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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011Oct20CharterCommMinutesCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS CHARTER COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2011 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 1 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Rachel Schwankl at 7:05 p.m. She asked Vice President Charles Tyler to run the meeting. ROLL CALL Members present: Lee Bak, Jeff Diehm, Roger Johnson, Nancy King, Carolyn Laine, Mike Patiuk (arrived at 7:12), Nicholas Rivers, Rachel Schwankl, Greg Sloat, Steve Smith, Charles Tyler, Tim Utz Members absent and excused: Matt Abel Members absent and unexcused: Nick Jentsch, Katherine Pepple Also present: Tami Diehm, Council Liaison; Jim Hoeft, City Attorney; (Carole Blowers, Recording Secretary, was unavailable) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Charles Tyler, seconded by Lee Bak, to approve tonight's agenda. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice President Tyler called for approval of the minutes. Tim Utz questioned the "Discussion" section, requesting the vote to suspend the rules be written as a roll call with members' names listed. After discussion, motion was made by Jeff Diehm, seconded by Lee Bak, to approve the minutes as written. Motion passed 10 yes, 1 no, 3 absent, and 1 abstaining. CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP President Schwankl welcomed new member Steve Smith, who then introduced himself. She also announced Dan Vogtman has resigned, due to a move out of the area, and will be honored at the November 14 Council meeting. CORRESPONDENCE Secretary Carolyn Laine, in the absence of the Recording Secretary, read the correspondence log for September and October. OLD BUSINESS Revised City Charter and Updated Membership List Secretary Carolyn Laine passed out revised copies of the City Charter and the updated membership list. Chapter 6, Section 56 (Purchases and Contracts) V.P. Tyler stated that Chapter 6, Section 56 is now completed, having been passed by the City Council on September 26, 2011. NEW BUSINESS Review Charter Commission Rules Vice President Tyler asked for members to send to him suggestions for rule changes. He will put together a draft proposal. Chapter 10 of the City Charter (Franchises) Discussion occurred regarding franchises, what they are, and how many the city has. City Attorney Jim Hoeft provided clarification. The only franchise the city has is with the cable company. Franchises will again be addressed at the next meeting. President Schwankl resumed the chair at 7:35 p.m. Election of Officers President Schwankl reminded members that new officers will be elected at the next meeting (January 19, 2012). ADJOURNMENT Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion passed 11 yes, 1 no, 3 absent, and 0 abstaining. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Laine, Secretary 10 -20 -11 Charter Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2