DEAD SHEEP ATTACK

in Ruston council meeting October 6, 2008 at 7:20 pm:

Agenda item 2 - Ordinance No. 1268 - An Amendment to the Development Plan for Stack Hill (View Corridor lot 12) - first reading

Being in the loyal minority of two has not reduced nor diluted the level of vitriol displayed and discoursed by the Tacoma twosome, Dan and Wayne. Their tone and scatter gun approach to civility and proper manners is very discouraging to those who would like to move forward and put the Town of Ruston on the path to salvation. Resign, Resign and let us once more return to moderation, civility and decorum in the town halls and meetings and discussions among ourselves. We will need no more blogs or two minute time limits.

Their only approach to governance seems to be constantly in the attack mode and annexing the Town to Tacoma. The plea from the citizens of Ruston is to give it up so we can move forward and you can move on. Their petty salvos on the Mayor and fellow council members is a reminder of the response of a British politician under sustained attack by the opposition, who referred to the situation as "being savaged by a dead sheep".

Albertson again led the browbeating, opposition not just in substance, original voted down. We voted on it did not give away view corridor. Matter of council cooperating, not acting in the interest of the Town. We are getting zero, getting there through a lawsuit, all prearranged. Full public disclosure required, this is not on the merits. I surmise he was referring to restoring lot 12 as a building site? We did not give away anything, view corridor did not benefit the development and was an illegal taking of property rights.

Hedrick in response there was full public disclosure. We are mitigating an issue out of the courtroom, original not recorded giving us a second chance. Matter referred to Planning Commission for full public hearing where the vote was affirmative and sent back to the Council. Lot 12 STACK HILL is below the 136 foot elevation of the smelter stack and same as base elevation of the old smoke stack. This is a proper process and will settle the issue out of court resulting in a more cost effective solution for the Town.

Albertson not convinced continues on the offensive; This was voted down, we should not change results. This will not prevent litigation but will result in more litigation. We need an Executive Session to discuss this improper procedure. More litigation! Where is a lawyer when you need one? This is way beyond me. Settling out of court will result in more litigation? Can somebody explain this in plain English?

Hunt The original was never sent to the Planning Commission as we did not have a Planning Commission at the time. This is the original and proper procedure.

Stebner, Wayne oh Wayne, this puts us in jeopardy! It is our duty (Dan and Wayne) to protect anyone who complains, our duty. Anyone Ruston or anyone cabal? Wayne, the Mayor and Council are supposed to represent and protect the interests of all 750 residents of Ruston! And also the interests of non-resident property owners. Remember you took an oath of office?

Hedrick MDP (Master Development Plan) did not contemplate 60 foot view corridors up to lot 12. This is in the interests of the citizens of Ruston.

Albertson I remember when you were all running around with your hair of fire in a hurry to pass the original. Dan, the council has been revamped since then and has become gloriously Ruston friendly.

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