Special Township Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 6:30

[Guest]

The meeting start time, 6:30pm, is too early for summer. Are attendees going to eat dinner there?

[Guest]

The meeting ended at 8pm. Are you serious that dinner at 6:30 as opposed to eating earlier or later is more important than the COAH meeting? I ate a quick snack and then dinner when I got home.

In terms of the holiday, I don't think that was a big cause. Maybe for a few, but not for the majority. Look at our budget meeting turn outs and other meetings to see the lack of interest. If people want something ala the PNC building they turn out, hat in hand. Otherwise, they don't seem to care.

[shyGuest]

[Guest]

Shy,

I understand and am the same way. Unfortunately, and I did not attend, our TC do not believe or listen to emails and letters.

[Guest]

The majority of our TC doesn't want to listen to anyone but themselves and their friends. The only reason they hve to response to the speakers is because they are being put on the spot in front of everyone. If they could they would ignore the speakers just like the writers...

[Jersey Dad]

Regarding the poor turn out, this meeting was not really an important event for the public to witness, or participate in. The only item on the agenda was to resolve to join the Clinton Twp challenge. I think everyone knew in advance what the decision would be. There wasn't really anything to debate.

However, though I recognize that some discretion is imperative, I do echo Jeff's concerns about closed door sub-committee meetings that effectively set the course of policy action based on the participation of predominantly un-elected officials. While the participants may have nothing but honorable intentions, this practice can feed the perception of a pre-determined outcome prior to public comment.

[Guest]

[Guest]