Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Rez user fee rescinded

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued this statement:


Committee recommends rescinding proposed Barnett Reservoir usage fee

After studying responses received during the public comment period, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District’s Parks Policy Committee voted Monday to recommend rescinding a proposed lake usage fee at Ross Barnett Reservoir.

The full PRVWSD Board of Directors will consider the recommendation at its May meeting Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the PRVWSD office at 115 Madison Landing Circle.

Passed by the board at its April meeting, the proposed fee plan would have become effective Oct. 1, 2015, and require a user sticker on most boats launched or moored at the 33,000-acre Barnett Reservoir. The fees would have ranged from $35 a year for boats under 26 feet, to $50 for boats 26 feet and longer. A $10 10-day permit was also proposed.

The projected annual revenue from the program ranged from $250,000 to $300,000, which was to be put in a special fund account to be used solely for recreation and boating infrastructure on the 50-year-old lake.

“We received many comments both pro and con on the proposed usage fee, and after taking those into
consideration, the Committee decided it would be best to send it back to the staff for further study,” said John Sigman, general manager of the PRVWSD. “This serves as an example of our board’s willingness to listen to its constituents and involve them in the decision-making process.”

Sigman said the Board of Directors has tasked the PRVWSD staff with seeking and developing additional revenue sources to fund the recreational needs of the District, and he said that work would continue.

Kingfish note: Lake looks like a giant mudhole.  Facilities and bathrooms look like crap. The Rez should be the crown jewel of the Jackson metro area but no one gives a rats ass about it and they want to bitch about it without doing something about it as well.   People don't want to do anything to make anything nice around here and then gripe about how we have nothing nice in Mississippi. 

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree with Kingfish. People, it takes money and effort to build, and then maintain, something that is nice.

Anonymous said...

Also true of your State Parks. I visit the parks in Alabama and Florida and they're beautiful with clean restrooms and facilities. Ours are dumps and an embarrassment to the state. Raise the damn fees and hire quality management...not some senator's brother-in-law.

Anonymous said...

Rejoice all you redneck and white trash moochers who complained about the user fee!!! (You realize, of course, you're no different than the urban welfare class you bitch about so much.)

Anonymous said...

They could raise all that and then some by doing away with the "Reservoir Police". They are nothing but glorified park rangers who cannot investigate property crimes on PRV lands but yet cruise around in new vehicles. Oh, and don't forget the all-important traffic control. Gotta make sure the stay at home mom comes to a 3 second stop before turning.

Anonymous said...

It's only $35. I will gladly pay the fee per year to avoid ruining the prop on my boat like what happened a few weeks ago at boat ramp that needs to be dredged out.

Anonymous said...

What gets me is why do people leave all that trash behind up river? Do they enjoy recreating amongst garbage? Boggles my mind to understand why they can't just pack their garbage out with them at the end of the day.

Anonymous said...

If you can't afford $35 a year you have no business owning a boat in the first place. Ridiculous.

9hp vs 220hp said...

As he often does, Kingfish pops off at the mouth from an uneducated, inexperienced and from-the-bleachers emotional position.

Many thoughtful suggestions were made and will be considered. This was not just thousands of people bitching about $35 as some of you sideliners seem to think.

For example, the proposal to exempt those with kayaks and canoes; Those people use the facilities and trash the place just like anybody else. Back to the drawing board.

Those with multiple small boats who may use a ramp four times a year and would have to placard all those boats 'just in case'. Back to the drawing board.

And the hundreds of pedestrian fisherpersons who probably do more trashing and damage than all the ramp users combined. Those were exempted. Back to the drawing board.

And there were many other good suggestions as well as full agreement responses. So, it's not simply a matter of opposed and unopposed and sideline referees.

Anonymous said...

@12:25 PM, couldn't agree more. Cronyism and nepotism and corruption is killing Mississippi.

Anonymous said...

If be happy to pay the $35 if it just kept some of the white trash at home. I disagree with the $35 per boat though. Should be per driver or something.

Anonymous said...

@12:27 why do you say that the Reservoir Police can't investigate crimes on PRV land. I know for a fact that they do. Just ask the guy who is in prison right now thanks to the Reservoir Police. And yes park ranger is part of their job along with many other things too. And if you had any factual knowledge of the PRVWSD you would know that the PD was created solely for water patrol at first. Then as years went by they slowly started to implement land patrol. Do some research on it. And it also seems you are one of the anti police idiots running around today.

Anonymous said...

An adequate revenue source for PRVWSD would be a narrowly tailored sales tax diversion applicable to those portions of the district situated in Madison and Rankin Counties outside municipal boundaries. A simple local and private could be passed.

Anonymous said...

As he often does, Kingfish pops off at the mouth from an uneducated, inexperienced and from-the-bleachers emotional position.

As you so often (and lamely) do you once again criticize the owner/editor of a publication you despise but can't stop reading from behind the veil of anonymity. Congrats Chump.

Anonymous said...

The fee was more than reasonable and would be paid by those who use the facility. Should also consider a small parking fee for those who fish below the dam. User fees are not uncommon as long as they are reasonable

Anonymous said...

