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Charter Study Committee January 26, 2007 Page 3 tanguage to delete fruit stands and show cases, and include private property and other public property. David Nabors made a motion to accept the language proposed by Charles Waldrum and Louise Hagood seconded the motion. Motion carried, 9 ayes - 0 nays. Section 11 (Street improvements). Charles Waldrum presented language to extend street improvements and public property, as well as remove antiquated language. David Nabors made a motion to accept the language proposed by Charles Waldrum and Marva Joe seconded the motion. Motion carried, 9 ayes - 0 nays. Section 12 (Garbage). Charles Waldrum presented language that would change the word "Garbage" to "Solid waste disposal." In addition, he added language that would update and broaden the section. David Hamilton made a motion to accept the language proposed by Charles Waldrum and David Nabors seconded the motion. Motion carried, 9 ayes - 0 nays. Section 22 (Appointment and removal of city manager). Chairperson Cecil stated this section could be construed that the Council could not contract with a City Manager. Ernie Clark said that some managers will not accept a job without a contract. Monte Akers advised the Committee it was not a good ideal to have both provisions in the Charter, one that specified a contract and one that stated the City Manager was an at-will employee. He said if a multi-year contract provision was in the Charter, it would be considered a debt and they would have to allow for a sinking fund. Mr. Akers further advised the City Council had full authority to enter into a contract without a provision in the Charter. David Nabors made a motion to reject the new wording and leave as previously voted on, with regard to a contract and Robert High seconded the motion. Motion carried, 9 ayes - 0 nays. With regard to the public hearing provision, Charles Richards said the Charter was not clear. Mr. Richards proposed an additional amendment that would allow the city manager up to 30 minutes to respond to his termination, as well as allowing the public to speak for up two minutes in support of or opposition to termination. The additional amendment would also allow the public to address any aspect of the manager's performance. David Hamilton said he did not think the people should be limited to two minutes. Charles Waldrum suggested it be changed to allow people to speak for "at least two minutes." Kent Mcllyar suggested they may want have a provision in the Charter that the City Council will establish procedures for a public hearing. Chairperson Cecil suggested