2005 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

The 2005 Charter Review Committee met on March 16, 2006, at 7:03 p.m. with Chairman Leary presiding. Members present were Mr. Christiansen, Mrs. Greenwood, Dr. Miller, Mrs. Merritt, and Mr. Scheller. Mr. Jones and Mrs. Malone were absent. Mrs. McDowell was also present.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Leary requested the addition of the following agenda items:

            #A-1 - Correspondence from City Manager Regarding Form of Government

            #A-2 - Congratulations - Appointment of City Clerk

            #A-3 - Request of Council for Review of the Increase of Bond Limit

Dr. Miller moved for approval of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mrs. Greenwood and unanimously carried.

Correspondence from City Manager Regarding Form of Government

Chairman Leary submitted correspondence received from Mr. DePrima, City Manager, regarding 2005 Governance Survey and other article relative to the Form of Government. Copies of this information will be distributed to members by the City Clerk’s Office.

Congratulations to Mrs. Traci McDowell - Council Appointment of City Clerk

Chairman Leary advised members that during the last Council Meeting, Mrs. Traci McDowell was appointed to serve as the City Clerk, effective May 17, 2006. He and other members congratulated Mrs. McDowell on her promotion.

Request of Council for Review of the Increase of Bond Limit

Chairman Leary advised members that during the last Council Meeting, members accepted the recommendation of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee to request that the 2005 Charter Review Committee review the section of the Charter regarding the possibility of an increase of Bond Limit. He noted that Mrs. Mitchell, Treasurer/Finance Director, has submitted information regarding this matter and suggested that a meeting be scheduled for early April for discussion of this item.

Members scheduled a meeting for April 6, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for a presentation by the Treasurer/Finance Director and requested that this matter be the only item on the agenda.

Discussion - Draft Report to Council

Chairman Leary noted that the Committee is charged with submitting a 6-Month Report to City Council. He suggested that there not be a presentation and that it simply be a written report.

Members discussed various items to be included in the report. It was noted that the committee reviewed a comparative table of the City Charter and the Model City Charter - 8^th Edition and made preliminary recommendations regarding proposed code and charter changes. Although there has been extensive review of the form of government, number of council districts, election processes, etc., there have been no formal recommendations made by the Charter Review Committee.

Based on the comments made, Mr. Leary stated he would draft a letter to the Mayor and Council to serve as the 6-Month Report of the 2005 Charter Review Committee. He assured members that a draft will be distributed to members for their review and recommendations prior to finalizing and submitting the report to City Council.

Mr. Scheller moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Greenwood and unanimously carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas J. Leary, Chairman

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