"The intent of the 11/21 meeting was the same, but it deteriorated rapidly with personal attacks and very few questions. Emotions were high, especially with residents within the TIF boundary. I do feel the Village and its consultants did a poor job on 11/21 as opposed to 11/9. I was encouraged by one gentlemen who lived in the proposed TIF district who did comment on how impressed he was with the time Kathleen Rush spent with him in educating him on the proposal. The public meetings to date were not required and were a good-faith attempt to educate the public. If anyone has a sincere interest in better understanding the issues, I think it is important to seek out rational arguments on both sides and make your own decision. I don't think anyone on either side should feel good about how the events of 11/21 transpired and I'm certain the transcripts and video will reflect that."
I let your words speak for themselves.
As to your meeting minutes, I understand they are sometimes if not often redacted or after review by and at the request of the Board. Is this true?
Also, it would be very 21st century if such documents were made available online in order to spread and enhance the knowledge that may be contained therein.
As to rational discussion of the issue, I have repeatedly asked pro-TIFfers, EDC people on this site, and the village government to provide an account of what infrastructure maintenance improvements are required now and projected in the future, how much funds are required now and what are projected future requirements are, and why we cannot fund them by means other than a TIF. How do you expect people to make a responsible decision if we cannot even get that information. Is it because no one has bothered to compile it? No doubt you have. Please supply it if you truly desire to promote rational dialogue based upon empirical evidence and sound logic.
Posted Friday Jan 5, 2007 10:21
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