Paragraph From Bartlett Tribune August 27 2008

I have included this paragraph just to show ONE of the many Financial Irregularities that have gone on at the City of Bartlett. It's authenticity can be verified by calling the Tribune Progress at 254 527 4424. MORE TO COME

By Gayle Bielss

The council discussed the action to be taken regarding the outstanding amount for electricity owed to the city by Will O'Bell Nursing Home.

City secretary Diane Evans discovered a bookkeeping error on the city's part that dates back to May 2006 through November 2007. For some reason, former city secretary Andrew Solis had noted that he had changed the multiplier for Will O'Bell, which dropped their utility bills by half.

Mrs. Evans researched the matter and sent Will O'Bill an adjusted statement, saying they owed over $54,000. Will O'Bell had paid the amount stated on their utility bills during this period. It was noted that a similar circumstance had happed at Bartlett State Jail and they had paid the entire amount (water) when notified. (This statement in Italics is not part of the Tribune Article but from Lana Hill Web Misstress-"My understanding was the Jail had been over billed $40,000 and the City was the one that had to refund money to them?")

Councilman Reuben Lindemann, who also serves as treasurer of the board of trustees for Will O'Bell, stated that there had been multiple problems with the nursing home's utility bill. Ms. Evans stated that there was no statute of limitations on collecting for services rendered.

Councilman Bill Terrell told Lindemann that he needed to abstain from any voting on the matter. The WOB board will meet Thursday morning. Councilman Dustin Zanders stated that the letter from Will O'Bell's attorney needed to be refered to Bartlett's city attorney and that Mayor White needed to attend the board meeting to be the ears for the city.