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Oh really wrote on Apr 5, 2009 9:36 PM:
I have known some of these people for a long time and I know that they are hard working individuals. All they want to do is their job the way Department of Revenue says not spend half of thier days filling out Mr. Colby's plan as to what they will be doing every minute. maybe he spent so much time campaingining on County time that he thinks no one does their job. To bad they had to do his too.
Observer wrote on Mar 13, 2009 9:29 PM:
On my visit to the assessors office I saw only one person trying to answer phones that appeared not to be working, and the hall strewn with desks, file cabinets etc. Colby said "the move will not happen fast, but with board approval, employees can at least begin making preparations."
I was told the move started on Last Friday Mar 6. and by this Friday Mar 13 everything appeared to be done.
Workers seemed disoriented but were trying their best to continue to do their jobs.
I was told the move started on Last Friday Mar 6. and by this Friday Mar 13 everything appeared to be done.
Workers seemed disoriented but were trying their best to continue to do their jobs.
Christina wrote on Mar 13, 2009 7:59 PM:
It is almost humorous to me all the comments I have read. So now you say you have heard it straight from the Horses' computer...With the move, no one missed work or was in a position that they were not able to complete their work at anytime. The appraisers that were in the office worked in the field for the three days that it took to complete the move. The office looks wonderful, we have actually created more space and a more cohesive work environment by moving furniture and work stations. Please come on up to the Office and see what we have done, It truly is a move in the right direction! Christina Crabill-Admn Aide.
Whats the deal wrote on Mar 12, 2009 12:51 AM:
I tried calling the assessors office many times today and it was always busy and I could never get a live person. Are there any employees left in this office?
Colby stated in this article that the move would be slow. Is that true? Where are all of the employees?
Is this all smoke and mirrors? As taxpayers who pay Colby's wage - we would like to know whats the deal?
Colby stated in this article that the move would be slow. Is that true? Where are all of the employees?
Is this all smoke and mirrors? As taxpayers who pay Colby's wage - we would like to know whats the deal?
Iwanttoknow wrote on Mar 11, 2009 3:17 PM:
Why are some of the Coos County folks getting their shorts bunched up over a trivial move. As a Retired Government supervisor the first thing a supervisor does when given a different position is move the office desk around. In Mr Colby' office if he did that he would have his back to the workers/customers. With so many folks ready to stab any official in the back, I don't blame him for not moving his desk.
Old Coaster wrote on Mar 11, 2009 7:45 AM:
Looks like the puppet cut the strings to the puppet master! Good job Colby.
Walk in their shoes.. wrote on Mar 10, 2009 7:14 PM:
I wonder why Adam accepted a position working people who he obviously doesn't trust to do their jobs. After all, he worked with them for several months before he officially started the job.
Now that he's there I suppose everyone would be better off if he fired them all and started over with someone he can trust.
He should be focusing his energy on training not trying to blow smoke all over the taxpayers. When that many people file suits against him its likely there is really something wrong with his management style.
Now that he's there I suppose everyone would be better off if he fired them all and started over with someone he can trust.
He should be focusing his energy on training not trying to blow smoke all over the taxpayers. When that many people file suits against him its likely there is really something wrong with his management style.
What a Shame wrote on Mar 9, 2009 3:27 PM:
Kevin should have voted NO on the Assessors move then Main would have been sure to have voted YES. Main is a bigger joke to the taxpayers of Coos County than Colby is. Both should be recalled, not Kevin. Both Colby and Main are experts at telling the people exactly what they want to hear then doing the opposite. Just like Jeckle and Hyde both of them.
t wrote on Mar 9, 2009 2:40 PM:
Good job Adam! It sounds perfectly logical to me. I was there last week and I...the customer...had to go from one end of the floor to the other to get my business done. It was the right move. Mr. Main should remember that he is no longer the assessor and do his own job.
EAGLES PERCH wrote on Mar 9, 2009 7:57 AM:
Customer friendly? Easier access? Move them to the North Bend Annex!
Disappointed wrote on Mar 8, 2009 11:03 AM:
I am disappointed with what I have been reading about what is going on in assessors office. It is my understanding that Mr Colby comes from a banking background. Why is he trying to cram so many people in this office. Any bank I have ever been in the employees are given space to do their work and the bank always looks prefessional. Is it the lack of experence in the appraisal field that leads to these decisions?
I feel sorry for what those employees in that office have to put up with. Change is good but only when you have the experence in that field to back them up.
I was in on Friday and there was no one there upfront. It sure doesn't look like a professional office anymore and that is sad.
I feel sorry for what those employees in that office have to put up with. Change is good but only when you have the experence in that field to back them up.
