Realizing that each have their own concerns the following survey is to see where some may lay.
Archive for January, 2009
Question of the Month
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Changes to the Ethics Committee
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Good Evening!
I was able to attend the Blount County Ethics committee's meeting last Monday, 01/05/2009. During the committee meeting there was a discussion about changing the committee make up to include 2 citizens or possibly to be made up of all citizens. While this is an idea to be discussed, I would also like to see a couple of other changes to be discussed as well.
Thanks as always!
Mike
I was able to attend the Blount County Ethics committee's meeting last Monday, 01/05/2009. During the committee meeting there was a discussion about changing the committee make up to include 2 citizens or possibly to be made up of all citizens. While this is an idea to be discussed, I would also like to see a couple of other changes to be discussed as well.
I would like to hear your input on this idea.
- That when a complaint is brought to the committee, whether it changes or not, that the complaint be discussed solely based on the alleged transgression without the identity of the person being divulged.
- When a decision is rendered and the ruling decided that it be entered into the policy for future infractions to be handle accordingly.
- After the ruling is official as to handle the particular case in question then the identity and the person against whom the charge is made would be handled according to the policy as written.
Thanks as always!
Mike
Family Businesses and Rezoning
Friday, January 9th, 2009
Good Afternoon!
With the recent discussion related to the rezoning of properties on both 411 and Montvale Road. I have a question and I am seeking input. Family businesses for many years have been a backbone of both employment and taxes in Blount County. When zoning came along these business, many of which, were located out in the county and in what one would consider residential areas.
As our County grows so do these family businesses, I mean they are local and have a interest in the local economy and contribute to the local economy as well.
How are these businesses supposed to grow? Where are they supposed to grow? Are they supposed to grow?
Please feel free to chime in as I intend to bring this discussion up before the County Commission soon.
Thanks!
Mike
With the recent discussion related to the rezoning of properties on both 411 and Montvale Road. I have a question and I am seeking input. Family businesses for many years have been a backbone of both employment and taxes in Blount County. When zoning came along these business, many of which, were located out in the county and in what one would consider residential areas.
As our County grows so do these family businesses, I mean they are local and have a interest in the local economy and contribute to the local economy as well.
How are these businesses supposed to grow? Where are they supposed to grow? Are they supposed to grow?
Please feel free to chime in as I intend to bring this discussion up before the County Commission soon.
Thanks!
Mike