Middletown Forum : In Case You Missed It http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Council : In Case You Missed It Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:17:04 +0000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:45:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3393 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ In Case You Missed It : Members are given plenty of time... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=23065&title=in-case-you-missed-it#23065 Author: angelababy
Subject: 3393
Posted: Nov 08 2010 at 1:45am

  Members are given plenty of time to share opinions. ]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:45:49 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=23065&title=in-case-you-missed-it#23065 In Case You Missed It : Are we taking bets on who will... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22542&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22542 Author: rngrmed
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 21 2010 at 9:31am

Are we taking bets on who will be the first to break the "new rules"?  Wonder what happens if a council member was to say something "ridiculous" during their turn causing one of the "4" to speak out of turn? 

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:31:57 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22542&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22542 In Case You Missed It : rngrmed, they have to go stand... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22541&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22541 Author: Pacman
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 21 2010 at 9:13am

rngrmed, they have to go stand in the corner and wait for those fabulous timer lights to come on, you know the ones that tell us Citizens its time to shut up and sit down.LOL]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:13:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22541&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22541 In Case You Missed It : What happens if a council member... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22521&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22521 Author: rngrmed
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 20 2010 at 11:10pm

What happens if a council member speaks out of turn or talks to long?  Larry takes away their birthday???]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:10:38 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22521&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22521 In Case You Missed It : Personally, I think it stifles... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22507&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22507 Author: Pacman
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 20 2010 at 9:56pm

Personally, I think it stifles the conversation and once a motion to continue the discussion to answer questions is voted down it is to later to change then.  A more level headed approach would have been to just maintain civil decorum and the Mayor should see it is maintained.  There are bound to be heated discussions at times it is just the nature of the beast.  This seems to be an overreaction, just as the outburst two weeks ago was.]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:56:10 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22507&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22507 In Case You Missed It : I don't think the rules are... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22505&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22505 Author: Voice of Reason
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 20 2010 at 9:48pm

I don't think the rules are that big of a deal myself.  It establishes order and procedure, and if the rules prove too awkward they can be changed.  The basic point is that at least there won't (or shouldn't be) the talking-over each other that precipitated the last outburst.  ]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:48:48 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22505&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22505 In Case You Missed It : Bill it can be restrictive when... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22494&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22494 Author: Pacman
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 20 2010 at 5:32pm

Bill it can be restrictive when you go around the table on an important issue and listen to say 3 minutes each of discussion, which is about 20 minutes and in that time listening to the others you develop questions but you have already had you second chance at speaking.
 
Now they are going to vote on whether you can continue the discussion and be allowed to ask your questions or even make a statement concerning what was said.  Just look at last night one more vote and you wouldn't be allowed to ask your question even if it was the deciding factor for your vote.  It is just going from one extreme to another for no reason.  A simple Gavel bang on the table would have put a stop to the mess two weeks ago, instead we get this.  There is no need for it.
 
This is not the House of representatives where 435 people spend more time kissing ass and being sarcastic to each other than they do conducting the countries business.  This is 7 people soon to be 5 who need to interact for the well being of the city and with the Cities Administration.   Which currently is not occurring much of the time. 
]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22494&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22494 In Case You Missed It : while the taking turns thing is... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22484&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22484 Author: Bill
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 20 2010 at 1:25pm

while the taking turns thing is a little awkward I would hardly say it is a "harsh restriction".  Members are given plenty of time to share opinions.]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:25:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22484&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22484 In Case You Missed It : Just out of curiosity, what would... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22473&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22473 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 20 2010 at 12:01pm

Just out of curiosity, what would have happened if the majority of council would have disagreed to these rules? Is there a way for the majority of council to overrule the wants of the mayor or does the mayor have the ultimate sayso how it will be on limiting speaking time and placing such harsh restrictions to inhibit free flowing conversation?]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:01:55 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22473&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22473 In Case You Missed It : Last night the Mayor implemented... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3393&PID=22472&title=in-case-you-missed-it#22472 Author: randy
Subject: 3393
Posted: Oct 20 2010 at 11:42am

Last night the Mayor implemented a new set of rules and standards for city council. This after Sundays Middletown Journal quoted Mayor Mulligan saying he liked a free flow of ideas and healthily debate and would keep things set that way and see what happens. It looks like the Mayor had a change of heart on the topic.
 
 
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