First up is the now infamous Bill 2007-3, the binding arbitration bill. As County Executive Rick Pollitt has vetoed the legislation it is being represented to council for their reconsideration. The are under no obligation to act immediately and I believe it is in the County's best interest for the Council to take as much time as necessary to craft legislation which meets the wishes of the voters, yet preserves Council's budgetary authority.
County Auditors Pigg, Krahl and Stern will present the County's audited financial statements to the Council. Wicomico County is not only receiving their audit presentation earlier than Salisbury (which has yet to schedule an audit presentation), I have a sneaking suspicion that Wicomico County's audit is not full of re-statements and inconsistencies (which are clearly present in the Salisbury audit).
During the Council's scheduled work session, one item that may be cause for much consternation is the "Village Down River" project. While I certainly don't have a dog in this hunt I expect loud opposition from neighbors and the folks over at the Wicomico Environmental Trust.
Last and certainly not least is the item scheduled for a closed work session - discussion of real estate acquisition. While I have no inside knowledge of what parcel is to be discussed, I expect that it is the property for the proposed West Side park. While I understand, and appreciate, the merits for this park I still have grave reservations. Wicomico County is already sitting on land designated for parks (such as the "Pirate's Wharf" tract which is just a few miles from this property) that have yet to be made useful.
cross posted on Delmarva Dealings
Mr. Harrison:
ReplyDeleteWhen was the County's audit actually completed and filed with the State of Maryland? Is it (or will it be) posted on the County website?
G.A. I agree 100%.Lets build out out and rebuild what we have in the county now.Let the owners make their profit elsewhere and not from the tax payers of Wicomico County.There is still the questions of conflick of interest,friendship between recreation dept.Put all this to rest.TURN THE LAND DEAL DOWN.
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