08-01-2007, 08:14 AM
08-01-2007, 08:36 AM
Public trust in our municipal government waning in this community as it is, I suspect we should be looking as much at the spirit of the law as the letter of the law. Unless there is a sound reason for confidentiality, why not have public policy discussed in a forum open to public view? On a technical point, isn't the IDB required to operate under the sunshine law except when in confidential industrial recruitment matters are being discussed? If so, then with two IDB members in attendance at the tax policy meeting, shouldn't the sunshine law have been applicable.
My primary disappointment was the make up of the committee. Same old, same old with only five of the eleven committee members being residents of Oak Ridge. I realize that our tax policy has an effect on the counties as well but I would have liked to have seen a different mix with most Oak Ridgers in this first meeting.
My primary disappointment was the make up of the committee. Same old, same old with only five of the eleven committee members being residents of Oak Ridge. I realize that our tax policy has an effect on the counties as well but I would have liked to have seen a different mix with most Oak Ridgers in this first meeting.
08-01-2007, 08:58 AM
daco Wrote:
The Chamber most certainly can not offer tax breaks as part of their enticement for companies to come to Oak Ridge. Come on Emile, you just made that up so you could have, what would appear to be, one valid point in this discussion.
The notion that this meeting at the chamber of commerce is subject to the sunshine law is laughable.
The notion that this meeting at the chamber of commerce is subject to the sunshine law is laughable.
Surely you don't believ this. Who do you think brought GBT to town. Why do you think they came in the first place?
08-01-2007, 08:59 AM
Whitephrog Wrote:
Public trust in our municipal government waning in this community as it is, I suspect we should be looking as much at the spirit of the law as the letter of the law. Unless there is a sound reason for confidentiality, why not have public policy discussed in a forum open to public view? On a technical point, isn't the IDB required to operate under the sunshine law except when in confidential industrial recruitment matters are being discussed? If so, then with two IDB members in attendance at the tax policy meeting, shouldn't the sunshine law have been applicable.
My primary disappointment was the make up of the committee. Same old, same old with only five of the eleven committee members being residents of Oak Ridge. I realize that our tax policy has an effect on the counties as well but I would have liked to have seen a different mix with most Oak Ridgers in this first meeting.
My primary disappointment was the make up of the committee. Same old, same old with only five of the eleven committee members being residents of Oak Ridge. I realize that our tax policy has an effect on the counties as well but I would have liked to have seen a different mix with most Oak Ridgers in this first meeting.
Agreed
08-01-2007, 08:59 AM
Frankly that was the ONLY thing that concerned me about this meeting. The fact that there so many non-residents in attendance and I would assume being given the opportunity for input, regarding our tax policy.
08-01-2007, 09:04 AM
daco Wrote:
Frankly that was the ONLY thing that concerned me about this meeting. The fact that there so many non-residents in attendance and I would assume being given the opportunity for input, regarding our tax policy.
The fact that you are concerned about this meeting shows that it is quite a gray area. Why don't you run for IDB?
08-01-2007, 09:22 AM
Hmmm. I don't follow. I show concern so I should run for office?
08-01-2007, 11:14 AM
daco Wrote:
Hmmm. I don't follow. I show concern so I should run for office?
You show hyperconcern for everything. Yes you should run for office
08-01-2007, 01:23 PM
Whitephrog Wrote:
If so, then with two IDB members in attendance at the tax policy meeting, shouldn't the sunshine law have been applicable.
I hope no two IDB members attend the same church. The public comment time would eat into the passing the plate.
08-01-2007, 01:40 PM
"You show hyperconcern for everything. Yes you should run for office"
Emile, this is a public forum. The purpose here is to post your thoughts and concerns about whatever is on your mind. I'm not hyperconcerned about much of anything beyond my family or friends.
You pal are a flame. You don't post anything of value. You don't post your own concerns, you post insults and snide remarks about other peoples concerns. Try to think really hard and maybe you can think of something to post that isn't insulting to someone else. Maybe.
Emile, this is a public forum. The purpose here is to post your thoughts and concerns about whatever is on your mind. I'm not hyperconcerned about much of anything beyond my family or friends.
You pal are a flame. You don't post anything of value. You don't post your own concerns, you post insults and snide remarks about other peoples concerns. Try to think really hard and maybe you can think of something to post that isn't insulting to someone else. Maybe.