Take That: July 6, 2011
IN RESPONSE TO: Executive Inn Dilemma and the ERC
“Someone at the ERC should call Klenk Construction I’ll bet they know who signed the contract for demolition.†Blanger
“Considering the dysfunctional Arena project and its’ collateral expenses, a half billion dollars in sewer mandates and Vectren’s parasitic grip, we have passed the tipping point. Evansville and Vanderburgh County are tumbling out of control. … There is a reason why financing has not materialized. This Downtown Arena project was a fools notion from its’ inception. The chickens have come home to roost.†Bubbageek
“BUT, remember, TAXPAYERS – I.E. VOTERS – CAUSED IT! Remember the first Weinzapfel election? Weinzapfel’s criticism of Lloyd for STOPPING a million dollar project, treated as valid in the press, a progressive hero? We, (not specifically me, but we, collectively) “mandated†this kind of black box, hopey changey, progressive VETTING!†Eville Taxpayer
“This fiasco makes the excessive spending that got the whole CVB board fired look like the good old days. I would gladly pay 5 bottles of Opus One to avoid a completely inept performance that is going to cost the taxpayers millions of dollars. If these members of the ERC are allowed to stay on this board then whoever appoints them needs to be fired for breach of fiduciary responsibility. No private business in the country would survive being run like this. You want to talk about vetting? Who vetted these stooges? What does it take other than being a loyal brainless subject of Mayor Weinzapfel to serve on the ERC?†TheDonald
IN RESPONSE TO: Vetting
“The ERC had a six-person committee (appointed by ?) that recommended VenuWorks after clandestine interviews at the Vectren HQ. That must have been far more important to the ERC than the hotel project. The ERC is still wondering why an insurance agent with zero hotel and zero construction experience couldn’t finance and build a hotel. The ERC makes Boss Hogg look like Warren Buffet by comparison.†Joe Biden
“Is it true, “that Sears is more diligent about VETTING people for credit cards with a $200 limit than the ERC and the City of Evansville have been about committing millions of dollars of taxpayer’s money?†[Applause!]
But let me suggest another twist: Since bureaucrats at the ERC are not elected, yet hold such power over this population’s resources… Also since we’ve just heard statements from members that if true… might imply, dangerous, incompetence? The public should be demanding to hear exactly what is the administration/Council’s vetting process for placing individuals on ERC, too!……. Is there really any reason to believe individuals could have suspect judgement when it comes to evaluating a contractor, and sound judgement in all other areas of leadership? Is it true the past “vetting†process for ERC membership might be…1.) Has your past actions sufficiently deserved patronage? 2.) Double check #1.†Evilletaxpayer
“LOL if you expect any City employee, Council Member or Advisory butt kisser to go to these lengths. Take ten or so of your favorite bullet points on this post and make a one sheet checklist. Hey, that’s ten things we’re not asking for today ! Boy that Kish is doing a great job, when will the Mayor come out with the announcement in support of Kish, similar to George Bush praising “Brownie†at FEMA for doing “a heck of a job†on Katrina ??†Beerguy
