http://www.marconews.com/news/topic/jim-riviere/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Jim Riviereen-ustopic/jim-rivierehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/07/marco-island-city-council-begins-manager-search/?partner=RSSMarco Island's City Council wants to replace City Manager Jim Riviere quickly and confidentially. On Monday, both possibilities were discussed. Riviere announced his retirement on April 18 after serving the city for more than three years. Councilors voted Tue, 07 May 2013 20:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-340352-734995local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDMarco Island City Council begins manager search, authorizes study on Capri fire proposalmarconews.commarco-island-city-council-begins-manager-searchurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-340352-734995Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/03/isles-of-capri-fire-board-says-no-to-with-east/?partner=RSSIn a decision that stunned the room and brought Thursday's meeting to an abrupt close, the Isles of Capri Fire Advisory board voted 3-2 to reject a consolidation proposal from East Naples. "It was a surprise," said Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala, Fri, 03 May 2013 17:04:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-340043-734991local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMarco, FLIsles of Capri fire board says 'no' to consolidation with East Naples, waits for Marco Island proposalmarconews.comisles-of-capri-fire-board-says-no-to-with-easturn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-340043-734991Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/02/some-marco-island-councilors-vexed-about-capri-6/?partner=RSSIf a series of coincidences sparked Marco Island City Manager Jim Riviere's resignation, Councilor Larry Honig says he did not strike the match. Unfolding events during the week of April 15 may have led some to speculate about the city manager's announcem Thu, 02 May 2013 14:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-339904-734990local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDSome Marco Island councilors vexed about Capri fire district decision, plan full airing May 6marconews.comsome-marco-island-councilors-vexed-about-capri-6urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-339904-734990Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/18/marco-island-city-manager-jim-riviere-resigning/?partner=RSSMarco Island City Manager Jim Riviere announced his resignation today, effective in September. kmgill@naplesnews.com (KRISTINE GILL)Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-338576-734976ipad/politics-governmentKRISTINE GILLMARCO ISLANDMarco Island City Manager Jim Riviere retiring marconews.commarco-island-city-manager-jim-riviere-resigningurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-338576-734976Change734976Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/17/city-of-marco-island-offers-no-proposal-to-for/?partner=RSSThe City of Marco Island declined Wednesday to offer a plan for assuming operating responsibilities for Isles of Capri Fire District. The response answered a letter sent by the Collier County manager's office on March 11 soliciting proposals. Requests wer Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-338437-734975local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDCity of Marco Island offers no proposal to county for Isles of Capri fire management, consolidationmarconews.comcity-of-marco-island-offers-no-proposal-to-forurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-338437-734975Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/04/steady-flow-complex-systems-keep-marco-supplied/?partner=RSSWhen you turn on a faucet in your home, you expect the water to flow. And it does. You expect it to be clean and drinkable, and it is. But how often do you stop and think about what is involved in getting that water to your glass, your washing machine or your lawn, or removing your sewage? Marco Islanders connect with their utilities department every time they use a cup of water, even if the only time they give it much thought is when they pay their utility bill. The massive system of pipes, valves and sensors stretch throughout the island and miles away. As city manager Dr. Jim Riviere pointed out, the cost for the utilities department is as much as all other city operations combined, but the complex web of infrastructure that keeps the water flowing reliably operates out of sight and, in most cases, out of mind. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:29:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337185-734962local/marcoLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDBedind the scenes with the Island's 'Water Wizards'marconews.comsteady-flow-complex-systems-keep-marco-suppliedurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337185-734962Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/04/marco-island-beautification-advisory-committee/?partner=RSSIn a meeting of the minds, Marco Island City Manager Jim Riviere joined the Beautification Advisory Committee Monday to offer understanding and a little guidance. He gave the nod for the group to develop a budget. He fell short of suggesting the city woul Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337162-734962local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDMarco Island Beautification Advisory Committee hears from city manager on upcoming budgetmarconews.commarco-island-beautification-advisory-committeeurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337162-734962Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/25/current-affairs-8211-waterways-committee-puts-up/?partner=RSSMoving advisory board meetings to the city's Community Room, and putting them on television, seems to be bearing fruit as a strategy to encourage public participation. Thursday morning, the public comment portion of the Waterways Advisory Committee meetin lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-336126-734952local/marcoLANCE SHEARERMarco, FL'Current' affairs – Waterways Committee puts off seawalls, takes up navigationmarconews.comcurrent-affairs-8211-waterways-committee-puts-upurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-336126-734952Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/18/guest-commentary-my-city-manger-evaluation/?partner=RSSMarco Island's city manager, Jim Riviere, was subjected to his third evaluation in nine months at a recent City Council meeting. Each of us on the council used a different approach, with different criteria, and the result was a lot of input for the city m Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-335395-734945opinion/columnists/allBy Larry HonigMarco, FLGuest Commentary: By Larry Honig - My city manger evaluationmarconews.comguest-commentary-my-city-manger-evaluationurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-335395-734945Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/06/marco-island-city-council-vetoes-city-manager-to/?partner=RSSAppraisals of City Manager Jim Riviere ranged from a low of fair to a high of outstanding during Marco Island's City Council Monday. Even with no failing grades, council refused to approve a pay raise for the city's CEO. The balance of city employees woul Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334242-734933local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDMarco Island City Council vetoes city manager pay raise, agrees to $500,000 grant from