Remarks by Tamara Becker
102 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 5
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“Thank you. Thank you very much for that.”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you. And yeah, a number of those things are items that I've asked for the last couple of years because I think as we are sponsoring events or doing anything with taxpayer money, we ought to have those appropriate metrics in place. My husband, who follows this program, like it is the most important thing of the year, because he loves this event, informs me that Chaz Perry and Angie Aparo are on the 2026 lineup listed. And there are two Titlers. I'm not sure. Okay. for my husband as an update. For me, on the other hand, I do have a couple of questions that I just need to have…”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Oh, 38, that's correct, yes. 35, 38. So all of these responsibilities have been calculated and that's included in that overall expense?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay. Well, that's that question and thank you. And I also wanna make sure that I, another note that I saw when I picked up my phone, because I knew it was my husband telling me what he wanted to say about this sound system. Just like I listened to the FNA meeting and the sound system coming through our TV was awful. And I'm getting reports that it's not clear to the public. Sounds good in here, but when it comes through to the public, it's not. So I'm going to stick with our theme tonight with public safety and start there. So I see that there is and I heard the explanation of public safety,…”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay and I thank you for that and I understand that so have you had a conversation I know that you're the hired security expert that you mentioned will be here and with you but has a conversation been had with the Sheriff's Department and who has had it, y'all or the town? And what are our expectations for coverage? What is the cost for coverage? Is that built into that $38,000? These details, while maybe previously we didn't focus on them as I think that we all know, this is something we should be focusing on. So thank you for your patience, but...”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“So I'm not asking what the plan is, but it sounds to me what you're suggesting is those plans are already somewhat in the place or being developed and with the consultation with the folks that Preston will be brought in, we're assured that there's plenty of coverage.”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you, because I asked that question about the Lanterns Parade recently too, and I know that you all are doing a good job. I just want to hear a little bit more about that. Okay, so... I mean, I'll leave that for now. I do have a concern because it's a concern generally across the island that has to be addressed. And I know that it has a problem when you have these types of gatherings, more so than probably we have on a regular basis. But when, I hope that that coverage and that public safety effort also involves the awareness and attention to the drug use that I know because I've seen…”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Yeah, so when everybody is listening for the record, while I am likely to have to vote no because of that, it is not because I don't support this event. It's great. And I hope everyone comes out and participates this year and takes advantage of some incredible musicians and songwriters. You will not be disappointed. Thank you.”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“I think I have a similar type question. And maybe if I ask my question combined what you've heard from the other two ladies on the dais, we can kind of, I'm not sure. But I'm going to ask my question and see if it helps. If not, we'll put it on the back burner for when we get to it. So the question I have is within the documentation, is there two separate documents agreements ordinances something that we need to consider one having to do with the updated scope of uses for town property one As second, that would address the easement. Or is one of those ordinances a combination of both of those?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you. That answers my question. I'm not sure about you guys, but that helps me. Thanks. I hope it does.”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Oh, sure. Okay, well, let me stick with that same thought process. So one is contingent on the other. If we don't agree to the easement, releasing of the easement agreement in these 20 spots, then we won't get the additional uses Is that true or is that not true?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay, so what is our rights with regard to that? What can we use it for? And additionally to that, I guess the next question is, what are the rights of anyone else to use town property one's current parking availability?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“What about overflow from from any of the shopping center?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“hypothetically, and first I wanna say thank you to Steve DeSimone for talking across the dice, because I think this is the only place where we can legitimately, within FOIA rules, speak to each other, and I love the fact that it was conversation, so thank you both for that. Hypothetically, trying to figure out how much of a box this really puts us in, because what I'm hearing is those 20 plus minus spaces. And I do have concern that we're unsure if there's a couple of stragglers out there and what that actually means within the realm of what we're talking about.”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Does that constitute a restaurant, or was this so specific that it was a brick-and-mortar type of food opportunity restaurant?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Yeah, I just feel like I'm approving a whole bunch of stuff that I don't have a plan for. And that's what I get stuck in. August, I think you said, 31st is the date that we've extended this now because we didn't meet the March 10th date. Is there room in here to, I don't know. I just feel like the conversation is not quite ready.”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Can I ask a simple question, hopefully? Okay. You read the document, I heard the document and I appreciate that. Does that exclude us using this property, this town property one, that particular piece as parking exclusively?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Well, for me, because that is what, when I said, actually, I think I voted no for other reasons, but that being that, the consideration at the time was that we were going to be purchasing this for parking. I need more clarity on that. I also need clarity on my hypothetical that if we were restricted to a restaurant or a food service type, does a food truck satisfy that?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“She's calling for the vote. Melinda has something to say.”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“So one of the things that I've been, well first of all, useful additional information. One of the things that I've been concerned about was that, for all intents and purposes, my only view on this property has been that it was additional parking and that was related to concerns about the reduced parking from prior years when Celebration Park was built. We have since then purchased another piece of property that is clearly now constructed and being used for parking, beach parking, et cetera, low country celebration event parking over at the old Angelitas. So I think I can resolve some of…”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Clarification, oh. Okay, you want a clarification? Oh, no, I just want clarification in terms of the signs. Are they grandfathered in in any way so that what we see today is not subject to DRB review if they were wanting to be changed? Is there any?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay, and these signs direct people back into the shopping center, circle center area? Yes, ma'am. And they've been there for as long as?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026
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“Just clarification for anyone who's listening, since it was confusing before, this is part and parcel of everything that we've been talking about throughout this evening and part of the legal advice that we received, correct?”
Town Council · Jul 14, 2026