HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-88 CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 25, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m..
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PRESENT: Bruce Beatty, Tom Hendrix, Jim Mitchell, Edwin
Pounds, Harold Switzer, Attorney Rosenthal and City Clerk
Catron.
ABSENT: None
Attorney Rosenthal opened the meeting by explaining the
procedures for amending the Charter of the City of Ocoee. He
asked for general ideas from all the members and stated that
there were a number of things that needed to be done in order
to clean up the Charter. They also may want to hold public
hearings and meet with the City Commission for their input.
He stated that he was there for their direction and said they
could either repeal the existing charter or amend it
according to what individual ideas they may have for
revision. The proposed revisions would have to go back to
the City Commission for approval, an ordinance would have to
be adopted for the revisions 'and then they would be submitted
to the voters. He reminded the board members that they fall
under the Sunshine Law regarding Public Meetings. It was not
clear if they would have to file Financial Disclosure, but
City Clerk Catron will check with the Commission on Ethics
for an answer.
Oilow Bruce Beatty asked if the Charter could be put on the word
processor and then the attorney note the areas that were not
in compliance with Florida State Statutes. Several items
that were asked to be considered for revision were length of
terms of the Commission and single member districts.
City Clerk Catron advised that the Board needed to select a
chairman. Edwin Pounds moved to appoint Bruce Beatty as
Chairman of the Board, Tom Hendrix seconded and the motion
carried unanimously. Bruce Beatty requested that a vice
chairman be selected in case he would not be able to attend a
meeting. Tom Hendrix moved to appoint Jim Mitchell as Vice-
Chairman of the Board, Harold Switzer seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Chairman Beatty asked that they establish a regular meeting
time and set agenda items. They all agreed to meet every
other Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.. The next meeting would be
March 10, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.. They also asked if it could be
held in the Community Center Training Room in case they have
members of the public present. Future meetings will be held
in the Training Room if available.
The Board Members requested that copies of other city
charters be gathered for them to review, specifically the
cities of Winter Garden, Apopka and Casselberry and to check
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Charter Revision Committee
February 25, 1988
Attorney Rosenthal suggested they review one section of the
Charter at a time. Bruce Beatty asked if the attorney would
review Article I by the next meeting and submit comments to
them and requested a vote by the board. Harold Switzer moved
to have the attorney review Article I of the Charter, Torn
Hendrix seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Rosenthal passed out the schedule of dates that were
required by Betty Carter, Supervisor of Elections, in order
to place these revisions on the ballot for the September or
October primaries and the November General Election. He also
stated that they would discuss rules of procedure at the next
meeting.
Chairman Beatty asked that minutes and formal agenda packets
be done for the board.
Harold Switzer moved to adjourn, Tom Hendrix seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 kirlor CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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