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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 10-28 CHCMMinutes of October 28, 2010 City of Brooklyn Center Charter Commission Called to order by Chairman Stanley Leino at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Chairman Stanley Leino called the roll: Gail Ebert, Carol Kleven, Harold Middleton, Edward Nelson, Mary O’Connor, and Richard Phillips Excused Absences: Gary Brown, Eileen Oslund Absent: Bruce Lynes, Lisa Sellman, Bruce Lund Visitor: Robert Marvin, Mayoral Candidate Consideration of minutes: Motion by Richard Phillips seconded by Edward Nelson to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2010 meeting. Minutes approved with 6 votes in favor and 1 abstention by new member who was not in attendance at the previous meeting. Old Business: The commission began the review of the by-laws and has made the following recommendations to be followed up on at the next scheduled meeting on November 18, 2010. Proposed By-law changes  Change section I (B) to read:  Change section II (A) to read: The Charter Commission shall not exceed fifteen (15) members and have not less than seven (7).  Change section II (C)  Change section IV (D) to read: A simple majority of those voting on the question shall rule. When final votes on the Charter are considered, a two thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the actual membership with never less than (8) members.  Change section IV (E) 2. to read: These rules or any portion may be waived by two thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the actual membership with never less than (8) members.  Change section V (B) to read: In absence of the Chairperson the Vice Chairperson.  Change section V (3) to read: Supervises and directs the Administrative Assistant if someone is so appointed.  Consider the removal of section V (3): Supervision of Administrative Assistant.  Change the last sentence in section VI to read: The Executive Committee is responsible for the Administrative Assistant if someone is so appointed.  Change section VIII (B) 1 to read: Shall be accepted by the Charter Commission by a two thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the actual membership with never less than (8) votes.  Change section VIII (B) 2.a. The Charter Commission shall meet within sixty (60) days  Change section VIII (B) 3.a. second sentence to read: Such an ordinance, if enacted shall be adopted by the Council by an affirmative vote of all its members after a public hearing with two weeks published notice.  Give consideration to proxy voting.  Review MSA 410.05 for consistency. Motion was made by Edward Nelson to meet on November 18, 2010 and seconded by Mary O’Connor. Motion to adjourn made by Gail Ebert and seconded by Carol Kleven. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.