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94. Regular Meeting July 26, 2004 Page 18 $15,000.00. Mr. Thomaides stated he voted against the first P.I.L.O.T. program. He stated he did not support the P.I.L.O.T. the first time because he does not want to take property off the tax rolls. He stated he would not support the Stone Brook Senior Community P.I.L.O.T. program even if Willow Springs P.I.L.O.T. does get approved. Mr. Taylor moved to table this discussion until the next Regular Meeting to be held on August 9, 2004, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding proposed dates for scheduling City Council Special Meetings and Workshops. A. City Council Special Meeting regarding Rezoning Ordinance (scheduled Monday, August 2, 2004, at 6:00 p.m.). The Council agreed by consensus to hold a Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. B. City Council Special Meeting for an Executive Session regarding Bed and Banks permit suit (proposed date and time August 9, 2004, at 6:00 p.m.). The Council agreed by consensus to hold an Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. on August 9, 2004. C. Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop (P&Z suggests one of two proposed dates: Tuesday, September 21, 2004, or Monday, October 4, 2004). The Council agreed by consensus to hold a Workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission on October II, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. D. Joint City Council and Transportation Advisory Board Workshop regarding the Transportation Master Plan (suggested dates [choose one]) include: Monday, August 2, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with Special Meeting to consider Rezoning Ordinance, or Thursday, August 12, 2004, or Thursday, August 29, 2004). The Council agreed by consensus to hold a Workshop with the Transportation Advisory Board immediately following the Special Meeting on August 2, 2004. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the 2004 Sunset Review Commission Report. The Council agreed by consensus for the Ordinances to be drafted containing their recommendations. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the Economic Development Council, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Contracts. Mr. O'Leary stated he provided Council with information from the Economic Development Council, and Convention and Visitors' Bureau about their particular operations. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the amount of salary increases. Dan Rogers, Director of Economic Development Council, stated the salary increase is 5.98 percent. He stated the increase was $5,825.00 over the 2003 - 2004 Budget, which is 5.98 percent. He also stated this includes two full-time staff members and three other staff members, which are partially paid by the Economic Development Council. Mayor Narvaiz inquired as to the memberships of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Neighbors stated the Chamber, not counting Economic Development or Tourism, is funded approximately 50 percent by membership investments and then approximately 50 percent by what they call non-dues income or other events. He stated the membership income has dropped by 8 percent over the last year and a half, to two years, and they have