I was in on Friday and there was no one there upfront. It sure doesn't look like a professional office anymore and that is sad.
Look-y-here wrote on Mar 7, 2009 11:04 AM:
What the article left out is the plan also requires the the appraisers to do front counter duty on their day in the office. The plan is set up where four days is field work and one day in the office. They rotate the day in the office as counter person. That is an extra distraction for the appraisers.
Bill wrote on Mar 7, 2009 7:14 AM:
Good move in my opinion. Working in a basement can't be good for morale. I worked in one for years because of space limitations and it was terrible. Good move Adam.
Confused wrote on Mar 6, 2009 11:03 PM:
The board of commissioners approved the move upstairs but Nikki Whitty says that if it doesn't work out, Colby can change it. I'm confused. Can the tax payers afford that?
Isn't this the office that I read about in the newspaper that has all of the tort claim have been filed? What is the status of them and has anymore tort claims been filed?
I have read where the county is having to cut jobs but yet spending money is not a problem. I'm I the only one who doesn't get it?
Isn't this the office that I read about in the newspaper that has all of the tort claim have been filed? What is the status of them and has anymore tort claims been filed?
I have read where the county is having to cut jobs but yet spending money is not a problem. I'm I the only one who doesn't get it?
Just An Observer wrote on Mar 6, 2009 8:03 PM:
Looks like we'll have to add Main to the "next to be recalled" list. Does anyone who is a commissioner in Coos County have a brain?
Phil wrote on Mar 6, 2009 7:28 PM:
So let's see. Does Commissioner Bob want to be the assessor, or a commissioner? If he still wants to run that office the county would be better off. He can do less damage there. God forbid county government be efficient and customer service oriented. Nice job to Adam Colby for putting his customers first. Now you need to find something to do with Bob where he won't do any damage.
tums wrote on Mar 6, 2009 4:50 PM:
It is logical to consolidate the assessor's office to a single floor. Why does Mr. Main have heartburn? Could it be that Kevin voted for it?
Waste of money wrote on Mar 6, 2009 4:02 PM:
All I have read is Mr. Colby preaching about saving the taxpayers money.
The amount of 2000.00 doesn't seem like it covers all of the research, having professionals come in, moving and lost wages.
Bob Main ran that office for years. The BOC should have taken Bob's experence into consideration.
Was Mr. Colby ever a residential appraiser? Why is Mr. Colby talking about how a private company does things. Does he not realize that the county is public?
The amount of 2000.00 doesn't seem like it covers all of the research, having professionals come in, moving and lost wages.
Bob Main ran that office for years. The BOC should have taken Bob's experence into consideration.
Was Mr. Colby ever a residential appraiser? Why is Mr. Colby talking about how a private company does things. Does he not realize that the county is public?
Whats really going on wrote on Mar 6, 2009 3:23 PM:
People need to be supervised! This is why everyone should be on the same floor. Look at everything that has been going on with the county offices. Obviously these employees need to be watched and that can only happen if everyone is in plain view. Youd should work with the group of people in your department that is just plain common sense!!!!
Why wrote on Mar 6, 2009 2:17 PM:
Why would anyone think that it's more efficent to have staff run up & down stairs to get files? Anyone who's been to that office has seen the file cabinets that line all of the walls. Talk about weight & bad use of space. If that information was all scanned into the computer system customers could access their own info without waiting in line! Mr. Colby is working hard to give us better service.
Heartburn wrote on Mar 6, 2009 2:05 PM:
Mr. Main, politics of destruction gives me heartburn. Being behind Kevin Stufflebean's recall at the Labor Board Meeting was appalling but constant disparaging comments about county managers and your commissioner colleagues is vindictive and non productive. Consolidating a county department to a single floor makes sense.
Amazing wrote on Mar 6, 2009 2:02 PM:
You mean to tell me that this is a good use of everyone's time and our taxpayer dollars to vote and worry about a floor plans and where to move people, when there are hundreds of people in our county out of work who'd be happy to have a job anywhere, even in a basement! Geez come on folks, we have a lot more to worry about in our county right now besides this... The priorities here are just not right in my opinion and kind of insulting and embarrassing during our economic times.
What a Shame wrote on Mar 6, 2009 1:02 PM:
The only problem with all of this is that Colby is still here. He is a expert at telling the public exactly what they want to hear. He is just like a jeckly and hyde when it come to public people and his employees. This move will not do anything but cost the county money. Even the employees affected do not agree with the move, but Adam is exercising his military type authority again.
Any recall concerning a county official should be Colby NOT KEVIN.
Any recall concerning a county official should be Colby NOT KEVIN.
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