As part of the saga of the ethanol plant development in Milton, the group opposing the plant has filed suit against the City of Milton for open meeting law violations. The city of Milton has responded that they had a right to hold certain discussions in private session and also had the right to waive the second and third readings of the ordinance approving the development if they chose.
This should be a story to watch as it develops. Click on the post for the entire story in the Wisconsin State Journal.
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It makes you wonder if Milton is a city who thinks they can do what ever they want, laws do not pertain to them. OR maybe the laws need to be changed so they can not do this, if in deed it comes down to they were within their rights to do as they did. I don't think any city should be allowed to do things behind closed door that effects the entire community.
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