HomeMy Public PortalAboutCharter Review Committee Minutes 11-26-1985 Page 1 Nov. 26 , 1985
The meeting of the Charter Commission was called to order at 7: 02 p.m. by
Chairman Paul Daniels. This meeting was held in compliance with the Texas
Open Meeting Law. Proper notice was posted by the City Secretary.
--sen members were present at the beginning of the meeting. James Black
arrived at 7: 50 p.m. , Elizabeth Sheppard at 7: 59 p.m. P. G. Elliot , Jean
Donohoo and Olivia Pay were absent.
Fridges moved to adopt minutes as written. Smith seconded. Vote for was
unanimous.
The Chairman announced that Piley Fletcher will meet with the Commission
Dec . 12 , at 7:00 p.m.
Leach moved we adopt the City of Friendswood Preamble with some changes.
Smith seconded. The changes were to change Friendswood to Pichland Hills ,
and delete the word " just" in the last sentence. `rote for was unanimous.
Smith moved that Places be used. Bridges seconded.
"The Mayor, Place 1 , and two Councilmembers, Place 3 and 5, shall be
elected in even number years. Three Councilme4 hers , Place 2 , 4 , and 6 ,
be elected in odd number years. The numbering of Places shall begin in
1987. " Vote for was 8, and 2 against.
It was agreed that Article 9 , Section 2 , Paragraph 2 will be referred to
Piley Fletcher on Dec . 12th.
Clements initiated the discussion of residency. It was finally agreed
this question would be discussed again later.
/- gan moved to change Article XIV, Section 2 , Item 3, to giving control
Jf Platting to the Planning and Zoning Board. Flack seconded. Vote for
was 4, 8 against.
Sheppard moved that a Grievance Committee be included in the Charter.
Logan seconded. Vote for was 2 , 9 against. Logan felt some type of plan
should be included and he was asked to work one out , if possible.
Agan moved the Charter be indexed. Flack seconded. Vote for was unanimous.
Fridges moved we meet Dec. 5, at 7:00 p.m. Smith seconded. Clements re-
mina .dus we were to have audience suggestions at sometime. It was agreed
this would be done Dec. 5, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Vote was 11 for, 1 against.
Sheppard moved that at the Dec. 5 meeting we make copies of Charter available
to the public. Black seconded. Vote for 3, 8 against.
Fridges moved for adjournment. Smith seconded. We adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Pespectfully submitted
Fyrtie Adams
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