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Attendance: Morgan Barber, Ellis Bennett, Jessica Cicchinelli, Bruce Deakyne, Tyler Goering, Spencer Graham, Colin Finch, George Hoey, Cheryl Kent, Nan Lu, Tim Jorgensen, Peter Swanson.
- CALL TO ORDER at 5:40 pm.
Mr. Finch motioned to approve the minutes. Ms. Cicchinelli seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
- Announcements
- Ms.Kent- Athletics is helping us out by getting out information through emails because Buff Up the Rec is related to athletics. Tom will get information out to the athletes and encourage them as student leaders.
- Ms. Kent- We met with the director of Housing and Dining who will help advertise in the Center for Community.
- Mr. Deakyne- There are three tickets for CUSG elections, Sam Rhoades is one and Katie from Club Sports is on another.
- Mr. Najera- I met with Barb today and we went over the different proposals and we went with Arena Products whose expertise is in Ice Rinks. We have their base level estimate but there may be additional items that they find during the process. There are three different options, A, B and C; A to replace the two compressors.
- Mr. Jorgensen- Last spring Dan Rumel formed a student employee advisory board with a representative from each area to work on student employee development. They want to have an employee fun night here, maybe something on the rink. They want to propose closing the Rec Center early one night for this and they are also forming a mentorship program to reduce drop-out numbers by checking on incoming freshmen. Friday or Saturday night since those are less busy nights for the Rec Center.
Mr. Finch motioned to adjourn and Mr. Graham seconded.
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- Adjournment at 6:30 pm.


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Planning and Zoning Board delays Moore's recommendation
Date: September 15, 2009
by: Kurt Schultheis | City Editor
The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board delayed a recommendation to the Town Commission on owner Alan Moore's request to change Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina, 800 Broadway, to a residential site.
Moore says he won't be able to renegotiate his business's double-digit interest-rate loans that are due in January if the planning board doesn't move his request along to the commission next month.
Also at its regular meeting, the planning board:
• A request by Ringling College of Art and Design to delay a site-plan application for the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. The issuance of a building permit will be extended to June 30, 2012.
• A site-plan amendment for The Longboat Key Club Moorings Marina, 2800 Harbourside Drive, to allow for the addition of 13 parking spaces.
• Suggestions put together by town staff that depict different types of welcome signs that can be placed at the island's north and south ends as part of a $500,000 grant awarded as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The planning board's suggestions will be forwarded to the Town Commission for review at its Thursday, Sept. 24 regular workshop.
For more information on Moore's request, pick up a copy of the Thursday, Sept. 17 Longboat Observer.
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- It is hard for me to believe that Moore's request would be denied after an election demonstrated citizens of the island supported Moore's request. I guess the planning board is not interested in citizens' opinions about the key. Maybe we need to look at whose opinions should count.
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A 10-week-old miniature pinscher puppy found a "happily ever after ending" at the Celebration of Pets April 12, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.
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The in-store pharmacy of Longboat Key Publix opened Monday, approximately 16 months after the completion of the new store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway, in the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
Golfer scores victory with less than a stroke
The Longboat Key Masters Golf Tournament, which took place March 28 through March 31, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Islandside and Harbourside golf courses came down to less than one stroke's difference between first-place winner Kevin Preston and second-place winner Michael Russell, of Longboat Key.

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In Austria they have a very strong sidewalk cafe´ culture- even through the snowy winters! The modern little metal chairs appear with sheepskin wools thrown over them - like the ones shown. They`re great butt warmers! Also, Austrian mommies use them in strollers (I had one!) - they are perfectly shaped to go around all of the seat belts. And much better than one of those sleeping-bag synthetic things. It can be washed with special conditioning shampoo, dried in the sun and re-fluffed with metal dog-brush. In-between annual deep cleans, all you need to do is put it out the window on a sunny day to "breathe".
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Love it! I used the zebra from Ikea on my own chair...
hmmm- I have a big bit of faux something or other (similar to the sheepskin texture though) that my MIL gave me. I've yet to find a project for it- and although it sheds a lot- this might just be its purpose!
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Ken from Illinois posted over 2 years ago:
Instructions for 2010 Form 6521, AMT-Individuals, show a phase out of the AMT exemption amount beginning at $150,000 Alternative Minimum Taxable Income. You don't mention this phase out, nor is it included in your section "Tax Benefit Phase Out Levels".
I understand this phase out is still in effect. Have I misunderstood?
R from Texas posted over 2 years ago:
Thanks for another year of informative information, including these EOY Tax Guides! :)
Fred from California posted over 2 years ago:
Informative as always. Two items not mentioned. While you correctly point out that collectables such as gold are taxed at a high rate, you should also mention that mutual funds that invest in certain types of gold holdings and other commodities can also qualify for high tax rates. The second item is to beware of partnership interests such as the popular ethanol and other energy items that can subject you to state tax filings. Tax preparers must charge for each state tax filing and some states require preparer registration even for a low level of activity the cost of which the preparer will pass on to you.
