07 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1977
Page
1
Venice city council discusses a proposed rate overhaul with a 132 percent rise for condominium units and 71 percent for single family homes. The plan introduces a fixed readiness-to-serve charge plus per thousand gallon water and per gallon sewer fees, aiming to share fixed facility costs across customer classes.
Sarasota County reaches a $1.79 million purchase agreement with Barnett Mortgage Trust to buy the Casey Key North Jetty property. The deal allows Dottie Johnston’s fish camp to remain on the 18.6 acre parcel, with Barnett delaying action during a three month interval before the county takes ownership around June 15.
State hearing officer James Bradwell ruled the city did not commit unfair labor practices in firing Josephine Bonetti from the comptroller's office. He found Bonetti was let go for seniority and typing shortcomings amid a personnel reduction, not union activity, and that officials had no knowledge of her AFSCME involvement.
The Venice Gardens Home Owners Association voted to oppose transferring Caspersen Beach to the state. The 800-member group will ask County Commission chair William Muirhead to keep the 113-acre parcel in county hands and natural. A Gondolier survey shows 1,123 of 1,147 respondents favor county retention to prevent development. No action is planned for months as state consideration continues.
A panel of three Venice residents will monitor preparations and the budget process for the coming year to provide an unbiased view. City Administrator Dale Rieth announced the selection after approval for the idea. The panelists are Ellis Perrigo, former Maryland budget director, Paul Atrochin, ex Army officer involved in budgets, and Wayne.
Al and Betty Huber, in their sixties, sold their Bloomington home and furnishings and embarked on a sea life. They have sailed over 1500 miles since last August and docked in Venice to visit their son John. Their first voyage through Plum Gut near Groton proved harrowing but did not deter them.
The Gondolier Plus will publish a special charter insert in the March 9 issue. The draft aims to inform voters before the referendum planned for April. Public hearings will follow later this month to gather resident comments on the proposal replacing the 51 year old charter.
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