09/13/2011
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 13, 2011
Present: Cyndie Goudeau Chair
Jack Geller Vice-Chair
Norma Carlough Committee Member
Bud Elias Committee Member
Nicholas Fritsch Committee Member
Keith Protonentis Committee Member
Donald van Weezel Committee Member
Howard Warshauer Committee Member
Sarah Weber Committee Member
Douglas Williams Committee Member
Olin Wright Committee Member
Stan Vittetoe Committee Member
Absent: Ana Tuzzo Committee Member
Also Present: Pamela Akin City Attorney
Rosemarie Call City Clerk
Nicole Sprague ORLS Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the August 9, 2011 Charter Review Committee Meeting as
submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Committee Chair Goudeau requested to amend paragraph one on page two to read “It was
suggested the final report reflect that the Charter Review Committee Members are
recommending no change to the current charter provisions relating to the Harborview Center,
waterfront and the bandshell as there are no existing proposals. However, the committee
strongly believes the formulation of a plan for enhancement of the Harborview Center,
waterfront and the bandshell is essential for the future of downtown Clearwater.”
Committee Member Geller moved to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2011 Charter Review
Committee meeting, as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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3. New Business
3.1 Review and provide input on the final report.
Committee Member Carlough requested consideration to enhance the powers of Council as it
relates to the hiring and termination of the fire and police chiefs.
Committee Member Carlough moved to add an additional section to the Charter concerning the
powers given to Council in relationship to the appointment, termination, and compensation of
the fire and police chiefs. The motion was duly seconded and upon the vote being taken:
Committee Member Carlough voted "Aye"; Committee Members: Goudeau, Geller, Elias,
Fritsch, Protonentis, van Weezel, Vittetoe, Warshauer, Weber, Williams, and Wright voted
"Nay".
Motion Failed.
Committee Chair Goudeau stated that the Committee's Proposed Recommendations provided
by the Clerk's office stated that Section 2.01(c)(3) states that the Notice of Availability of the
audit will be published annually in the newspaper. The City Attorney said that the word
newspaper would not appear in the final report.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said that the final report will be presented to Council
during their first meeting in October. The City Clerk said she will confirm if a presentation is
expected at the Work Session as well as the Council meeting.
Committee Member Wright moved to approve the report as amended. The motion was duly
seconded and upon the vote being taken Committee Members: Goudeau, Geller, Elias, Fritsch,
Protonentis, van Weezel, Vittetoe, Warshauer, Weber, Williams, and Wright voted "Aye";
Committee Member Carlough voted "Nay".
Motion Carried.
4. Citizens to be Heard — None.
5. Adiourn
The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
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