CITY COUNCIL MEETING

March 9, 2011

The City of Bradenton City Council met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida on March 9, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.

Present: Mayor Wayne Poston; Councilman Ward I Gene Gallo; Vice Mayor and Councilman Ward III Patrick Roff; Councilman Ward IV Bemis Smith and Councilman Ward V Harold E. Byrd, Jr.

City Officials: Carl Callahan, City Clerk and Treasurer/Chief of Staff; Claude Tankersley, Public Works Director; William Lisch, City Attorney; Chuck Edwards, Fire Chief; Michael Radzilowski, Police Chief; and Tim Polk, Department of Planning and Community Development Director.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Poston.

Ecumenical invocation was led by Shirley Baucom, CareNet Manasota.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Poston

Councilwoman Barnebey and Staci Cross, Information Technology Director were excused from the meeting.

Mr. Callahan administered the oath to any individuals who wished to speak on any non-agenda items.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

No one came forward.

CONSENT AGENDA

a) Minutes of February 23, 2011

b) REQUEST BY Old Main Street Merchants, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Old Main Street to extend hours.

c) Public Event – Monday, March 21st, “Couture in the Courtyard” South Florida Museum fundraiser 11 am – 2 pm.

d) Public Event – Saturday, November 12th, Stewart/Butrum Wedding & Reception at Rossi Park Amphitheater, 7 am – 9 pm.

Item d was withdrawn due to possible construction at Rossi Park in the fall.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS a- c was made by Councilman Gallo, seconded by Councilman Smith and passed 4-0. Councilwoman Barnebey was excused from the meeting.

BUSINESS/ADVERTISING, PETITIONS, HEARINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Nothing presented.

NEW BUSINESS BY DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL

Nothing presented.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Councilman Gene Gallo, Ward I: Nothing to report.

Councilwoman Marianne Barnebey, Ward II: Excused from the meeting.

Vice Mayor and Councilman Patrick Roff, Ward III: Voiced his concern with the state possibly eliminating CDBG funds.

Councilman Bemis Smith, Ward IV: Nothing to report.

Councilman Harold Byrd, Jr., Ward V: Nothing to report.

Mayor Wayne Poston: Nothing to report.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Carl Callahan: Nothing to report.

Chuck Edwards: Nothing to report.

Bruce Williams: Nothing to report.

Chief Radzilowski: Nothing to report.

Claude Tankersley: Nothing to report.

Tim Polk: Nothing to report.

Bill Lisch: Nothing to report.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mayor Poston adjourned the meeting at 8:40 a.m.

NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. An audio CD or DVD recording of the meeting is available for a fee upon request.

City Council Minutes – March 9, 2011 – B. Chapin – DCR audio – METV video on DVD 2