It must be Spring, because the Flip-Flops are here!

Shocked to see that the agenda for last Monday's meeting included a revisit of the Respionsible Contractor ordinance. This ordinance was first passed in 2008. Then, last September was repealed by a 5-3 vote.

Among the 5 voting to repeal were Les Dills and Tim Jones. So, not only shocking to see that the subject is coming up again but shocked that it is Dills and Jones who brought the proposal to the table.

It's On. It's Off. It's On. It's Off. It's enough to keep any contractor away from Overland. It's enough to give the people of Overland whiplash.

Luckily, the issue was tabled. As it should be. It's obviously very controversial and it was never workshopped. But, then again when is ANYTHING being workshopped anymore. These guys are running on cruise control.

Laptops, Again?!

I know we have discussed this in the past, but why did the Laptops for Councilmen issue rear its ugly head during Thursday's broadcast of the OVCC meeting?

It's still a bad idea for the city to spend money on something that can be used to come back and bite the city in the butt. (see previous post on why this is a bad idea)

It's an especially bad idea, considering two other Councilmen mentioned revenues shrinking in the moments after this idea.

I'm all for electronic modes of communication, but why should the city be buying these computers for part-time councilmen? We pay them $500 bucks a month. Maybe Jonesy and Company should spend some of that pay and buy them for themselves.

AND...What's Old is New Again

I have the list of those running for city council in the April elections. The first name is going to blow your mind!

PHIL PAUL! Yes, the man who Ward One thought was too old to hold the office when voted out 5 years ago is back! Back with his old ideas. With his old cronyism. I feel like I have travelled back in time--or basically, what is old is new again. After that, I'm just surprised that perennial has-been Nancy Allison didn't throw her hat in the ring.

Here's the complete list:

Ward 1
Phil Paul
Edie Cuminale

Ward 2
Mary Beth Conlon

Ward 3
Peggy Keller
Michael Oakes

Ward 4
Tim Jones