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<br />Charter Study Committee <br />November 27, 2006 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />A Motion to appoint Ozie Battle as vice-chairperson was made by David Nabors and <br />seconded by Robert High. Motion carried, 9 ayes - 0 nays. <br /> <br />4. Discussion of possible amendments to the City Charter. <br /> <br />Marva Joe commended Monte Akers with regard to the way in which he explained <br />the issues. Philip Cecil asked Monte Akers to review the potential amendments as outlined <br />in his memo of November 9, 2006. <br /> <br />Prior to beginning review of the document, Mr. Akers suggested to the Committee <br />that they prioritize by placing the amendments into categories. He suggested placing a "C" <br />by the potential amendments that were cleanup; placing a "Q" by the potential <br />amendments that were not in conflict, but could be misinterpreted; and placing an "I" by the <br />important potential amendments. Mr. Akers and the Committee reviewed the potential <br />amendments and initial suggestions were made with regard to the categories, as <br />referenced in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. In addition to Exhibit "A", the Committee noted <br />that Section 83 and Article VIII of the City Charter should be assessed as cleanup items. <br />The Committee further discussed the possibility of combining Sections 16 and 97 (items <br />#6 and #27 in the outline). <br /> <br />5. Establish date and time for next Charter Study Committee Meeting. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cecil inquired of Mr. Akers as to how many meetings it would take to <br />complete the process. Mr. Akers estimated three or four meetings. The Committee <br />decided to have Mr. Akers attend all of the meetings, unless otherwise notified. The <br />Committee scheduled future meetings for Thursday, December 7th at 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, <br />December 14th at 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 4th at 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 18th at <br />4:00 p.m.; and Thursday, January 25th at 4:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Charles Waldrum inquired about Bobby Walters capacity as an alternate. The <br />Committee affirmed that Mr. Walters would participate in all discussions; however, vote <br />only in the event of a tie. <br /> <br />6. Adjournment. <br /> <br />There being no further business, David Nabors made a Motion to adjourn and <br />Charles Waldrum seconded the Motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. <br /> <br />PHILIP CECIL, CHAIRPERSON <br />