03-02-1982
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Charter Review Commission Meeting Minutes
March 2, 1982
Chairwoman Mason called the meeting to order at 1:09 PM in the conference
area of the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Messrs. Dore, Hardin, Millard, Kropp, Mrs. Bennington,
Mrs. Mason. Also present: City Manager, Joe Mitchell, City Attorney,
Clay Henderson, Debbie Winks, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Mason felt it should be noted that she had arrived late because she
wasn't notified of the meeting time change. Mrs. Bennington felt that the
minutes should contain more detail and were very brief ~or the length of
the meeting. Moved by Mr. Hardin, seconded by Mrs. Bennington, and UNANI-
MOUSLY CARRIED, to reject the minutes and have them redone with more detail.
REVIEW OF THE FIRST DRAFT
Chairwoman Mason asked for opinions on what type of government Edgewater
should have. Mr. Millard - Elect five councilmen and they elect the Mayor.
Mr. Hardin - In favor of the people electing the mayor, but let the people
have the option of either. Mr. Dore - Elect five councilmen and they elect
the Mayor. Mrs. Bennington - Have the councilmen elect the Mayor and let
the City Manager run the city. Mr. Kropp - People seemed pleased with the
City Manager form of government and have five councilmen elect the Mayor.
It was felt that this is going to have to be well publicized so the people
understand it thoroughly before going to ballot. This will be one of the
threshold items. Mr. -Mitchell noted that if-some people in town disagreed
too strongly about this, it might be wise to include an option on the ballot.
Mr. Mitchell discussed the organizational chart he supplied and also
explained how staggered terms of office works. The pros and cons of
staggered terms was discussed. The concensus of the Commission was to
keep the present term of 2 years each, all to be elected simultaneously.
It was decided that a-- Preamble snould be put - in the front of the Charter,
similar to that of Port Orange.
The First Draft of th~ Revised Charter was r~viewed Article by Article as
follows. ARTICLE I: Section 1 - "City of Edgewater" - This is the old
Section 9. Section 2: Municipal Powers - The wording is from the Model
Charter.
ARTICLE II: Boundaries
This is from the Model Charter.
ARTICLE III: Section 1 - City Council - There are two options for this
Section. One stating "mayor and four members" and the other stating "five
councilmen, electing a mayor among themselves". If the five councilmen
form is passed, at that time we will change to five zones as part of it.
The term of office for councilmen will be two years. Section 2 - Powers -
This is part of present charter and is OK. Section 3 - Duties - Delete,
it is redundant. Section 4 - Compensation - Insert 3.04 of the Model Charter,
salaries set by Ordinance. Section 5 - Qualifications - (a) There will be two
options here, four or five councilmen. Section 6 - Conflict of Interest -
Change language to: "Officers and employees of the city shall not be an
agent or employee of any governmental body...", to avoid any conflict of
interest or influence. Section 7 - Vacancies - a and b are OK, c was
adopted by Referendum in 1980, but there will be an option on the part of
the office of the mayor becoming vacant stating that the Councilmen will
re-elect. d is OK. Section 8 - Mayor (Duties) - There will be two options
here, one will use the language of the Model Charter and the other as is
with "Under the direction of the city council" being put at the beginning
of the sentence. Also a statement regarding "obligation to preserve order".'
Section 9 - Vice-Mayor and Acting Mayor - OK as is. Section 10 - Procedure -
a ) Meetings - lanst c~ause pertaining to 24 hour notice is from the Model
Charter. b) Rules and Journal - add a statement concerning order and dignity.
c) Quorum and Voting - OK, this was adopted by Referendum in 1980. d) Legis-
lative Procedure - OK but add language pertaining to Emergency Ordinances.
e) Enacting Clause - OK as is.
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ARTICLE IV - Administrative - Section 1: City Manager - Mr. Phinney,
a member of the audience was asked for his input on what he felt the public
would say to changing the wording to say "Council shall appoint a City
Manager. He felt that the majority of the people would say yes to this.
The language should be changed to that of the Model Charter, also include
sections on appointment, removal, 'compensation, duties and he shall have
education and experience. Section 2: City Attorney - OK as is. Section 3:
City Clerk - Change wording to state that the City Manager appoint the
City Clerk.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:42 PM.
Minutes submitted by:
Debbie Winks