HomeMy Public PortalAboutCharter Review Committee Minutes 04-05-2012 Charter Review Commission Minutes
April 5, 2012
Community Board Room
Members Present:
Chairman Bill Agan
Secretary/Vice Chair Jeff Ritter
Member Loyce Greer
Member Doug Knowlton
Member LaRue Wall
Audience Present:
Janece Hill
Jeremy Hill
Beverly Williams
Michaela Williams
Chairman Agan called the meeting to order at 7:06PM
1. Read and Approve minutes from last meeting
(March 29, 2012)
Member Knowlton motioned to approve the minutes from the March 29, 2012 meeting.
Member Greer seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
2. Review City Charter.
Secretary Ritter indicated that he was working with Mr. Quin and the City Attorney Elam
for Attorney Elam to be at one or more upcoming meetings of the Commission.
Secretary Ritter stated several dates that the City Attorney could meet with the
Commission.
The consensus of the Commission was that Wednesday April 11, 2012 and Wednesday
April 18, 2012 would be the next two days that everyone could be available to meet.
Secretary Ritter indicated he would pass on to the City Attorney and City Manager that
the Commission could meet on April 11 to and 18tn
It was the consensus of the Commission to try to present the Charter to the City Council
at the May 1, 2012 City Council meeting for approval and submission to the voters.
Chairman Agan recommended we continue to cross-reference the current Charter with
the new Charter to assist the Attorney with her review.
The Commission agreed to ask the City Attorney if the Charter needed to be published in
both English and Spanish, as well as being in.both languages on the ballot
Secretary Ritter will forward after the Commission's work tonight, the proposed draft
Charter to City Manager Quin and City Attorney Elam for them to begin their work, and
for City Manager Quin to forward the proposed Charter to the Mayor and City Council
members in preparation for their approval at the May 1, 2012 City Council meeting.
It was the consensus of the Commission to review"Article 11 —Legal Provisions" in
preparation for meeting with the City Attorney.
Section 11.01 -Assignment, Execution and Garnishment
Secretary Ritter motioned to approve the Section as written.
Member Knowlton seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.02 -Security and Bond
Member Wall motioned to approve the Section as written.
Member Greer seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.03 -Notice of Claim
Secretary Ritter motioned to approve the Section as written.
Member Wall seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
411) Section 11.04 -Power to Settle Claims
Member Wall motioned to change "compromise"to "negotiate".
Member Knowlton seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.05 -Service of Process Against the City
Member Greer motioned to approve the Section as written.
Member Wall seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.06-Judicial Notice
Member Greer motioned to approve the Section as written.
Member Knowlton seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.07-Pending Matters
Member Greer motioned to approve the Section as written.
Member Wall seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.08-Property Not Exempt From Special Assessments
Member Greer motioned to approve the Section as written.
Member Wall seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.09- Council May Require Bonds
Secretary Ritter motioned to change "his or her"to "his".
Member Knowlton seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.10- Disaster Clause
Member Knowlton motioned to approve the Section as written.
Secretary Ritter seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Section 11.11 - Severability of Portions of Charter
Member Knowlton motioned to include this Section in Article XI.
Secretary Ritter seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
3. Assignment for Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for WEDNESDAY April 11, 2012 to meet with the City
Attorney.
Member Greer recommended everyone review the entire Charter to be sure everything is
addressed and to cross-reference sections from the current Charter with the proposed
Charter.
4. Public Comments
None
5. Adjournment
Member Knowlton motioned to adjourn.
Member Wall seconded.
Chairman Agan adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM.
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