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Regular Council Meeting <br />June 13, 2011 <br />Page 5 <br />Council Member Pickle asked that the e-mail from Council Member Jason Rogers be <br />read aloud. Mr. Anderson read the letter (See Exhibit "A" attached). <br />A Motion to approve funding and direct Gene Anderson to decide which account to get <br />the money from for the funding was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council <br />Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. <br />PEDC Director Steve Gilbert said he would be glad to answer any questions from City <br />Council regarding this item. Council Member Grossnickle inquired if there were minorities on <br />the PEDC Board. Mr. Gilbert said there were no minority voting members on the PEDC Board, <br />but that the original review committee was made up of 25% female members and 50% African <br />American members. Council Member Grossnickle wanted to know if the sole decision was <br />based on the lowest bidder. Mr. Gilbert answered in the affirmative citing that the difference of <br />$30,000 was the determining factor, and that all three bidders were minority companies. Mr. <br />Gilbert said that PEDC planned to form a Task Force for this project, which would include the <br />City, County, Diversity Task Force and the NAACP. <br />13. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to <br />Resolution No. 2004 -081. <br />None were referenced. <br />14. Adjournment. <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. <br />E MCCARTHY, MAYOR PRO -TEM <br />ICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK <br />