Despite the numerous attempts by Commissioner Cuthbert to cancel last night's meeting (for no reason and with no notice) ANC 8C still held their November ANC 8C monthly meeting at the UPO Petey Greene Center. Unfortunately, because only two of the five Commissioners showed up for the meeting (fyi-you need three Commissioners to be present to reach a quorum) the meeting was not official. No motions or resolutions could be passed. However, the meeting wasn't a total loss. Commissioner Ellis provided the community with much needed information regarding ANC 8C Operations and Finances, including the very important issue of $24k being withheld from the next ANC 8C allotment unless ANC 8C addresses the DC Auditor's audit recommendations by December 2, 2009. That's right, with less than 30 days until the DC Auditor recommends that $24k be removed from our next allotment for lack of compliance or proper approval ANC 8C "Chairperson" Cuthbert attempts to cancel the meeting and 3 of the 5 Commissioners fail to show up to the meeting - no call and no show.
Although residents were able to vent, share information, make recommendations and truly grasp just how crippled our ANC has become, in terms of specific actions nothing was officially accomplished during this meeting due to the lack of a quorum. Good news is that at least 20 residents came away from last night's meeting with their eyes opened, ready to ask questions and most importantly - demand results.
The Advoc8te foresees the December ANC 8C meeting also being "off the chain" - unless of course Commissioner Cuthbert attempts to cancel that meeting too.
Below, please find a recording of last night’s ANC 8C meeting. Please note that with all the drama going on The Advoc8te didn't turn on the recording until 15 minutes into the meeting. Sorry!
To listen to the FULL recording of last night's ANC 8C meeting go HERE.
ANC 8C COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE
Commissioner William Ellis (8C01)
Commissioner Calvin Lockridge (8C07)
ANC 8C COMMISSIONERS NO CALL/NO SHOW
Commissioner Dion Jordan (8C02)
Commissioner Mary Cuthbert (8C03)
Commissioner R. Calvin Lockridge (8C04)
*The Advoc8te apologizes in advance for losing my cool a bit during last night's meeting. With all the very important things that we need to address in our community it is so frustrating to continue to see our ANC waste funds and community support.
ANC 8C Mtng Nov 4 2009.wav - ANC 8C
Go HERE to view the full recording of last night's meeting.
5 Comments:
Hey Advoc8te, there's only 30 seconds of the tape posted...is there more? Am I supposed to click somewhere else for the rest?
Hey there.:) You have to click the "full song" link but I just included two links that take you directly to the full recording. You should be able to listen to it now. :)
Thanks!
The ANC situation is way too much. I am in 8E and we are going through some similar things with the auditors. The only difference is that the auditor took our checkbook so we can't spend money at all. We are still filling quarterly reports from 2007.
You are absolutely right that most ANC commissioners are either not qualified or they do not know what their duties are. I think they all need to attend some type of training. Just being sworn in isn't enough.
I had a conversation with Cuthbert before I knew who she was almost a year ago. She was complaining to me that a "young girl is trying to run me out. " She was probably talking about you!
three "no calls no show"? WOW...
@Tortilla - well at least she said I was young lol.
In terms of ANC Commissioner training there is training but most of htem dont take it and to be honest I think training wouldnt really help someone who lacks even the most basic organization and business skills and the ability to do research.
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