tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post3249623158239861476..comments2024-01-20T10:32:53.309+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: Her Worship the MayorMichael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-11091435057175747112008-04-11T07:41:00.000+10:002008-04-11T07:41:00.000+10:00As for Cllr Bonneau chairing a committee.... You m...As for Cllr Bonneau chairing a committee.... You must be joking or mad!<BR/><BR/>That man is the most detested man on the Northern Beaches and for 100s of very good reasons. He remains unaccountable for his actions and deeds re Clifton Beach rock wall and Clifton Road inappropriate developments and could not run a chook raffle as far as most are concerned. He has little in the way of communciation skills and certainly should never be put in charge of any committee or funding. This man cannot tell the truth and has lied to his constituents on many occassions. He has ignored/fobbed off and ridiculed the very people who have voted for him in the past.<BR/><BR/>Not the kind of person who should be given any kind of adult responsiblilty as he is clearly incaple of functioning at this level, and was lucky this time around to even be made a Councillor.<BR/><BR/>Leopards do not change their spots even though they jump Divisions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-44890283654494450522008-04-10T21:51:00.000+10:002008-04-10T21:51:00.000+10:00When Byrne regained power in 2000, he and his couc...When Byrne regained power in 2000, he and his coucillors immediately gave themselves the highest payrise possible as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-27121094462170422792008-04-10T18:50:00.000+10:002008-04-10T18:50:00.000+10:00Yes, the high salaries hasn't gone down very well ...Yes, the high salaries hasn't gone down very well at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-50520239035887617862008-04-10T12:31:00.000+10:002008-04-10T12:31:00.000+10:00Councillor Blake in charge of Finance. The Fox in ...Councillor Blake in charge of Finance. The Fox in charge of the Henhouse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-5383687725188582832008-04-10T12:12:00.000+10:002008-04-10T12:12:00.000+10:00I voted for Val.in the last election,however I am ...I voted for Val.in the last election,however I am now starting to wonder whether my decision was the correct one.<BR/>Firstly, all Councillors jumped at the chance to take the highest salary tier available,in comparision with Townsville Council adopting a salary restraint policy.<BR/>Secondly,all Councillors decide to spend a night at a luxury resort,<BR/>to do a crash course.As long as Councillors personally foot the bill for this overnight stay I have no problems,However,if it was left for ratepayers to pay this bill I protest.Val. should publicly advise who is responsible<BR/>for this account.<BR/>Thirdly,The Committee Chairs have been advised as follows,Finance Cr.Alan Blake,Water and Waste and Water and Services Cr.P.Gregory.<BR/>Both these Councillors were members or de-facto members of the Unity,It is a wonder Cr.Bonneau did not obtain a Chair as well.It is common knowledge that these two Councillors have already chaired these Committees in the past,their achievements could be written on the back of a postage stamp.Just two examples,water costs have gone up dramatically,purchase of land for new entertainment centre a lost cause.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-7487869570997540412008-04-09T22:08:00.000+10:002008-04-09T22:08:00.000+10:00Anon, It is my understanding that a standard ba...Anon,<BR/> It is my understanding that a <BR/>standard base and high salary figure was allowed by the tribunal.<BR/> It seems unforunate that all sitting Councillors chose the highest figure available.It appears<BR/>money is one thing all Councillors <BR/>can agree on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-13366181234513135162008-04-08T19:32:00.000+10:002008-04-08T19:32:00.000+10:00Hmmm, wasnt the pay rate decided BEFORE the electi...Hmmm, wasnt the pay rate decided BEFORE the election?? Me thinks so !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-33315272263035787382008-04-07T22:31:00.000+10:002008-04-07T22:31:00.000+10:00I am disappointed that all of our new Councillors ...I am disappointed that all of our new Councillors voted for the highest salary available to them.<BR/>It would have shown some community<BR/>spirit if some of them,say Pyne,<BR/>Lesina and maybe Coops had shown some independance and voted for<BR/>a lower scale salary.As the saying goes,money talks all languages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-39661795690698031582008-04-07T17:59:00.000+10:002008-04-07T17:59:00.000+10:00Well he had experience in Townsville trying to get...Well he had experience in Townsville trying to get his wife (un) succesfully elected...several times !! <BR/>Although Im sure she was a Labour candidate there...I could be wrong. <BR/>Im sure someone can clear that one up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-91434437628887448842008-04-06T22:05:00.000+10:002008-04-06T22:05:00.000+10:00Yes Anon,I think Denis knew the time was ripe to j...Yes Anon,I think Denis knew the time was ripe to jump,he would have known he would be next to go.<BR/>He only got the job in the first place because of his connection with Byrne,he certainly had nothing<BR/>to offer in the way of manners or experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-86309031403059558152008-04-06T18:59:00.000+10:002008-04-06T18:59:00.000+10:00Did Denis "Lets get out of here " Quickly know tha...Did Denis "Lets get out of here " Quickly know that the mighty KB would fall....and decided he wouldnt be there to witness it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-8917480264734845352008-04-05T16:55:00.000+10:002008-04-05T16:55:00.000+10:00Don't forget the 'recycled' cronies Briggs & Hawke...Don't forget the 'recycled' cronies <BR/>Briggs & Hawkes as well <BR/>Put a broom through the lotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-53322549643762058642008-04-05T15:32:00.000+10:002008-04-05T15:32:00.000+10:00Okay so what exactly is the role of a PR person or...Okay so what exactly is the role of a PR person or any other Council staff member for that matter? They are there to provide advice but ultimately carry out the decisions of the Mayor and Councillors. Exactly as I do for the company I work for and I suspect you do for the people who you work for. If you run a business then I am sure that is what you expect from your staff and you would get rid of any staff that failed to do this.