still waiting

No word yet on the FOI request regarding the Optimist connection to the pool. It was supposedly written by Mr. Lob and explains in detail what the connection is, has been in the past, and how it works. It is assumed that verified bank statements and deposit slips are included as documentation of that relationship. How long does it usually take to have a FOI request acted on? What time frame would be considered TIMELY. Dr. Mel Johnson

item 5-C

An email was sent to the Mayor and Council this morning requesting information and clarification of this possible relationship the City Manager has claimed the Optimist Club has, regarding the proceeds from the concession sales. The memo was received last week by a resident and all the Council, and was quoted last week here. For those who might have missed it then, here it is again- (item 5-C, dated December 5, 2008, addressed to Mayor Bain and Council)" Concession stand is run by volunteer parents and the money is deposited with the Optimist Club through their association with the team. As it is done through the Optimist Club, no resale tax is charged......". It goes on to talk about the GMAC meet and where that money went, etc. This is important because if no relationship with the Optimist Club (a non-profit) exists, then sales taxes should be charged for the concessions stuff sold, and we could be subject to back taxes and penalties from the State of Florida. This situation needs to be resolved BEFORE the Fla Dept of Revenue pays us a visit.