Mayor, I've had my hand up the whole time.
The Mayor must recognize all commissioners who want to speak. It's at the point of absurdity. And after all commissioners have had a chance to speak, a commissioner can reenter the discussion. If a commissioner is going to address another commissioner, he should be cordial and use decorum--something greatly lacking these days by the Vice Mayor and Mayor. Elected officials should conduct themselves in a civil and respectful manner towards one another as well as the public at all times.
If an elected official wants to discuss an item on the agenda it should be his prerogative. Robert Rules will tell you that "the chair (Mayor in this case) should set an example of courtesy, and should never forget that to control others it is necessary to control one's self. A nervous, excited chairman can scarcely fail to cause trouble in a meeting. No rules will take the place of tact and common sense on the part of the chairman."
Mayor, it is all up to you.
What Commissioner Maier said:
"I just wanted to address rushing through the agenda and perhaps expecting things that are about to happen. This is actually, actually it's getting to the 4th or 5th reading of this particular ordinance (2015-12 amending the LDR's) and last time there were definitely some tensions when we were reading this. We rushed through and actually two of the commissioners did not vote on the ordinance and that's why we're here again voting on it again.
So, I would urge the commission in procedure to please, while we don't have to draw out everything, calling for the vote, seconding the motion, sometimes it's happening a little too quickly and here we've made a pretty big mistake in doing that. So, I would urge us to be more careful in the future."
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I like Maier. He's always respectful and just the way he phrases his comments are careful not to be the least bit hurtful to anyone. Good person.
10.15.13 Item 9A (pg 29 Full Agenda)
Rules of Procedure
RULE 4 - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE “CHAIR”
(3) The Chair shall recognize all Commissioners who
seek the floor while entitled to do so.
RULE 6 - DEBATE OF MOTIONS; VOTING
(2) ...The Chair cannot close debate as long as any
member who has not exhausted his right to debate desires
the floor.
Just because Maier is a "nice guy" does not mean he has the qualifications to help run a city!
This is how we get in trouble.
Not only is he a "nice" guy but he's a college educated guy. Also, he's an honest person and that is a plus, plus. He also reads all of the back-up and has good insight as to what is going on and what needs to be done. He confers with he city attorney on many issues that need clarity. To top it all off, he has ZERO connection with Hudson Holdings.
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