Aren Cambre's Praxis Research

Alton uploaded data to me.

Patricia confirmed through Alton Lasiter, President of LT Systems, that the invoice is for $450, but future LT Systems cities will be $125.

Alton is producing the exported data and will email it to me today.

Called 972-225-6121 and spoke with Patricia Morado, Cheryl Wesley's replacement. Explained that I had never received the requested data even after paying for it last February. With her consent, I faxed over all details I had on hand (a copy of the check, this electronic log for Hutchins, and a print of an email chain between the vendor LT Systems and me substantiating costs).

Spoke with Cheryl Wesley to confirm progress. She confirmed recently talking to Kim from LT Systems but did not recall a discussion about the lowered price ($125). I said I will ask LT Systems to contact her.

Spoke with Cheryl Wesley about the open records request. I pointed out that the response from Joe Gorfida, city attorney, referenced "print-out copies." Cheryl apparently is not aware of technical details and said I need to take it up with Joe. Cheryl confirmed that Hutchins uses LT Systems (just like Desoto).

Emailed Joe, asking him to confirm that this is indeed for an electronic file and not prints. He checked and confirmed it's indeed electronic and not prints.

Called city switchboard at 972-225-6121, was transferred to Janis Daniels.

Explained situation, her first question was, "Are you paying for it?" (I said "yes.")

Janis transferred me to City Clerk Cheryl Wesley.

Cheryl said it will not be possible to fulfill the request because they do not have the staff. I told her that is not an allowable reason to deny the request and that a denial will have to be filed with the Texas Attorney General.

Cheryl then said that Municipal Judge Tina Yoo instructed her not to respond. [This may violate state law that mandates a response!]

Cheryl said that Tina Yoo will next be in on February 9. I asked if I would hear back from her on or before Feb. 11, and she said "possibly."

Cheryl also confirmed that the city uses an electronic system to manage all their court records and that traffic tickets are entered into the court system.

Mailed letter to Janis G. Daniels, City Secretary.