Roberts Does Not Rule

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA, May Meeting

Typically, Boards and Commissions appointments are fairly routine at WL.  First, there aren't that many slots to fill at any given time and Second, there isn't this overwhelming clamor from citizens to be part of the process (it is really more like pulling teeth to find good candidates...my apologies to any dentists/hygienists in the group)  May is a normal time to do the appointments, terms tend to expire and be filled just after the election in April.

The process is the Mayor nominates, the Council confirms (or you could call it the old advise and consent process).  Alderman Clark had made it clear to Mayor Botbyl as earl as February he would like to get the nominee well in advance before considering the vote.  The idea being sometimes a nominee could relatively unknown to an alderman.  In this case Botbyl sent a list of nominees on Monday prior to the meeting...irritating Clark.

The BZA had a number of openings.  One member had left the city, yours truly was non renominated for another term (more on that later) and alternate Hoy had resigned...the Mayor recommended McGovern and alternate Eckerle be named members and Unshield to be an alternate.  All good right?
Alderman Clark pointed out there are 3 alternate positions that would be open, according to the city code.  Botbyl, deer in the headlights look, was unaware of the City Code language...odd

Motion by Clark to vote individually on each prospective member (this has been done in the past).  After a motion, discussion, another motion (not in order) and amended motion and confusing looks on a number of faces...the process proceeded  A motion was made to go into close session, apparently to discuss an issue of one the candidates but tied on the table.  Motion to consider Eckerle, to move up from the alternate spot failed to gain  a second and denied.  A truly frustrated Mayor was left with an opening the BZA...

Next...why the Mayor had no clothes...on.