Definition of a burbert

[highwayman]

Didn't say the objective is to get inside to satisfy
oneself. Working together as a collective for the
greater good of the entire municipality has long
been the goal of our particular council. Maybe we
are an exception rather than the normality. Very
unfortunate if you feel your respective councils
operate to the opposite. First step, rally the
support from all corners to achieve the changes
you believe need to be made. There's good in
most people ,you just may have to dig a little
deeper.
As far as standing up against what one individual
thinks is inappropriate behaviour, great, but lets
hear both sides of the story and examine all the
facts before passing judgment. To my knowledge,
Everyone does have access to council minutes
FYO.

[toe]

Well I don't want well over a month old information.... at a cost of $50.00... delivered at someone else's convenience; particularly when it is perceived as an unnecessary trouble.

Just For Your Information

But I would appreciate it if a council welcomed members to sit in the gallery; and itb would be impressive if the council itself broadcast its open proceedings; or even aided anyone who wished to broadcast; transcribe or tape those live proceedings.
And there are indeed countless example of parliaments, House of Commons; Senate proceedings, City Councils and even a known few towns who provide those very communications.

But for RM's itcan take years to even get censored versions in the local papers (5 or 6 weeks later, on an infrequent basis, with most of the important decisions totally removed.)

And Googling RM Moosomin gave no hits for newspaper council reports or Websites for council minutes.

And for those reasons; the electorate is ordinarily completely tuned out from YOUR business at the council table.

Obviously you are not the expert from outside the council chamber; and I doubt if there has been one person not associated with council members who have/will weigh in on this Agrivilkle or any other public forum.

Thats a pretty safe bet because several councils have apparently just banned ever chairing another ratepayer's or planning meeting.

And it is much safer and convenient to "sit on the fence" and label oneself as a "community builder" for instance.

[toe]

Agree highway... that the whole story should always be told. So is SARM on top of this; are all the RM Councils so isolated that they are insulated from each other; or are they actually the third level of government acting in some coordinated kind of way.
It wouldn't hurt one little bit if the RM's knew each other's zoning regulations; long term plans; bylaws, road restrictions etc. etc. but the sad truth is that a six inch wall could seperate two juristications; and there wouldn't be one idea of what business arose at the other's council meeting.

I'd prefer to canvass 7 persons at random; than rely on 7 council members patting each other.

[highwayman]

Actually toe, the two councils that i have been a
member of have shared information and certain
resources on countless occasions as well as an
administrator with a third rm. Zoning and
municipal bylaw development has been routinely
achieved through a collective effort with
surrounding municipalities and governing bodies.
We don't claim to be perfect but there does seem
to be a level of mutual respect between each
group that strongly facilitates the entire process.

[toe]

Good for the councils doing things right. But can't it be acknowledged that all is not well everywhere.

And by sidetracking and minimizing those other situations; you may very well not recognize that your municipal operations are helping facilitate others not living up to your standards; or the standards approprite to the Municipal Act.

Those other inappropriate actions reflect on all councils; including yours; and it is up to at least your common SARM organization that you all belong to; to do something about it.

I don't see that happening; and I haven't ever seen it happening.

Deny, deny, deny that the 100 plus year old municipal system should be changed in any meaningful way.

[toe]

Does mutual respect extend to a tacit agreement that they don't ever interfere with your turf and you will reciprocate?

[toe]

If there isn't a carried council motion on the books; just how would you as a councillor or reeve handlethe situation of someone authorizing road construction in the name of the municipality.

Your answer may or may not convince me that you and your council have the basics straight.....highwayman and others please answer.

[BTO_farmall]

I consider Burbert one of The Best Friends that I've Never Met. Don't let These Wanna Bee's Get You Down on Here, Keep on, Keepin on, Merry Chrimas Old Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dave4441]

Well that didn't take very long. Toe = Oneoff.
Forget your password Oneoff?

[toe]

Talk about missing the point

Does dave =asshole#1