I, as well as many of my friends are avid boaters, whether it be fishing, hunting, or just hanging out. I 100% agree with the comment of "if you cant afford the $35, you dont need to be owning a boat comment". It takes at least $35 to go to the lake for a day. I think everyone needs to take pride in it, Rankin, Hinds, and Madison folks. When it was first proposed, I heard a bunch of backlash from the bass fishing tournament guys(BASSCAR as I like to call it). They in themselves use the lake the most. During peak season there are multiple touraments on Barnett that make it super conjested, have one truck and triler take up 4 parking spots, and will run you over for being in their way. Not to get off subject, but those are the ones that should never complain about a user fee.

The bucket riders need to contribute as well. Everyone that uses it does. If you use the lake or the river, then you need to ante up, period.

I say all that to say this. Im all for a fee being imposed, BUT(big BUT), I want to see it being used wisely. I think it would bode well for the PRVWSD to show us the revenues it currently generates(think all of the land leases surrounding it) and how it is being spent. If we dont take care of it, remember the City if Jackson wanting to take control of it and use it as their own? Who wants that? Thats almost like the Jackson Airport(city of Jackson owned) in the middle of Rankin County.

Anonymous said...

Help me out, 1:26. Where, exactly, does it list any traditional policing powers on this page? They patrol the parks, setup roadblocks and make sure nobody messes with PRV stuff. Please show me where it lists crime prevention or investigation. I'll wait.


http://www.therez.ms.gov/Pages/Reservoir-Police.aspx

Burke said...

Keep popping off, Mr. K. First, we need someone to take a position so we can start the debate. Second, you are almost always found to have been more right than not. Third, no one else has a nose for news nearly as good as yours. You bring genuine value to the community.

End of fawning exhortation.

Anonymous said...

3:40, oh SNAP! You done gone and questioned an LEO's authority?!?!? Gotdam, the backlash of a thousand incoherent posts is sure to come.

Anonymous said...

Wait no more 3:40. Try going to the PD office and look at their calls for service,arrest and more. It is public record. They have normal police powers on PRVWSD property just as the cities have power in their jurisdiction. They do investigate crimes of all kinds. They also respond to calls in the counties when the Sheriffs dept. is busy. Doing so gives them the power to handle situations whatever it may be. More so in Rankin co that Madison co. They are also involved in crime prevention. More info on that at their office. Also who saved the lives of the people whose boat sank over the weekend. You got it the Reservoir Police. They have boats in the water 24/7/365 ready to go. So from now on try to be a little smarter and do your homework. I am a proud supporter of the Rez PD .As I said earlier when they put that guy in prison. They did all of the investigation by themselves.

Anonymous said...

1:26, I'm anti police idiots.

Anonymous said...

"What's that Flipper? You're saying even the drunks up river are smart enough not to carry a load of empty beer cans in their boat on the way home to the big water?"

"Eeeeeeeeeee!"

9hp vs 220hp said...

1:42 is that you Kingfish or just one of your fawning flunkies? Here is the comment by KF that I was talking about when I said he often just pops off at the mouth: "Lake looks like a giant mudhole. Facilities and bathrooms look like crap. The Rez should be the crown jewel of the Jackson metro area but no one gives a rats ass about it and they want to bitch about it without doing something about it as well. People don't want to do anything to make anything nice around here and then gripe about how we have nothing nice in Mississippi."

Actually none of that remark has jack shit to do with the fee proposal, the public comment period or the decision to go back to the full board for discussion.

Everybody wants to 'do something about it'. But, everybody was not in agreement and that's what a public comment period is meant to achieve. The process worked, so far.

Of course you would never hear KF say something like, "It's great that there was public comment and interraction to warrant further consideration and discussion". Nope. Gotta gin up a shit storm.

Anonymous said...

I agree with 2:56. I'd like to see what they are doing with the $$$ from our annual land lease -which, I must say, continues to increase each and every year without respect to property value.

I also feel that all the boat docks should require a parking or entrance fee to help keep up each dock. You should get a ticket if you take up more than one parking spot. Our neighborhood dock is private and as such remains in good condition.

All fishing tournaments should, if not already, require a special boating permit per competition for use of the reservoir.

All the reservoir parks should charge a strictly enforced entrance fee. Any littering fines should be hefty.

I agree that the bottom dam fishing/parking area should charge a fee for parking.

Finally, I feel that there should be a yearly fee for boat use on the Rez. $50/house boats, $35 for motorized boats, $10 for non-motor vessels such as small sail boats, kayaks, canoes, etc.

It takes money to keep things nice.

Anonymous said...

8:20 is trying to privatize the damn reservior with regulations. It's a public waterway. If you do this we will FIND a way to make personal property illegal on the reservior.
The real estate agent didn't tell you that you were living on state land ( 99 yr lease).
I know what we can do- we can start an environmental group and get your house removed ' for the animals'. That's what we can do-call the Sierra club and go all out.
YA wih me?
I love me some Bambi and Canadian geese. Yes, regulations can apply to you and your anti- wildlife house.

I hear Mississippi is turning more liberal by the minute and I think it's time to dive right on in so we can protect the animals - from you, and your property values

Captain Morgan said...

"Our neighborhood dock is private and as such remains in good condition."

There is no such thing as a private neighborhood dock on a public road on the Reservoir perimeter property.

You are only leasing land so shut your yap.



Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.