Barkley

S3MH - Let me once again repeat my stance regarding you having zero credibility. After all you were the one who really did threatened to get revenge on those who opposed the ordinance when if first went in to effect. You know more than anyone that this does not in fact border on libel. Let me remind you that this is an INTERNET MESSAGE FORUM. It's where folks can express opinions, vent frustrations, etc, freely. My very few postings to date have been exactly that - venting about how incompetent 70% of the HAHC commissioners are. What I find odd is that in every post you write, you are trying to convince everyone how much of a qualified expert you are as to how they SHOULD be thinking. You are obviously the smartest guy in the room, in your mind. It's the reason you selectively IGNORE the challenging questions in which you are asked. Similar to our city government, you have become a pretty great deflection artist. I disagree with your ideology - but that doesn't make me dislike you as a person. But your attitude does - to be specific it's the attitude of "regardless of who's right, I'm going to try to convince everyone else that I'm the expert, and they should heed the advice that is about to roll down the mountain"

Wow – lots of assumptions being made here on your part. Please excuse my ad himmy hommy attack. You know what – I’m frustrated. My wife and I recently built a home for the first time. We were not experts in the historic ordinance, so we worked closely with staff, fully recognizing there are things one must be willing to sacrifice living in an HD. We got staff’s recommendation for approval, but got completely blind-sided by the HAHC in what appeared to be a very whimsical decision that was hi-jacked by one of the activist members. You said, “instead of having a constructive discussion about the process and substance of the decision, people just launch into name calling”. I agree that’s not ideal – but outside of my 5 minutes to address the panel – exactly when would I be able to do this? In a letter? Anyone can write a letter, including you. But, I have more at stake than you, period (factually speaking of course). In another recent post you said, “Completely wrong and bordering on libel. I said that those who worked for the ordinance would remember those who tried to oppose it by a dishonest fear campaign”, which I believe was the same day you defended a snapshot YOU posted by saying, “sure, they are not shown to scale with the bungalow example between them, but that was not the point”. I will tell you the point – it was to deliberately and intentionally MISLEAD residents and create fear of what would happen without the ordinance in place. You also mentioned, “I only pointed out that HAHC was an adjudicative body to explain why they would not give out advisory opinions” – yet you also said you’ve watched a lot of videos of HAHC. If true, you would realize they DO give out advisory opinions. Oh yes, and finally, you said, “I also have a lot of experience before other government tribunals, including zoning boards, our own planning commission, State Office of Administrative Hearings, TCEQ, OCCC and a bunch of other state agencies and municipal bodies, as well as state and federal court from JP to Fed 5th Circuit”. This one simply needs no comment. So while you have lost all credibility with me personally, I’d ask that you please keep posting. The entertainment value is freaking rich!

S3MH - I respect your opinion, but cannot sit idly by any longer. It appears you've had little to no dealing with this adjudicative committee. How much time have you spent watching them conduct business? That's a serious question and am hoping for an honest answer. I am not trying to speak for anyone other than myself here - but I have a major problem with this body. After having experienced their unprofessional behavior, I have grown to resent our city government. All due to a lack of credibility. This group is vindictive, period. I strongly suspect that you will be quick to pawn me off as a frustrated homeowner or builder. Again, I refer to my original question. We've got bush league power hungry nobodies, affecting the lives of citizens who actually do try to play by the rules. I'm not hiding behind a handle sir. I'd welcome an open debate in a public forum?