12-03-2011, 04:38 PM
We are off topic for this discussion -- except that Fred received the same information I give below from the same sources I received it from.
But, it's your forum. OK.
Keep in mind, this idea was brought to me from two different sources -- a community leader/elder and three veteran Council members. I understood the matter and respected their concerns. When I am in a position to develop details, I'll be seeking their counsel.
A few general points are possible at this juncture based on my interpretation of how it was presented to me.
A group ("board", "panel", whatever label works best) of citizen volunteers. This group would function perhaps a bit like the Open Space Commission. Receive proposals, set priorities based on what the ordinance says the funds are to be used for; then make recommendations to Planning Dept (they are now responsible for the fund); and then the Planning Dept sends recommendations to Council for approval of funding.
Referendum was never mentioned and I would never have thought of it.
But, it's your forum. OK.
Keep in mind, this idea was brought to me from two different sources -- a community leader/elder and three veteran Council members. I understood the matter and respected their concerns. When I am in a position to develop details, I'll be seeking their counsel.
A few general points are possible at this juncture based on my interpretation of how it was presented to me.
A group ("board", "panel", whatever label works best) of citizen volunteers. This group would function perhaps a bit like the Open Space Commission. Receive proposals, set priorities based on what the ordinance says the funds are to be used for; then make recommendations to Planning Dept (they are now responsible for the fund); and then the Planning Dept sends recommendations to Council for approval of funding.
Referendum was never mentioned and I would never have thought of it.