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06-14-1989 160 11100 CITY OF EDGEWATER CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1989 3:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL A regular meeting of the Charter Review Committee was called to order at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 14, 1989, in the conference room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Gigi Bennington, Susan Wadsworth, Jose' Alvarez, Domminick Fazzone, Mary Martin, and Jack Hayman. Also present was Beverly Kinney, Secretary. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY: The summary of the May 24, 1989, meeting were unanimously approved by the committee. Mr. Hayman, who was not present for the meeting, questioned the revision to Section 4.04 - Powers and Duties of the City Manager. After some discussion, Mr. Alvarez believed in a pure city manager form of government, the city manager should have the last word in hiring and firing, but the Council should be notified of the situation in advance as a courtesy. He also believed a city manager position could be governed by ordinance. Section 4.01 - City Manager New Wording: There shall be a city manager appointed by the City Council who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. He shall be responsible to the Council for the administration of all city affairs placed in his charge by or under this charter. The Council shall by ordinance provide for duties, responsibilities, and conditions of employment. Section 4.04 - Powers and Duties of the City Manager Removed. Section 3.03 - Election and Terms - Option 2 provided by Domminick Fazzone as follows: First election to be held March, 1991. The to (2) council members with the lowest votes start with a two (2) year term. The two (2) council members with the highest votes start with a four (4) year term. The mayor's term of office shall be two (2) years. Beginning with the 1993 election, the term of office for all council members shall be four (4) year terms. Page 1 (1) Elections every other year (save money & time) (2) Voters have more choice on direction and philosophy by voting for a mayor and two (2) council memebers every other year. Not locked in with council members from the same zone as in option 1. Option 2 could be more acceptable for this line of reasoning. (3) Does not conflict with state or federal elections. The letter to organizations in the area regarding the charter review will be made available to the press after approval from the committee. Section 3.03 - Election and Terms continued (voting districts) New Wording: The City is hereby divided into four (4) voting districts. The district boundaries shall be relocated with each diannual census in accordance with the diannual census beginning with the 1990 census. The boundaries shall reflect population changes and shall attempt to achieve a balance in population content in all four (4) districts. Section 3.04 - Compensation New Wording: The members of the city council shall receive as compensation the sum of four thousand eight hundred dollars ($4,800.00), annually, payable monthly. The mayor of the City shall receive as compensation the sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00), annually, payable monthly. Compensation shall be adjusted in June of each year in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers by population as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Section 4.04 - Personnel System New Wording: All appointments and promotions of City employees shall be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness, and demonstrated ability. There shall be a merit Board consisting of five (5) members, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the city council from the electorate of the city, two (2) appointments by the employees from their rank and file, and a fifth (5th) appointment by the previous four (4). The city council shall, by ordinance, establish personnel procedures and rules. Charter Review Committee Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 1989 Page 2 Section 5.04 - Form of Ballot Proposed Wording: Ballots shall conform with county and state law. Section 5.06 - Council Districts; Adjustment of Districts -- Remove. It was decided by the members that Article VII, Transition Schedule, would be discussed at a later date. The position of City Clerk on the organizational chart was discussed. It was agreed the position would be on the same plane as the City Manager, Boards, and City Attorney. The members discussed their next meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 1989, with the Merit Board. After some discussion it was agreed all Boards, and the Fire Department should be invited to participate. There was discussion regarding regular meeting times for the committee, 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. It was decided the meeting time would be determined at a later date. There being no further business to discuss, Mrs. Martin moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Fazzone. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:50 p.m. Summary respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney Charter Review Committee Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 1989 Page 3