HomeMy Public PortalAboutCharter Review Committee Minutes 06-20-2012 Charter Review Commission Minutes
June 20, 2012
Community Board Room
Members Present:
Chairman Bill Agan
Secretary/Vice Chair Jeff Ritter
Member Loyce Greer
Member Janece Hill
Member Doug Knowlton
Member LaRue Wall
City Attorney Betsy Elam
Audience Present:
Jeremy Hill
Beverly Williams
Michaela Williams
Chairman Agan called the meeting to order at 7:06PM
1. Read and Approve minutes from last meeting
(May 30, 2012)
Member Knowlton motioned to approve the minutes from the May 30, 2012 meeting.
Member Greer seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
Member Knowlton motioned to approve the minutes from the May 16, 2012 meeting
with the noted changes.
Member Wall seconded.
The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
2. Review City Charter.
Secretary Ritter noted the addition of Janece Hill as a member of the Charter Review
Commission. Everyone welcomed Member Hill.
Section 9.03 —Powers and Duties
Attorney Elam recommended deleting paragraph 3 as it is mandated in State Law.
Attorney Elam recommended using the words "City Council" instead of "ordinance".
Attorney Elam recommended removing the section "The Commission shall have the full
power to..." because it I all covered in State Law.
Section 9.04 -Procedures
Attorney Elam questioned the wording in paragraph 1 about City Council regulating and
amending ordinances since by Law, it is the duty of the City Council to do so.
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Attorney Elam recommended removing paragraph 5 as it delegates too much authority
and power to the Planning and Zoning Commission which should remain the authority of
the City Council.
Attorney Elam recommended removing the provision regarding a public hearing in
paragraph 6.
Section 9.06—General Building Regulations and Building Lines
Attorney Elam recommended that the entire section be removed or placed in the
Corporate Powers article of the Charter.
Section 9.07—Zoning Board of Adjustment
Attorney Elam recommended removing paragraph 1 as it is covered in State Law.
Attorney Elam recommended removing paragraphs 8 and 9 as these are ministerial duties
of the Board and are mandated by State Law.
3. Assignment for Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for WEDNESDAY June 27, 2012 with the City Attorney
to continue receiving legal advice from City Attorney Betsy Elam.
Member Greer handed out a Charter Survey for the members to consider.
4. Public Comments
Beverly Williams—Congratulated Janece Hill on her appointment to the Commission.
5. Adjournment
Member Knowlton motioned to adjourn.
Member Hill seconded.
Chairman Agan adjourned the meeting at 8:46 PM.
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