for the heads up. There was talk about reporting them, making unannounced appearances, and lots of sympathy for poor old Wally. Finally,

I had written a rather long response, but I couldn't post it because the post had been removed. 

An apology for the "errant" post followed. 

It appears that Susan thought she was posting on her personal Facebook page, but only realized it after she was challenged. I had commented on the "errant" post, but the "apology" has since been removed. All that remains now is the reply to Jeremy Tucker.

Correction. The "apology" has not been removed. 

The damage was done. No apology for trashing Petco on the municipal FB page. The comment I added to the sidebar disappeared, as well.

I want to share my experiences with Petco on Ft. Couch Road. I have been taking my dog to Petco for twelve years. I have never had a bad experience. Timmy the dog gives them kisses when he arrives. The staff all greet Timmy by name when we enter the salon. I schedule Timmy's appointments for every six weeks or so. The groomers appreciate that because they don't have to deal with fur that is matted. We arrive on time. The groomer will tell me that Timmy will be done in two hours or less, depending on how busy they are. They ask if there are any medical issues they need to be aware of. Who brings their dog to get groomed after surgery? They call when Timmy is almost done. I pick up Timmy right away. Sometimes, people use Petco as a kennel, leaving their poor dogs wait until their owners are ready to pick them up. 

Timmy greets me, wearing a cute bandana, tail wagging. I tip the groomers well and away we go.

The groomers all saw Susan's post on Facebook. They were shocked to read what the PIO had posted. I feel so badly for their maligned review. The groomers are always kind and conscientious. 

Please consider the source. Remember to market, to market, to buy a...? 

PAYT is DEAD. Again.

Talk about recycling. PAYT was declared dead on April 30, 2015. See PAYT is DEAD. Then on May 27, 2015, I wrote that PAYT is being recycled again. Highlights from the commission meeting Fast forward to January 3, 2017 when Susan Morgans was going to make us feel good about solid waste and PAYT, now called SMART, in her memorandum to Manager Keith McGill. Desperately Seeking Susan UPDATED

Somehow I missed this news from the March 3, 2017 PG. Beverly Road may get more parking; pay-as-you-throw tossed in Mt. Lebanon

"After nearly an hour of debate Monday, commissioners decided not to further pursue a pay-as-you-throw garbage collection program, after analysis indicated that it could cost some residents more than the current system." 

“Not one person has expressed an interest in pay-as-you-throw, but they are interested in weekly recycling,” Commissioner Stephen McLean said about the emails and calls he has received on the issue."

PAYT is DEAD. Again.

"It’s been quiet.” UPDATED 4X

Finally, Susan and I agree on something! At least how quiet it has been. Susan Morgans was quoted by her minion John Hayes in his report Mt. Lebanon deer reduction enters firearm phase

“There’s been very little public comment, even at the public meetings,” said Mt. Lebanon spokeswoman Susan Morgans. “I don’t know what that means — people have moved on to other things? It’s been quiet.”

I think I can explain why there has been very little public comment, Susan. For one thing, taking me to Common Pleas Court has had quite a chilling effect. I haven't been to a commission meeting for over a year. I can hear your applause from here, Susan. It has had a chilling effect on others as well. Ah, more applause.

It has been quiet, Susan. Look at what you have posted on mtl - Mt. Lebanon Magazine Facebook feed. Nothing about the lethal deer program. We do see helpful tips about clearing snow away from fire hydrants, in case of fire. Yes, very important. Keep our doors locked since Mt. Lebanon has intruders because of the regional drug problem. We must protect ourselves. Agreed. Several posts about Punxsutawney Phil. Being prepared for what is to come is another helpful tip. Be prepared and protect yourselves is the takeaway here. But don't be prepared or want to protect yourself when it comes to firing .223 caliber rifles in a densely populated community. Got it.

