There is a new website on the New Albany scene. It features cities and towns in the U.S.
Our City Clerk, Marcey Wisman, was notified about this website and she added information about our fair city. She has even included a video and listings of upcoming events.
The address of the website is: www.americantowns.com/in/newalbany
Great work Marcey.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
The Tribune reported today that the mayor vetoed the resolution to challenge the Sewer Board and Stormwater contracts with EMC.
I mentioned Monday night at the council meeting that I was confused because certain council members were opposed to the bid process and signed contracts with EMC. As you readers know, the Sewer Board still had six months left with it's previous contract.
With all of this intrigue, I feel like I'm living in a soap opera.
Why are Mr. Kochert and Mr. Zurschmeide so adamant that we continue to do business with EMC?
Why did the mayor veto the resolution? Yes, he is the president of the Sewer Board but he was not part of the contract negotiations as far as I know. Is this just a power struggle? He was quoted in the Tribune as saying, "We don't believe they have the authority to make us bid service contracts". He was speaking of the council, of course.
Is this just a case of "You can't tell me what to do!" "You're not the boss of me!" If that is the case all I can say is gentlemen, please act like adults.
I mentioned Monday night at the council meeting that I was confused because certain council members were opposed to the bid process and signed contracts with EMC. As you readers know, the Sewer Board still had six months left with it's previous contract.
With all of this intrigue, I feel like I'm living in a soap opera.
Why are Mr. Kochert and Mr. Zurschmeide so adamant that we continue to do business with EMC?
Why did the mayor veto the resolution? Yes, he is the president of the Sewer Board but he was not part of the contract negotiations as far as I know. Is this just a power struggle? He was quoted in the Tribune as saying, "We don't believe they have the authority to make us bid service contracts". He was speaking of the council, of course.
Is this just a case of "You can't tell me what to do!" "You're not the boss of me!" If that is the case all I can say is gentlemen, please act like adults.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
EMC CONTRACTS
Friday, August 3, I was one of the few people who attended the committee meeting regarding the new contracts with EMC.
The committee was chaired by Councilman Gahan and included Councilmen Coffey and Schmidt.
Several questions were asked among the three members which do make one wonder. Here are a few samples:
Why was the Sewer Board contract signed with EMC when there is still six months remaining on the present contract?
Why did the current Sewer Board members sign this contract before the election? (Especially with the knowledge that three of the current council members will not be returning.)
If the contract with EMC was for management only, why are they using the city's trucks?
How could the Stormwater Board operate for 18 months without a budget?
Why did they also sign a contract with EMC?
I want to urge everyone to attend the council meeting tomorrow night and see if we can find answers to these questions.
Remember these people are elected officials and are accountable to US the citizens of New Albany.
See you tomorrow night.
The committee was chaired by Councilman Gahan and included Councilmen Coffey and Schmidt.
Several questions were asked among the three members which do make one wonder. Here are a few samples:
Why was the Sewer Board contract signed with EMC when there is still six months remaining on the present contract?
Why did the current Sewer Board members sign this contract before the election? (Especially with the knowledge that three of the current council members will not be returning.)
If the contract with EMC was for management only, why are they using the city's trucks?
How could the Stormwater Board operate for 18 months without a budget?
Why did they also sign a contract with EMC?
I want to urge everyone to attend the council meeting tomorrow night and see if we can find answers to these questions.
Remember these people are elected officials and are accountable to US the citizens of New Albany.
See you tomorrow night.
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