MEMBERS PRESENT:

Harvey Budd, Edward Crapo, Rodney Estes, Pegeen Hanrahan, Regina Hawkins, Thomas McKnew, William"Clay" Martin, Frederick Peterkin, Beverly Thomas, Janet Wootten, and Susan Wright.

COUNTY STAFF:

DJ Williams (ATCM), Pauldine France (Intern)

OTHERS PRESENT:

George Nickerson (CRC Legal Counsel), Jim Konish.

Summary:

After confirming a quorum, Chair Wootten called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. A motion was made by Member Budd/McKnew to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

There was a motion by Member Martin/Peterkin to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Jim Konish was recognized. He advised the CRC not to continue with the public education campaign due to lack of funds.

Member Wootten explained to the CRC the results of the final report presentation to the County Commission. She stated that the County Commission may not allocate more funds for an education campaign for the proposed charter amendments. The County Commission referred the issue to the County Manager and County Attorney for further review and comment. This item will be scheduled on the August 8th County Commission meeting agenda.

Member Budd suggested that the CRC create a basic palm card with brief amendment explanations. He also stated that these palm cards could be sent directly to clubs, civic organizations, and other groups.

Member Peterkin stated his concern about an individual member representing the CRC. He believes that an individual might give the public the impression that person's ideas are the ideas of the entire commission. He stated his preference for a brochure.

After extensive discussion Member Martin/Estes made a motion to appoint a sub-committee to create a document summarizing the four ballot initiatives for public distribution. The motion passed unanimously. Member Thomas, Wright, Peterkin and Hawkins were selected for this sub-committee and the first meeting will be on Tuesday, August 1, at 5:30.

There was discussion regarding the next meeting and there was consensus to meet on August 15, 2000 at 5:30 p.m in order to discuss the sub-committee's report.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:25 p.m.

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