To the Editor:
The “circus” is in town? Wow, what a professional way to address a group of volunteers who serve the community. Now the town manager wants to send them to training? I know a few people at town hall who need some training.
By the way, how in the world can this Town Council approve $3.2 million in additional expenditures above the current approved fiscal budget? This insane amount was hidden in the consent agenda and does not reflect the actual costs to taxpayers.
Look at the agenda, folks. There’s no mention of dollar amounts associated with each item being requested. Why? Maybe the town administration was trying to keep these additional expenditures hidden from the public. This is so wrong! Every one of these additional expenditures needs to be thoroughly discussed at a council meeting.
Yes, some of this was discussed at the workshop but not in detail. Just so the taxpayers understand, this $3.2 million is above and beyond the budget that the council approved for the fiscal year. Did staff miss all this additional “need” when the budget was approved?
Don’t worry taxpayers, this multi-million dollar miss will be made up by expected revenues. Wake up, taxpayers!
Dan Hester
Troutman
Troutman town manager calls his own P&Z a “circus”? What does that say about his “management” skills, and what does it say about his grossly unprofessional public relations?
This budget fiasco is just one more example of incompetence and lack of oversight by the mayor and council. Why they have tolerated Mr Wyatt this long is a mystery; but, the greater mystery is why he was hired for this job for which he is not qualified? The position of Troutman town manager was posted with these job requirements: BS Degree in Public Administration, Business, or Planning and Zoning, with Masters Degree preferred. Oddly enough, this guy was hired with only a high school diploma and none of the professional degree requirements or professional experience related to P&Z. He has a dismal record in Troutman and is notorious for being arrogant, rude, and for using his position to intimidate citizens and anyone who disagrees with him, including the town staff and council.
The lack of accountability and failure to get rid of this town manager lies directly with the mayor and council. Taxpayers have had enough. We will not tolerate this nonsense much longer. It’s time to speak up and demand action!
This article has the amount for each budget amendment item.
https://www.iredellfreenews.com/news-features/2024/troutman-council-approves-rezoning-for-134-townhome-development-off-perth-road/
What is the $10400 for litigation settlement? That might be something to report on.
I’m not suggesting this, but I am a new resident. Is the Town Manager a position that is voted in by the citizens?
Editor: The town manager is hired by the town council.
The town manager was hired a few years ago without having any of the professional degree requirements for the job. He only has a high school diploma and little experience in planning & zoning. It’s called a “good ole boy” system. Troutman taxpayers deserve a qualified town manager.