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Februmy 15,2001 Council Meeting Minutes 9. Ms. Patricia Scott Letter Mr. March explained Ms. Patricia Scott, 7067 Goiffon Street, had submitted a letter to the City requesting payment for services she would have provided the City for taping the City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2001. She stated in her letter she was not properly notified of the change of meeting date and as she was previously booked was not able to attend. If the meeting had taken place on Wednesday as scheduled, she would have been available and, as such, she feels she is entitled to payment. Mr. March stated the City typically would not pay someone in this type of situation, which is why this item is before Council. Council Member Capra questioned whether there was an agreement between the City and Ms. Scott stating she would be paid if the meeting was not held on a scheduled date. Mr. March indicated there was nothing in writing. Motion bv Council Member Caora. seconded bv Council Member Nelson to deny the reauest for oavment from Ms. Scott. Council Member Travis stated he had no problem paying her, as it was not her fault the meeting was changed without much notice. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that even though there is nothing in writing concerning Council meeting dates it has been the same two Wednesdays of the month for a long, long time. Ms. Scott is a freelance professional who books her time and counts on her income. She had booked Wednesday evening and was available to the City even though the City changed the meeting date. She then stated she feels Ms. Scott should be compensated for the meeting as she was available and the City did not provide much notice to her of the change in meeting date. Council Member Nelson asked how much notice Ms. Scott received. Mr. March stated he believed she got approximately a nine (9) day notice. Council Member Capra asked Staff to formally contact the cable operator and recording secretary in the event of any future change in meeting dates or times. All in favor. Aves - 2 (Caora. Nelson) Navs - 3 (Swedbel'2. Travis. Broussard Vicken). Motion failed. Motion bv Council Member Broussard Vicken. seconded bv Council Member Travis to Day Ms. Scott the amount she would have received had she been oresent for the meetinl!. All in favor. Aves - 4: Navs -1 (Caora). Motion carried. Council Member Capra requested a friendly amendment to suggest a specific time to give notice of a change of meeting. Council Member Broussard Vickers denied the friendly amendment request. 10. Sensus $quipmentJInstallationlUpgrades - Software)