52 thoughts on “Agenda – Borough Council Meeting September 14, 2015”
In a word, “rude,” is the only way to describe the way some people dominate the floor during the meetings. These people are clearly aware that taxpayers are also present and patiently waiting to speak with their own concerns. Once their requests and/or statements are made, they need to thank council and sit down so others get a chance to speak before 10:00 or 11:00 pm. Some residents, that have been taxpayers for decades, got up and left in despair. It's time for council to allow citizen comments first and for the president to closely monitor their allotted time. Council takes up an inordinate amount of time going into left field throughout the meetings. Again, the president needs to take charge and get them back on track. Last night at least 3 audience members interjected their personal suggestions and thoughts at times when they simply were not to be speaking. This was, in part, because the person making a request to council did not simply make the request, she began a lengthy explanation, resulting in discussion. Everyone has their own agenda. It was strongly suggested (earlier this year, by the consultants) that all the groups in Columbia need to find a way to work together. I don't see this happening anytime soon.
Columbia Spy 
In a word, “rude,” is the only way to describe the way some people dominate the floor during the meetings. These people are clearly aware that taxpayers are also present and patiently waiting to speak with their own concerns. Once their requests and/or statements are made, they need to thank council and sit down so others get a chance to speak before 10:00 or 11:00 pm. Some residents, that have been taxpayers for decades, got up and left in despair. It's time for council to allow citizen comments first and for the president to closely monitor their allotted time. Council takes up an inordinate amount of time going into left field throughout the meetings. Again, the president needs to take charge and get them back on track. Last night at least 3 audience members interjected their personal suggestions and thoughts at times when they simply were not to be speaking. This was, in part, because the person making a request to council did not simply make the request, she began a lengthy explanation, resulting in discussion. Everyone has their own agenda. It was strongly suggested (earlier this year, by the consultants) that all the groups in Columbia need to find a way to work together. I don't see this happening anytime soon.
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People need to get the facts straight before opening mouth and inserting foot! It's not all about the “Trust”!
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