MEMBERS PRESENT:

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

DJ Williams (Staff Liaison), and Rob Livingston (Associate County Attorney)

Honorable Stephen Oelrich (Sheriff), Professor Ken Wald, Patrice Boyes, David Coffey, J. Konish, G. Nickerson and J. Wershow

Summary:

After confirming a quorum, the meeting was called to order at approximately 5:32 p.m. by Chair Wootten. A motion was made by Member Thomas/Martin to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. After a few corrections, the November 9, 1999, November 23, 1999 and the November 16, 1999 Rules Subcommittee meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

Chair Wootten recognized DJ Williams (Staff Liaison) for a report on the Alachua County Commission's December 14, 1999 action establishing a procedure for filling vacancies on the Charter Review Commission (CRC). Ms. Williams explained that the Charter specifies that vacancies occurring on the CRC must be filled within 30 days; which had been interpreted by the County Attorney to mean 30 days from the date the resignation is accepted by the CRC. Ms. Williams also explained that it was staff's preference that the CRC take action on Mark Stowe's resignation at its January 11, 2000 meeting to greater ensure that this Charter requirement is not violated. There was some discussion related to whether the current vacancy which resulted from the resignation of Member Stowe should be filled and concern was expressed regarding delaying the acceptance of the Member Stowe's resignation. It was explained that the Charter requires all vacancies be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. Based upon the discussion, a motion was made by Member Martin/Peterkin to accept Member Stowe's resignation. The motion passed 5 - 4.

Each member ranked the five (Patrice Boyes, David Coffey, Jim Konish, George Nickerson and Jonathan Wershow) attorneys. The ranking of attorneys for independent counsel was considered by the CRC. The scores were tallied and the results follow:

1) Konish, Jim	-	23
2) Boyes, Patrice	-	29
3) Coffey, David	-	34
4) Wershow, Jonathan	-	39
5) Nickerson, George	-	40

A motion was made by Member Hanrahan/Martin to retain George Nickerson (with Jonathan Wershow as an alternate) as independent counsel for the CRC. Motion passed unanimously.

During the October 12, 1999 meeting, a request was made for staff to develop two maps - one showing the district that each County Commissioner resided from in for the period 1978 - 1998; and the second map showing the district that each candidate for County Commissioner resided in for the same period. These maps were presented to the CRC. To assist the CRC with reviewing this data, additional color maps will be obtained from the Supervisor of Elections Office.

The CRC continued its review of the proposed procedure for selecting study issues/ballot initiatives. The changes made are reflected on the attached draft document.

The CRC reviewed the calendar which was included in the agenda packet to identify dates to receive a presentation from Jon Mills. The dates which were selected were January 5, 12, or 19, 2000 @ 5:30 p.m. Staff will coordinate with Ed Crapo contacting Mr. Mills to provide these dates so that one of these dates can be selected for the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:58 p.m.