HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Charter Review_03.22.2012Notice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, •
MARCH1
The Georgetown City Council will meet on MARCH 22, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at the Main Floor Conference
Room, City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order -
A MEETING OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
B Review and approval of the minutes from the 3/08/12 Charter Review Committee Meeting
C Discussion and possible action to make recommendations concerning amendment of City Charter
Section 2.06 -- Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
D Discussion and possible action to make recommendations concerning amendment of City Charter
Section 3.01- General Election
E Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Section 2.07- City Secretary
F Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Section 5.06 - City Attorney
G Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Section 5.08 - Municipal Court Judge
H Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Sections 5.01 and 5.02- City Manager
I Discuss Agenda Items for 3/29/12 Meeting
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I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
, 2012, at ��., 3 ;r-" and remained so posted for at least
ed time of said meeting.
The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date.
Members•- ' •
Bob Brent, Scott Stribling, Rufus Barnes, Colin None.
Berr, Bob Smith, Ray Sanchez, Joe Pondrom,
Milton Rister (arrived at approximately 4:00 p.m.)
Bridget Chapman, Acting City Attorney — Committee Liaison
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Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 03:00 P
(Council may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of
the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act,
Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
A Call to Order
A MEETING OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Berr called the meeting to order at 3:08 PM.
B Review and approval of the minutes from the 3/22/12 Charter Review Committee Meeting
Motion by Brent, second by Stribling to approve minutes from the 3/01/12 Charter Review Committee Meeting.
Approved 7-0.
C Discussion and possible action to make recommendations concerning amendment of City Charter Section 2.06
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Chapman presented a proposed Report to Council (draft) recommending amendment of City Charter Section
2.06. The Committee discussed the proposed report and revision of same.
Motion by Berr, second by Smith to approve the proposed Report to Council (as revised) subject to future
revision for inclusion in the final Report to Council. Approved 7-0.
D Discussion and possible action to make recommendations concerning amendment of City Charter Section 3.01 —
General Election
Chapman presented a proposed Report to Council (draft). The Committee discussed the Report and directed
Staff present a revised Report for possible action at the next meeting.
Motion by Berr, second by Stribling to direct Staff to prepare a revised Report. Approved 8-0.
E Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Section 2.07 — City Secretary
Chapman described the item and presented draft amendment language for consideration by the Committee.
The Committee discussed the possible amendment and proposed draft amendment language. The Committee
directed Staff to draft a proposed Report to Council for possible action at the next meeting.
Motion by Berr, second by Smith to direct Staff to present a Report to Council (draft) concerning
recommendation of proposed Amendment of City Charter Section 2.07. Approved 8-0.
F Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Section 5.06 — City Attorney
Chapman described the item and presented draft amendment language for consideration by the Committee.
The Committee discussed the possible amendment and proposed draft amendment language. The Committee
directed Staff to draft a proposed Report to Council for possible action at the next meeting.
Motion by Berr, second by Smith to direct Staff to present a Report to Council (draft) concerning
recommendation of proposed Amendment of City Charter Section 5.06. Approved 8-0.
G Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Section 5.08 — Municipal Court Judge
Chapman described the item and presented draft amendment language for consideration by the Committee.
The Committee discussed the possible amendment and proposed draft amendment language. The Committee
directed Staff to draft a proposed Report to Council for possible action at the next meeting.
H Discussion of possible amendment of City Charter Section 5.01 and 5.02 — City Manager
Chapman described the item and presented draft amendment language for consideration by the Committee.
The Committee discussed the possible amendment and proposed draft amendment language. The Committee
directed Staff to draft a proposed Report to Council for possible action at the next meeting.
Discuss Agenda Items for 3/29112 Meeting
Committee discussed and agreed to accelerate meetings for presentation of Report to Council while Colin Berr is
available. All further items to be considered will be included on the Agenda.
Motion by Stribling, second by Sanchez to adjourn. The Meeting adjourned at 4:46 PM.
Approved: Attest:
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Colin Berr, Committee Chairman 43ridget Chapma , Commiittee Liaison