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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-88 CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD JULY 21, 1988 *two The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Beatty. Reverend Mitchell led in prayer and pledge to the flag. PRESENT: Chairman Beatty, Board Members Switzer, Hendrix and Mitchell, Attorneys Rosenthal and Mlana and City Clerk Catron. ABSENT: Board Member Pounds was out of town. APPROVALS Harold Switzer moved to approve the minutes of the July 14, 1988 Meeting, Tom Hendrix seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Rev. Mitchell questioned the attorney's remark regarding the deadline for the November 8th Election. Attorney Rosenthal expressed concern with meeting that deadline. He stated that even after the job was complete, they had to then separate the different questions out and prepare the ballot questions. The Charter Revision Committee would have another workshop with the City Commission at 6:30 p.m. on August 2, 1988. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF ARTICLE II '4115'' The board reviewed the changes that had been made as recommended. Board Member Switzer asked if there was a way to make a mandatory Homeowners Association on subdivisions. Attorney Rosenthal stated that this could be done by the City Commission in the Subdivision Ordinance rather than the Charter. There were no other recommended changes to the draft that had been submitted. Rev. Mitchell asked if they were ready to discuss Article II and whether to keep it in the Charter or delete it from the Charter. When asked if it enhanced the Charter or if it was necessary, Attorney Rosenthal explained that they had requested extra proviaiona be added to restrict limitations on certain items and this was the place to do that. If they did not want to place more restrictions, then it was not necessary. Upon a straw vote all of the board, with the exception of Rev. Mitchell, wanted to leave Article II in the Charter, at least for the time being. WORKSHOP WITH THE CITY COMMISSION Review Minutes of City Commission Workshop Regarding Review of Article I and III of the Charter Chairman Beatty reviewed the minutes from the City Commission Workshop with the board. He explained that there were no recommended changes to Article I. On the discussion of Article III, there was a question on giving the Mayor the power to vote but the majority of the Commission felt it was 1 Page 2 Charter Revision Committee Naliw July 21, 1988 all right for the Mayor to vote. The Commission also asked that Vice -Mayor be changed to Mayor Pro Tom. They discussed the percentage of signatures of registered voters that was necessary regarding the initiative and referendum petitions and decided to make it 10% which was consistent with Florida State Statute. Attorney Rosenthal said that in the discussion of the single member districts, it was suggested the current Commission be exempt. The Commission did agree that they should have to live in the district. The Charter Review Committee felt that the existing Commission would have to be included if the single member district issue passed. They asked Attorney Rosenthal if it could be done and he said it could, but several things had to be worked out. They then discussed the possibilities as follows: Two year terms - with the Mayor and two Commissioners elected at the Presidential Election and two Commissioners elected at the Gubanatorial Election. The Mayor would have to be elected for either a one year term or a three year term to move it up to the Presidential Election and at the next Election 1 Commissioner would be elected for a 3 year term and 2 Commissioners elected for two year terms. Four year terms - with no single member diaticts would be as `'w follows: In 1989 the Mayor and Commission Seat 4 would be elected for a 3 year term to 1992 and in 1990 Commission Seats 1 & 4 would be elected to 4 year terms and 1 Commissioner for a 2 year term; then in 1992 Seat 2 & 4 and in 1996 Seat 1 & 3 and the Mayor. Four year terms - with single member districts would be as follows: In 1992 Seat 2 & 4 and the Mayor and in 1994 Seat 1 and 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION AND DISTRICTING COMMISSION - This was tabled until the next meeting. COMMENTS The next meeting was scheduled for August 4, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.. Chairman Beatty asked that the Community Center be checked for dates that might be available for a Public Hearing at the end of August. Rev. Mitchell thanked Chairman Beatty for his presentation before the City Commission. Harold Switzer moved to adjourn, Tom Hendrix seconded and the motion carried uanimousiy. The meeti ado ed at 9:35 p.m.. H AIRMAN ' TTY ATTEST: , CITY CLERK 2