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02-16-1982 u o CITY OF EDGEWATER Charter Review Commission Meeting Minutes February 16, 1982 Mr. Mitchell called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. ROLL CALL Members present: Mrs. Bennington. Messrs. Dore, Hardin, Millard, Kropp, Mrs. Mason, Also present: Mr. Mitchell, Debbie Winks, Mr. Henderson Mr. Mitchell gave a brief explanation on the Charter. At present, parts have been superceded by state legislature, it is too lengthy and a layman could not really understand it. The Charter needs to be studied and updated, when this has been done a recommendation will be sent to City Council. Mr. Henderson will work closely with the Commission in reviewing the present Charter ch~pter by chapter. The Port Orange and Haines City Charter will be given to the members for their reference. The operation of state and local government was discussed, concerning what local government can or cannot do. It was also noted that the Charter is not to be a poli- tical document. Mr. Henderson addressed the Commission stating that the Charter for the city is similar to the Constitution. He gave a brief history of local govern- ment powers in Florida. The Charter from 1951 is mainly made up of what the State of Florida permitted. Copies of Chapter 166 will be given to the members. The Charter should be brief and a skeletal form of what the government should be. Mr. Henderson administered the oath of office to all the members. Mr. Mitchell opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Millard nominated Mrs. Mason, seconded by Mr. Dore. Moved by Mr. Dore, seconded by Mr. Millard, and UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, to close nominations. Upon vote Mrs. Mason was UNANIMOUSLY elected Chairman. Mrs. Mason took over the chair. Mrs. Mason opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Millard nominated Mr. Hardin, seconded by Mrs. Mason. The nominations were closed, and upon vote Mr. Hardin was UNANIMOUSLY elected Vice Chairman. The By-Laws were approved as written. The meetings were set up for each Tuesday at 1:00 PM. It was felt that the first order of business for the Commission should be the form of government, and at some time in the future maybe a public hearing could be held to get public input. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 PM. Minutes submitted by: Debbie Winks _r o CiLMffiJ ~ Date: c5? !Ifl/?:::l / / I I ~I I lL .1 I I .1 I - I I I '0"