Ed from California posted over 2 years ago:
The following statement in the HSA section is incorrect:
"Tax-deductible contributions can be made to the health savings account for the full amount of the annual deductible each year, up to a maximum of $3,050 for self-coverage and $6,150 for families in 2011."
The contribution is NOT limited to the "full amount of the annual deductible". It's limited to $3,050 + $1,000 (if over 55) for self-coverage, regardless of the amount of the annual deductible.
Charles from Illinois posted over 2 years ago:
Edward, thanks for pointing that out, we'll get the text updated. Here is what the IRS says: Figuring Your HSA Deduction
The maximum amount that can be contributed to your HSA depends on the type of HDHP coverage you have. If you have self-only coverage, your maximum contribution is $3,050. If you have family coverage, your maximum contribution is $6,150.
Note. If you are age 55 or older at the end of your tax year, you can make an additional contribution of $1,000. Your maximum contribution is reduced by any employer contributions to your HSA, any contributions made to your Archer MSA, and any qualified HSA funding distributions.
You can make deductible contributions to your HSA even if your employer made contributions. However, if you (or someone on your behalf) made contributions in addition to any employer contributions and qualified HSA funding distributions, you may have to pay an additional tax. See Excess Contributions You Make on page 5.
You cannot deduct any contributions for any month in which you were enrolled in Medicare. Also, you cannot deduct contributions if you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's 2011 tax return.
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Eugene from Pennsylvania posted over 2 years ago:
Work sheet isn't very good for people with IRA RMDs and social security and ensions.
You need one for the retiree.
Meg from Washington posted over 2 years ago:
Worksheet is not calculating on my Mac after I enter all the figures. Very
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Raymond from New Jersey posted over 2 years ago:
Several clarifications/corrections:
I believe the box "How Much of Your Social Security is Taxed" should read UP TO 50% for those between $25K/$34K (Single/HOH) and $32K/$44K (MFJ). Also I believe that the Income Level in this box includes only 1/2 of the Social Security.
To avoid tax underpayment penalties it is not sufficient to use withholding and quarterly estimated payments to meet the 90/100/110%safe harbors. The estimated payments must be "timely". Thus it is not sufficient to make a big estimated tax payment at the end of the year. The 2011 and 2012 Other Tax Items box also does not make that clear
I believe the table with tax rates for Collectibles should say 15% maximum for those in the 15% bracket (both 2011 and 2012).
The standard mileage deductions are now available for 2012 (55.5, 23 and 14 cents).
To make the Estate Tax exclusion "portable" it is necessary for Form 706 to be filed by the deceased spouse's estate.
Charles from Illinois posted over 2 years ago:
Thanks Raymond. You are correct, it is up to 50% of Social Security Benefits. According to J.K. Lasser, collectibles do not qualify for the reduced 15% capital gains rates, however. -Charles Rotblut
Raymond from New Jersey posted over 2 years ago:
Correct, they do not qualify for the reduced 15% capital gains rates. But the 28% is a MAXIMUM rate. If you are in the 15% bracket nothing will be taxed more than 15%.
William from Maryland posted over 2 years ago:
I have a problem with my tax firm saying investment expenses like IBD, news letters, Razor Data feed, AAII etc. are not deductible against stock investment income as there isn't any place on their system to put the deductions. they use something called Dawson. Anyone know if deductible as expense for a individual, what form, what part of form etc? Thank You
Sharon from New Jersey posted over 2 years ago:
William, investment expenses can be deducted on a Schedule A in the section of the form that doesn't count items until they exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income.
Sharon from New Jersey posted over 2 years ago:
The section on deductible IRAs does not mention that the contribution is fully deductible if your employer does not offer any retirement plans.
Charles from Illinois posted over 2 years ago:
Correction to the calendar. The last day to take a required minimum withdrawal (RMD) from an IRA if you turned 70-1/2 in 2011 is March 30, 2012, not April 2. The April 1 deadline in the tax code is not changed when the date falls on a weekend. -Charles Rotblut, AAII
D Peterson from California posted about 1 year ago:
Why are you distributing online today, 09/25/2012, an article related to 2011 tax planning? And the online magazine itself says that it is the December, 2011 issue, which I and other subscribers have read before. So why is it being distributed again in September 2012? I am not asking you to post this but would appreciate a reply, and hope that this is not a common practice that I have not noticed before.
Charles Rotblut from Illinois posted about 1 year ago:
Hi D,
The reason is that this article contains useful information about 2012 tax rates and deadlines. It also gives a preliminary view of what 2013 tax rates will be if Congress does not act.
I believe reminding AAII members that this information is available is helpful as we enter the fourth quarter.


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AMHERST -- Thirteen grievances have been filed by Amherst Police officers since Joseph Kucirek became chief in 2011. That far exceeds the number of grievances filed against former chief Lonnie Dillon, according to city officials and a police union representative with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.
Kucirek said he could not provide a tally of grievances filed when Dillon was chief; he estimated there were only three or four a year.
