Interesting development at our Council meeting Dec, 8 when a Suffolk group approached the bench for money in the vicinity of $4,000. It appeared to be a last minute appeal by the group, money they needed must be in their hands by tomorrow for due payment to others. They figured the city would immediately appropriate the sum and they would be on their way. Council was hesitant, the city was not obligated to pay but thought it a wonderful idea because the group in a way deserved the financing they needed, but not necessarily from the city funds. This led to discussion by Council concerning the city "contingency fund," or was it an emergency. Neither fit the dire situation and after several minutes of embarrassing to watch motions, seconds to motions, and withdrawal of motions a vote was taken. The group's appeal for money was turned down four to three. It was a correct decision but a painful one. The group probably deserved a favorable response for their admirable achievement but there are many groups that could use extra money. This particular group had come up short and unless money comes from somewhere there will be broken hearts. By the way, Gardy and Parr said they'd rather write a personal check than use the contingency fund. Brown agreed and said he was good for $500. There was no motion or second to that. The group's gentle spokesperson could have asked, but didn't, "How much have you given the SCCA?
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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Interesting development at our Council meeting Dec, 8 when a Suffolk group approached the bench for money in the vicinity of $4,000. It appeared to be a last minute appeal by the group, money they needed must be in their hands by tomorrow for due payment to others. They figured the city would immediately appropriate the sum and they would be on their way. Council was hesitant, the city was not obligated to pay but thought it a wonderful idea because the group in a way deserved the financing they needed, but not necessarily from the city funds. This led to discussion by Council concerning the city "contingency fund," or was it an emergency. Neither fit the dire situation and after several minutes of embarrassing to watch motions, seconds to motions, and withdrawal of motions a vote was taken. The group's appeal for money was turned down four to three. It was a correct decision but a painful one. The group probably deserved a favorable response for their admirable achievement but there are many groups that could use extra money. This particular group had come up short and unless money comes from somewhere there will be broken hearts. By the way, Gardy and Parr said they'd rather write a personal check than use the contingency fund. Brown agreed and said he was good for $500. There was no motion or second to that. The group's gentle spokesperson could have asked, but didn't, "How much have you given the SCCA?
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A 4-3 decision: Brown and Milteer are no big surpirse. Useless Joe Barlow voted in favor of it, but he is gone after this month anyway.
I was glad to see that Johnson, Gardy, Parr and Barclay vote "No".
They could in fact cover the needs of all the groups in Suffolk for a fraction fo what it given the SCCA. This mamoth money leach need to be cut from the butt of the public body and allowed to rise or fall on its own merit.
Parr and Gardy were to far from their checkbook but Mayor Johnson, Brown and Barlow helped the Suffolk Steelers Dance team get to Disney World by writing personal checks and helping sell donuts to the total tune of $5300. So for now the pile of contingency fund dollars is safe. Hats off to contributors who acted as an Emergency fund by giving back some of the dollars earned by them for serving the city.
What no photo ops of the mayor writing a personal check?
Please expalin what the two big guys on council did, after always claiming to help so much and when put into the position to do just that? Did Parr and Gardy do anything at all to help fund this request, or were they just all hot-air as usual? It is not like they don't have the means to help the kids, they both have money, but have much more mouth!
I expect that they were full of hot-air and no help as usual. Glad to hear that Barlow, Brown and our Mayor helped the kids! Very nice people and it shows your commitment, or not to our kids!
Hey MOM, how much did you donate?
Dear 9:20
I gave $250 and hope you too gave some to this cause.
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