The general public got its first clue about Martin's problem solving ability several months ago. Perhaps you remember? Martin was dying to know what was contained in the now-departed city safe. A person with a triple-digit IQ would probably contact a number of people to seek out the combination. Or maybe contact a locksmith who could open it in a matter of minutes. But Martin chose his own path. He had the public works crew CRUSH IT OPEN WITH A BACKHOE!!!! Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Taking heat from council for destroying city property, Martin went to the local Home Depot to purchase a much smaller, cheaper safe. He claims he used his own money. He claims he "donated" the replacement safe to the city. If his claims are true, why did he use the city Tax ID to avoid paying sales tax on the purchase? That kinda makes you wonder too.
Martin was quoted in the Kentucky Enquirer that "I weighed my options. I feel good about my decision (to crush the safe open with a backhoe)". Martin has also told others that City Attorney Mike Duncan advised him it was okay to skirt the state guidelines requiring that council vote to declare city property surplus before it is disposed of. Gee, that kinda makes you wonder too.
Here's is another odd twist in the safe story. The city Ethics Board held a meeting a few months ago. Board members told meeting attendees that Martin advised them HE DID NOT TELL THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO CRUSH OPEN THE SAFE WITH A BACKHOE. If you weren't wondering before, you must be wondering now!
So Martin sought advice from the city attorney and commented to the newspaper ON AN ACTION HE DIDN'T EVEN TAKE? The Martin Chronicles doubt that we are the only ones who believe Martin was having more than a little trouble with the truth on this disaster.
This is just the beginning.
