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HomeMy WebLinkAbout187-91 RESOLUTION1 October 1, 1991 City Manager Linebaugh stated that Staff recommends adopting this ordinance. It will also allow for the trade-in of existing under- cover vehicles. The 1992 budget contains $7,000 for the trade differences in the vehicle purchases. The ordinance was read for the first time. Henry, seconded by Blackston, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The ordinance was read for the second time. Goody, seconded by Blackston, made a motion to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third and final reading. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. The ordinance was read for the third and final time. City Manager Linebaugh stated that there was a change in the ordinance and the City will need to purchase one additional vehicle immediately to replace one that was recently wrecked. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. ORDINANCE 3570 APPEARS ON PAGE 301 OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK XXVI NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCEDURES Mayor Vorsanger introduced a resolution adopting an amendment to the Board of Directors, procedures for the Nominating Committee when filling vacancies to City committees, boards, and commissions. City Manager Linebaugh stated that the amendment will allow for a citizen to serve on only one committee at a time. Director Henry stated this was designed to expand opportunities for citizens and would not be retroactive. From now on, a citizen can serve on only one regularly functioned committee at a time, and is designed to prevent citizen "burn -out". Vorsanger, seconded by Coody, made a motion to approve the resolution. Upon roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION APPEARS ON PAGE OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK PUBLIC mum Mayor vorsanger introduced consideration by the Board of having a 30 minute open public forum before each Board of Director meeting to allow for questions and input from citizens on any topic other than what is on the current agenda. tc:333 .!=;C334 • October 1, 1991 Director Coody stated that he was approached by two citizens concerning having a public forum prior to each Board meeting to allow for public comment. Charles Moorman, resident of Fayetteville, addressed the Board stating that he had experience with this procedure when he lived in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It had been a long standing tradition for the first 30 minutes of council meetings to be set aside for citizen comments on non -agenda items, participants being limited to 3 minute speeches, and this procedure worked well for this community. Lyle Thompson responded to Mayor Vorsanger's inquiry about the Quorum Court's procedure stating that they set aside 15 to 30 minutes at the end of the meetings for public participation. Director Green stated that the purpose of changing Board procedures was to streamline the Board meetings, and steps have been taken to do that, including the creation of town meetings. Green stated that he didn't believe there was a necessity for both town meetings and the 30 minute session prior to the Board meeting. In the event that the 30 minute session is adopted, Green proposed that this be held at 7:00, prior to the regular Board meeting with as many Directors as possible in attendance. Director Blackston suggested that they try the 30 minute session prior to regular Board meetings. If this proves to be more than adequate time for this purpose, the time be adjusted accordingly. Director Coody requested that the 30 minute public forum be broadcasted on Open Channel. Coody, seconded by Nash, made a motion to adopt the 30 minute open public forum before each Board of Director meeting. Director Green inquired as to the fee for having the 30 minute forum televised. Linebaugh stated that they work on a negotiated fee, and he didn't believe the cost for additional air time would amount to much. Director Green stated that some people are intimidated by television cameras, and this may discourage attendance. Director Henry suggested that it be tried informally at first and not be televised in order to assess the additional citizen input. Barbara Moorman, citizen of Fayetteville, addressed the Board inquiring as to whether minutes would be kept of these 30 minute forums, and Mayor Vorsanger responded that they would keep minutes. Director Coody, seconded by Nash, amended his motion to remove television coverage. 1 October 1, 1991 Upon roll call, the resolution passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 187-91 APPEARS ON PAGE OP ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION BOOK PEG CHANNELS Mayor Vorsanger introduced a presentation by the Cable Administrator on long range financial, operational, and planning projections for the PEG system. City Manager Linebaugh introduced Shea Crain, the newly hired Cable Administrator, to make a presentation to the Board. Linebaugh stated that the Cable Board has held only two meetings. Plans and the contract have not been completed to present to the Board. In addition, Linebaugh .reported that Mr. Watkins, Chairman of the Cable Committee, and Mr. Hoyt Purvis, Chairman of the Cable Board, were both unable to attend this Board meeting. Director Green stated that under these circumstances, he felt the planned presentation was premature and unnecessary at this time. Director Nash asked why the City Board needs to be involved in this process. City Manager Linebaugh responded that Warner Cable turned this over to the City to either pick it up or let it die. Mayor Vorsanger announced that the Board would wait to view the presentation until they have a negotiated contract to review Joe Robson addressed the Board stating that it was premature to discuss this as the FOC Board has not made a decision. He further inquired as to an interim contract with the City as the previous contract and funding expired on September 30, 1991. City Manager Linebaugh announced that Open Channel has been given a 30 day extension on the contract which will expire November 15, 1991. Shea Crain responded to Mayor Vorsanger stating that the Open Channel Board would be holding a special meeting on October 2, 1991 at 5:30 at the Library and subsequently a regularly scheduled meeting, and this should allow enough time to negotiate a contract. OTHER BUSINESS ADVERTISING/PROMOTION COMMITTEE Mayor Vorsanger announced that he has appointed Director Bob Blackston to the Advertising and Promotion Committee for the City of Fayetteville to replace Director Coody, who is stepping down due };335 • 4 a RESOLUTION NO. i t 7-1 I No resolution was ever drafted. Attached is a copy of the Board of Director minutes where the resolution was adopted.