MEMBERS PRESENT:

H. Budd, E. Crapo, R. Estes, M. Glaeser, P. Hanrahan, C. Martin, F. Peterkin, B. Thomas, J. Wootten and S. Wright

DJ Williams (Staff Liaison) and Dave Wagner (County Attorney)

Honorable Jim Bishop (Tax Collector)

Summary:

After confirming a quorum, the meeting was called to order at approximately 5:35 p.m. by Chair Wootten. The agenda was approved unanimously after placing the County Attorney's presentation first and adding reports of the October 12, 1999 Waldo City Commission meeting and October 19, 1999 School Board meeting. After making several amendments to the October 13 and October 18, 1999 minutes, the minutes were approved unanimously. The amended minutes are attached.

Chair Wootten recognized Dave Wagner, who provided the names of attorneys he had spoken with to possibly serve as independent counsel to the CRC. These attorneys are George Nickerson, Jim Konish, Jonathan Wershow, David Coffey and John McPherson. Additionally, he provided the names of Bob Nabors, Chip Rice, John Copeland and J. T. Frankenberger as possibilities but he had not spoken with these individuals. After some discussion, a motion was made by Member Hanrahan/Glaeser for the County Attorney to draft letters on the Chair's behalf to the five attorneys he had spoken with (and any of the other four who are contacted) requesting that they send their qualifications, fee structure and other useful information for the CRC's consideration. The motion passed 8 - 0. The independent counsel will assist the CRC with establishing its study parameters and drafting ballot language (if applicable).

Mr. Wagner then ask for questions related to the Sunshine Law. There was a concern expressed by Member Thomas regarding conflicts which may arise when members attend the same meetings. Mr. Wagner provided clarification regarding this concern.

There was discussion regarding scheduling a presenter who can provide another perspective regarding the parameters of issues which the CRC should study. A question was raised regarding why staff had not been successful in scheduling Jon Mills. DJ Williams, Staff Liaison, informed the CRC that Mr. Mills schedule conflicts with the CRC's Tuesdays meetings and that she explained to him the presentation that the CRC received from Professor Little. Based upon this information, Mr. Mills requested a copy of the September 28 meeting minutes and advise Ms. Williams that he would call her back about being a presenter. A question was raised regarding inviting Jonathan Wershow as a speaker and there was interest in this suggestion. Based upon the discussion, a motion was made by Member Estes/Thomas to have Mr. Wagner invite Jonathan Wershow to give a presentation to the CRC. The motion passed 9 - 0. CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 26, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 2

Jim Bishop was recognized for a presentation on the duties and responsibilities of his Office. Mr. Bishop referenced the chapters in Florida Statutes that govern his Office. After his presentation, a question & answer period followed.

Ed Crapo (Property Appraiser) was recognized for a presentation on the duties and responsibilities of his Office. Mr. Crapo explained that he had three primary responsibilities - identifying all property, valuing the property and administering the exemption program. After explaining the three tax rolls and the five units within his Office, a question & answer period followed.

Reports were given on the October 12, 1999 Waldo City Commission meeting by Member Martin and the October 19, 1999 School Board meeting by Member Peterkin. The Waldo City Commission suggested that the CRC study single member districts and that municipalities should maintain preemption. A report was given by Member Glaeser on the SKY 97.3 radio show and the public service announcements which this radio station had aired.

There was a suggestion and consensus to add a citizen comment section to the agenda. Member Hanrahan explained that the CRC should pursue an analysis of single member districts based upon the number of times this issue had been proposed as a study issue. There was consensus that the Staff Liaison would identify individuals who are experienced in this area and schedule a presentation on single member district for an upcoming CRC meeting agenda.

After discussion, there was consensus to schedule the following matters on the November 9, 1999 agenda:

1. presentation from Jonathan Wershow (if applicable)
2. presentation from the Sheriff;
3. report on the League of Cities meeting;
4. review of responses from attorneys regarding independent counsel;
5. discussion of the feedback received from citizens via the Internet regarding study issues; and
6. procedure for deciding upon which issues will be studied.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:19 p.m.