MEMBERS PRESENT:

K. Blount, H. Budd, Ed Crapo, M. Glaeser, R. Hawkins, P. Hanrahan, C. Martin, J. Massey, F. Peterkin, B. Thomas, J. Wootten and S. Wright

DJ Williams (Staff Liaison), Terri Hutchinson (ESSA) and Susan McCune (Growth Management Planner)

George Nickerson (Independent Counsel), Ron Cunningham (Gainesville Sun), Marion Radson, Jim Konish, Doris Bardon and Alan Ash (City of Gainesville Auditor)

Summary:

After confirming a quorum, the meeting was called to order at approximately 5:39 p.m. by Chair Wootten. A motion was made by Member Thomas/Peterkin to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to approve the minutes after clarifying the language on Page 1/Paragraph 3/last sentence to read “Mr. Nickerson stated that once a restriction has been instituted as a practical matter, it is unlikely to can not be reversed. The minutes were approved unanimously.

Chair Wootten advised the CRC of her conversation with Member Blount regarding arranging a conference call with a Broward County Commissioner regarding single member districts. DJ Williams updated the CRC on the request made by Member Blount. Ms. Williams was requested to contact the Commissioner to obtain information on the single member district issue.

Susan McCune (Planner) was recognized and provided an overview of the joint planning models which were outlined in the Staff Report. There were questions and comments from CRC members about the information which had been provided, as well as the joint planning activities which are being discussed by the City of Gainesville and Alachua County staffs.

Alan Ash was recognized to explain the City of Gainesville Auditor’s role and responsibilities. He informed the CRC that his office’s responsibilities include operational auditing and compliance review. He stated that the Auditor’s goal is to ensure that internal controls are implemented. He also provided some statistical data regarding Auditors in county governments across Florida.

George Nickerson was recognized to present the results of his research on the assignments given during the March 7, 14 and 21 meetings. The attached report was submitted to and reviewed with the CRC . There were questions and comments regarding the information contained in the report. One of these questions related to whether members could vote by absentee. Ms. Williams and Mr. Nickerson both indicated that CRC members more than likely could not do this. Ms. Williams was requested to confirm this with the County Attorney. There was extensive discussion regarding voting. The CRC’s time line was discussed. There was consensus to schedule the three required public hearings ten days apart.

There was consensus to meet on each Tuesday in April except April 25. This meeting will be canceled.

The Chair requested that a discussion of Commission Chair Wheat’s March memo be scheduled on the April 4, 2000 meeting agenda.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.