This Week in Manatee Governments, August 16-20

The Palmetto City Commission and Bradenton City Council convene this week, but there are plenty of planning and zoning meetings as well. Remember, much of the actual decision making process happens long before the actual vote. Staff recommendations carry considerable weight and the planning commission's reviews are often the most vital step in the application process since so many approvals end up on consent agendas with little discussed during vote time. Also, though votes aren't taken at work sessions, these meetings set the tone for what the future holds. Finding out about such issues early allows citizens the time to organize in support or opposition to something before it comes to a vote, which often dictates which items get pulled for debate before being voted on. 

Monday, August 16

Manatee School Board Executive Bargaining Session (Agenda)
5:45 p.m.
Manatee School Board Building
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton

Bradenton City Council Planning Commission Meeting (Agenda)
1:30 p.m. workshop – 2 p.m. meeting
City Hall
First Floor, Council Chambers
101 Old Main Street
Bradenton

Palmetto City Council Meeting (Agenda)
4:30 p.m. work session
7:00 p.m. meeting
City Hall Commission Chambers
516 8th Avenue West
Palmetto


Wednesday, August 18

Bradenton City Council Meeting (Agenda)
8:30 a.m.
City Hall
First Floor, Council Chambers
101 Old Main Street
Bradenton

Thursday, August 19

Port Authority Meeting (Agenda)

(POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 24)
Port Intermodal Center
Start Time: 8/19/10 9:00 – 12:00 P.M.  
Port Intermodal Center
Port Manatee

Palmetto Planning and Zoning Board (Agenda)
6:15 p.m.
City Hall Commission Chambers
516 8th Avenue West
Palmetto