10-07-2002 CHCMCharter Commission Minutes
Monday, October 7, 2002
Members Present: Steve Auger, Linda Remucal, Virgil Voight, Roger Petersen, Walt
Clay, Ron McGraw, Mike Cannon, John Miller, Robert Stearns and Judy Simons
Members Absent: Jean Peterson, Phil Graves, Carl Bretzke
Vice Chair Mike Cannon called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Mr. Cannon welcomed
the new members to the Commission.
Mr. Cannon explained that new officers needed to be elected today. Motion by McGraw
to cease nominations and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Mike Cannon as Chair of the
Charter Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Miller to cease
nominations and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Walt Clay as Vice Chair of Charter
Commission.
Mike Cannon explained that Steve Cook had made a request that the Charter Commission
hold a debate on the public access channel with the petition committee to argue the points
of the revised City Charter. Both Mike Cannon and Chuck Carlson suggested that the
Charter Commission deny this request. Motion by McGraw, second by Stearns to deny
holding a debate with the petition committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Auger, second by Peterson to approve the minutes from August 26, 2002.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Cannon explained to the Charter Commission that at the last meeting the
Commission decided to draft a letter to be submitted to the Hutchinson Leader as an
editorial the week prior to the election regarding the proposed City Charter. This letter
will explain the revisions made to the Charter. Mr. Cannon explained that he and Chuck
Carlson will draft the letter and circulate it to all members before it is submitted to the
Leader. General discussion was held regarding the points to be covered in the letter.
After receiving suggestions, Mr. Cannon stated that he will circulate the letter for all
members' approval.
Motion by McGraw, second by Stearns to adjourn at 4:25 p.m.