But Jeff Perry, the union representative, said he recalled only four or five grievances being filed in total over the past decade.
"There has definitely been a rough transition having Joe as a chief," Perry said. "If you are not on board with him and you just try to do your job and go about your business, that can seem to lead to a lot of trouble."
Kucirek does not want to work with the employees who are part of the OPBA, something Dillon seemed more willing to do, Perry said.
"I understand a lot of people like to change to improve, but I have not seen improvement, I've seen morale go way downhill," Perry said. "He doesn't seem to want to find a middle ground."
Past policy and timecard concerns have been a large factor in the grievances. Grievances are typically only allowed for contract violations but past policy was ruled to be as binding as a written contract, Perry said.
"He seems to be holding people to a much stricter standard of conduct than was ever done in the past," Perry said. "You can be disciplined for doing something you've done all of your career. All of a sudden it is wrong and here is your discipline."
Officers are not notified when Kucirek changes an existing policy, Perry said.
One grievance, involving dispatcher Wilma Wiken from December 2011, went to arbitration as a past policy violation. The case revolved around a grievance stating that full-time dispatchers should be given a chance at overtime scheduling before part-timers as that was the policy for a number of years.
While past policy was deemed acceptable for a grievance, the union failed to prove a binding past practice and was denied, the decision stated.
Kucirek said he wanted to give all employees a fair chance at overtime while saving the department money in the instances where part-time dispatchers were used.
One grievance involved three officers who were eventually awarded overtime after saying they were not paid their full time at the range because of a rule limiting their time to only two paid hours. The language of a policy established before Kucirek's administration was ultimately changed in negotiations, Kucirek said.
In another instance, an officer requested that he be paid for four hours he was scheduled for a court case for which he ended up no longer needing to appear. He said that he spent a half an hour in the court as he was not notified of the change in a timely manner. The grievance rose to Amherst Mayor David Taylor's office, but was denied because the officer signed his time card that signified he accepted a half an hour of pay, Taylor wrote in his decision.
Union employees also issued a grievance when Kucirek stated they would not be paid for eight hours if they only worked seven hours because of Daylight Saving Time. The officers received the free hour in negotiations.
A majority of grievances were denied by Kucirek because they did not state the proper article and section when filed or were unclear what the violation was. Many were considered policy issues, not contractual ones, according to Kucirek's rulings.
The union has the right to appeal Kucirek's initial decision but in some cases did not pursue the matter past the first step of the grievance. Those grievances are still counted in the total despite no follow-up.
In one grievance from June, Officer Michael Rosebeck wrote that he was never advised of an investigation against him before he was disciplined. Kucirek gave Rosebeck a written warning for not clearing reports quickly enough while working as an officer-in-charge.
The grievance was denied and not pursued further by the union, Kucirek said.
In another grievance, a part-time officer with more than two decades of experience, Bob Lane, maintained that he was denied an opportunity for a full-time position by Kucirek because he did not take a civil service examination. Lane eventually pushed the matter to the state where it was overturned. A second grievance related to the same issue, however, was deemed unclear and denied by Kucirek.
"After reading all of the sections in the above article, I am at a total loss trying to understand the merits of this grievance," Kucirek wrote in his decision.
At least three grievances were filed by K-9 Handler Joshua McCoy, who is suing the department, and two were issued by part-time patrolman Kyle Gelenius in relation to an internal investigation of him stemming from a confrontation with a county jail employee.
Kucirek said despite the grievances, he does not see a morale problem in his department. He said often it is an upset minority who perceive low morale and attribute it to the rest of the officers.
"I think that based on the substance of the grievances there was a different agenda than what a typical labor-management relationship should be," Kucirek said. "Many of those could have been avoided had somebody come in and simply discussed them."
Kucirek said relations have improved since local union leader Mike Murphy took over.
"Nobody has the feelings of being on the defensive, and we have been successful in working things out with positive communication," Kucirek said. "It can only be better for both sides to have positive communication.
"I wanted that; I was getting pieces of paper instead of communication," Kucirek said.
Mayor Taylor said few of the grievances ever reached his office as most were resolved by Kucirek. No complaints have ever been filed by citizens, he said.
"As far as I'm concerned, he is doing an outstanding job," Taylor said. "Everyone should be accountable and responsible for their actions, and he is expecting that from our police department, and I support him 100 percent."


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Evil Semp wrote:York the chat was not bad at all. Your responses were just as bad as what you are complaining about. You can for the accused and you won't have to read any of his chat, he won't be able to join any games that you have already joined.
hcyvane is CLEARED.
yorklad81 wrote:Well if you are willing to let the bad apples spoil it for others that is your choice to make. Rest assured that the other couple of mates I was going to get to come to the site to make games more fun will be advised to stay well away. That unfortunately looks like the only way I am going to get any comeback, by hitting the site in the pockets...
It's a real pity as it all seemed so fun before
Considering I've just paid my membership fee I shouldn't have to be subjected to this
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