Comments on Advance Indiana™: Tully On Carmel's Use Of Private Eyes

Bill is right. Tully is not a real reporter.

2011-08-10T18:06:50.751-05:00

Bill is right. Tully is not a real reporter.

While I am a little more of the belief tha the Cit...

2011-08-10T15:15:08.626-05:00

While I am a little more of the belief tha the City could be liable from Gary or at least sue, I would wholehearedly endorse this comment by Gary:

"I think he should have asked Haney, who sits on the board, to confidentially bring it to the attention of the foundation's board of directors and allowed the board the opportunity to investigate the allegations rather than secretly going behind their back in this manner."

I don't believe the Mayor or his attorney should be ordering private investigators without any oversight. Both the Foundation Board and the Council should have been notified. They could have done it in an executive session which is not open to the public.

Brainard may well have had valid concerns, but lik...

2011-08-10T11:20:19.108-05:00

Brainard may well have had valid concerns, but like I said, I think he should have asked Haney, who sits on the board, to confidentially bring it to the attention of the foundation's board of directors and allowed the board the opportunity to investigate the allegations rather than secretly going behind their back in this manner. Thanks for sharing, Indiana.

No problem with me IF I was in a contract that had...

2011-08-10T10:09:23.375-05:00

No problem with me IF I was in a contract that had morals clause which I assume was in play here. I guess I don't understand who writes the checks - I had assumed his payroll was coming from the city funds.

On another note, love the blog Gary.

city employee. The City is not liable for anything...

2011-08-10T09:08:50.209-05:00

city employee. The City is not liable for anything he does; the nonprofit foundation is liable for his actions? Why didn't the foundation do the investigation? Why didn't Mr. Haney, who serves on the foundation's board, bring the matter to the attention of the other board members if he was so concerned? Why were the findings of the investigator not shared with the board? Was the goal to dig up dirt on the foundation's director to force him out so a pro-Brainard person could be installed? Hypothetically speaking, I take it you won't mind, Indiana, if I hire a private eye to tail you while you're meeting up with your mistress, confront you with damning photos and tell you to do what I want you to do or I will share those photos with your wife, you will have no problem with that, right? And if I'm using taxpayer dollars to investigate you, that will be just fine also?

The Star Reporters are also under strict orders no...

2011-08-10T08:13:19.362-05:00

The Star Reporters are also under strict orders not to criticize Brainard at all. Tully has a pass since he is not a real reporter.If you notice any stories about Barinard are quickly buried and any comments about Brainard and quickly taken down. Im frankly surprised at the far reaching power that he really does have in the community. People are very afraid of him

Carmel receives word from "un-named" ind...

2011-08-10T08:12:45.091-05:00

Carmel receives word from "un-named" individuals that inappropriate behavior or actions are accurring by a high paid / "in the public eye" individual on the city payroll. The information seems to be not criminal but could lead to several lawsuits against the employeer (i.e. Carmel). City attorney hires a P.I. firm to validate or dismiss the rumors so proper action could be taken PRIOR to any civil actions.

If all these rumors are true, it seems like good use of the investigators. It would not be a matter for the cops. Am I missing something?