Waldrep-Wilson-Preston Lawsuit

OK - I now see that there is clearly a difference in the two links.

THANKS FOR CLARIFYING THIS FOR ME and anyone else that may of been interested.

Isn't that what all our profiles say? That's the name of this forum, not some other forum.

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This forum seems to have more Chiefs than Indians.

Perhaps a-venter will explain it ...

I'm 'off the subject' for now.

-citizen1

I think the question is in reference to native American rules about who is in charge.. I can't answer! Having no idea of Indian culture.
If the question is about the AVenter Forum. Dah! All I can say is don't click below this box where it says Create a Free Forum Blog or Support... You will find out how easy it is to start a forum. Some people (me) click every button and there is sometimes no undo button.

And I have been through Clemson too. 4 traffic lights and several buildings. They have GREAT ICE CREAM at CU.

Should we start a ART is smart campaign? Hey Mr. Kaldas, I hear a soon-to-be-opened Administrator position may be available with the county......interested???

-wyatt1sc

Wyatt 1 SC,

Thank you for the compliment. However, a camel rider from Alexandria Egypt could not possibly have the qualifications to manage Anderson County Administration.

In attempting to predict what may happen to Anderson County Administration, I talked to several individuals from various sides of Anderson political aisle, and I arrived at the following understanding:

•The majority of the present Council does want Mr. Joe Preston to continue his work as the County Administrator. However, they are willing to examine various options, including allowing him to leave with partial severance package.
•The majority of the coming council also does want Mr. Preston to continue his work. However, they also want an opportunity to fulfill their promises to the voters, through conducting a financial audit and creating a more open and transparent County Administration.
•Mr. Joe Preston seems to want to leave with full severance package.

The next six weeks should determine the final outcome.

Art! So glad to see you back. I look forward to your posts.

Hey, Art! Good to see you're still alive! How about Ed Jean? Anybody seen or heard from him?

Wyatt, the next Council meeting should be the 18th, two weeks after the usual meeting on the first Tuesday, which was November 4 this year. The first November meeting was moved to the 3rd because of elections. Of course, elections didn't interfere with the personnel committee charged with addressing the Preston buyout having their meeting that evening. The only thing that interfered with that was the lawyer Council hired, who apparently has this weird concept that he should give the best legal advice available instead of justifying decisions already reached.
When all the dust settles, and an actual bidding process is used to obtain a new county attorney, I hope this guy Bright makes a bid.
And yes, Stupid, I know professional services don't have to be bid out. But they can be, and I think a stringent bid process on every thing the county does would be a great start on both saving lots of money and getting jobs done right the first time which of course would also save lots of money!!

Hey, Stanley. Amy hasn't mentioned you. Republikin has. They are NOT the same person. Because you and several others names are the same person, you seem to think others are.

-republikin

WHERE have you been Art??!!

-blogger

Blogger,

I have been spending much of my time in Ashville, North Carolina. It is a beautiful town, but it lacks the political fireworks of Anderson County.

Art! So glad to see you back. I look forward to your posts.

-kudzublossom

Kudzublossom,

Thanks. I do look forward to joining the dialogue.

Hey, Art! Good to see you're still alive! How about Ed Jean? Anybody seen or heard from him?

-friedgreenmater

Friedgreenmater,

Thanks. Ed Jean is also alive and well. However, he is extremely busy with two jobs.

Art the return of your views on things is most welcome. I do not always agree with you. But I appreciate your insight. I think your observations posted above are spot on!

-nomadron

Nomadron,

Thanks. Next County Council meeting on November 18 should answer the question. It is the last opportunity for the present Council to vote on a package for Mr. Joe Preston, and still have time for a second and third vote.

Art, I'm asking this question honestly because I don't know the answer, not to stir anything up. Are you absolutely sure it would take three readings for County Council to approve a buyout of Preston's contract? I know it would take three readings for the FORMAL budget revision to shift funds from whatever account for that purpose, but by law that can be done any time prior to June 30 of next year as long as Council approves the expenditure.

I've seen Councils many times vote to shift funds from the General Fund to another department in mid-year, then have that single vote show up on a budget revision late in the fiscal year to be formalized by three readings. It allows them to respond to emergency situations - like budget overruns in areas like overtime costs after an ice storm or some ther catastrophe - without having to take six weeks to resolve the problem.

Ask one of your legal-eagle friends about that. I think they might be able to sign, seal and deliver the deal on the final meeting of the year, then let the new Council clear up the formalities after the fact. It would be the ultimate dirty trick by the outgoing Council, but in my opinion they CAN do it.

It's certainly possible that I'm wrong on that - it's happened once or twice before [image]
- so if somebody has the absolute answer,they'll get no argument from me.

-jdtippett

My guess is that the money has already been accrued and can be paid anytime? All we need is a vote and it's a done deal. I hope he gets it, probably not all three years but a settlement.

Art, I'm asking this question honestly because I don't know the answer, not to stir anything up. Are you absolutely sure it would take three readings for County Council to approve a buyout of Preston's contract? I know it would take three readings for the FORMAL budget revision to shift funds from whatever account for that purpose, but by law that can be done any time prior to June 30 of next year as long as Council approves the expenditure.

I've seen Councils many times vote to shift funds from the General Fund to another department in mid-year, then have that single vote show up on a budget revision late in the fiscal year to be formalized by three readings. It allows them to respond to emergency situations - like budget overruns in areas like overtime costs after an ice storm or some ther catastrophe - without having to take six weeks to resolve the problem.

Ask one of your legal-eagle friends about that. I think they might be able to sign, seal and deliver the deal on the final meeting of the year, then let the new Council clear up the formalities after the fact. It would be the ultimate dirty trick by the outgoing Council, but in my opinion they CAN do it.

It's certainly possible that I'm wrong on that - it's happened once or twice before [image]
- so if somebody has the absolute answer,they'll get no argument from me.

-jdtippett

JDTippett,

It is an excellent question!

I could not talk with anyone directly involved with the issue. However, I consulted with one of my legal-eagle friends, and the answer seems to be among a choice of two options. If the Council deals with the issue as a contractual issue, they will need three readings. However, if they choose to consider it a personnel issue, one vote could suffice.

As dunebuggy said earlier, anyone who wants to go to the trouble of retracing the posts of consitutent and republikin for a few months will find ample evidence that they are both the same person, as well as ample evidence that they are both personifications of AMy Plummer. Protest all you want.

-friedgreenmater

Friedbrainmatter: You arn't any better with facts on the blog than you are in print.

Amy, constituent, republikin are NOT the same blogger. When republikin referenced, "my man Bill" that was a reference to my choosen representative. Republikin is good at pulling your chain, when it isn't connected to MCW, which is seldom. Check back on how often I have reminded bloggers that this forum is not a serious one, it is fun, entertaining and a diversion. Beyond that, it's easy to suck in dimwits like you, Stanley. Of course, I may be dimwitted too, since I believe Stanley has at least three screen names, maybe more. Deny that !