Re: rough draft

2008-11-18 Thread James Hornaday Jr.
Right on , Man! I would say that we are getting close to the point where we lay down an ultimatum to Burris and Council. They either put in the proper binding terms in their tax proposal, or they are going to have the fight of their lives getting a gutless (meaning, the taxpayer continues to

rough draft

2008-11-18 Thread Tom Martz
Much has been made lately of the 45 minute presentation to solve the police and fire pension system given by City Manager Greg Burris. I have had the opportunity to sit through a couple of these presentations, along with viewing the one on the internet and I believe there is much room for improvem

Re: Fwd: binding future city councils

2008-11-18 Thread Tom Martz
By attorney Dan's definition the new council in April should NOT be bound by the fiscal budget approved by the past council On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Matthew Block <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > Here's the thing. City Council can't give any mandates about future > budgets of the general r

OSTA would prevent monstrosities like the Big Bailout bill

2008-11-18 Thread Fred B. Ellison
D o w n s i z e r - D i s p a t c h Quote of the Day: "The practice of combining into one Bill Subjects diverse in their nature and having no necessary connection, thereby to secure the passage of several measures, no one of which could succeed on its own merits, both corrupts Congress and end

Fwd: FW: Truck Stop

2008-11-18 Thread Tom Martz
Truck Stop This is a new one to me. if this doesn't bring a smile, I can't help you. A trucker came into a truck stop cafe and placed his order. He said, 'I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights and a pair of running boards. The brand new blonde waitress, not wanting to appear stupid

Re: Fwd: binding future city councils

2008-11-18 Thread Matthew Block
Here's the thing. City Council can't give any mandates about future budgets of the general revenue. That's why they claim future council's can't be bound. However, special things that aren't in the general revenue fund are subject to the same budgeting process and those agreements (bonds, etc.)

Re: Fwd: binding future city councils

2008-11-18 Thread Fred B. Ellison
  Tom,   I asked some very pointed questions at Mr. Burris presentation to the Grant Beach Neighborhood Association last night.   I basically said that the statements that Mr. Wichmer is making about limited ballot language are only a smoke screen for City Council's unwillingness to make meaning