THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting – August 28, 2000 – 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Cowin called the meeting to order and presided.
ROLL CALL
All Present, except Councilman Minozzi who was absent.
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Lisa Absher, Finance Director
Bob Boone, Public Safety Director
Ed Dwyer, Fire Chief
Greg Niles, Community Development Director
Vladimir Ryziw, Public Works Director
Laura Litzan, Deputy City Clerk
Other staff members and interested citizens and visitors
BUSINESS
(Editorial History: At the meeting on August 21, 2000, City Council agreed to meet in a workshop session to discuss the FY 2000-2001 operating budget.)
Following a discussion on items listed in the operating budget “over $10,000,” including the necessity of producing an annual report; purchasing video equipment to televise City Council meetings; the positions of Public Information Officer, Finance Accountant, and three additional Police Officers; funding the three additional police positions utilizing a COPS grant; repairing the roof of the Elkcam fire shop building; proposed contracts for professional services; proposed equipment purchases; and adding the contingency funds from each department together into a single line item, Council agreed to support the operating budget recommended by city staff, with the following changes:
· Delete the position of Public Information Officer;
· Delete the purchase of video equipment to tape City Council meetings;
· Combine all contingency funds into a single line item.
Recess: 7:50 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same council members were present when the meeting reconvened.
City of Marco Island
City Council Minutes for August 28, 2000 (Workshop)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Marilyn Chohaski, 98 Gulfport, expressed concern that citizens are not receiving correct information from some sources, and that Council should televise its meetings to stop the misinformation.
Mr. Richard Heinrick, 1123 S. Collier Boulevard, commented on several areas of the budget for which he has questions. He will meet with the City Manager to discuss his questions and suggestions.
Mr. Sal Sciarrino, 911 Montego Court, expressed concern that Council would consider turning down the COPS grant.
ADJOURN
There being no “public comment” and no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Harry Cowin, Council Chairman
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ATTEST:
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A. William Moss, City Manager/City Clerk
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PREPARED BY:
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Laura Litzan, Deputy City Clerk
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