<BR/><BR/>Unless a request is illegal staff are to carry out any reasonable direction given to them. Staff are entitled to have a personal opinion on a matter, but only some are permitted to speak on behalf of the organisation to ensure statements match the opinion of the owners or board. In the Council’s case that is the opinion of the Mayor and Councillors.<BR/><BR/>From what I have seen of Val Schier so far I believe she would be the type to give anyone the opportunity to show what they are capable of doing before bringing out the axe. In addition the State Government’s amalgamation process has put in some additional protections for staff so removal must be clearly justified otherwise people like Gary will get a nice pay out at our expense.<BR/><BR/>I’d rather see people removed for performance reasons not the policies and practices of the last Council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-65956006902664139652008-04-05T12:55:00.000+10:002008-04-05T12:55:00.000+10:00What about Peter Tabulo? As far as many involved ...What about Peter Tabulo? As far as many involved with the development and preservation issues, Tabulo is the key reason crappy buildings have been allowed around town. He's been Byrne's right hand man in jamming all these monstrosities into our community. Real changes in development policy won't occur with Tabulo still in charge of the development department. He's GOT to be sent packing back to the Gold Coast or wherever his kind of overdevelopment ideas are still worshiped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-32093252386051198862008-04-05T11:17:00.000+10:002008-04-05T11:17:00.000+10:00The other one leaving is Robyn Homes. she was Kev...The other one leaving is Robyn Homes. she was Kevin Byrne's media hack. She leaves this coming Fridfay.. or so goe sthe rumour round the town.<BR/><BR/>One by one, my guess is they will all fall... as this era of politics will go against their real heart!(if indeed they had one!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-88081471067179588892008-04-05T11:08:00.000+10:002008-04-05T11:08:00.000+10:00Re Mr Schofield, another public servant waiting in...Re Mr Schofield, another public servant waiting in the Departure Lounge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-88276458739249577312008-04-04T22:26:00.000+10:002008-04-04T22:26:00.000+10:00I agree that the likes of Bonneau,Blake and Gregor...I agree that the likes of Bonneau,Blake and Gregory will have to be watched closely.Another <BR/>matter that deserves some attention<BR/>is whether the new Council will take consider whether Mr.Schofield,<BR/>(not certain if his name is spelt correctly)will retain his position on Council staff.He is the Council PR man.I call him the million dollar christmas tree man,after his stupid remark regarding the reason the Council would not contribute to the cost of a christmas tree in the city some years ago.How he has retained his job is a mystery to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-17421580501290710872008-04-04T07:02:00.000+10:002008-04-04T07:02:00.000+10:00The residents of Cairns will also not put up with ...The residents of Cairns will also not put up with Councillor misconduct and poor behaviour from people whose salaries we not only pay for but also, were voted by us to represent us.<BR/>Mr Bonneau that includes YOU! We are watching your every move and word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-15058850936891710492008-04-04T07:01:00.000+10:002008-04-04T07:01:00.000+10:00I was also a witness and can attest to what Ross h...I was also a witness and can attest to what Ross has so eloquently stated.<BR/>It seems that this feeling of a new era is also apparent in the adjoining Council Regions.<BR/>Each Councilor has a bigger number of residents to represent on this level of Government and I felt the optimism of the large gathering. However, the representatives are only as good as the people they serve and it’s up to them to support their Division too. As JFK put it to the American people in other words, “Ask not what your Councilor can do for you, but what you can do for your Councilor” I believe positive input will get positive results.<BR/>Rob Williams j.p.(Qual.)<BR/>President Cairns Tropic Jazz Club Inc.<BR/>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-62024998731243247562008-04-03T22:25:00.000+10:002008-04-03T22:25:00.000+10:00Hear hear.Hear hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-71866949889664431972008-04-03T21:36:00.000+10:002008-04-03T21:36:00.000+10:00I together with another 200 or so residents had th...I together with another 200 or so residents had the privileged and honor to be part of an historic day in the public administration of Cains City, the investiture of the Mayor and 10 Councillors.<BR/><BR/>I wish to extend publicly to the Mayor and Councillors my sincere congratulations and best wishes. The challenges ahead are formidable and the community expectations are high. Excitement and anticipation filled the Chambers and a good measure of goodwill was evident between the Councillors. <BR/><BR/>I am sure the people of the Cairns Region will want their Councillors to continue to extend their hand of friendship and to put aside their personal ambition and agenda and work together for the common good. The residents will not put up with political posturing and point scoring. Those Councillors that have those aspirations should stand for Federal/State Government where they can vent their frustrations.<BR/><BR/>As the Mayor's address implies Cairns region has rejected the experiment<BR/>with authoritarian rule, where the questioning individual/community group was marginalised and dismissed so readily. I am certain the people of <BR/>Cairns and region would welcome an inclusive parternship with their Council to achieve great things together. The opportunity does now exist. We must seize the moment and make it happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com