Consider this. On the
last article I mentioned that I had requested information from the BONC,
regarding a direct link to download the audio.
If I didn't mention that, that was one of the bits of info I
requested. The BONC representative
replied by with a link to the page containing the Agenda, Minutes and Audio
Stream. Not the direct link.
* Note, a BONC representative at the August 7th meeting mentioned that at a previous meeting they had discussed this item as well. Go look for it.
Here you need to take in to account that different operating
systems, and browsers, display information differently. Including mobile devices. This means that the person on the other end,
may be sending you to a site that from their perspective does in fact contain a
downloadable link. Where as I did not
see such a one. (Of course I also have plug-ins and other such simular
programs that can do a proper site-rip).
It should also be noted that because of the nature of this
information, it is completely legal to use such audio downloading tools to
obtain these recordings. Or use the
minor hack that I suggested to obtain the direct link. These hacks do not fall under the category of
security, and the information you are retrieving is public.
And this is the point.
Why you need to learn how to do things on your own to find this
information. When you contact the City,
you will need to be specific and blunt.
They are not really all that interested in holding a conversation, other
then to save being polite. And when they
don't know what you are looking for exactly, don't understand how to help you,
they will pawn you off to a generic response and leave you on your own.
Don't get too upset at them.
They are just staff.
So Continuing on CF 18-0467, as they related to BONC, there are twelve points listed on the agenda that were expanded on via supporting documents.
1. Re-branding the Departments to Clear Up Confusion
2. Clearing Up Confusion on 'Eligible Voter'
3. Ensuring Neighborhood Council Board Members are Elected, no Selected
4. Building Stronger Neighborhood Council Boards
5. Choosing a Voting Age
6. Training for Chairs and Vice Chairs of Planning Committees
7. Allowing Neighborhood Councils to Hold on to Funds
8. Allow Neighborhood Councils to Accept Donations
9. Same Day Elections
10. Allow Neighborhood Councils to Use City Space
11. Share Best Practices with All Neighborhood Councils
12. Develop a Point of Contact between Neighborhood Councils at City Departments.
There are a lot of topics and in June, the BHNC decided/voted to have each Committee hold part of their meeting for addressing each, every, some, or none of these items as it applies to them.
What we are looking at here, is number 6 (From the description):
Training for Chairs and Vice Chairs of Planning Committees
"This reform would require Chairs and Vice Chairs of Neighborhood Councils planning and land use committees to take a planning and land use training so that they can be informed and empowered to make the best decisions for their communities.
* Reform text: Recommendations and next steps for developing and adopting a planning and land use training required for all Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Neighborhood Council planning and land use committees"
As you can see, the description is very vague, and obviously lacks input. Well at least, there is no feedback to the community at large on this point. What we/you need to do is help them develop this, cause remember. THEY... Are... Just.. STAFF. They are not experienced on what works or doesn't work. What you did not get/understand. And what you need, training wise. Etc. So This is the reason behind this series.
That even if they fail to deliver, or delivery takes a year or two years, you have something to reference.
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