2009-04-08 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES2009 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009
Present at the Meeting:
Larry Marcott, Chairman
Rushi Patel
Kurt Evenson
Mike O'Day via phone
Lawrence Provins
The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. by the chairman, Larry Marcott. Paul
Knoble emailed that he would be out of town.
Mr. Marcott motioned for the minutes to be approved. The minutes were approved
unanimously.
Lawrence Provins provided the Charter Review Commission with information about
Term Lengths and Limits from the National Civic League and the Texas Municipal
League Survey. Before further discussion took place, Mr. O'Day asked for the research
previously requested from Mr. Provins regarding the amount of time it takes to gain
seniority on steering committees. Mr. Provins reported his findings to the committee.
Mr. Evenson asked the committee if they agree with the 3 -year term length. They all
agreed that 3 -year term length was fine. Mr. Patel would also support a 4 -year term
length. The CRC discussed number of term limits and agreed to discuss the issues further
when Mr. Knoble is present.
Mr. O'Day briefly discussed his findings of councilmembers wanting assistance. He
would like to discuss more at the next meeting.
Disannexation was discussed and Mr. Evenson would like a copy the state laws regarding
disannexation of property. He asked Mr. Provins to research the history (about 9 years) of
some the properties that have been disannexed.
Mr. Marcott would like to discuss housekeeping issues. Mr Marcott stated the CRC
would need to start putting together information for a public meeting.
Mr. Provins listed the major housekeeping items he will be gathering information for
requested by the CRC.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2009 at 6:30
p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this the 28th day of April, A.D., 2009.
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