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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 01-26 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES January 26, 1983 CALL TO ORDER The meeting,; was called to order by Chairman Beauchane at 8:02 P.M. ROLL CALL TIembers present: Michael Beauchane, Ernest Erickson, Donn Escher, Raymond Tvlaik, 'William Hannay, Jean Schiebel, Barbara Sexton, Vincent Tubman, Mary Heitzig Members absent and excused: John Lescault, Dennis Kueng, Neil Smeaton APPROVAL OF MINUTES The December 1, 1932, Charter Commission minutes were approved as typed, with the addition of the name of the Chairman and Secretary indicated at the end of the minutes. Motion to approve by Donn Escher, seconded by Jean Schiebel, and passed. unanimously. ANNUAL REPORT Motion by Donn Escher, seconded by 1 ,1illiam Hannay to approve the Annual Report as submitted by Chairman Beauchane. Passed unanimously. AUDIT REPORT Motion by Teary Heitzig, seconded by Ernest Erickson to approve the Audit Report as passed out at this meeting. Passed unanimously. COMMISSIONER REAPPOINTMENTS The following commissioners' terms expire on February 3, 1 983: Michael Beauchane, Ernest Erickson, Jay Hruska, Raymond 'ilaik, and Barbara Sexton. Commissioners Beauchane, Erickson, and Sexton have agreed to be reappointed. Commissioner Maik has asked not to be reappointed due to his work schedule. Commissioner Hruska had not been reached as of this meetin; date. Com- missioner Erickson will advertise our commissioner vacancies. NOMINATIN =r COMMITTEE REPORT Commissioner Heitzi on behalf of the Nominatin, Committee, put the following; names into nomination for Commission officers: Michael Beauchane for Chairman Donn Escher for Vice Chairman Barbara Sexton for Secretary Chairman Beauchane asked if there were any further nominations for these offices. ELECTION OF OFFICERS As there were no further nominations, a motion was made by Chairman Beauchane, seconded by Vincent Tubman to approve the names as presented by the Nominating Committee. Passed unanimously. NEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The followi.n� people agreed to be appointed. as committee chairpersons for 1983: Public Relations: Ernest Erickson Audit: Jean Schiebel Rules /Parliamentarian: Tfiilliam Hannay OLD BUSINESS It was relayed to Chairman Beauchane that the final draft letter sent to the City Manager dated December 3, 1982, was evidently lost in the mail. Another copy was sent to him the week of January 17th. The Charter Commission will be waiting for his response to that letter and attachment and his comments and suggestions for language changes to the Charter as discussed last spring. Chairman Beauchane will be in contact with the City Manager retarding these matters. OLD CHARTER AMENDMENTS Motion by Ernest Erickson, seconded by William Hannay that amendments to Sec. 4.02 be left as stated indefinitely. Passed unanimously. Motion by William Hannay, seconded by Vincent Tubman that amendments to Sec. 1 �.Ol and x.02 (new paragraph) be'left as stated indefinitely. Passed unanimously. Regarding Sec. 6.04, the Commission needs to hear from the City Attorney before action can be taken. Chairman Beauchane will contact the City Manager for his comments on Sec. 3.03, 12.02, and 7.16. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioners were asked if there were any changes to the March 1, 1982, Commissioner roster listing as a new one will be prepared soon. Commissioner Maik was thanked for his past participation in the Charter Commission. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Donn Escher, seconded by Barbara Sexton to participate in the 1983 Kaleidoscope. It was suggested that all commissioners spend some time at the Kaleidoscope. The date is April 10 from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. at the Brooklyn Center High School on Humboldt Avenue. Commissioner Erickson will coordinate the charter's participation in this activity. Suggestions for our booth included copies of the charter, a flow chart, a sign -up sheet for new members, as well as a City orgw::izational chart indicating where the Charter Commission fits in. NEXT MEETING DATE The next Charter Commission meeting; date will be March 23, 1983, at 8 P.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jean Schiebel, seconded by William Hannay to adjourn the meet ing at 9:34 P.M. Respectfully submitted Carole Blowers, C.P.S. Secretarial Assistant Chairman: Michael Beauchane Secretary: Barbara Sexton 1 -26 -83 -2-