I apologize if maybe I came off harsh or overbearing. I agree with you, many times the minority of residents that do show up for these meetings do spend, and spend significantly.
Unfortunately the majority of eligible voters seem to always stay at home and let the minority decide their fate & future!
My only point was to dispel the inferences of some others who believe that a select few (the so called "town fathers") are making arbitrary decisions for the community, when it is in fact the community itself whether by omission or participation that is deciding its own fate.
And thank you for the compliment....it is much appreciated!