ABOUT AGENDA MEETING

Anon November 13, 2010 8:12 AM wrote in a commentary about my suggestion that the Council "Adjourn its "Agenda Setting Session"at 11PM to reconvene the next night if it appeared that it was going to go on for a prolong period of time. This is a prime example of why Plainfield is in such a mess.
I suggest letting the Council decide what is best for them. Focusing on things like how to run a meeting is the wrong focus.
Focus on results and hold them accountable to results. Not meetings-per-month.

I am flabbergasted by the stupidity show by this person who at least has the sense not to identify him/herself. I

If anon had taken the time to understand that my emphasis was on the length of the meeting is mentally exhausting that the Council itself cannot give the full attention to the deliberation that is involved with.

it is not the province for the Council to decide what is best for them, but what is best for the community that they represent. The format of the meeting is important if we are to have a true transparent democratic government. The ability of the public to have a participant role in an municipal affairs is paramount to good government.

If anon can explain otherwise I will be happy indeed delighted to post his rebuttal.

To the more pressing matters of the day, a review of the agenda for Monday night's meeting suggests that my suggestion will be a moot idea. There are no discussion items on the agenda. This portion of the agenda setting meetings is usually the culprit the results of the meeting marathons. None is on the agenda this time.

however, if as anticipated the budget review and acceptance is on the docket, then it will be a long meeting.

As to the agenda itself there is one resolution that stands out; this is to amend the resolution passed earlier this year funding a personal service agreement with the "Incubator". The original contract has been the subject of criticism especially by city activists Alan Goldstein. there is the question of the qualifications of the vendor. With the revisions are in this new resolution I cannot comment on until I have a chance to read the printed copy.

The other major items to be placed on the agenda are the appointment of Mr. Alfred Restaino as director of capital is administration and finance. curiously there is an accompanying resolution to execute a professional services agreement with with Powell Capitol Markets Inc. For financial advisory services. Is this supposed to be a submitted to for a CFO? this letter I should be the subject of some discussion.

Also, there are eight ordinances being presented for first reading. Six are from the Planning Board and two from Personnel.