Let's look at Twitter. Wow! There is hope yet!

mtlebanonmagazine ‏@mtlmagazine  Feb 2

Deer Management Information http://dlvr.it/NGchnl 

More promising news on the municipal home page! We don't have to scroll through "Trending Now" to find the deer management information. Thank you to commissioners or Keith McGill for listening to my emails. I had written:

The 2017 executed (or is it execution?) contract for "sharpshooting" has been posted on the municipal site and here on Lebo Citizens. Note: The municipal link is the direct link to the contract. It is hidden by scrolling through "Trending Now, " > Deer Management Information posted on July 20, 2016 > Additional Info.... Mt. Lebanon wouldn't want any of the killing information on the Home page.

Susan, if we could get an announcement on Facebook or if the police could utilize their public access to Nextdoor and alert folks of a situation that could be deadly if one is in the wrong place at the wrong time, I would feel much better. I can just do so much on Blogger, Nextdoor, and Facebook.

So what are we doing instead of speaking at public meetings? You can bet we have moved on - to more effective ways of fighting this issue. We're finding candidates who have common sense to replace the buffoons who call themselves commissioners and claim that shooting firearms in a densely populated community, without telling the public which areas to avoid, is a good idea.

Update February 3, 2017 10:58 AM mtl Magazine has just published an app on Facebook which drastically reduces waiting time at the bar. But nothing about firing lethal weapons in Mt. Lebanon. Shaking my head.

Update February 5, 2017 7:10 AM Results of PG Poll

Update February 5, 2017 7:22 AM While the Post-Gazette continues to publish stories about lead in school drinking water (see Butler County school closed after increased lead levels found in water supply), John Hayes wrote this beauty. Lead ammo order won’t be enforced This is exactly what we have been saying for years. The meat that is going to food banks is tainted with lead. While everyone gets warm fuzzies because the venison is going to a good cause, think about how we are poisoning the less fortunate.

Update February 5, 2017 8:46 AM It's not all negative. I love the caption under the PG's photo. Look Up Lebo!

Desperately Seeking Susan UPDATED

What would we do without the Public Information Officer? Susan Morgans sent out a memorandum to Keith McGill and shared her plans to make us feel good about solid waste and PAYT, now called SMART. Mt. Lebanon can count on Susan to put a positive spin on everything, including garbage.

PIO PAYT Memorandum









Update January 3, 2017 8:10 PM I thought it would be appropriate to include this portion of last week's Commissioners' Administrative Report from Keith McGill.

This isn't the first time there have been delivery issues with the print edition of mtl Magazine. See Update on mtl Magazine delivery

One year later...

Facebook reminded me of this "memory" from one year ago.

State orders Mt. Lebanon to provide locations of deer hunt

On Tuesday, the state Office of Open Records granted Ms. Gillen’s request for all communications to and from the municipal government concerning the controlled archery hunt. The information is to be released within 30 days. 

A Mt. Lebanon spokeswoman said the municipality had received the request but would not issue a statement until commissioners and staff could meet next week. The next commissioners meeting is scheduled for Dec. 8, but Susan Morgans said the Right-to-Know request will probably be discussed sooner.

Susan Morgans leaked the commissioners' decision to the PG, that they decided to take it to the Court of Common Pleas. I read about it in the newspaper.

The commissioners, of course, voted to take this to the Court of Common Pleas. From there, it went to Commonwealth Court. Knowing our commissioners, it will probably go all the way to the Sate Supreme Court, if they will hear it.

Had enough of her ineptness yet?

State Representative Dan Miller is going to love this.

Mt. Lebanon is now promoting Levi jeans.

Go to:

http://www.mtlebanon.org/30/Voting-Information

and click the 42nd state legislative district link.

But wait. There's more!

Bad link to the school board.
Bad link to the League of Women Voters.
And a bad link to the Allegheny County Elections Division website.

That trip to New York City sure is paying off!

Update November 8, 2016 9:42 AM The links have been corrected. I wonder how much we are paying in total salaries for IT and the Public Information Office.

From:	egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
To:	kmcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
Cc:	commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; repmiller <repmiller@pahouse.net>; philip.weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>;
Subject:	Re: Tired of her ineptness yet?
Date:	Tue, Nov 8, 2016 9:34 am

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Keith,

I'm happy to report that all of the links have been corrected. With today being Election Day, I am relieved that your Election page is up and running. Donald Trump is getting quite a bit of press saying that the Election is rigged. At least in Mt. Lebanon, we can be proud to say that everything is working just fine here.

