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4th March 2008, 01:47 PM #31
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Maybe a cup of coffee with the councilman has a chance of smoothing things over. It might be a lot of result for $6 (or $15 if you buy something to eat too).
There might be no good result ... but you never know ... particularly if you get the chance to sooth the guy's emotions a bit. Not in any nefarious way - but simply by recognising that he probably has had a bit of a hard time of it too.
Clear the emotions that have built up because he has had the feeling that no-one has listened and you get a chance to find out what the real sticking point is.
Usually in human relations it is something quite small relative to the emotional build-up that has occured over time.
Deal with the build up by listening and reflecting back and the emotion usually evaporates.
"that is not an easy situation, what happened next ..." "that makes life difficult, how ..."
It might not work at all, but is worth the chance.
Michael
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5th March 2008, 10:38 AM #32
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Or you might shortly find yourself in front of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) like the whole of the current Wollongong City Council!!
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5th March 2008, 01:04 PM #33
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She is blonde, but by no means silly!!!! Originally Posted by Theodor
Or you might shortly find yourself in front of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) like the whole of the current Wollongong City Council!!
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6th March 2008, 08:22 AM #34
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Boatmik,
You're absolutely right and that's the tack I'm taking (ooh look boat talk). In person I found it truly difficult do as he simply wasnt listening, just kept talking over the top of me, wandering in his subjects, generally waffling. So we let him waffle for 45 minutes but then when it was my turn to assure him that we WERENT the past owners or builders and were intent on running a fully compliant business that would be a successful and community focussed credit to the waterfront......nothing. nada. Didnt even hear it.
So I've put it in writing. Even suggested that this was his opportunity to create/solve something for the town where all before him had failed, i.e. find reliable, responsible new owners, sort out unclear contracts, lay the foundations for a vibrant and much vaunted marina area.
He's now gone over the 7 days to reply as per the council charter so I'll have to ring him which I would have preferred not to as it would have been better for him to act on his own rather than feel pressured by us. Basically the charter states he must reply within 7 days however he can then tell us that 'lengthy investigations must be undertaken' and he can drag it out as long as he likes. sigh.
We'll get there.
Harry, I've heard about this Russell guy. Will have a go at chasing him down and having a chat.
Sonja
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