More ANC 2C Shenanigans

Posted By Si Kailian, 12/05/07 8:10 PM

Well tonight's ANC meeting didnt happen. It almost did, it could've, but it didnt. Chair Doris Brooks inexplicably tried to make a motion to support the 1130-1132 5th St development with no quorum present & therefore no official meeting was taking place. The room was pretty empty and the only other commissioner present was Kevin Chapple. Brooks declared the meeting "over" and proceeded to put on her coat. Commissioner Padro then walked in. (this was about 6:39pm) I asked Commissioner Brooks since the quorum was now present, could we proceed with having an ANC meeting. She ardently insisted that the meeting was over and left the building in a hurry. This all took about 5 min. I can only surmise that Commissioner Curtis was not intending to attend. The assumption is widely held that if a meeting were to take place with Commissioner Curtis absent, Commissioner Brooks would be outvoted. So we are left with a deadlocked or completely nonfunctioning ANC. Yep.

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Brief video clip now online here:
http://www.anc2c02.com/anc/anc2c/anc2c20071205.html

Posted By martin / At 12/5/07 8:15 PM

well, whoever the anonymous person was on fifthandoh who was accusing me of puting up hateful rhetoric....it's not hate when you point out that the elected officials don't even know how to run a meeting. this is just further proof that ANC2C needs help. it would be fun to be able to vote for something better there, but i'm stuck here in ANC5C where we have a competent commission...

Posted By IMGoph / At 12/5/07 9:52 PM

It would be nice if Alex would arrive just once to a meeting on time. It's the old Marion Barry thing to always make your constituents wait for your arrival. Doris had every right to cancel the meeting without a quorum. Again, our ANC has proven its worthlessness.

Posted By Ray Milefsky / At 12/6/07 11:15 AM

I disagree. common courtesy shouldve allowed 15 minutes and then take into account the fact that it was snowing. Without Curtis there, that meeting was going to get cancelled no matter what. Also dont forget, that was the 4th meeting cancelled for the year, ANC 2C failed to meet 9x this year according to its bylaws. not like it matters though. There is no enforcement of laws & rules.

Posted By Si Kailian / At 12/6/07 11:51 AM

This one is the fault of the two members who did not show up on time, Padro and Curtis.

Posted By Sam Farmer / At 12/6/07 1:43 PM

No, I don't think Commissioner Padro bears all of the fault in last night's shamefulness. While I agree that all commissioners should show up to these meetings and show up on time, the video shows that Doris and Leroy decided to wrap things up quickly when they realized Padro--and, therefore, a quorum--was en route. Reasonable people in the situation would have waited a few minutes before calling it all off so that an official meeting could take place.

It's a matter of respect: these developers take the time to prepare presentations and to show up at the meetings, citizens show up at the meetings for information and to learn of community happenings and developments, our tax paying dollars support ANC grants, etc. It's disrespectful that Doris did not wait just a few minutes longer in order to hold a true ANC meeting. Yes, Padro's tardiness can also be construed as disrespectful to the ANC and public, but Doris and Leroy bear most of fault for once again making a mockery out of ANC2c.

I've made an unfortunate habit out of skipping ANC2c meetings. It's tough for me to break free of work to make it to a weeknight 6:30pm meeting, And I've come to realize that, because of Doris and Leroy, these meetings generally accomplish nothing and often are cancelled at the last minute, so are not worth my time in leaving work to attend. I'm glad others are so good about showing up and documenting these things, as the accountability provided through y'all attendance is much needed and appreciated.

Posted By Shaw Rez / At 12/6/07 2:55 PM

Padro should know by now the meetings start on time. when thorpe was chairman, they always started on time. always. i like arriving 15 minutes before a meeting. you get to communicate with people and listen too. stop making excuses for people and be on time. that's courtesy.

Posted By richard rogers / At 12/6/07 3:57 PM

I'll vote for anyone who complains about Alex when they run for his office, or any other 2C office, because I want to see how long it takes you to burn out.

Nine minutes is too late on the first snow day of the year? Complaints from people who don't even go to meetings??
These meetings rarely start at 6:30 even without inclement weather (Search meeting minutes on the Chapple site under the Meetings tab).

Give Alex a break, no one has done so much for so long while putting up with these folks as he's done and still have the energy he has to do what he does for the community.

Posted By Martin Moulton / At 12/8/07 7:58 AM

no breaks from me, i show no favoritism and treat everyone by the same standard.

Posted By richard rogers / At 12/9/07 9:10 AM