Elaine

-----Original Message-----
From: egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
To: kmcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
Cc: commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; repmiller <repmiller@pahouse.net>; philip.weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>
Sent: Tue, Nov 8, 2016 9:03 am
Subject: Re: Tired of her ineptness yet?

Hi Keith,

I am well aware of what causes a broken link. I also know about pasting in a web address still left on my clipboard. In fact, it happened to me. I was shopping for Levi jeans while I was working on my blog and accidentally pasted the link to my shopping page. It was pretty embarrassing. That is why I always check my links as I am writing, just to make sure they are the right links. I also test for broken links too. But what do I know? I'm not the professional. I'm just a volunteer with no professional training; a blogger who will be starting her seventh year at the end of this month. It would be so nice to have a team to help me, but I get by. 

Elaine Gillen

-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Mcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
To: egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
Cc: Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; Rep. Dan Miller <repmiller@pahouse.net>; Philip Weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>
Sent: Tue, Nov 8, 2016 7:52 am
Subject: Re: Tired of her ineptness yet?

Good morning Elaine,

Broken links are not uncommon as I am sure you are aware. There are multiple causes as identified by a quick google search:

• External websites that have gone offline
• An orphaned link which points to an old page on a site that no longer exists on the server, usually caused by changes in file name or structure
• Misspellings in the link
• The person maintaining the website made a mistake

Information is placed on the municipal website by a number of employees. When a broken link or other issue is brought to the attention of the municipality, staff works quickly to address the issue. The majority of the content is posted and maintained by I.T. and the Public Information Office.

More importantly just because someone makes a mistake it does not make them inept, it makes them human. Ms. Morgans is well respected in her field and the municipality is fortunate to have her in her position. 

Keith

On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 11:08 PM, egillen476@aol.com <egillen476@aol.com> wrote:

Oops! Three more bad links.

That trip to New York City sure is paying off.

Elaine Gillen

-----Original Message-----
From: egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
To: commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; kmcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
Cc: repmiller <repmiller@pahouse.net>
Sent: Mon, Nov 7, 2016 10:37 pm
Subject: Tired of her ineptness yet?

State Representative Dan Miller is going to love this.

Mt. Lebanon is now promoting Levi jeans.

 

Go to:

 

http://www.mtlebanon.org/30/Voting-Information

 

and click the 42nd state legislative district link.

Elaine Gillen

--

Keith McGill, AICP
Municipal Manager
412-343-3684
kmcgill@mtlebanon.org 

Susan justifies The Folio: Show UPDATED

Remember Mrs. Morgans Goes To The Big Apple? In today's mtl Magazine, Susan Morgans tells all of her readers why she is going to New York City next month.

Susan, comparing your trip next month to The Folio: Show which "is packed with lively luncheons, vibrant receptions and one-on-one interaction, all designed to give you a unique opportunity to meet with the people you want to meet and develop a professional network that will serve you for years to come" with Aaron Lauth going to the FBI Academy for ten weeks of hard core training is insulting. How can you put yourself in the same league as our chief of police?

Yes, your FEMA training was free and we covered your travel costs, but your trip to The Big Apple is not. Why we have to pay for your dinners with new friends is beyond me. Exactly what part of lively luncheons, vibrant receptions, one-on-one interaction (whatever that means), or having dinner with new friends will you be sharing with your staff when you return?

By the way, my tax dollars pay for your trips too, even though I didn't vote for any of the commissioners.

Update November 2, 2016 8:19 AM Keith McGill justifies The Folio: Show

From: Keith Mcgill [mailto:kmcgill@mtlebanon.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 2:21 PM
To: Nicholas Meduho, Jr.
Cc: Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>; Ian McMeans <imcmeans@mtlebanon.org>
Subject: Re: taxes

Good afternoon Mr. Meduho,

As I am sure you are aware one can quickly find countless articles on the internet espousing the benefits of continuing education and a well trained workforce.

