09/11/2007
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 11, 2007
Present:
Howard Warshauer
William Blackwood
Frank L. Dame
Elizabeth Drayer
Candace Gardner
Joseph Harra
Joshua Magidson
Kathy Milam
William Wallace
Absent:
Jay E. Polglaze
Alex Plisko, Jr.
Also Present
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Rosemarie Call
Patricia O. Sullivan
Vice Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Chair
Committee Member
City Attorney
City Clerk
Management Analyst
Board Reporter
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Public Comments:
Fourteen speakers opposed the elimination of requiring a referendum to sell Open
Space/Recreation land. Of the fourteen speakers, two opposed canceling current referendum
requirements to issue bonds and two opposed eliminating the restrictions on Coachman Park.
One speaker recommended that historic preservation be added to the Charter.
Committee Member Comments:
Input was requested on Charter amendments that would encourage resident
participation in elections. It was noted the Committee will meet on September 13, 2007 to
discuss public input and consider further modifications.
Adiourn:
The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Attest:
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