[The Brewer company is considering whether it should pursue legal action against Hallowell for the] know-how, intellectual property, technology improvement and trade secrets that he took with him to a new company, ... We're exploring how we will respond to that. |
First responders are really needed even more. (Katrina) depleted the National Guard; the Red Cross is really stretched. We're the eyes and ears for the first 72-96 hours to help out the community. |
He [Hallowell] doesn't have the exclusivity that we thought we had, but it doesn't exclude us from making them. |
I felt like the city manager and council were working to be fair and upfront with employees, ... I feel like we were addressing problems with the employees. |
I hope to ask for a commitment at that point from city council, ... Not necessarily a dollar amount, but their approval. |
I just think it's the wrong thing to do, and I think stabbing us in the back is wrong. |
I think we can handle them, |
It's a good day trip. We hope to get a good response. |
The fundraising is just getting cranked up. |
We do respect you. |
We feel comfortable staying with them, ... I feel comfortable on how they've worked with us and on changes they've recommended. |
We really, regardless of the outcome of the vote, appreciate the job you do for McAlester, |
We told them we could take 50, |