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Sarasota News Leader December 6, 2013 Page 32 bills through the end of the week." That also luxury of having the financial stability that found no second. "We need more conversa- you may have had. Not everybody seeking a tion here," said Snyder, reclaiming the gavel. commission seat will have your resources. If I were on the street, I'd say you were punking "Perhaps it would be inconsistent for me to out." approve this," offered Atwell. "I made a decision to settle the lawsuit and I'm pleased with "I think the law is ridiculous. I've said it a thoumy decision. This is not about me. I did not sand times," added Caragiulo. "The question base my decision on emotion, anger or gos- going forward is, what is our responsibility?" sip. I decided not to have all of you take on Fournier then reminded the commissioners, the courage of my convictions." "You need three affirmative votes to pass anyAtwell's settlement does not admit she vio- thing. After today, there is no authorization to lated the law. In a press release, she stated, "I continue payment." am firmly convinced that I did not violate the Caragiulo then moved to "extend payment of Sunshine Law …." fees for the next 90 days." Shaw seconded it, "This is bigger than us. This is bigger than the and the motion passed 3-1, with Snyder in the moment," said Shaw. "Not everybody has the minority. He then adjourned the meeting. % City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo made the motion that finally passed regarding Commissioner Susan Chapman's legal fees. Photo by Norman Schimmel