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the City would prepare a resolution to the County suggesting the
County put the bridge on a non- binding referendum, and he asked Council how they felt about a
resolution being prepared.
Mr. Tucker moved that the Mayor prepare a resolution to the County asking them to place
the bridge issue on the ballot as a non- binding referendum. Dr. Pullen seconded motion.
Mr. Minich stated his thoughts that the Bridge Authority does not answer to the City or the County
and preparing a resolution would be a waste of time, plus the fact that the Governor has a hot-line
for public input.
Mr. Tucker stated he feels the people should have the right to vote on issues that will affect their
lives and homes.
Gene Armbruster, 210 Hudson Drive, asked that the resolution clarify that a toll bridge is not
desired by the citizens and that be a part of the referendum.
Discussion included what wording the resolution should contain to make the City's request clear to
the County, such as whether the City is referring to the proposed bridge, the replacement of Brooks
Bridge, or a toll bridge.
Mr. Tucker amended his motion to have the City Manager prepare the resolution with
wording referencing bridge considerations, including the proposed bridge, the replacement
of Brooks bridge, and a toll bridge, and bring it back to Council for their consideration at
the next Council meeting. Dr. Pullen accepted the amendment.
The Mayor called for the vote on the amendment and it carried unanimously with Holmes,
Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.
The Mayor called for the vote on the motion, as amended, and it carried unanimously with ~
Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager announced the Fine Art Show at the Senior Center on Saturday, March 4th from
2 to 4 pm, and the Waterfronts Florida Public Forum on Tuesday, March ih at 5: 30 pm at the
Senior Center.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: 55 p. m.
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