Regular City Commission Meeting

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2002, AT 6:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Mayor Carolyn J. Mason, Vice Mayor Lou Ann R. Palmer, Commissioners Richard F. Martin, Mary J. Quillin, and Mary Anne Servian, City Manager Michael A. McNees, City Auditor and Clerk Billy E. Robinson, and City Attorney Richard J. Taylor

ABSENT: None

PRESIDING: Mayor Mason

The meeting was called to order in accordance with Article III, Section 9(a) of the City of Sarasota Charter at 6:01 p.m.

City Auditor and Clerk Robinson gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. PRESENTATION RE: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2002, AUDREY MONROE, SENIOR PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN, GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PURCHASING DIVISION

Mayor Mason requested that City Manager McNees, Nancy Carolan, Director of General Services, and Audrey Monroe, Senior Procurement Technician, General Services Department/Purchasing Division, and Employee of the Month for August 2002, join her and the Commission at the Commission table for the presentation.

Ms. Carolan stated that during the presentation of Employee of the Month, the City has the opportunity to honor employees; that Ms. Monroe has worked in Purchasing Division of the City's General Services Department for two years; that Ms. Monroe's expertise in processing Request for Proposals (RFP) as part of her duties has greatly enhanced the flow RFPs from departments to vendors; that the Purchasing Division processes a large amount of bids over the period of a year; that some bids are very complicated; that the process entails planning and coordination; that Ms. Monroe is currently attending Manatee Community College and pursuing majors for an Associate's Degree in civil engineering and building construction technology, which is important to the City as Ms. Monroe is the specialist in the City's construction bids and RFPs; that Ms. Monroe is also a member of Florida Women in Government, Inc. (FWG), which is supported by the City; that presenting Ms.

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Monroe the award for Employee of the Month for August 2002 is an honor.

Mayor Mason stated that Ms. Monroe has served the City with excellence and pride; read the Employee of the Month plaque in its entirety, presented Ms. Monroe with a City-logo watch, a plaque, and a certificate as the August 2002 Employee of the Month in appreciation of her unique performance with the City of Sarasota; and congratulated her for an outstanding effort.

Ms. Monroe thanked the City for the recognition; stated that many wonderful people work for the City; that FWG is a wonderful organization; and recognized her husband, John, and mother-in-law, Rose, present in the audience.

2. PRESENTATION RE: AMERICAN MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION 2002 ROBERT VERNON AWARD PRESENTED TO JOHN MORTON, WATER TREATMENT PLANT LEAD OPERATOR

Mayor Mason requested that William Hallisey, Director of Public Works, Steve Duranceau, PhD, Boyle Engineering, representative from the Southeast Desalting Association for the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA), and John Morton, Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator, Public Works, join her and the Commission at the Commission table for the presentation.

Mr. Hallisey stated that Mr. Morton is the recipient of the prestigious 2002 Robert Vernon Award which was initially awarded on August 8, 2002, at the AMTA Biennial Conference and Exposition in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Mr. Duranceau stated that the AMTA, an international organization which promotes the improvements of water supplies through desalting, reuse, and other sciences, recognizes outstanding performances by individuals and companies furthering the understanding and use of membrane technology to treat municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and wastewaters; that each year, the Robert Vernon Award is presented to an outstanding water treatment operator to acknowledge excellence in being a lead operator in drinking water plant operations; that the Mr. Morton received the 2002 Robert Vernon Award for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to water supply improvement; that operators protect the public health by being a barrier to water-borne disease; that the City has an innovative program and is a leader for water treatment in the use of advanced technology in the State; that Mr. Morton has been a water

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treatment operator for 29 years and the Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator for the City since 1988; that AMTA also provides broad opportunities for the exchange of technical, operational, and financial information among individuals and organizations interested in membrane technologies; and presented Mr. Morton with the 2002 Robert Vernon Award for outstanding accomplishments in water supply improvement.

Mr. Morton thanked the Staff of the Utilities Department, especially the City Staff who decided 20 years ago to utilize membrane technology and build a reverse-osmosis water treatment plant.

Mayor Mason stated that Mr. Morton is a source of pride for the City and is encouraged to keep up the good work; and congratulated Mr. Morton on behalf of the Commission for achieving the outstanding award.

3. PRESENTATION RE: RECOGNITION OF PAM INMAN, PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION, AND BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT CELEBRATING THE SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Mayor Mason requested that Martie Lieberman and Carol Kopek, Co Chairs of the 2001 American Legacy Seminar sponsored by the Sarasota Fine Arts Society, and Pam Inman, Photography Instructor, Booker High School, and Juanita Charez, Photography Student at Booker High School, join her and the Commission at the Commission table for the presentation.

Ms. Lieberman referred to the photographic collage artwork from the Sarasota School of Architecture displayed in the City Hall lobby and stated that in November of 2001, the Fine Arts Society held an American Legacy Seminar featuring the Sarasota School of Architecture; that as a result, Pam Inman and Booker High School students undertook a project to photograph key structures in the City which were developed by pactionners of the Sarasota School of Architecture, including City Hall.

Ms. Inman stated that Booker High School began the photography program three years ago; that all students, whether owning a camera or not, could enroll; that half the students did not own cameras; that the cameras were obtained through grants or donations from the community; that the photography project was

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inspired by noted artist and photographer David Hockney, who is renowned for his eclectic style; that the students were also interested in the Sarasota School of Architecture as the Fine Arts Society provided bus tours during the American Legacy Seminar.

Ms. Inman continued that she recognized the following photography students from Booker High School present in the audience:

Crystal Adair, Norma Coronado, Nalley Garcia, Weston Hooks, Catherine Hough, Amber Knowles, Sara Moon

Ms. Charez stated that the project was based on Mr. Hockney's method of photography; that many photographs from different perspectives were taken of one subject; that the subject was based on Sarasota School of Architecture sites; that the photographs were assembled into one image, which is a unique method of displaying the subject; that the image showed a story of time progression and the art of architecture; that the students used the cameras donated to Booker High School; that the donations of the cameras are appreciated; that the hope is the community will enjoy the images taken by the students.

Mayor Mason stated that the artwork is exceptional; that the students are encouraged to further their creative abilities; and on behalf of the Commission, congratulated Ms. Inman and the students for their talent.

4. ADOPTION RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION NO. 02R-1535, RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF EARL WATTS, LONGTIME RESPECTED EDUCATOR IN THE COMMUNITY - ADOPTED

5. ADOPTION RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION NO. 02R-1532, RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF MARY WATTS, LONGTIME RESPECTED EDUCATOR IN THE COMMUNITY - ADOPTED

Mayor Mason requested that Vice Mayor Palmer join her at the table for the presentation.

Mayor Mason stated that Memorial Resolution No. 02R-1535, recognizes the August 25, 2002, passing of Earl Watts, longtime respected educator in the Community, and read Memorial Resolution No. 02R-1535 in its entirety.

On the motion of Vice Mayor Palmer second of Commissioner Quillin, it was moved to adopt Memorial Resolution No. 02R-1535.

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Mayor Mason requested that City Auditor and Clerk Robinson proceed with the roll-call vote.