tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post6429069458506182609..comments2024-01-07T16:16:11.849-07:00Comments on Opinions: Unsettling Allegations of Commerce City’s City Manager Gerald FlanneryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-52812805719832228692010-10-01T08:46:16.554-06:002010-10-01T08:46:16.554-06:00Nice fill someone in on and this post helped me al...Nice fill someone in on and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you on your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-2332392735542630342010-07-14T08:42:24.599-06:002010-07-14T08:42:24.599-06:00I had a discussion with Ms Salazar once and that w...I had a discussion with Ms Salazar once and that was when the old city manager was there.<br />She complained about him too...I see a pattern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-63127339727757801282010-07-14T00:11:39.351-06:002010-07-14T00:11:39.351-06:00You have to take a minute and ask yourself, there ...You have to take a minute and ask yourself, there is a possibility that this is all made up by Salazar. <br /><br />And if that happens to be true,<br /><br />That would be the lowest thing anyone could do.<br /><br />Only time will tell.After a interesting discussionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-83110393323701038862010-07-13T16:30:29.122-06:002010-07-13T16:30:29.122-06:00Committee of 21 (Part Two)
Several citizens have ...Committee of 21 (Part Two)<br /><br />Several citizens have asked if taxpayers could hire legal counsel to question City Council about using taxpayer's money to buy a home for the City Manager and then give 4 to 5 extensions on said house contrary to employment contracts. And, question why, City Council felt they had a right to give a $72,000 relocation expense over and above the $20,000 already paid for moving the City Manager and his family to CC, when the housing market fell. Even though, no money had ever been exchanged on the taxpayers home loan. Citizens should have a right to have legal counsel look into all these money exchanges and they deserve the same right that the City Manager and Council has to have taxpayer's money pay for counsel representation. <br /><br />Finally, this is not a negative reflection on our fair city, this only reflects on the actions of City Council over and above the "Will of the People." The committee of 21 members that wrote our City Charter gave us a guideline to the future. For citizens to raise questions is what democracy is all about. I feel that the committee of 21 would expect nothing less from us.Estelle Remington Part 2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-55855201187944811032010-07-13T16:27:57.304-06:002010-07-13T16:27:57.304-06:00Committee of 21 (Part One)
The City Charter was w...Committee of 21 (Part One)<br /><br />The City Charter was written in 1969-1970 by a group of 21 citizens as a guideline to generations to come. Most or all of this committee are now dead. I had the fortune to meet and serve on committee with Jean Klein which made the Charter so real to me. If, I had a question; I would just ask. How, I wish Jean were still here. The Charter was written so that the average citizen could read it and understand what was intended. One did not need a legal degree for interpretation. So, when situations arise that make me want to ask Jean a question, I just look it up in the City Charter. As with all legal Constitutions of the States and the Federal government parts of the Charter were borrowed from other cities around us. The State of Montana borrowed parts of their Constitution from Russia and Canada. Russia had an excellent Constitution, they did not always hold to it.<br /><br />According to our City Charter: Section 7.3 "b. The City Manager shall be the administrative officer of the city and shall hold office for an indefinite term until terminated by majority vote of the entire council in office at the time the vote is taken." Section 7.4 City Manager - Functions and Powers: m. To be responsible for contracting and purchasing within the limitations of the budget, all supplies, etc. for the city and shall submit to Council for approval, regulations governing purchases on behalf of the City. (This was paraphrased.) Section 4.12 a. The Council may enter into contracts on behalf of the City, including contracts for purchase of real estate and personal property and contracts for sale of City property. c. ... may make contracts or spend money for improvements to be financed in whole or part. To the average person, this sounds like the writers meant for the benefit of the City. In matters of finance, the City Manager has a say in how all the money is spent. <br /><br />Section 6.1 to 6.3 The City Charter gives the electors of the city the right to petition for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. For any City Manager to hold his/her office for an infinite period would greatly effect the welfare of a city and all of it's people. Section 6.2 It takes 5 electors to initiate a petition. One must gather signatures within 30 days and all signatures must be registered voters in Commerce City. Section 6.6 Action on Petitions -- City Council decides whether a petition is valid and sufficient. (3) (Can.) Submit the entire proposal to registered voters. (Signed Petition.) Hence, a Petition might be one way electors could be heard and voters could respond at the polls concerning: The length of term of office a City Manager with all that financial power might serve. Perhaps, we could ask for a public vote of confidence for the City Manager every four years or so when City Council members are voted in? Perhaps, taxpayers could set financial limits or terminate all fringe benefits to city employees such as home loans and relocation expenses that do not cover moving costs only? However, any petition by the people can be declared invalid by City Council.Estelle Remington Part 1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-39864385609619261112010-07-13T01:53:14.993-06:002010-07-13T01:53:14.993-06:00Suncor Legal issueSuncor Legal issueAnonymous for many reasonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-17168865369114582582010-07-12T21:55:50.369-06:002010-07-12T21:55:50.369-06:00Cherry St, remember what happens when you assume!Cherry St, remember what happens when you assume!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-59479948081787004582010-07-12T11:18:44.130-06:002010-07-12T11:18:44.130-06:00So, tonight, I assume the closed session is about ...So, tonight, I assume the closed session is about the Salazar suit.<br /><br />Will the city get a outside firm?<br /><br />How much will the city end up paying for this?<br /><br />Most important question, will the city take the stance to settle out of court?Cherry St. Commerce Citynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-3488785811518318562010-07-12T11:15:15.317-06:002010-07-12T11:15:15.317-06:00The full lawsuit is on the gateway news website, I...The full lawsuit is on the gateway news website, I think the mayor in mentioned in it.<br /><br />Just stating what is on the lawsuit.<br /><br />http://www.gatewaynews.org/pdf/Salazar.pdfBack_2_Basicsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-65614094514093186802010-07-11T17:41:27.176-06:002010-07-11T17:41:27.176-06:00The mayor is not the one mentioned in the law suit...The mayor is not the one mentioned in the law suit except for being the head of the council.<br />Get the facts straight.<br />Gheer got a buy out.<br />The guy from permits had a problem with the previous administration and saw a chance for a settlement with the new one.<br />Salazar has obvious issues, she is gone, butthe one she "says" was talked about is still at the city. Hmmmm interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-76425743883318355032010-07-11T01:31:04.893-06:002010-07-11T01:31:04.893-06:00Lets all go to the council meeting, voice our issu...Lets all go to the council meeting, voice our issues and get ignored by the council members.<br /><br />WHAT A JOKE.Sansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-19807948664086921632010-07-11T01:29:29.283-06:002010-07-11T01:29:29.283-06:00how long is council going to allow this to happen?...how long is council going to allow this to happen?<br /><br />This is Madness.Black Watchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-68648933511738485402010-07-11T01:27:54.519-06:002010-07-11T01:27:54.519-06:00Commerce City is OUT OF CONTROL!
