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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Charter Review_12/8/2021MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW BOARD MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 8, 2021 6:00 PM CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Abby Brennan at 6.00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Chair Abby Brennan, Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft, Member David Hudson, Member Marcia Nielson, Member Gary Vonk. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. MINUTES 1. Discussion on Legal's Charter Working Document from 1211121 Meeting MOTION: Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft made a motion to approve Article One edits; Member Gary Vonk seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Member Marcia Nielson made a motion to approve Article Four edits; Vice - Chair Kimberly Kraft seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft made a motion to approve Article Five edits; Member David Hudson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Member Marcia Nielson made a motion to approve Article Six edits; Member David Hudson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft made a motion to approve Article Seven edits; Member Gary Vonk seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. AGENDA ITEMS 2. Continue Process of Re -reviewing Suggested Changes to All Charter Articles The Board discussed Article Two. They agreed the ballot should package the three year term and two term limit as one ballot question. Chair Abby Brennan brought attention to Article 2.06 and the need to have the Council re -organization meeting every year since there would be an election gap with the new Council terms. The Board agreed to have the reorganization at the March Council meeting during the non -election year. The Board further discussed Article 2.05 and the absence of a qualifying candidate. They agreed to add language addressing the topic. They also reviewed the oath of office language with no changes made. MOTION: Member David Hudson made a motion to approve Article Two with the edits to 2.05 and 2.06; Vice -Chair Kimberly Kraft seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. The Board reviewed Article Three and discussed Manager approval on employee terminations. They also reviewed the role of the Village Clerk and did not make any substantial changes. The Board agreed on the addition of a Police and Fire Rescue section as one ballot question. MOTION: Member Marcia Nielson made a motion to approve Article Three edits; Member Gary Vonk seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Attorney Davis as working on the final edits and would send questions to the Board. The Board would review all final edits at the January 5, 2022 Charter meeting and prepare for the February 10, 2022 presentation to Council. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM. MOTION: Member Nielson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Member Hudson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.