Specific to Mt. Lebanon and my philosophy, here is a quote from an article that appeared in mtl magazine's October 28, 2016 issue, written by Laura Pace Lilley, Living the FBI Life.

"High-level training is important for top municipal staff. “The Mt. Lebanon Commission has consistently recognized and supported investment in advanced training for our municipal employees, especially those in leadership positions,” says Mt. Lebanon Manager Keith McGill. “This philosophy has allowed the municipality to remain an innovative and recognized leader in identifying available resources and providing services to residents in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.”

The conference that Ms. Morgans is attending has value in that media and the way people want to receive information changes constantly. It is important to have continuing education about everything from marketing and advertising to new software and design.There will be seminars on advertising, which could benefit the magazine by identifying ways to generate more revenue as well as other sessions which will offer insight and information that Ms. Morgans will bring back and share with the municipal staff, PIO staff, myself and the municipal commission.

Keith

Are we being vindictive, Susan? UPDATED

Or is it censorship? Or favoring one presidential candidate over another?

Let me back up. Yesterday, I read the online article what's your sign which was posted on lebomag.com.

The author writes

When did we become so skittish about dialogue? We argue about taxes and construction, sporting events and rules. Why can’t we show our colors this election?

I totally agree with her. I continued to read the comment that was published under the article.

I suspect many Clinton supporters do not advertise on their lawns for fear of property damage at the hands of more extreme right wing Trump supporters ( not necessarily from the community )...

I submitted this comment yesterday, and I am still waiting for approval.

Property damage? Seriously? There are many election signs in my neighborhood and they have not experienced any property damage.

So what gives, Public Information Office?

Update October 26, 2016 1:42 PM My comment was finally published. I guess the PIO is just overworked and couldn't get to it in a timely manner. Anyway, thanks for publishing it, PIO.

Clarification on fee to attend Saturday's Celebrate Women Event UPDATED

The latest round of how much it will cost to attend the event to mingle with some of Mt. Lebanon's finest ladies.

Even though Keith McGill, both licensor and licensee of the event, claimed that the event is free if you don't attend the breakfast, one of the organizers is saying something totally different. There is a $5.00 fee to attend.

          From: Maureen Mamula [mailto:mtlwomenrecognition2016@gmail.com]
          Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 6:56 PM
          To: Interested Party
          Subject: Event on Saturday

I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner-I was out of town.  Yes, you can attend the event without paying for the breakfast.  We do have expenses other than the breakfast, so the fee would be $5 per person.  We will be accepting checks made out to "Team PA Foundation" or cash at the door.  You mentioned you had other people who wanted to come too-I will need their names-our attendance will be limited by the room size.  

This getting comical now. There isn't a fee. It's a $25 donation. It's a $20 breakfast plus an optional $5 donation. It is free without the breakfast with an optional donation. There is a $5 fee to attend.

Let's cut the crap and admit that there are special rules for special people. Especially if Susan Morgans is in the picture. An admission fee is being charged for a two hour rental for a four hour event in a room where it is not permitted to charge an admission fee, as stated on a rental application signed by the manager of Mt. Lebanon as both the licensor and licensee, promoted for free by the Public Information Officer (one of the honorees) on the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon's social media and LeboALERT system.

Update October 20, 2016 5:53 PM 

From:	Keith Mcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
To:	egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
Cc:	Philip Weis <philip.weis@bipc.com>; commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>
Subject:	Re: Just an FYI
Date:	Thu, Oct 20, 2016 5:21 pm

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Elaine,

I have confirmed with Michelle that the information that I previously relayed related to the event is correct.  There is no fee to attend the event.  You may attend at 9:00 for the event and be admitted for free if you do not wish to make a donation.  Michelle will ask Maureen to make any necessary  changes to wording to clarify this issue.

On Oct 20, 2016 12:37 AM, "egillen476@aol.com" <egillen476@aol.com> wrote:

Commissioners,

There is a fee for Saturday's event in the Commission Chambers. I have posted the email regarding the admission fee on my blog.

Elaine Gillen

"Come and mingle with some of Mt. Lebanon's finest ladies"

If you want to attend "Celebrating Women of Mt. Lebanon," you better act quickly.

