Before voting on the structure

of this new authority and from where its new members be drawn, think it

over carefully. As you make the decisions, ask yourself continually, Is

this action in the best interests of ALL the PTC citizens, not just a

few select special interest groups?

Ultimately, it is you, our

elected officials, who are answerable for how this new authority works

and if the errors of the past are repeated or not.

I personally have the strong

belief that you all try to execute your authorities with the best interest

of PTC in mind. However, please understand many PTC citizens are less

confident and less trusting in the light of the past activities and transgressions.

You need to be especially mindful of this and continually show how this

new authority will be better, more efficient, and focus on ending the

now endless dependency on taxes.

I understand the current Development

Authority will need to be involved for a transitional phase for a short

time, but please avoid prolonging the conflict of interests.

Why a three-year transition?

I assume the new Sports and Entertainment members will be selected from

our diverse and bright PTC citizens. A six-month presence of the Development

Authority should be more than enough.

Please do not allow the old

guard to transfer its fiscal poor performance and poor management skills

to this new authority. This kind of help the new authority does not need.

A rapid and complete transfer

of power to the new authority should be a clear priority. I would also

suggest for the long term, no one should ever serve on more than one authority

due to possible conflict of interests.

Ask for and demand a new budget

from the new authority for both short-term outlook and a long-term plan

to reduce and eventually remove the current financial losses and tax dependency.

Otherwise, there is no end to how much money will be lost. I respectfully

suggest that the Airport Authority also be required to do the same. Especially

under the current economic pressures, fiscal responsibility for any business

must be the top priority. Thank you all for your hard work and desire

to make PTC a wonderful community. [I am] anxiously waiting to see our

"new barn."

Rick L. Gauthier

Peachtree City