This is ridiculo...Commerce City is OUT OF CONTROL!<br /><br />This is ridiculous, I can not believe that the citizens are not more upset!<br /> <br />Not once, not twice, but NOW THREE TIMES!<br /><br />And all they do is settle out of court, for over 200K!<br /><br />Council needs to FIRE THE CITY MANAGER AND ALL THE DEPUTIES AND START OVER!<br /><br />At no time in the history of the city has it been this bad!Art Huntnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-37401867307013714762010-07-11T01:15:02.794-06:002010-07-11T01:15:02.794-06:00It is no secret that the council will be going int...It is no secret that the council will be going into executive session about this case on Monday.<br /><br />I HOPE that this council will NOT let bob talk them into settling out of court. They have to let this go to court and let the process take place.<br /><br />If the allegations are not true, then the city should have nothing to worry about.my 2 centsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-71497067067148379132010-07-10T21:29:08.149-06:002010-07-10T21:29:08.149-06:00NO someone who blogged is wrong. All three lawsuit...NO someone who blogged is wrong. All three lawsuits have been filed by employees under the current city manager Flannery. With a record like that he should just head on out to Washington DC. And if you get sued and you are innocent YOU GO TO COURT. you DO NOT SETTLE OUT OF COURT. Settling out of court says I AM GUILTY AND I DON'T WANT THE GORY DETAILS OUT THER IN THE PUBLIC, SO SETTLE. Guess what the citizens are not stupid, so quit treating us like we are.MAD IN RIVER RUNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-65459162915233962272010-07-09T11:50:16.214-06:002010-07-09T11:50:16.214-06:00We asked this question and the answer is none of t...We asked this question and the answer is none of the ex-employees or current employees have ever sued the city of Brighton.Kathy McIntyre, Gateway Newshttp://www.gatewaynews.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-51414694261822029162010-07-09T11:48:26.866-06:002010-07-09T11:48:26.866-06:00How many employees or ex-employees ever sued the c...How many employees or ex-employees ever sued the city of Brighton?PRO CITY 2.0!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-12539644592267881592010-07-09T11:47:35.708-06:002010-07-09T11:47:35.708-06:00I really don't think that the Mayor has anythi...I really don't think that the Mayor has anything to worry about.PRO CITYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-22271268757198669232010-07-09T11:43:30.298-06:002010-07-09T11:43:30.298-06:00It is so sad to have something like this breakdown...It is so sad to have something like this breakdown that people start filing lawsuits.<br /><br />At the end all the ones that are going to profit are the lawyers and law firms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-49748214836424707142010-07-09T11:43:22.279-06:002010-07-09T11:43:22.279-06:00The problem with this whole thing is that it exist...The problem with this whole thing is that it exists. If we had no problems at our city hall why are we even talking about this.Sansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-38490209679605012192010-07-09T09:06:38.773-06:002010-07-09T09:06:38.773-06:00Paul Natale is the common person in the complaints...Paul Natale is the common person in the complaints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-40991521569580511222010-07-08T19:22:55.473-06:002010-07-08T19:22:55.473-06:00Pro city I agree, these are allegations!
Some wil...Pro city I agree, these are allegations! <br />Some will kick a person and assume the worse. <br />Plus I understand this allegation is the first against Flannery as a person. <br />One for sure was on the old staff & one was basically a severance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-20813774790522594212010-07-08T12:13:14.893-06:002010-07-08T12:13:14.893-06:00I would like to know who is representing the city ...I would like to know who is representing the city officials in this lawsuit and if the city is going to court or are they thinking about settling out of court.Jake, Commerce Citynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-88469998684454332732010-07-08T10:55:34.325-06:002010-07-08T10:55:34.325-06:00I do not think being a council member has anythi...I do not think being a council member has anything with "balls".<br /><br />If you do the right thing, you will not have any problems.<br /><br />That is it.Sansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-58397499737283984102010-07-08T10:53:02.592-06:002010-07-08T10:53:02.592-06:00remember all, these are just allegations. nothing ...remember all, these are just allegations. nothing is proven yet.PRO CITYnoreply@blogger.com