04 City Council Meeting Minutes 10-30-06

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Regular City Council Meeting October 30, 2006 Page 5 asked Mr. Lewis why he got behind on his payments. Mr. Lewis said in 2004, his accountant left and he thought the fees had been paid. Council Member Fendley said based on prior history and the insurance certificate, he did not see how Council could approve the permit. A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Fendley and seconded by Council Member Ray. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays. Council Member Wilson inquired as to removal of Southern Disposal's equipment from the City. Tony Williams asked Clinton Lewis what kind of schedule he was proposing to remove his containers from the City. Clinton Lewis said Southern Disposal had a property right that had been established to these commercial customers. He said it would go to the attorneys, the attorneys would file the lawsuit, and it would go to Court. He said they had a property right to the customers and the City would have to buy them from him. Tony Williams informed Clinton Lewis that the City would move immediately to take the appropriate legal action. 9. Discussion with the Charter Review Consultant concerning items the City Council and the Consultant believe need to be introduced into the process of amending the City Charter. Monte Akers with Bovey, Akers and Borjorquez, gave a presentation to Council with regard to the charter review process. The City Charter states that a Charter Election must be held at the same time as the Municipal Election, which is in May. The election will need to be called no later than March 11, 2006, for the May election. He said Council would need to decide if they want to adopt a new Charter or amend the Charter. If Council wants to adopt a brand new Charter, then the election cannot take place until May 2008. When you adopt a new Charter, you have to elect a Charter Commission. Council would have to elect a Charter Commission in May 2007, at the Municipal Election and then hold the Charter Election in May 2008. Mr. Bovey recommended an amendment to the Charter and outlined a seven step process as follows: 1. Identify all the potential issues; 2. Presentation of prioritized list from Mr. Akers to Council; 3. Council consider the list and identify what they consider priorities and appoint Charter Committee; 4. Adopt an ordinance identifying the amendments and call the election; 5. Educational process; 6. Public Hearings;