Before the beginning of the County Commission meeting last week I got the opportunity to speak to the IT Director and view the rough draft of the County Commission Blog software. It looks simple and clean not a lot of bells and whistles but it does allow for RSS and ATOM linking. It is not as sophisticated as some software that I have used or seen, but it is "free" and should do nicely.
I hope that this will be addressed at the July meeting so we can get it up and running as soon as possible.
Feel free to drop a note or your comments.
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County Commission Blog
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Blount County Commission Blog
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Good evening!
Just wanted to drop a note and let those who read know that I have requested that the idea to allow Blount County Commission to have a blog that follows the pilot program that Knox County has used for the last year will be on the agenda for the next commission meeting. The actual request will be for the IT committee to investigate and see if the means and money exist in the budget for this to happen.
More to come later.
Just wanted to drop a note and let those who read know that I have requested that the idea to allow Blount County Commission to have a blog that follows the pilot program that Knox County has used for the last year will be on the agenda for the next commission meeting. The actual request will be for the IT committee to investigate and see if the means and money exist in the budget for this to happen.
More to come later.
Beer Board
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Effective Tuesday Evening I resigned from the Blount County Beer Board. This was due to the recent legislation that was brought to light concerning commissioner serving on committees to which they appoint. I am interested in knowing "IF" there is a possibility of appointing a resident to this committee is there someone within the 8th Commission District who would consider serving or you may like to see serve on this committee.
As always I look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Mike
As always I look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Mike
Changes 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
Special Called Meeting of the Blount County Commission
Monday, September 1st, 2008Good Evening!
On September 9th, 2008 there will be a special called meeting of the Blount County Commission to conduct specific items of business. I will summarize the items with the information that I have so far below.
1. Election of County Commission Chairman
2. Election of County Commission Chairman Pro Tempore
3. Election of County Commission Parliamentarian
4. Election of General Sessions Judge, Division IV
5. Discussion and possible action regarding resolution establishing a water quality buffer and related regulation of streams, rivers, wetlands, ponds and lakes in Blount County; and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division Water Pollution Control Director's Order and Assessment.
Items 1-3 are yearly events which are normally handled at the September meeting.
Item 4, according to the opinions that I have read it will be the duty of the County Commission to fill the vacancy that will happen due to the results of the recent election. Historically nominations for such vacancies have been received by both the Commission and registered voters who are present during the meeting.
I have to-date received 2 resumes, they are from Laura Rule and Robert Headrick. Both have very impressive resumes and histories in their respective areas. I assume that the up coming week will possibly provide additional candidates for the soon to be open office.
Item 5, is related to a fine imposed by a Directors Order against Blount County related to the water quality buffer resolution which was passed in July, according to the minutes of the Blount County Commission, however the letter from the Director dated the 11th of August said it was not passed. I am not sure what will transpire during the course of this discussion.
The ad hoc subcommittee is still meeting related to this resolution trying to fine tune what was passed. The next scheduled meeting is the 8th of September the day before this commission meeting.
As always feel free to comment or contact me.
Mike