Lee, you have identified a common human fault when you speak about trouble from within. This particular board is filled with public service interested people for the most part. It is no secret Councilperson Schroeder has been rocking the boat behind the scenes and reacting in odd fashion and done some questionable things regarding her husband's tough election campaign. She is for sure the focal point trouble will come from. My thoughts, her political clout is nil.
I see the growing curve being kept on the upswing with this group of public servants. I hope that a newer members and even the veteran ones realize they OWE it to their community to speak up when they have a question about something they may not agree with fully. It is incumbent that each realize there is no pecking order in the type of governing that the people sent you there for. I hope that if any of those now seated ever feel out of the loop, they should know it is their responsibility to be brought up to speed and their responsibility to go openly to their fellow board members to find out what ever information they seek. I hope that the new Highway Superintendent realizes that although he needs to work with the Town Supervisor and the Councilpersons, he reports to the peoples satisfaction of services every election and should have autonomy to run that entity as he sees fit. Sometimes over stepping has occurred and this board should respect the people's choice and help him at every turn to complete the very tough job tasked to his department. The board has no business telling that Superintendent how to pave a road or much else other than budget interests. Trust is a BIG part of a smooth running government. Verification comes tab election time. Stay in your lane, is my best advice.
With all that said, I see a bright future, maybe there will be a rouge member, maybe not, regardless, should that happen I know this current crew can withstand it. Most members have a strong public backing, one may be along for the ride with dreams of the future and not so much of an ability to be elected by then. I think I have referred to the Schroeder Team and their future intentions concerning Mr. Sweeney as the biggest threat to continuity on the TOL board. That statement still stands.
Still, Lee, It's a heck of a lot better here in Peyton Place lol