HomeMy WebLinkAboutCharter Review Minutes 2001-11-28 STATE OF TEXAS
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS
NOVEMBER 28, 2001
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CHARTER REVIEW
COMMISSION THAT WAS HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2001 AT 7:00 PM AT
FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL, FIRST FLOOR EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 910 S.
FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT
CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
CHAIR STEVE HUFFMAN
MEMBER HAIRLESS BENTHUL
MEMBER LAURA EWING
MEMBER CARL HILL
MEMBER WAYNE FORD
MEMBER DENNIS HOLT
MEMBER LARRY SEELIG
CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE
Mr. Steve Huffman, Chair of the Charter Review Commission called the meeting to order.
"Member Harless Benthul moved to approve the minutes of November 8, 2001.
Seconded by Member Larry Seelig. The motion was approved unanimously.
The Members of the Charter Review Commission were provided a copy of City Attorney
John Olson's memorandum dated November 28, 2001 regarding proposed revisions to
the Charter. A copy of this memorandum proposed revisions are attached as a part of
these minutes.
Discussion was held regarding Section 3.04, Compensation. Discussion continued
regarding per diem compensation, flat compensation, flat fee, marginal compensation
system, expense reimbursement, political contributions, a summary of data provided by
other cities, the poll of the Mayor and Councilmembers.
The following comments were taken from the Commission Members regarding
compensation:
Wayne Ford -Leaning towards compensation
Steve Huffman — No compensation
Larry Seelig— Flat compensation
Laura Ewing — In favor of a flat compensation of $1,000 for the Mayor and $500 for
Councilmembers per meeting.
Harless Benthul — agreed with Member Ewing's suggestion. Could go with flat
compensation.
Larry Seelig— in favor of compensation of $1,200 to the Mayor and $500 to the Council.
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The majority voted for a flat expense of $1,200 for the Mayor and $500 for
Councilmembers with expenses, and acceptance of the compensation is not mandatory by
the Mayor and Council.
This report will be presented to Council during the December loth, 2001 Council Meeting.
**Member Larry Seeling made a motion to accept Section 3.04 as written with a change
regarding compensation giving the Mayor $1,200 per meeting and Councilmembers $500
per meeting plus expenses.
Seconded by Member Harless Benthul. The motion was approved 4-3 with Chair Steve
Huffman and Members Dennis Holt and Carl Hill opposed.
Discussion was held regarding a review of City Attorney's John Olson's memorandum and
recommendations regarding proposed amendments which are attached to these minutes.
**Member Dennis Holt moved to approve City Attorney Olson's Proposed Amendment No.
2 and include the wording "Texas Election Code".
Seconded by Laura Ewing: The motion was approved unanimously.
**Member Larry Seelig moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation regarding
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to delete Section (d).
Seconded by Member Harless Benthul. The motion was approved unanimously.
Note—J.O. delete 3747 — this was in your notes
**Member Harless Benthus moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation
regarding Proposed Amendment No. 4.
Seconded by Member Dennis Holt. The motion was approved unanimously.
"Member Dennis Holt moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation regarding
Proposed Amendment No. 5.
Seconded by Member Laura Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Member Laura Ewing moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation regarding
Proposed Amendment No. 6.
Seconded by Member Dennis Hold. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Member Larry Seelig moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation regarding
Proposed Amendment No. 7.
Seconded by Member Harless Benthu. The motion was approved unanimously.
"Member Harless Benthul moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation
regarding Proposed Amendment No. 8.
Seconded by Member Laura Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously
**Member Laura Ewing moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation regarding
Proposed Amendment No. 9.
Seconded by Member Wayne Ford. The motion was approved unanimously.
**Member Carl Hill moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation regarding
Proposed Amendment No. 10.
Seconded by Member Harless Benthul. The motion was approved unanimously.
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*Member Laura Ewing moved to accept City Attorney Olson's recommendation regarding
Proposed Amendment No. 11.
Seconded by Member Carl Hill. The motion was approved unanimously.
The Commission concurred to make a formal presentation to Council during the December
10, 2001 meeting than schedule a workshop.
Discussion continued regarding a review of Proposed Amendment #13.
The next Charter Review Commission meeting will be held December 6, 2001 at 7:00 PM.
A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 9:10 PM.
Deloris McKenzie, TRMC
City Secretary
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