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Sarasota News Leader November 8, 2013 Page 21 without regard for consequences is clear to everyone. We request the city take no action and reschedule." Snyder responded, "These continuing special meetings are taking a toll on people's family lives." Shaw moved to reschedule the meeting, but that failed for lack of a second. With the settlement agreement motion passing 3-1, Chapman was left standing alone. SETTLEMENT COULD BE UNSETTLING Vice Mayor Willie Shaw, Mayor Shannon Snyder and Commissioner Susan Chapman listen to a speaker at the Nov. 7 meeting. Photo by Stan Zimmerman Even if the suit is settled, a number of loose ends need to be tied up. Fournier said after the meeting he would put them on the next commissioners, "The goal of Sunshine is to prevent City Commission agenda. The first is a conbackroom deals. But it is not intended to prevent stitutional issue. you from engaging the people you represent." "I cannot believe you are considering a settleBoth suggested the board not make a hasty ment that will affect citizens' constitutional decision, not only because of the consequences rights to petition for redress of grievances," regarding commissioner participation in said Gretchen Serrie, the secretary of the neighborhood meetings, but also because of Indian Beach Sapphire Shores neighborhood. their involvement in meetings such as those "I beg you to reconsider the impact of a settle- of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs ment on community organizations and reject and others. this radical interpretation of the Sunshine "It will be necessary to put on the next agenda Law." some discussion about the policy for [meetKate Lowman, former president of the Laurel ing] notice and the responsibility for taking Park Neighborhood Association, told the minutes," said Fournier. Tonya Herschberger & Linda Keefe "After a terrible accident I required surgery. Tonya shared with me that Dr. Koval was responsible for her beautiful smile. She gave me hope and direction. I'm so grateful to Dr, Koval. Now I have a smile that I love to share with everyone." For a complimentary consultation call 941.923.5406 | Christine Koval, D.M.D. | www.askdrkoval.com