Three Bin System – Inconsistent Decision

In my tidying I’ve come across a tabled document relating to the three bin system and that inconsistent decision that seemed to annoy Greenwood so much.

OK, So There Is An Agenda (And Organised Secrecy)

From the WasteNet minutes 17 August 2011(emphasis mine)

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2010/2011
The report was tabled. Cr Copland pointed out the increase of income over the
projected budget and the lower deficit of −36k. He also noted that we’d expect
deduction in income with less waste going to landfill in coming year due to new
recycling and rubbish service.
Cr Copland asked how these accounts were recorded at Invercargill City Council.
Ms Peterson responded that they are held in a separate account dedicated to
WasteNet, and that following confirmation of WasteNet’s structure the financials
will be more transparent.

Cr Davis asked that the financial statement be put out with agenda, to allow
members time to study them. Copland agreed and expected that in future they
would be.

So they have an agenda, (not on ICC’s website though) and they are well aware they are not being transparent?

That was August and no surprises nothings changed!

Have you ever read such PC crap and well done Cr Pottinger.   This from page 126 (Infrastructure Part 2)

Value: Open, transparent and accountable.
Cr Pottinger asked if members of the public were allowed to attend these
meetings. Ms Peterson commented that while the meetings were not
publicly notified, if someone wanted to speak to a meeting they were not
denied. Cr Pottinger responded that “no change” is not accurate as the
group hasn’t been completely open or transparent.
Mr Withers commented that this value was for better openness and
transparency. Mr McIntosh further noted that the perception of the
group is that to date they have been open and transparent.

WTF

Here we have comments from Mr Tom Greenwood:

With all the contracts let, there was no longer a need for the group to conduct its business in private.

“So we thought lets open it up. If people want to come along and be bored by waste they can,” Mr Greenwood said.

Bugger the principles of local government.  In my opinion it’s the right time to retire, with such contempt for the rules, requirements and the rights of residents, enjoy your golden years Mr Greenwood!