Comments on: Century Purchasing New Gas Meters For $100K To Increase Revenue http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:50:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Feed Up http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371401 Feed Up Sat, 25 Aug 2018 14:22:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371401 Here we go again! The blind leading the blind. The counsel chooses to follow a recommendation regarding GAS MEASUREMENT from an accountant. The very accountant who in past years has performed his duties so poorly. Get someone to survey the gas distribution system who KNOWS gas measurement, distribution balance and custody transfer. Let them advise the counsel. It's simple to identify the problems if you KNOW what your doing. Its stupid to throw money at this problem and even dumber to listen to the accountant for advise on the subject. Your just digging the town in deeper Here we go again! The blind leading the blind. The counsel chooses to follow a recommendation regarding GAS MEASUREMENT from an accountant. The very accountant who in past years has performed his duties so poorly. Get someone to survey the gas distribution system who KNOWS gas measurement, distribution balance and custody transfer. Let them advise the counsel. It’s simple to identify the problems if you KNOW what your doing. Its stupid to throw money at this problem and even dumber to listen to the accountant for advise on the subject. Your just digging the town in deeper

]]> By: C http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371361 C Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:13:56 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371361 I guess everyone in a tizzy over ECUA's insanity should count their blessings as Century's residents gas bill will soon make our ECUA bill nothing. Century mayor and council need to read the book "How to Get Blood From Turnips" by Dewie, Cheatem & Howe, if they can afford it. I guess everyone in a tizzy over ECUA’s insanity should count their blessings as Century’s residents gas bill will soon make our ECUA bill nothing. Century mayor and council need to read the book “How to Get Blood From Turnips” by Dewie, Cheatem & Howe, if they can afford it.

]]> By: M in Brat http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371344 M in Brat Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:05:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371344 @Wondering; The voters of Century can not put the issue of dissolving the Town of Century on a ballot by petition or otherwise. . By law, the Town Council or the Fla. Legislature has to do it. What are the chances of this council that meets and loans themselves thousands of dollars at a time doing it? I guess the citizens of Century have to stand by and watch until the town is bankrupt before the legislature steps in. @Wondering; The voters of Century can not put the issue of dissolving the Town of Century on a ballot by petition or otherwise. . By law, the Town Council or the Fla. Legislature has to do it. What are the chances of this council that meets and loans themselves thousands of dollars at a time doing it? I guess the citizens of Century have to stand by and watch until the town is bankrupt before the legislature steps in.

]]> By: Stumpkocker http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371327 Stumpkocker Fri, 24 Aug 2018 04:56:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371327 The county used to be proactive with code enforcement in Century, until there was a big mess and they kinda backed per Century’s request. The county used to be proactive with code enforcement in Century, until there was a big mess and they kinda backed per Century’s request.

]]> By: Wondering http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371317 Wondering Thu, 23 Aug 2018 22:19:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371317 Is Century supplying Pensacola Energy with free gas? Trace the Pipeline. Does it go from supply to customer in a closed loop or is a in tee inline and gas going elsewhere? 2-2 = 0 M in Bratt I think you are right, the councils gets insurance and a stipend I think. On the same token looks like ECUA rates are going up and they have separate connectivity fees, so it may be a better deal for residents simply to get water and sewer from the Town. I doubt the citizens would put it on a ballot referendum, for now. Waiting to see what the state comes up with. Why is the road in such bad shape on 29 southbound through there and the Welcome to Florida landscapes overgrown and junk in from yards through District five. District Five could do well to turn attention to the entrance into Escambia County. Seems like the County would be proactive at least there. Is Century supplying Pensacola Energy with free gas?

Trace the Pipeline.

Does it go from supply to customer in a closed loop or is a in tee inline and gas going elsewhere?

2-2 = 0

M in Bratt I think you are right, the councils gets insurance and a stipend I think.

On the same token looks like ECUA rates are going up and they have separate connectivity fees, so it may be a better deal for residents simply to get water and sewer from the Town.

I doubt the citizens would put it on a ballot referendum, for now.

Waiting to see what the state comes up with.

Why is the road in such bad shape on 29 southbound through there and the Welcome to Florida landscapes overgrown and junk in from yards through District five.

District Five could do well to turn attention to the entrance into Escambia County.
Seems like the County would be proactive at least there.

