A quick scan of Monday night's agenda shows some deviation from that of the Agenda Setting Session. After I have the opportunity to read the supporting documents I may have some comments other than those I made this past week.
The Resolution appointing two(2) Constables is on the agenda, I hope the Council has been satisfied about the duties and compensation for the office. Monday night there was confusion. If "Constable" functions as a policeman, which is what the name suggests, in any manner, is it appropriate for a fireman to be so appointed. Off hand I can't find any real objection other than they are two different disciplines.
There is a Resolution overriding the Mayor's veto of the Ordinance establishing a Recreation Commission. The Mayor stated Monday night that there were "legal irregularities" in the Ordinance but I have to read her communication of veto to learn the exact problem. It will take 5 votes to override the veto and if form runs true there will be at least 2 "nos".
There are 4 new resolutions on the agenda, each on must receive a majority vote to be included in Monday night's business. Three are variations of of a similar "emergency appropriation"; one is for $33,00.00 to:ensure the successful administration of Purchasing and Recreation functions".
The second is worded similar but is for $43,000.00 and likewise the third is again similar but is for $58,000.00. The difference is the first only supplies operational funds for Recreation, the second in addition funds an employee in the division, and the third adds funding for an employee in the Mayor's office. The Council's action on the Mayor's veto will impact on which if any resolution will be adopted.
10:00AM; the Free Dictionary see link CLICK gives some of the duties of a Constable in USA. There has to be a fee for service, thus it is a "paid position".
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Please this is Jerry Green working the system to a new level. Call it for what it is.
ReplyDeleteMy objection to appointing "counstables" is the cost to the taxpayer. What will they be paid and what will they do. I don't trust Sharon and wonder what she's getting out of it. If we don't absolutely need them, why even consider them. THIS CITY CANNOT AFFORD UNNEEDED EMPLOYEES!!!!
ReplyDeleteExtremely interesting that this comes up now. Modern day constables are really bounty hunters like Dog the bounty hunter, and they make their money from apprehending criminals and others with warrants. Is Sheldon going to be a bounty hunter in addition to a fire fighter and emergency management coordinator? The statute says the city council is the one who appoints so why does they mayor ask for advice and consent? Sounds like a pay day for whoever is appointed constable. Is there training and who pays for that? The council can appoint up to 50 people as constables. Maybe I want to be a constable.
ReplyDeleteAnon 1:07, perhaps you can be a constable when you grow up!
ReplyDeleteAnyone who votes to not over ride the Mayor's veto of the Recreation Commission is someone who supports unacountability. This will be very telling on Monday. I hope Councilwoman Greaves will fall on the right side of the fence.
ReplyDeletedave wynn has been begging, forcing and misleading everyone who comes in his office into coming to the meeting on his behalf. He's not telling them that the reason he is on the hot seat is because he does not feel he has to be accountable to anyone. So anyone who shows up to denounce the Council have been duped into thinking they are saving the recreation programs. It will be sad to see those people used.
ReplyDeleteAnon 6:43--those folks have been used and it is really very sad. Even more sad is that they don't realize it.
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