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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 01:30 pm |
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Steve Adkins wrote: Mayor-Council - this is good news, how many public speakers spoke up? What was the council comments?
BS voted no...she doesn't want to let citizen chose their form of government...
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 02:12 pm |
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I am thinking there were around 10 speakers. Scuba Jane is going to check and see if we can get more folders that shows both sides of mayor council and manager council to help educate the people. Bill Hill pointed out that now that the council has put the vote to the people the council has to be real careful to not play sides and to be strictly neutral. I know that will be hard for some.
What did the you guys think of Dwayne's 5 minute talk during the budget public hearing that really didn't have anything to do with the budget? I wasn't planning to get up and speak but I did feel I had to get up and pull us back on topic and correct Ms. Dunham saying that there was not need for us to charge a tax. If we don't charge a tax then we don't get any sales tax and if we were to incorporate right now then then the state government would say that we had to charge a tax to incorporate. The way she can twist words.
A big standing applause to our positive speaker. He did a great job. Boy did we need some positive thoughts last night and that really started the night off great. Dana and Michael did a great job answering questions also last night.
I thought the way they picked the people for the comprehensive committee was good also. Everyone got people they wanted on the list. BS pouted a little because she didn't get everyone she wanted on the list. She also felt that the couple of developers and real estate agents shouldn't have been on because they were major stakeholders and would have their own meetings. First I took offense to that, because I felt we are all major stakeholders in the town of Summerfield and all want to see the best Summerfield possible and 2 I think if we are talking about deciding were we want development and commercial cores to be then we need developers and real estate members on the steering committee. Then she set out to attack Paul Milam and felt that everyone already knew what his agenda was and that he would keep people from being involved. If no one showed up for the budget hearings then why would she be surprised if it would be hard to raise interest for the comprehensive plan. People are busy. I think we should all get more involved as this is a very important process. I do believe that people might be worried that it will turn into one of the council meetings and they might be tired of some the attitudes they are seeing there. Just a thought.
The committee was a great mixture of long time town members who can remember what the town use to be like and new town members who know why they were so attracted to this town so I think some really good things will come from this work.
A merit raise was voted on for Michael. Boy I don't know how he does it. He does such a great job for this town. Maybe others who were there can fill in the blanks.
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 02:17 pm |
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FatPappy wrote: This public comment about the budget was made durin' a public comment session about the budget. Public comment session. About the budget.
That's just too funny Pappy! Sad, but funny. I think Steve's right....doesn't matter what the council does to make some people happy..... it's just not gonna happen.
Any more ramblin' speeches of interest?
And just what was Strickland's logic in not letting the citizens decide on the change of government? Isn't it her camp that's always whining about sending things to referendum? I figured this would be a no brainer.........So much for compromise.
( BTW Way off topic but I just saw happycamper's new avatar and it sorta frightened me! )
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 02:26 pm |
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StewartM wrote:
Steve Adkins wrote: Mayor-Council - this is good news, how many public speakers spoke up? What was the council comments?
BS voted no...she doesn't want to let citizen chose their form of government...
Pappy ain't good with numbers that ain't got dollar or quart marks to go with 'em, but mebbe 7 or 8 people spoke in favor of a referendum. One citizen wanted the council to vote ag'in manager-council right then an' thar, but if not, then she would settle fer a referendum.
"Let the tax payers-slash-voters decide!" That's been the rallyin' cry from some folks on every other issue and non-issue that comes up. I say, if anythang needs to be decided by a direct vote of the people, the form o' government we operate under surely qualifies. I'm happy the council decided to go that way.
Whichever way that vote goes, I hope we can afterwards leave all the dead horses where they fell along with whoever enjoys dead horses fer comp'ny an' get on with things. That includes you too, Pappy. Me? But... Yes, you too. Aww...
What about dead skunks? Well, that's diff'ernt.
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 02:41 pm |
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Hairbrush wrote:
Everyone got people they wanted on the list. BS pouted a little because she didn't get everyone she wanted on the list. She also felt that the couple of developers and real estate agents shouldn't have been on because they were major stakeholders and would have their own meetings. First I took offense to that, because I felt we are all major stakeholders in the town of Summerfield and all want to see the best Summerfield possible and 2 I think if we are talking about deciding were we want development and commercial cores to be then we need developers and real estate members on the steering committee.