]]> By: Stumpknocker http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371310 Stumpknocker Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:04:41 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371310 It doesn’t matter who at fault for all this negative attention that’s going on in Century right now, everyone has their own opinion. But I will say this if there was any chance of a new company or investor type idea for Century they are quickly making sure that doesn’t happen ,they are all responsible for not conducting themselves in a professional manner, and when that doesn’t happen they let down everyone in the community they are supposed to represent in a positive light. No business in their right mind would want to sit down at a table and even attempt to strike a deal with a difunctional mayor or council, not being rude. There’s to many options besides Century to invest in. Century is a great place I always enjoy visiting lots of good people that would invite a stranger to sit down for dinner and not let you go hungry. And those folks deserve better service. Let’s hope things change and the grant money which come from the people don’t run dry. It doesn’t matter who at fault for all this negative attention that’s going on in Century right now, everyone has their own opinion. But I will say this if there was any chance of a new company or investor type idea for Century they are quickly making sure that doesn’t happen ,they are all responsible for not conducting themselves in a professional manner, and when that doesn’t happen they let down everyone in the community they are supposed to represent in a positive light. No business in their right mind would want to sit down at a table and even attempt to strike a deal with a difunctional mayor or council, not being rude. There’s to many options besides Century to invest in. Century is a great place I always enjoy visiting lots of good people that would invite a stranger to sit down for dinner and not let you go hungry. And those folks deserve better service. Let’s hope things change and the grant money which come from the people don’t run dry.

]]> By: Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371303 Citizen Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:45:23 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371303 I am going to have a little faith here, at least they are learning a Special Fund is for that, special, not employees so maybe this might work, not sure. They are also citing the Charter, which in prior years it seems some were unaware of. The state will conduct the audits, the eyes are on them. If the town can run the sewer and water cheaper then ECUA and still, because of the incorporation, get the grants, maybe just maybe, they will keep on a bit longer. Time will tell. Maybe, like in the movie the Jerk..They are learning to tell the difference between "It and Shinola" I am going to have a little faith here, at least they are learning a Special Fund
is for that, special, not employees so maybe this might work, not sure.

They are also citing the Charter, which in prior years it seems some were unaware of.

The state will conduct the audits, the eyes are on them.

If the town can run the sewer and water cheaper then ECUA and still, because of the incorporation, get the grants, maybe just maybe, they will keep on a bit longer.

Time will tell.

Maybe, like in the movie the Jerk..They are learning to tell the difference between “It and Shinola”

]]> By: Chelleepea http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371301 Chelleepea Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:34:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371301 @stumpknocker that's the way to troubleshoot anything, one step at a time. Thanks for posting that. @stumpknocker that’s the way to troubleshoot anything, one step at a time. Thanks for posting that.

]]> By: Stumpknocker http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371300 Stumpknocker Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:30:15 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371300 I would think the first thing to be purchased would be the meter that keeps count on what the supplier is delivering and the quality of the product. The second would be to audit the bills checking back as far as they could go looking for any odd bills such as the same amount over and over or anything that would appear suspicious, then check those meters first. And look and see who’s reading the meters that look suspicious to look for possible fraud activity. Third I would begin a check of about every third meter, an assignment that would be giving out at the beginning of the day then a second assignment for afternoon time so no one is given a heads up to conceal any fraudulent activity, only one person should know what meters are to be checked hours before it completed, and of course supervised surprise inspections. Maybe this could help. Maybe start with the least expensive things first, like Carl did in the move Sling Blade, “ ain’t got no gas in it”. I would think the first thing to be purchased would be the meter that keeps count on what the supplier is delivering and the quality of the product.
The second would be to audit the bills checking back as far as they could go looking for any odd bills such as the same amount over and over or anything that would appear suspicious, then check those meters first. And look and see who’s reading the meters that look suspicious to look for possible fraud activity.
Third I would begin a check of about every third meter, an assignment that would be giving out at the beginning of the day then a second assignment for afternoon time so no one is given a heads up to conceal any fraudulent activity, only one person should know what meters are to be checked hours before it completed, and of course supervised surprise inspections. Maybe this could help. Maybe start with the least expensive things first, like Carl did in the move Sling Blade, “ ain’t got no gas in it”.

]]> By: EMD http://www.northescambia.com/2018/08/century-purchasing-new-gas-meters-for-100k-to-increase-revenue/comment-page-1#comment-371295 EMD Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:13:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=334724#comment-371295 Century needs to be part of somewhere that knows what they are doing. I am finally more tired of hearing about Century than I once was hearing about Prichard. It is so annoying. I do not know how to run a town either, so I would not be doing it. Someone who knows how and is honest is badly needed there. Something is and has been really wrong up there ever since I can remember. I do not know how they are still in existence. Maybe they need to be bought by some educators and educated. It seems like nothing ever goes right there. UGH ! No, that is not totally true. Two places up there are quite good from what I have seen, and that is The Deli, and Century Care Center. Century needs to be part of somewhere that knows what they are doing. I am finally more tired of hearing about Century than I once was hearing about Prichard. It is so annoying. I do not know how to run a town either, so I would not be doing it. Someone who knows how and is honest is badly needed there. Something is and has been really wrong up there ever since I can remember. I do not know how they are still in existence. Maybe they need to be bought by some educators and educated. It seems like nothing ever goes right there. UGH ! No, that is not totally true. Two places up there are quite good from what I have seen, and that is The Deli, and Century Care Center.

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