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<br />th <br />Shawn Smith <br />, Super Dip Café owner, 1840 25 Street, who provided meals from <br />September 2, 2004 through September 10, 2004 during Hurricane Frances, came to the Board <br />in request for payment for his food bill. He updated the Board, giving a history of events that <br />occurred since the storm, informing them that this was his second time coming to the Board. <br />Administrator Baird stated this was a civil matter. He explained the first storm <br />invoice was $140,000 and the second storm invoice was $85,000. He felt there was a <br />discrepancy in the billed amount because of the great difference in totals. Mr. Smith was paid <br />the $85,000, and he received a partial payment for the $140,000 invoice. <br />Discussion continued regarding previous negotiations between Mr. Smith and <br />Administrator Baird and requests from Management and Budget Director Jason Brown to Mr. <br />Smith to provide additional information regarding his invoice. <br />Attorney Collins advised the Board to hire a mediator as a less expensive <br />alternative to going to court. <br />Mr. Smith <br /> said he was showing the Board his paperwork to avoid going to <br />mediation. <br />Commissioner Wheeler agreed with Attorney Collins’ suggestion and felt the <br />County should pay for the mediator. <br />Chairman Lowther recalled the first hurricane before there was a voucher system <br />for food stuff was in place. He commented that this was not discussed at the hurricane <br />workshop. <br />Discussion ensued on how the County would bill FEMA for these costs. <br /> <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Chairman Lowther for discussion, <br />to authorize the County Attorney to hire a mediator. <br /> <br />Discussion ensured regarding placing a cap on the cost of a mediator and who <br />would be responsible for it. <br />June 7, 2005 20 <br /> <br />