Mt. Lebanon Democratic chair Michelle Zmijanac is honoring Carolyn Byham, Terri Greenberg, Rania Harris, Mary Larsen, and Susan Morgans*.

*Mt. Lebanon's Public Information Officer Susan Morgans just learned that Halloween was moved to October 31 this year.

Mrs. Morgans Goes To The Big Apple UPDATED 3X

The June 2016 Expenditures were recently approved by our commissioners. This list, obtained by filing a Right To Know, should be readily available on our new Open Lebo website, but isn't. The monthly expenditures are not for public viewing until after the commissioners approve them. They don't read them, just approve them. Ask Dave Brumfield. The expenditure list usually includes such gems as pancake breakfasts, retirement parties, food for the commissioners, staff parking, health insurance, cell phones, legal fees, magazine printing costs, and all those working lunches and dinners for the Public Information Office. This month was no exception.

Our public information officer, who earns more than the mayor of Pittsburgh, will be traveling to New York City to attend The Folio: Show in November.

The Folio: Show is packed with lively luncheons, vibrant receptions and one-on-one interaction, all designed to give you a unique opportunity to meet with the people you want to meet and develop a professional network that will serve you for years to come.

Luncheons. Vibrant receptions. Dinner with new friends. How exciting! Is this when Susan books her hair appointment with her favorite NYC stylist? I can't wait to read that article.

Update July 28, 2016 8:51 PM Another smart assed response from our overpaid PIO. 

Mr. Meduho: 

My office had nothing to do with any of the things you mention. We did do a front of the book story in the July /August magazine.
 And we have promoted the show on Facebook several times ,so I am sure you can find the information there. Please note that it is 6 am and I am working, since you are so concerned about how the people in my office spend our time. I also am on vacation and will work while on vacation as I always do. Have a nice day.
Susan morgans 

Sent from my iPhone 

On Jul 28, 2016, at 1:27 AM, Nicholas Meduho, Jr. wrote:
I don’t know who to ask so I’ll ask a few of you.

When I look at the calendar of events on the Lebo home page I see the Police Classic Car Show listed.

When I click on it I am taken to the Event Details page but I can’t enlarge the flier to view it properly.

There is nothing else listed regarding this event, not even on the police website.

When I do a search, I find fliers from previous years but not the upcoming event on Sunday.

Where can I find a legible copy of the flier? Is there a way to allow enlargement of images in the Event Details section?


Thank you,

Nicholas Meduho
Mt. Lebanon, PA

Update July 29, 2016 9:08 AM Guess who owns the domain name lebomag.com ? None other than Susan Morgans. Nick M. sent this to our commissioners and manager:

Mr. McGill and Commissioners,

Why is Susan Morgans the sole owner of the domain name “lebomag.com” with NONE listed as Registrant Organization? As it stands now, if Susan Morgans were to leave tomorrow, that domain name goes with her and she can do anything she wants with it. And if she were to die tomorrow, the consequences could be much worse. Anyone think this is wise? Can we please take the appropriate steps in getting the “lebomag.com” domain name into Mt. Lebanon’s ownership. I really think that would be an intelligent move.  

Thank you,  

Nicholas Meduho  

Mt. Lebanon, PA   

Domain Name: lebomag.com  

Registrar URL: http://www.godaddy.com  

Registrant Name: Susan Morgans  

Registrant Organization: NONE  

Name Server: NS1.US25.SITEGROUND.US  

Name Server: NS2.US25.SITEGROUND.US  

DNSSEC: unsigned 

Another Lebo Citizens reader emailed me this comment:

In companies that foot the bill for trips like Morgans, it is usually required that the attendee make a presentation of what was learned from the experience!
As taxpayers (actually her employers) we need to know if it's money well spent!

I agree. It would give Her the opportunity to show off Her new NYC haircut.

Our commissioners approve this crap, Folks.

Update July 29, 2016 6:11 PM It appears that the domain name registrant organization for lebomag.com has been updated. Working while on vacation. At 6 AM. Have a nice day.