Welcome to our new web site!
To give our readers a chance to experience all that our new website has to offer, we have made all content freely avaiable, through October 1, 2018.
During this time, print and digital subscribers will not need to log in to view our stories or e-editions.
Did the Fayette Board of Aldermen violate the state’s sunshine law? It would appear so. During the city council’s last regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the council voted 4-0 to approve …
This item is available in full to subscribers.
We have recently launched a new and improved website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
If you had a login with the previous version of our e-edition, then you already have a login here. You just need to reset your password by clicking here.
If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free website account by clicking here.
Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.
Please log in to continue |
|
Did the Fayette Board of Aldermen violate the state’s sunshine law? It would appear so. During the city council’s last regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the council voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Larry Ishmael to the board of the Fayette Housing Authority.
While not exactly a hot-button issue, the appointment was not listed on the meeting’s agenda. That constitutes a violation of Missouri’s sunshine law.
Another violation happened on June 20 when four councilwomen met to discuss changes in rules at the Fayette swimming pool. While intended to be the discussion of a subcommittee, having four members meet is considered a quorum. East Ward Alderwoman Stephanie Ford presided over the meeting. East Ward Alderwoman Ronda Gerlt and Northwest Alderwomen Michelle Ishmael and Peggy O’Connell took part.
City Clerk Judy Thompson did publish a tentative agenda for the meeting, but no roll call was taken, nor were minutes chronicled.
While the four council members were obviously not conspiring to conduct city business in the dark—they merely discussed pool policies later recommended to the full council—the meeting was held illegally.
These alleged violations do not appear to be malicious to this newspaper. However, the Advertiser contends that city business is best handled in full compliance with state laws.
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here