Something has got to change with this council. It is clear that there are two camps on council and in my opinion only one has the city's interest in mind.

The reality is, the notion of a 4-3 is being blown WAY out of proportion and being sensationalized:

Gulp! Is there a point to be missing? All the above madeprevious reference to Mr. Picard's rudeness. The correlation was the rudenesswas driven by the split vote (Mr. Picard made it very clear he felt Mr. Lambauh was a distraction and taking away from the city's work). Ever take note of the inconsistencies in voting rationale? Its better to go outside Middletown for committees becauseno one is competent in the city to serve? Rubbage.

Accuro, that might be the best way of heard this whole situation put yet!! Also well said Wasteful!

 

Mtown, I would suggest you look at the issues council has been split on; these are important issues that are being split. I don’t even care so much which way council votes, I just want to hear them say why they are voting a certain way on issues. Vote yes or no, but give people a reason why. Stop just sitting there and voting yes on every issue. If someone agrees or disagrees with it at least they (we) can say I know why you voted that way.  

 

Things do need change in this city and soon, many people on this site, the ones that defend our city council and some of its irrationally votes and lack of any reasonfor such a vote, you  need to pull their heads out of the sand and look around our town and what is happening.

 

***Anyone been to Detroit lately? I have!! Never been 240 miles from Middletown and felt like I never left.

Did I hear Mr. Landen say that other non residents were on other boards and he was aware of it?

Again the LAWS only apply when the City wants them to apply.

Mulliganisms.......“I have been on the other side of 4-3 votes, too,” said Mayor Larry Mulligan.( oh really- tell us when mayor) “That is really just kind of the way it works out sometimes.”When asked why he did not assert his authority, Mulligan said it would have stifled both Picard and Laubach’s opinions if he used his gavel — a sanction he prefers not to invoke.(or, he doesn't have it in him to control a meeting and take charge)

“It’s been my approach typically that I have let conversations go to allow a free flow of opinions,” he said.( Horsemanure Larry. You're just a non-confrontational person. You feel uncomfortable with conflict) “I think I probably could look to structure meetings a little more formally if we need to go that way, but I may just see what happens".

"BUT I MAY JUST SEE WHAT HAPPENS?" You saw what happened Mayor Larry. It was confrontational, it was rude, it was out of line for one councilperson to tell another to "shut up while I'm talking" Mercy! How far does it have to go before you draw the line on proper behavior? How about a fist-fight!

And, of course, the timeless.....we are not set up at this time to ...you know the rest.

Nope, the "4" camp has a pre-arranged, understood agreement that they will vote on agendas pre-set by their masters. The "3" camp appears to have as their agenda, the people of this city. They are a thorn in the side of the majority. I agree that we will see an attempt to make the number 5-2, 6-1 or wipe the slate clean of anti-master people at 7-0 the next round.

We need a "Bell California" event to take place here although we don't have the criminal element to make as much of an impact.

As Mr. Picard would say.....

Now, if you will just "shut up" while I'm a typin'........

I have grown tied of you Mtown, what do you do in this community that amounts to anything?? And please if you dont like the things being said on this site by people that are concerned about this city feel free to not come back. I promise you wont be missed.

randy wrote:   ***Anyone been to Detroit lately? I have!! Never been 240 miles from Middletown and felt like I never left.

I have.  Many, many times.

Detroit does not even come close to Middletown.

now now Randy--mtown is probably not set up to answer ?s at this time.

Did the City give special permission for this person to be on this board?

Vivian Moon wrote: <FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=3>Did the City give special permission for this person to be on this board? Is he an expert in a certain field concerning the operation of an airport?

CHAPTER 288: AIRPORT COMMISSION
Section
288.01 Establishment; composition; terms of office. 288.02 Duties.
CROSS REFERENCES
Power to operate an airport - see Ohio R.C. 717.01(V)
State law on aeronautics - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 4561
Airports - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 4563
Endangering aircraft and airport operations - see GEN. OFF. 672.14
Municipal Airport - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1060
Airport turning zone restrictions - see P. & Z. 1272.08

§ 288.01 ESTABLISHMENT; COMPOSITION; TERMS OF OFFICE.

There is hereby established in and for the City an Airport Commission, to be composed of seven members. Initially, three of the members shall be appointed for two-year terms and four shall be appointed for four-year terms. At the expiration of these initial terms, members shall serve four-year terms. No member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms. Section 260.03 of the Codified Ordinance requiring members of boards or commissions of the City to be residents of the City is not applicable to the Airport Commission.

(Res. R85-31, passed 7-2-1985; Am. Ord. O2008-88, passed 10-21-2008; Am. Ord. O2009-01, passed 1-6-2009)

§ 288.02 DUTIES.
The Airport Commission shall advise the City Council on all matters relative to the Municipal Airport and air traffic in
the City area.
(Res. R85-31, passed 7-2-1985)