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07-14-2008 CHCMHutchinson Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 14, 2008 Members present: Chair Mike Cannon, Roger Stearns, Virgil Voigt, Deb Reopke, Linda Remucal, Mark Cormier, and Ron McGraw Members absent: Walt Clay and Judy Simons Others present: Marc Sebora, City Attorney, Steve Cook, Mayor and Melissa Starke, Recorder Chair Cannon called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Section 11.02 HUC — Appointment and Terms Mike Cannon inquired what the process for revising the language was. Marc Sebora, City Attorney explained that they Charter Commission could 1. Recommended changes to the City Council, and they take effect 90 days following, citizens may petition to vote on revisions at election (2% of last election). 2. The City Council can revise language and forward to the Charter Commission for approval or 3. Strict petition by the citizens. Discussion of appointment process now. Mayor Cook noted he feels it is important to have a City Council member on the Charter Commission to keep communication open and flowing in a positive format. Roger Stearns agreed that it is important to have Council representation. Mike Cannon noted that HUC General Manger Michael Kumm had contacted him with some reservations. 1. Learning curve (2 -3 years to acclimate) continuing. 2. Potential conflict of interest (City vs. HUC). 3. Meeting are open to public, monthly financials available. Deb Roepke had concerns with the City Council member being a voting member. Virgil Voigt commented that he likes having a City Council member on HUC it is a good communication tool. Ron McGraw does not see a necessity of mandatory appointment. Mark Cormier questioned if there could be a conflict of interest, currently ability to appoint a City Council Member is they so wished to do. Steve Cook commented that politics play a role "shall" makes it easy; hospital has required a City Council member to serve on its board for years with no conflicts. Mike Cannon has concerns about the time constraint of a City Council member dedicating to both boards. Motion by McGraw, second by Stearns to leave the language as is, motion carried unanimously. This is the recommendation to the City Council. HAHC Language removal of Sections 6.02, 7.07, entire Chapter 12 would be stricken due to the privatization of HAHC. Motion by McGraw, second by Cormier to remove the language above stated, motion carried unanimously. Charter Commission Meeting Minutes — August 27 2001 Membership Set up with 12 members, down to 9 active members. The City is trying to recruit, or should they reduce the number of members. The Charter Commission needs to have between 7 and 15 members. Cannon hopes to leave at 12. Mayor Cook commented that they should recruit from the Blandin or Leadership Institute. It was decided that a letter will be sent to the Leadership Institute graduates to recruit and Blandin graduates. Miscellaneous General discussion on the Creekside operation. Motion by McGraw, second by Voigt to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.