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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #11 Election of Mayor Pro Tem City Commission Regular Meeting March 20, 2007 . 'L-km .#-// Mayor Vandergrift clarified that the new language would not impose any costs on the City unless the City sought a modification of the Permit in the future due to a necessary drainage project. ADD ON ITEM - Election of Mayor Pro Tem Commissioner Anderson said he would like to rotate this position by semonty per Commissioner Johnson's suggestion, and start with Commissioner Johnson this year because he is the most senior Commissioner. Consensus of the Commission was to rotate down through the seniority list on an annual basis, beginning next year even though there is no election next year. Commissioner Anderson. seconded by Commissioner Keller moved to appoint Commissioner Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem for this year. which term shall expire in March 2008 when the successor is elected. Motion carried 5-0. ADD ON ITEM - Transfer of Funds to Cover Founder's Day Encumbrances Commission Johnson said they need more money in the Founder's Day budget, until funds can be raised. They are trying to line up the entertainment. Commissioner Anderson asked for clarification that this is a loan that will be reimbursed. City Manager Frank said that the money is needed at this time to book the talent. If the amount needed goes over the budgeted amount it will be brought back to the Commission to increase the funds, but at this time we need the funding to book the entertainment. Commissioner Johnson said last year we budgeted $45,000 and we raised $82,000. Commissioner Hood. seconded by Commissioner Keller. moved to authorized that funds be transferred from the continaency fund. or another fund deemed more appropriate by the City Manaaer. UP to $70.000. to cover encumbrances for the Founder's Day event until the funds are raised and the transferred funds can be reimbursed. Motion carried 5-0. Returned to Item #6 at 9:29 p.m. I I. STAFFREPORTS City Manager Frank said we need to discuss two workshop issues; the Economic Development Workshop, can be held on April 3, 2007, prior to the Commission Meeting at 6:00 p.m. We would also like to bring back the Health Insurance issue in a workshop session; he suggested doing that at the April 17th Regular Meeting. Consensus of the Commission to approve the two workshops for April 3. and April 17. 2007. prior to the reaular Commission Meetinas. Commissioner Anderson asked if they could supply as much information 10 advance as possible prior to the workshops. Page 8 of 10