HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-17-2009CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
5:30 PM
A meeting of the Charter Review Committee of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was
held on September 17, 2009, in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral,
Florida.
City Attorney Kate Latorre called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. The Board Secretary
called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Frank Baker
Burt Bruns
Richard J. Clark
Tom Garboski
John Johanson
Mark Morrison
Harry Pearson
David Schirtzinger
C_ Adrienne Kessler
MEMBERS ABSENT
John Porter
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Introduction of Members.
Todd Morley, Building Official, introduced himself and thanked everyone for attending.
He explained that the Community Development Department staff would support the
Committee until the newly hired City Clerk, Ms. Apperson, is available. Charter Review
Committee members introduced themselves.
2. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair.
Tom Garboski nominated John Johanson for Chairperson and stated that he has been a
long-time member of the community and explained that John would have an independent
overall view of the charter. The nomination was seconded by Richard Clark. Vote on the
nomination carried unanimously.
Todd Morley turned the agenda over to the newly approved Chairperson.
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Chairperson Johanson asked if there were any nominations for the position of Vice -
Chairperson. Tom Garboski nominated Harry Pearson for Vice Chairperson and stated
that Harry has served admirably on several different boards. Harry Pearson declined the
nomination explaining that he was concerned that there would be two Planning and
Zoning Board members directing the meetings (Johanson and Pearson). City Attorney,
Kate Latorre, explained that there would not be a legal conflict. Burt Bruns stated that he
was disappointed in Mr. Pearson's decision to not accept the nomination, stating that the
Committee would greatly benefit from Mr. Pearson's abilities as Vice Chairperson.
Harry Pearson then stated that he had reconsidered based on Mr. Bruns' comments and
would now accept the nomination. Mr. Pearson gave a brief background of his
qualifications. Mr. Bruns seconded the nomination. Vote on the nomination carried
unanimously.
3. Ci1y Attorney presentation: The Task of the Committee Meeting Rules of
Procedure Robert's Rules Sunshine Law and Financial Disclosure forms.
City Attorney, Kate Latorre explained the purpose of the committee stating that the
mission is to review the City Charter and make recommendations to Council on what
C provisions need to be updated or amended.
Attorney Latorre provided an overview of the Sunshine Law explaining the scope of the
law, the agencies covered by the law, and how public meetings are to be conducted.
Attorney Latorre further outlined the consequences for failure to comply with the law.
She explained that there are civil and criminal penalties regardless whether the violation
is knowingly committed.
Attorney Latorre provided an overview of the financial disclosure requirements
explaining that all members shall file once a year. She stated that if an individual has
already filed for the current year, they need not file again to serve on this Committee. She
informed the committee of the specific deadlines for filing and the specific daily fines for
failure to timely file. She further stated that the City Clerk's office will provide plenty of
notice for the members.
Attorney Latorre explained to the members that all the work produced by this body,
whether on audio recording, in writing or in any other format is public record and is
subject to public inspection upon request. Attorney Latorre stated that with few
exceptions, all of the City's business is subject to the public records act.
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4. Establishing a Meeting Schedule.
It was the consensus of the committee members to conduct the meetings on the second
Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no f irtber business the meeting adjourned at 6:04 PM.
Jop Johan n, Chairperson
Jo ombardi, Acting Board Secretary