Dual Roles

409...are you suggesting that we take Gilleland's job and Davy Duritsch (never can spell that guys name- ) and combine job duties for more efficiency?

How can you suggest such a thing given the fine job our esteemed city manager is doing with her plan to make this town the "Pride of SW Ohio" Can't be too hard on 'ole Dave. He's just taking orders from "The One". Gotta admit, she's worth every penny of that $130,000, isn't she?

I would have to agree with you 409. Dave does seem to do a competent job. I have noticed a trend with those who report to Gilleland, particularly when they are giving a report to council and Gilleland is sitting a few feet from them. It seems to be rather apparent to me that they are treading water and looking at her occasionally for her approval. She seems to have that affect on those who work in the city building. Must be a little tyrant to work for.

I remember when Ginger Smith was the Public Works Director and she participated in the street repair committee meetings. When she would speak, she would look at Gilleland for approval. She did this when she spoke at council meetings also, almost scared to death to say something for fear of incuring Gilleland's wrath. How sad to have to work under those conditions.

Took only a few years for Gilleland to transform into a little tyrant, didn't it? Never has impressed from day one. Doesn't have the personality to be a dynamic leader for the city. "My way or the highway" is an organizational destroyer and never is an effective type of manager. She needs to go, IMO.