Good points, HB. It seemed like a good representative.
By the way, if BS has somethin' of value to offer, an' I b'lieve she does sometimes,  then she should offer it! But PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, I wish she would leave the attitude an' the innuendo an' the baseless accusations out of it! It's tiresome an' unproductive.
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 02:50 pm |
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Hairbrush wrote:
What did the you guys think of Dwayne's 5 minute talk during the budget public hearing that really didn't have anything to do with the budget?
I thought it was strange, pointless, tiresome, and about 5 minutes too long.
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 03:03 pm |
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FatPappy wrote: Hairbrush wrote:
What did the you guys think of Dwayne's 5 minute talk during the budget public hearing that really didn't have anything to do with the budget?
I thought it was strange, pointless, tiresome, and about 5 minutes too long.
He changed his name to CDC.....
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 04:49 pm |
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FatPappy wrote: Hairbrush wrote:
What did the you guys think of Dwayne's 5 minute talk during the budget public hearing that really didn't have anything to do with the budget?
I thought it was strange, pointless, tiresome, and about 5 minutes too long.
Dang it! I told that boy to write his speeches out before hand! That's the secret you see.... if it doesn't make sense when you read it back to yourself, then it's probably not gonna make sense to us either.
Oh well....
What's CDC? Nevermind. Don't answer that (might be considered flaming... not sure...). I can figure it out or at least make up something that'll fit.
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 05:12 pm |
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What's CDC? Nevermind. Don't answer that (might be considered flaming... not sure...). I can figure it out or at least make up something that'll fit.
Crackah, I b'lieve Mr Mike is referin' to the new nickname Dwayne gave hisse'f, Criminal Dwayne (Crawford). Apparently, he called hisse'f that sev'ral times.
(Is that flamin'?)
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 05:24 pm |
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Hairbrush wrote:
I am thinking there were around 10 speakers.
HB, I'll go with your estimate. When I pulled mine outta my hat, I think I accidentally tore off the hat size label...
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Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 06:12 pm |
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Posted: Jun 14th, 2007 12:25 am |
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FatPappy wrote: Cracker Jax wrote:
What's CDC? Nevermind. Don't answer that (might be considered flaming... not sure...). I can figure it out or at least make up something that'll fit.
Crackah, I b'lieve Mr Mike is referin' to the new nickname Dwayne gave hisse'f, Criminal Dwayne (Crawford). Apparently, he called hisse'f that sev'ral times.
(Is that flamin'?)
Well! I for one am very happy to see that he's finally acquiescing to the allegations. 
As if the acquiescence by abandonment of his position wasn't enough. 
(And I dont' think it counts if one flames ones own self Pappy. )
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Posted: Jun 14th, 2007 12:32 pm |
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Well! I for one am very happy to see that he's finally acquiescing to the allegations.
Hee hee! I'd be happy if he'd exercise his right to remain silent.
By the way, I understand the comprehensive plan bunch met yestiddy. I hope they can work together an' get somethin' goin'.
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Posted: Jun 14th, 2007 02:07 pm |
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Cracker Jax wrote: FatPappy wrote: Criminal Dwayne (Crawford)
I for one am very happy to see that he's finally acquiescing to the allegations.
Speaking of which: What ever happened to all the criminal investigations and what (so many) represented to be Dwayne's impending arrest?
Was he ever charged or arrested for any heinous criminal acts?
Interestingly, folks around the country have been watching closely (and with great disgust) the hearings down in Raleigh this week, where a rogue prosecutor down in Durham County is on trial for charging folks with being guilty until proven innocent and for sensationally trying a case in the media rather than in the courtroom.
Many of us keep waiting to see Old Dwayne's photo on the front page of The Northwest Observer being hauled off to the hoosegaw with handcuffs on. What gives?
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Posted: Jun 14th, 2007 05:23 pm |
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Jim Flynt wrote: Was he ever charged or arrested for any heinous criminal acts?
I'm not sure what ever became of that investigation Jimbo. It ought to be easier for the law to catch up with him now that he's acquiesced though........
Doesn't really matter to me either way. I got what I wanted.
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