Remarks by Karmesha Washington Smith
105 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 5
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“Okay, so with the supplemental pay, if I am receiving supplemental pay for a year, then my retirement benefits are based on my salary. So with that increase, I would get additional retirement benefit.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Okay. And with the two instances that went over a year, where would I find the justification? I see I have the form, but where would I find the justification?”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Oh, so for this one that was that went over a year, the person in the position was not trained in over a year in order to be able to complete the duties of the role.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Question above your head, above your pay grade.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“I don't know about the rumors. What I'm asking about is what's written here, like... there was somebody in place. That's what it says here. And this supplement was based on the duties being fulfilled while the person who is in the seat is being trained. Okay. Were those all my questions you had?”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“So I'll take a look at my list and see if there's anything missed at the time I'll, I'll let somebody ask any questions that they may have. Thank you. Mayor Pro Temayiu.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Um, when it comes to orders, I think the attorney just stated we may want to provide some clarity on what on some of these things that we have in here. The orders, I mean, bonds would be of explains where I guess. But um, if we need to provide more additional clarity or better coverage and protection, then I have no objection to adding the information.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“I've asked Terry a million and five questions on this already.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Yeah. And like Councilman Turner said, After we say yes, then, you know, we're looking at August, not September timeframe.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Yes, got it. Thank you, Mayor Bartimaeus.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“I move that we approve the contract for vendor recommendation for Port in Place playground surface project. Second.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“I agree. I have the same concern. But I also have the concern safety concern of constituents, staff, us, everybody on top of mine as well. Is there any, any opportunity for the URA to reimburse if it is determined that is the responsibility of the URA to reimburse the funds to the city?”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“So Mayor Pro Tem, I think I still have the floor.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“With the history and the background, thank you. I've requested a URA meeting twice since the month of June, and I think one has been requested by the city manager as well. So this type of discussion is what you have in a URA meeting. As it relates to us, and we still don't have a URA meeting on the calendar requested of the chair to give us some dates. Still not on the calendar at this point. But as it relates to the item at hand, if there is not anything that the URA has to approve other than the placement, and typically the URA approves from what I'm hearing, then I don't see why we should…”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Can I add something to your motion? And that is, it's the piece on determining where the funding comes from post our approval.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“The amendment is if that said funding source, if this could come from a different said funding source or needs to come from a different source that you guys do some research and the money be moved from that source. That is the intent of the amendment. Not that the URA will pay for anything. The city is still going to pay for it. It's just the funding source ensuring it's coming from the correct source.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Okay. Well, if you're good, then we can drop the amendment. Okay. No consent.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Councilman Turner's motion is to approve it with the two changes. Um, could we get I just want to add and with the, um, the documents being updated, we've already discussed that But miss Franklin is there any way that we can get with your changes are that one slide that you share can you send it to us tonight if that is doable.”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“Good evening, Stonecrest. Thank you for those who stayed late along with us this evening. I would like to highlight that we do have paving that's going on in District 5. We've completed a subdivision at this point. And also, I would like to give kudos to the staff for the event that was put on on Saturday. as it relates to the back to school backpack giveaway we had some good community participation it was good to be out talking with our constituents and our neighbors and they were provided some health information so it was a high spirited event and again hats off to the staff for putting on…”
City Council · Jul 27, 2026
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“There's one additional item. The decision were the audit or decision on the audit contract auditor.”
City Council · Jul 13, 2026
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“Being the new kid on the block, I heard the question that Councilman Turner asked as it relates to, or his comments as it relates to mid-year budget amendments. We're past mid-year, so when does, what's the process and when does that typically happen?”
City Council · Jul 13, 2026
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“Okay, so you guys will provide once you have that information, then you'll provide it to us. Okay. As it relates to the audits, I know that we have come up with a plan, an aggressive plan, but a plan, and you guys are going to work diligently towards that plan. The grants that are associated with us getting our audits or keeping our audits up to date, which they're behind, those are going to be released as we complete the year for which they are awarded. Is that correct?”
City Council · Jul 13, 2026
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“Who will be the signatories on the bank account? Can you refresh us on who's going to be left?”
City Council · Jul 13, 2026
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“Are there any additional? We have the engagement. engagement letter. Are there any additional stipulations or duties or requirements that we are adding to what's outlined in this letter? Anything else we're asking of the auditors?”
City Council · Jul 13, 2026