2009-02-04 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES2009 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
MINUTES OF FIRST MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
Present at the Meeting:
Larry Marcott, Chairman
Paul Knoble
Mike O'Day
Kurt Evenson
Rushi Patel
Darrin Coker
Lawrence Provins
Jenifer Smith
Following the swearing in of the commission by notary Jenifer K. Smith, the
meeting was called to order at 6:40 by the chairman, Larry Marcott.
Attorney Lawrence Provins discussed the options of the meeting format. The
commission recognized that they are an advisory commission and not a
governing body; therefore, the Open Meeting Act would not technically apply to
them. However the Commission expressed a desire to be as open to the public
as possible. The agenda will be posted on the City's website.
Attorney Lawrence Provins informed the Commission of their duties and
responsibilities.
The Commission agreed on modified Roberts Rules and calling for an informal
representation of vote. Discussed setting a time limit of discussion on a topic.
The Commission agreed to review the current charter and contact Jenifer to
inform other Commission members of topics they would like to discuss at next
meeting.
The Commission agreed to meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm every 2 to 4 weeks
lasting at least 1 hour no longer than 2 hours.
Commission requested Lawrence Provins gather information, including; list of
recommendations of last two commissions, Minutes from last two commissions,
revisit methodology for electing Council, proposed annexation schedule, statistics
of City's the size of COP with at large districts, color maps with ETJ & MUDs
listed on them. Commission agreed to receive information via email.
Commission requested wish list of things that need to be changed that could
improve or save the City money.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 18th day of February,
A.D., 2009.
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Larry Mar tt
Chairman