BPmarconews.commarco-island-city-council-vetoes-city-manager-tourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334242-734933Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/feb/07/beautification-advisory-committee-begins-new-in/?partner=RSSCity Manager Jim Riviere said he wants more transparency in government. That’s why on Wednesday the Beautification Advisory Committee became the first of seven advisory groups to meet in the Community Room where their action Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-331606-734906local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDMarco Island Beautification Advisory Committee begins new tradition, continues Marco in Bloom contest marconews.combeautification-advisory-committee-begins-new-inurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-331606-734906Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/dec/19/marco-island-parks-recreation-security-may-use/?partner=RSSIn the aftermath of Connecticut’s school shootings, an inter-local agreement to use tennis courts at Tommie Barfield Elementary may be at risk. A phone message from Michele LaBute to Marco Island City Manager Jim Riviere on Dec. 18 itemized concerns for Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-327629-734856local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDMarco Island Parks & Recreation: Security may determine use of TBE tennis courts marconews.commarco-island-parks-recreation-security-may-useurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-327629-734856Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/dec/06/marco-island-set-to-complete-refurbishing-100-de/?partner=RSSOne hundred of the city’s least attractive cul-de-sac medians will be upgraded by year’s end. Susan LaGrotta, chairwoman of the Beautification Committee, delivered the news Wednesday after she and Nancy Richie discussed comp Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-326571-734843local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMarco, FLMarco Island set to complete refurbishing 100 worst cul-de-sac medians marconews.commarco-island-set-to-complete-refurbishing-100-deurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-326571-734843Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/nov/16/new-city-council-seated-city-manager-receives-no/?partner=RSSShortly after a "coffee and cake" celebration, it was back to work with nearly 4 hours of council business. As council completed its agenda, City Manager Jim Riviere said it was time for council to decide if it wanted to keep him. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-324829-734823local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMarco, FLNew city council seated, city manager receives three 'no confidence' votes marconews.comnew-city-council-seated-city-manager-receives-nourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-324829-734823Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/nov/01/the-politics-of-sand-hideaway-beach-approved-150/?partner=RSSThere was really only one point up for discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Hideaway Beach Special Tax District meeting at City Hall. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-323438-734808environmentLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDHideaway Beach renourishment approved – for now marconews.comthe-politics-of-sand-hideaway-beach-approved-150urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-323438-734808Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/sep/19/marco-island-city-council-budget-and-millage-final/?partner=RSSThe fiscal year 2013 budget and associated tax millage rates finally worked through the Marco Island City Council on Monday night, after months of departmental presentations, workshops, budget sub-committee sessions and council debates. City Manager Jim Riviere opened the meeting by introducing Marco’s newest police officers. Most of the wrangling and haggling took place before Monday’s meeting, and ordinances adopting the final budgets and tax rates for both the city and the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District mostly passed by unanimous votes. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-319422-734765local/marcoLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDMarco Island City Council: Budget and millage finalized, seawall policy – not so muchmarconews.commarco-island-city-council-budget-and-millage-finalurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-319422-734765Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/sep/06/marco-island-city-council-150-budget-discussion/?partner=RSSTempers flared Tuesday evening at the Marco Island City Council meeting. During a lengthy discussion of the city’s budget and millage rate, the council was on a path to approving the draft legislation o lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-318381-734752local/marcoLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDMarco Island City Council – Budget discussion brings on heated exchange marconews.commarco-island-city-council-150-budget-discussionurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-318381-734752Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/sep/06/marco-island-city-council-150-signage-anchored-a/?partner=RSSVice Chairman Joe Batte, presiding, presented a proclamation of appreciation to Driver/Engineer Steve Fickling of the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Dept. for his 28 years of service to the department and the island. Over a dozen firefighters in attendance, who showed up to support their comrade, stood in the back of the council chambers. Fire Chief Mike Murphy and City Manager Jim Riviere spoke, and presented Fickling with the traditional engraved watch, as well, Murphy said, as giving him his helmet to keep. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-318382-734752local/marcoLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDMarco Island City Council – Signage, anchored vessels, and thanks to a firefighte marconews.commarco-island-city-council-150-signage-anchored-aurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-318382-734752Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/aug/23/budget-time-150-marco-island-city-council-all-in/?partner=RSSThe Marco Island City Council sat down for a butt-numbing all-day series of meetings on Monday, the kind of marathon budget talkathon that could make one question the mental state of those who are worki lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-317285-734738local/marcoLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDBudget time – Marco Island City Council: All-day sessions close in on fiscal year budget marconews.combudget-time-150-marco-island-city-council-all-inurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-317285-734738Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/aug/23/marco-island-city-council-150-councilors-tackle/?partner=RSSThe City Council intentionally kept their regularly scheduled meeting for Monday to a light agenda, so they could devote time to going over the proposed budget items for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2013. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:39:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-317282-734738local/marcoLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDMarco Island City Council – Councilors tackle departmental requests, crime reporting marconews.commarco-island-city-council-150-councilors-tackleurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-317282-734738Change0Usable