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Kevin Carruth From: Edwin [edwin 1 p@swbell. net] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:56 PM To: Kevin Carruth Subject: RE: Stimulus Applications; Community Development Don't have a clue...and that's why I would like an open discussion with the entire council. I do know that I get more negative comments about this department and its lack of concern and unresponsiveness toward local and new business interests. How do other cities our size operate, what works for them, what doesn't? Have our problems been as a result of personnel or the structure? Do we need more engineering expertise or community planning? Is there something in the middle? t know we "get what we pay for", so do we need to re-evaluate that as well? Where is this department going to take us in terms of progress, creativity, fresh approaches, etc., and who is/are the person or persons for these tasks. Lots of questions, but no answers - however if I need to do some research just let me know and I'll be happy to move forward. From: Kevin Carruth [mailto:kcarruth@paristexas.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:32 PM To: Edwin Subject: RE: Stimulus Applications; Community Development What specifically do you have in mind? Kevin Carruth City ofRaris Cibf tMlanager 4903f 784"92.02+'i'oPk, kcarruth @paristexas. gov F.O, Box 9037 135 SE First Street Paris,l7t 75461-9037 ,AvvvY, paristexas, gov From: Edwin [mailto:edwinlp@swbell.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 3:12 PM To: Kevin Carruth Subject: RE: Stimulus Applications; Community Development Kevin, I believe the time is right to examine how the Community Development is organized and functions. I understand that the Council did not want to tackle this task last summer, however I think our rationale was based upon the time constraints we were under at that time, as well as personnel issues which have dramatically changed. During the past 90 days, we have lost one code enforcement officer, the building code inspector, the main street coordinator, the community development department head, outsourced the building code process, and reassigned the fire marshal duties (which include fire code work that has also been outsourced). As a result of these "changes" I do not want us to rush into a situation without first looking at any and all options. The contracting with Bureau Veritas, and the possibility of moving the main street director to the PEDC are excellent examples of looking at things "outside the box". I just don't want us to lose this opportunity, as we may never have it again, where personalities and "hurt feelings" do not enter into the decision process. I have visited with several of the other council members and their feelings seem to reflect mine. I would not be upset if we need to move this item to a later council meeting, as long as no action is taken until we all discuss this openly, and yep, it is my fault that we won't have everyone there for the entire meeting Monday, but I missed 31~ - e)