WEDNESDAY,
JULY 8, 2009
REGULAR
MEETING
9:20
P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Smith called the meeting to order at 9:20 P.M., with roll call as follows: Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Smith were present. No members were absent. Others present were Mayor O’Brien, Tricia Sanders, Lynda Yartin, and others.
2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 3, 2009, Regular Meeting. Mrs. Hammond moved to approve; Mr. Wisniewski seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Wisniewski voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 22, 2009, Special Meeting. Mrs. Hammond moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Wisniewski abstaining, and Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 2-0.
3. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
A. Review and discussion regarding evaluation process for employees of Council. Mr. Smith stated Mr. Hansley is continuing to work and this and there is no update for this month. Mr. Smith stated he would request this remain on the agenda for the next meeting.
B. Review and discussion regarding scheduling interviews for Tree Commission vacancy. Mr. Smith stated the Committee had received eight applications for the Tree Commission. The members determined they would like to interview Ms Lisk, Mr. Vega, and Mr. Neill for this vacancy and scheduled a Special Rules Committee for July 20, 2009, at 6:00 P.M. to interview these candidates.
C. Review and discussion for motion to approve draft ordinance rescinding Utility Fees Review Commission. Mr. Smith stated this was discussed at the last meeting and the Law Director had prepared a draft ordinance for the Committee’s review. Mr. Wisniewski moved to approve and forward to Council; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
D. Review and discussion regarding proposed revisions to the City Charter. Mr. Smith stated Mr. Wisniewski would like to discuss a Charter Review Board. Mr. Wisniewski stated he understood with five members the Board would move faster, however, he felt seven members would be a better segment of our population. Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Smith both stated they felt seven members would be appropriate. After reviewing applications it was determined that there were currently 14 applicants and they would like to take two evenings and interview all applicants, including any additional that may be received. The Committee determined they would like to schedule Special Rules Committee meetings on August 12th and August 13th beginning at 6:30 P.M., and Mrs. Yartin would schedule the interviews and provide a schedule to all of Council.
4. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Smith stated he had nothing to bring forward.
5. OTHER BUSINESS: No other business was brought forward.
6. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Wisniewski moved to adjourn; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Mr. Smith, Mrs. Hammond, and Mr. Wisniewski voted "Aye." Motion carried, 3-0. The Rules Committee adjourned at 9:35 P.M, July 8, 2009.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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