K. Blount, H. Bubb Budd, E. Crapo, P. Denton, R. Estes, M. Glaeser, J. Massey, F. Peterkin, M. Stowe, B. Thomas, J. Wootten and S. Wright

DJ Williams (Staff Liaison), Dave Wagner (County Attorney) and Bob Ott

Commissioner Robert Hutchinson, Debra Hirneise, Doug Hornbeck and Emile Browne

The meeting was called to order at approximately 3:05 p.m. by DJ Williams who recognized Commissioner Hutchinson for welcoming comments. After these comments, introductions were made and Ms. Williams reviewed Section 4.2.B of the Home Rule Charter. Bob Ott was recognized to present information on the Sunshine Law. Attached are the overheads which were used as part of the presentation. The following topics were discussed: requirements for meeting, what constitutes a meeting, rules relating to correspondence, minutes, voting and meeting notices. Mr. Ott explained the problems associated with written correspondence and computers. Dave Wagner was recognized for additional comments related to the Sunshine Law Presentation.

The issue of financial disclosure was addressed and the Charter Review Commission (CRC) was advised that members were required to file the forms with the Supervisor of Elections. Additionally, the CRC was advised that the forms needed to be filed 30 days from the July 27, 1999 date of appointment. Ms. Williams advised the CRC that she would follow-up with members to ensure that the forms have been filed.

Ms. Williams advised the members that the meeting schedule and time for the Charter Review Commission needed to be determined. It was decided that the CRC would meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month @ 5:00 p.m. It was also decided that the CRC would meet on August 24, 1999 @ 5:00 p.m. The election of Chair and Vice Chair was the next business item and it was decided that the member with the second most votes would serve as Vice Chair. After some discussion, Janet Wootten and Jimmy Massey were nominated as Chairman. A voice vote was taken with Janet Wootten receiving eight votes and four nays. Consequently Ms. Wootten will serve as Chair and Jimmy Massey as Vice Chair. Chair Wootten assumed facilitating the remainder of the meeting.

The work plan was discussed. The topic of a web site as related to gathering and providing information was raised and discussed. Based upon this discussion, a motion was made by Susan Wright/Harvey Budd Harvey Budd/Susan Wright that Jack Crosetti would be invited to attend the August 24, 1999 meeting to discuss creating a web site and e-mail address. Motion passed unanimously.

The topic of discussion was development of a structure for the CRC to proceed with its work. Based upon this discussion, a motion was made by Susan Wright/Harvey Budd that the CRC discuss its timeline to include an exploratory phase, drafting language phase and public promotions phase. The motion passed 11 - 1.

The following motions were made and passed unanimously:

1. invite Jon Mills to be a presenter at his convenience (Stowe/Thomas); and
2. invite Joe Little as a presenter (Budd/Thomas).

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:45 p.m.