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February t 5, 2001 . . Council Meeting Minutes 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 bY Council Member Capra, seconded by Conncil Member Nelson to deny - the request for payment 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 recordin I � g secretary in the event of any future change in meeting dates or times. ' All in favor. A es — 2 Ca ra Nelson Na s— 3 Swedber Travis Broussard I '� Yickersl. Motion failed. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Travis to pay Ms. Scott the amount she would have received had she been present for the meetin�. All in favor. Ayes — 4; Nays —1(Caura). Motion carried. Council Member Capra requested a friendly amendment to suggest a specific time to give notice of a change of ineeting. Council Member Broussazd Vickers denied the friendly amendment request. 10. Sensus (Equipment/7nstallation/Upgrades — Software� Mr. Palzer was not available to discuss this matter as he was videotaping the meeting. Motion by Council Member Travis, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to table discassion of this item to the next Council meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv. � - IX. CONSENT AGENDA 1. The City of Centerville January 25, through February 9, 2001 Expenditures 2. Centennial Fire District Expenditures Page 17 of 18