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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
November 30. 2005
The Charter Review Committee met on November 30, 2005. The meeting was called to
order at 6:03 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, located at 10500
North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Paul Auerbach, Terry Brady, Gary Fields, Warren Freedman, Tim
Frohling, Don Kiselewski, Leonard Rubin and David Clark
Members Absent: Thomas Baird
Also Present: Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk, Christine Tatum, City Attorney and
Amy Luetkemeyer, Public Relations Director
11. OATH OF OFFICE
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to all the members.
III. NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Patricia Snider opened the floor for nominations for Committee Chair Person and Vice
Chair Person. For Chair Person, Gary Fields nominated Len Rubin and Paul Auerbach
nominated Tim Frohling. The Committee elected Len Rubin in a 6 -2 Vote. Len Rubin
then nominated Tim Frohling as Vice Chair and the Committee elected him in an 8 -0
vote.
IV. ORIENTATION
Patricia Snider, introduced City Staff to the Committee. Christine Tatum presented the
Board and Committee Orientation program. She explained the Sunshine Law and how it
applies to this Committee. Chris informed the Committee that each board member will
have a City e-mail address and recommended that all their City correspondence go
through the this e-mail as opposed to their personal e-mail at home. She went over the
purpose of the committee as it is stated in Resolution 124, 2005. She stated that the
Committee is required to present a Preliminary Report to City Council by April 1, 2006
and a Final Report is due July 1, 2006. She discussed the powers of the committee, the
attendance requirements and explained that Resolution 124, 2005 requires the Committee
to meet 12 times during their tenure. She also went over Public Records Requests and
told the board to please send any requests to the Clerk's office.
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Don Kiselewski had several questions for Christine Tatum. He asked if the Committee
would be able to hold a public meeting to get input from the residents on certain issues.
Chris explained that all meetings are open to the public and any one can speak during the
Comments from the Public portion of the Agenda. Mr. Kiselewski also wanted to know
if City Council had given any direction as to what issues this Committee should be
looking at. Chris stated that City Council has not given any direction, however there
were some concerns that were brought up at the Town Hall meetings. Mr. Kiselewski
also asked if it possible for the board to attain copies of past Charters. Chris stated that
each member was given a copy of the most recent charter and she will be happy to help
with any questions and historical background the Committee needs.
V. ESTABLISH MEETING SCHEDULE
Patricia Snider, went over the dates available to the Committee for future meetings. Chris
Tatum explained that in order to put any changes on the ballot for next year the
Committee will have to meet 12 times prior to July 1, 2005. The Committee decided to
start off by meeting once a month and increase the meetings as needed. They agreed on
meeting the 2nd Monday of each month beginning January 9, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.
There was discussion regarding which members of City Staff the Committee would like
to attend future meetings. The Committee expressed that they would like to start off with
no staff attending with the exception of the person who is recording the meeting. They
will then decide if they feel they need additional staff to attend.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
Approval: ;
Leonard Rubin, Chair Person
Thomas Baird, Committee Member
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Terry Brady, Committee Member
David Clark, Committee Member
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Warren Fyeedman, Committee Member
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