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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-30-88 CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD JUNE 30, 1988 The ti called t order at 7:40 p m "kw e mee ng was ca e o or . . by Chairman Beatty. Rev. Mitchell led in prayer and pledge to the flag. PRESENT: Chairman Beatty, Board Members Mitchell and Pounds, Attorneys Mlsna and Rosenthal and City Clerk Catron. ABSENT: Board Members Switzer and Hendrix were out of town. APPROVALS Jim Mitchell moved to approve the minutes of the June 16, 1988 Meeting as submitted, Ed Pounds seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Ed Pounds moved to approve the minutes of the June 23, 1988 Meeting as submitted, Bruce Beatty seconded and the motion carried unanimously. REVIEW OF ARTICLE %% OF THE CHARTER As requested by Chairman Beatty, City Clerk Catron asked City Manager Ryan to review subsections 6 & 7 and recommend any changes. City Manager Ryan felt that no additional provisions needed to be made. The board continued review of Article II beginning with *kr subsection 16 and suggestions were made as follows. Subsection 16 - This was tabled. Subsection 17 - This section was previously covered. Subsection 18 - This section was tabled. Subsection 19 - Attorney Mlsna recommended that they might want to clarify this section by adding "that the City had the power to remove or cause to be removed, all unsafe buildings and structures. The board agreed that this would enhance this section. Subsection 20 - No changes made to this section. Subsection 21 - The attorney recommended clarifying the lien section and no other changes were made. Subsection 22 - No changes made to this section. Subsection 23 - No changes were made and the baord considered deleting this section. They asked that City Manager Ryan be asked for his opinion on this section. * Subsection 24 - No changes made to this section. 1 Page 2 Charter Revision Committee Meeting June 30, 1988 Ikkay Subsection 25 - No changes made at this time. Subsection 26 - In a memorandum to the board, Attorney Woodson recommended that after "drainage" add 'facilities including retention and detention ponds'. The board concurred with his recommendation. Subsection 27 - This section was deleted. Subsection 28 - This section was deleted. Subsection 29 - This section was deleted. Subsection 30 - This section was completed previously. Subsection 31 - This section was deleted. Subsection 32 - This section was recommended to be deleted, but asked for input from City Manager Ryan prior to that being done. Subsection 33 - It was recommended that the title to this section be changed to "Public Utilities" and that the additional provision recommended by the attorney be added - "To the extent permitted by law, the city may construct, "try acquire, furnish, operate and maintain any and all local public services and utilities and levy charges for the use of such services and utilities". Subsection 34 - Attorney Mlsna recommended deleting the reference to Chapter 180, F.S.A. be substituted with "Florida Statutes" in case it might be repealed. The board also recommended the section be made "cleaner" and the specific reference to phones be deleted. Subsection 35 - This section was tabled. Subsection 36 - This section was deleted. Subsection 37 - The alternative recommended by the attorney was approved by the board - "To establish a system of public recreation and to set aside any lands or buildings owned or leased by the City for recreational purposes. May give the City power to charge reasonable fees/deposits for access to any such facilities or activities". Subsection 38 - This section was deleted. Subsection 39 - This section was deleted. Subsection 40 - No changes were made to this section. 2 ~- -- Page 3 Charter Revision Committee Meeting June 30, 1988 Subsection 41 - This section was tabled. Subsection 42 - The board recommended that this section be clarified and simplified. They also approved the addition by Attorney Woodson of to levy and collect fees for the use of such systems" after "systems" in the fourth line. Subsection 43 - The board approved the recommendation by Attorney Woodson of the addition of "drainage wells" after "drains" in the sixth line. They also asked that it be simplified. Subsection 44 - No changes were made to this section. Subsection 45 - This section was previously addressed. Subsection 46 - The board suggested the first two lines be kept, delete the reference to aircraft and clarify the section - keep it general. Subsection 47 - This section was to be made broad and summarized. Subsection 48 - This section was tabled. . Subsection 49 - Since this section was not a power of the City, the attorneys recommended moving it to Article IX, General Provisions, and the board agreed. Subsection 50 - The board recommended that the reference to Chapter 176 be deleted and keep it as broad and general as possible. Subsection 51 - This section was deleted. Attorney Mlsna referred to her memo regarding the conclusion. She stated that Florida Statutes prohibited cities from enacting legislation concerning the exercise of extraterritorial power and recommended any references to those powers be deleted. WORKSHOP WITH THE CITY COMMISSION Chairman Beatty submitted a proposed agenda for the Workshop with the City Commission on July 5, 1988. He asked that the timetable for the Charter Review and Elections be provided to the City Commission also. COMMENTS Meetings were scheduled for July 14 and 21, 1988. Chairman 3 Page 4 Charter Review Committee Meeting %Iry June 38, 1988 Beatty asked that the Memorandum from Betty Carter regarding Single Member Districts be placed on the next agenda. Ed Pounds moved to adjourn, Bruce Beatty seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. CHAIRMAN BEATTY ATTEST: CITY CLERK CATRON r 4