Comments on: New snafu for sidewalk dining with alcohol. AAARRRGGGHHH!!! (Ross was right)

By: kiffi summa

kiffi summa — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:40:21 +0000

Jon : Thanks for the info re:72 hours.
You are correct that last minute additions are not supposed to occur, however, they sometimes do, and have been protested by the LWV Observers. Mary Savina protested this several times; and I believe Jane McWilliams, who has been doing the observing since you have been on council, has also had to formally make this complaint.

Correct procedures are a goal, but are not always strictly followed.

By: Jon Denison

Jon Denison — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:44:10 +0000

I believe when Griff says it was too late to make mondays agenda he meant last mondays.

This mondays is a “special” meeting and as such needs to be specific and limited in nature. Last minute additions are not allowed without at least 72 hours notice. Things can always be removed if needed at any time.

By: kiffi summa

kiffi summa — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:21:13 +0000

It is just absolute baloney that it is “too late to get on the agenda” for Monday’s meeting. It is a special meeting before the work session; any councilperson could ask for it to be on the agenda , and provide the necessary info right at the opening of the meeting. CALL YOUR COUNCILPERSON, WARD 1, J. POKORNEY!

Things have been so procedurally nutso lately , that there are “greensheets”(last minute additions or corrections, or items pulled) at almost every meeting. The staff’s response to this is just ridiculous.

By: Larry DeBoer

Larry DeBoer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:20:02 +0000

And this proves Northfield needs a Mayor and Administrator (and hopefully some key staff managers) who have a run and business before and know the costs of mickey mouse municipal red tape.

By: Larry DeBoer

Larry DeBoer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:14:58 +0000

Now do you believe that the city is not business friendly!!