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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Call to Order — The City Attorney called the organizational meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledae of Alleaiance was recited by all
3. Roll Call
Present:
Grace Reed
Michael Goodfellow
Sherrie Matthews
Larry Napier
Karen Jordan
Beth Mitchell
Louise Kautenburg
Sharon Herman
Patti Sullivan
Dave Newhart
Amber Cerda
John Christino
Vicki Drumheller
Linda Kinchen (via Zoom)
Not Present:
Bruce Hoffman — Excused
Also Present
Paul Carlisle, City Manager
Manny Anon, Jr., City Attorney
Jeanette Williams, City Clerk
4. New Business
A. Citv Attornev Overview of City Charter and Code Provisions Relative to Charter
Review Committee and Sunshine Law Provisions ((Charter Section 5.03 and Code Sections 2-
231 and 2-232. Current Citv Charter. Sunshine Law/Public Records Information. F.S.166.031)
The City Attorney said he appreciated their making an effort to attend tonight. He stated they
have all been provided a Charter to start reviewing and make recommendations to Council
within six months.
He went over the three open government requirements which are governed by the Florida
Constitution. He said two or more board members cannot discuss Charter business outside of
the noticed public meeting; and, any correspondence, e-mails, documents, etc. that they receive
germane to the Charter meetings is a public record and should be provided to the City Clerk for
retention.
To assist the members in appointing a chair, each member to introduced themselves and briefly
stated their reason for serving.
B. A000intment of Chairman
Ms. Cards nominated Beth Mitchell.
Ms. Reed nominated Louise Kautenburg.
Ms. Jordan nominated Larry Napier.
By a show of hands, Ms. Mitchell received the greater amount of votes. The gavel was handed
over to Beth Mitchell who will serve as chair.
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C. A000intment of Vice -Chairman
Ms. Sullivan nominated John Christino.
Ms. Kinchen nominated Louise Kautenburg.
Ms. Jordan Nominated Larry Napier.
By a show of hands, Ms. Kautenburg received the greater amount of votes.
D. Establish Time and Freauencv of Meetings (Draft Schedule with Available Dates)
It was the consensus of the committee to meet again Tuesday, January 19 at 6 p.m.
5. STAFF MATTERS
The City Clerk noted that City Hall would be closed for President's Day in February.
The City Manager thanked everybody for their participation.
The City Attorney stated he would provide the meeting rules for the next meeting.
It was the consensus of the committee to review Articles I and 11 prior to the next meeting so
they would be ready to discuss any needed changes.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS
7. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Chair Mitchell said during the introductions, many expressed issues they would like to discuss
and asked if there should be a separate agenda item to flush those issues out as soon as
possible. Mr. Newhart suggested if they are doing their homework ahead of time, they can flag
their issues and be able to focus their conversation.
Ms. Herman said Article II addresses council eligibility and a lot of what Chair Mitchell was
speaking to would be discussed at the next meeting.
Mr. Newhart said if a meeting goes too long, they can always continue to the next date
available.
Chair Mitchell wished everybody a Happy Holiday and to be safe.
8. Being no further business, Chair Mitchell adjourned the Charter Review Committee
meeting at All
6:48 p.m.
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