GRACE KNIGHT CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Summary:
After confirming a quorum, the meeting was called to order at approximately 5:39 p.m. by Chair Wootten. The Chair also distributed a "Millennium Article" draft which she (with the assistance of Member Wright) had written for publication in the Gainesville Sun. After making several amendments to the September 28, 1999 minutes, the minutes were approved unanimously. The amended minutes are attached.
Chair Wootten recognized Dave Wagner (County Atorney) who discussed the idea of the CRC obtaining independent counsel. Mr. Wagner also recommended that the CRC use independent counsel for substantive issues related to any initiatives which may be proposed for placement on the ballot. Member Denton/Budd made a motion for the CRC to identify outside attorneys who have expertise in Constitutional law. The motion was passed unanimously. The County Attorney is to provide a list of attorneys for the CRC's consideration and summarize the points made by Professor Little during his presentation.
Bev Hill, Supervisor of Elections, was recognized for a presentation on the duties and responsibilities of her office. She distributed an informational packet and provided an overview of the information. A question and answer period followed.
Buddy Irby, Clerk of the Court, was recognized for a presentation on the duties and responsibilities of his office. He distributed handouts and explained his responsibilities. A question and answer period followed.
Reports were received on the LaCrosse Town meeting from Member Peterkin who informed the CRC that the input/suggestions he received related to single member districts and non-partisan elections; and Members Stowe and Wright who informed the CRC that the input received at the Micanopy City Commission meeting related to residency requirements for districts, repeal of the Boundary Adjustment Act, the autonomy of the Sheriff and support of fire service consolidation if the service is contracted with an outside vendor.
A motion was made by Member Wright/Hanrahan for staff to prepare a map(s) showing the location of County Commission candidates and those elected to office since 1980. The motion passed 9 - 0.
Efforts to notice the three community meetings was discussed. The Chair asked for and received input on the "Millennium Article" draft which she distributed at the beginning of the meeting. The column is to be submitted to the Gainesville Sun on October 13, 1999. There was discussion regarding the notice which was being advertised on Cox Cable 8. Member Wright indicated that she
will attempt to contact Bob Williams (TV 20) about noticing the community meetings. Nine copies of the Home Rule Charter will be provided to Nancy Leedy for distribution to the various branch libraries.
DJ Williams, Staff Liaison, advised that the CRC had been scheduled on the School Board's October 19, 1999 agenda @ 7:00 p.m. and inquired about any other members who planned to attend the meeting. Additionally, she advised that the CRC was scheduled on the Alachua County League of Cities October 26, 1999 meeting agenda @ 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:58 p.m.