A unique Council meeting Monday night to say the least. It ended shortly after 10:15pm; No one took advantage of the opportunity to address the Council in the pre-Resolution/Ordinance slot. There were only two no major deviations from Robert's Parliamentary Rules of Order'

The Meeting started with a reading of the names of the members of the 2011 Class of the PHS Hall of Fame and the introduction of the few that were present. Plainfield High School has had a glorious history and it is sad that there is the continuous presence of turmoil in leadership starting at the top of the system. The only thing missing from the list of meritorious graduates was my name.

After the 30+ liquor license resolutions were approved by individual unanimous vote, the other resolutions seemed to be acted upon with only 2 negative votes twice.

A Resolution amending the Council's Rules of Order legitimizing this years established public participation was passed unanimously. One procedure glitch occurred at the end of the meeting when Councilor Storch proposed an amendment to that resolution including time and procedures for the Councilor's discussion. This was passed with some objection from Councilor Reid. The acting Corporation Counsel did not point out that unless there is a vote to reconsider an acted upon resolution at the same meeting there can be no change made without the passing of a new resolution.

The other parliamentary glitch occurred with the year end funds transfers from one line item to another. There was a rather confusing three way discussion between Councilor Mapp, CFO Zelinsky and the new acting City Administrator in which there was a redirecting of some of the changes but leaving a $1,000.00 in limbo to remain in a Recreation account.

The number changes and their reason illustrated the need the city has had to have qualified individuals in those key positions. One gets the unfortunate impression that before Mr Zelinsky arrived there has been use of designated funds from one line item for other purposes with out any Council input which should be required by law.

One gets the impression that our new CFO is an astute political animal who will not permit improper usage of funds.

The Resolution relating to the Elmwood Gardens was confusing in that Randall Wood the Plainfield Housing Authority CEO seemed to indicate that the resolution was in part to designate the area as a redevelopment area. However he also remarked that all this resolution was designed to do was to establish a task force to study the options opened for the project and adjoining residences.

There is no question that those antiquated buildings are need of replacement and if the purpose of that resolution was to give approval for a task force to study the feasibility of plans already on the table or to pave the way for a resolution to appoint a private developer for the project. That will come if the Council agrees on a redevelopment plan.

As the last item under Resolutions; a resolution to prohibit plus or minus salary adjustment to city employees who were not under contract (union?) was introduced verbally as new business. None of the Public had any idea of its nature, and it was obvious that only a few of the Councilors had read it prior to introduction. The Acting Corporation Council questioned if it was in conflict with the City Charter and suggested that the Council postpone voting. Although Councilor Reid suggested that they listen to the Corporation Council, there was no motion to table and it passed with 2 no votes.