01-09-2004 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Charter Review Committee
Friday, January 9, 2004
2:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members present were Robert Garthwaite, Harold P. Card (Pat), Ferd Heeb, Bob Lott, Bill
Miller (arrived at 2:35 p.m.). Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City
Manager Liz McBride, Paralegal Robin Matusick, Committee Secretary Bonnie Wenzel, and
Councilman Dennis Vincenzi.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Heeb moved to approve the minutes of December 2, 2003 as read, second by Mr.
Garthwaite. Mr. Card made adjustments to the minutes as follows: January 30, 2004 shall
be the next meeting date after the January 9, 2004 meeting; Mr. Miller requested the
Charters from various cities; and no minority report shall be issued.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
3. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
4. NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Card stated he would like to change the order of the agenda and allow public comment
after the approval of minutes. There was no objection from the Committee. There was
discussion from the Committee regarding agenda order. Mr. Heeb stated that the agenda will be
set at the end of each meeting. Discussion ensued regarding public comment.
a. PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilman Vincenzi addressed the Committee regarding possible changes to the
Charter. Mr. Heeb asked if the Committee could get the Statutes relating to all City
functions. Mr. Hooper stated Ms. Matusick could acquire those.
b. DISCUSSION
Discussion ensued regarding the current Charter and possible changes. Mr. Heeb
stated he would like to talk the City Managers of other cities to discuss their Charters.
Mr. Hooper stated they could ask the managers from Ormond and Deltona to address
them. Mr. Card stated the first meeting in February. Mr. Lott suggested having the
meetings at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Lott moved to move the committee meetings to the second and fourth
Fridays at 4:00, second by Mr. Miller.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Charter Review Committee
Friday, January 9, 2004
2:30 p.m.
Review of Current Charter
Section 1.01 — Discussion occurred regarding whether or not an introduction is
needed. Mr. Hooper reminded the committee that the each question will appear on
the ballot, and that the attorney will write it up.
There was a brief discussion concerning Article II.
Mr. Heeb moved to set this item up as a topic of future discussion, second by Mr.
Miller.
The MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Article III - Chairman Card reminded the Committee that he would like to only
discussion whether or not everyone understands each Section of the Charter.
Councilman Vincenzi stated he feels strongly about this Article and that Council
members are not employees. Chairman Card stated that this should be made a point
of future discussion.
Section 3.08 - Chairman Card stated he would like the City Attorney to explain this
Section. Mr. Miller stated there were a number of items he would like the attorney
be present for. Mr. Hooper stated that Mr. Cookson could be present. Chairman
Card stated this item should be placed for future review.
Section 3.09 — Discussion ensued regarding the appointment of Mayor. Mr. Hooper
will check with City Attorney Scott Cookson for clarification.
There was general discussion regarding Article IV. The residency requirement for
Department heads was discussed. Mr. Heeb noted that City Council has the ability to
waive that requirement if they so choose.
Mr. Heeb stated Article V should be discussed at a later date, and that the five -year
review of the Charter as stated in Article VI should be left alone.
Chairman Card set the agenda for the January 30, 2004 meeting, to be held at 4:00
p.m., to consist of setting the future schedule for items of discussion. Chairman Card
asked each member to provide a list of items they wish to discuss to the Board
Secretary prior to the next meeting.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Bonnie Wenzel
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