Airport Meeting Saturday July 28th

sbsp · Post by **sbsp** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:02 pm

I will not be able to attend the meeting on Saturday but before moving forward with a 10 Year Plan I have some questions regarding the land acquisition to extend the runway.
I have repeatedly asked the questions but do not believe I have had a direct and clear response. The questions are not complicated and I would ask that someone ask them of the entire BIAC at public comment.
1. Did Mr. Vyse and/or Mr. Voogt play any role in the negotiations of the land purchase?
2. Were either of the individuals representing the interests of the BIAC and therefore the tax payers of Beaver Island?
3. Is there any document or motion granting either individual authority to represent the BIAC or tax payers? And, if so, is the document available?

Kirk D. McBride

sbsp · Post by **sbsp** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:39 am

I will be anxious to hear if there were responses to the questions at today's meeting.

Kirk D. McBride

sbsp · Post by **sbsp** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:15 pm

Sadly no answers. As I understand it, Mr. Vyse jumped up and declared no more questions, that the meeting was adjourned (even though Mr. Vyse was not the moderator of the meeting), preventing any continued public discussion or input to the plan.
More sad is the fact that such a person represents us, the tax payers.

Kirk D. McBride

sbsp · Post by **sbsp** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:18 am

Let me clarify my comments relative to the BIAC meeting yesterday. I believe the committee is becoming more transparent to the public as exemplified by holding a special public informational meeting Saturday, for that I thank you. My comments were not directed to the entire committee or other individuals on the committee. My concerns and comments are directed to the one indiviual who cut off open public comment and dialog by his inappropriate behavior and conduct. I thank the remainder of the committee for their dedication to the public business of the airport operations and hope that they will deal with the individual's act of inappropriate behavior in the best interest of everyone.

Kirk D. McBride

K.A. Pike · Post by **K.A. Pike** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:24 pm

How can someone who was NOT at the BIAC meeting Saturday express concerns about how a meeting was "cut off" to public comment and whether or not another persons behavior and conduct was inappropriate. Perhaps these comments would have more value if it come directly from someone who was at the meeting. There's always two sides to every story, but someone who wasn't there doesn't have a side and should not be expressing an opinion of what did or didn't happen.