04-24-24 CRC Adopted Minutesy� r MINUTES
`= ri Charter Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber, City Hall
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: William "Bill" Gulliford, Chair
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Vice Chair
Bruce Andrews, Member
Kelly Elmore, Member
Ellen Golombek, Vice Chair
Mitchell Reeves, Member
Dawn Scott, Member
Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE)
Donald Young, Member
Absent: Jennifer Lagner, Member
Debbie Buckland, Member
Charles "Chip" Drysdale, Member
Kirk Hansen, Member
Also Present:
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Scott Thomas, Acting City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Gulliford called the Committee's final meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. He announced the
reasons for Secretary Lagner, Member Drysdale, and Member Buckland's absences and advised
that Member Scott will be filling in as Secretary tonight. Member Scott called the roll.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the March 27, 2024 Charter Review Committee meeting.
MOTION. Approve minutes of the March 27, 2024 meeting.
Motion: Donald Young
Second. Steve Swann
William "Bill" Gulliford
For
Suzanne Shaughnessy
For
Bruce Andrews
For
Kelly Elmore
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Mitchell Reeves
For
Dawn Scott
For
Steve Swann (Seconded By)
For
Donald Young (Moved By)
For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Zisser, spoke about providing all of the Committee's proposed amendments to the Commission
and adding a process for selecting Charter Review Committee members to include equal district
representation. She also commented on the proposal to add two new Commission seats.
Chair Gulliford provided feedback on Ms. Zisser's comments.
Dan Giovannucci, expressed the need for proposing amendments that would protect the environment
and quality of life.
The Committee provided feedback on Mr. Giovannucci's comments.
Michael Hoffmann, expressed concerns about the proposed amendment to add two At -Large
Commission seats, noting the need for adding district representation.
The Committee addressed Mr. Hoffinann's comments and discussed Charter language relating to the
Committee's timeline and process.
Sarah Boren, asked questions and spoke about the process. All questions were answered.
Discussion ensued about Mr. Hoffinann's comments.
3. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A. Proposed Amendments to Secs. 14, 40, and 41
MOTION. Approve amendments (changing "November" to "December" in Secs. 14, 40, and 41) as
set forth in the memo from the City Clerk on page 21 of the agenda package.
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second. Suzanne Shaughnessy
William "Bill" Gulliford
For
Suzanne Shaughnessy (Seconded By)
For
Bruce Andrews (Moved By)
For
Kelly Elmore
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Mitchell Reeves
For
Dawn Scott
For
Steve Swann
For
Donald Young
For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
B. Proposed amendments to Secs. 25, 30, and 32
City Clerk Bartle explained the proposal. There was discussion about the meaning of "majority
of its members" versus "majority". Chair Gulliford confirmed that if this proposal passes, it will
be part of the amendment expanding the size of the Commission.
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MOTION. Make the change from "three" to "a majority" of its members in Sec. 25, Sec. 30, and Sec.
32.
Motion: Mitchell Reeves
Second. Ellen Golombek
William "Bill" Gulliford
For
Suzanne Shaughnessy
For
Bruce Andrews
For
Kelly Elmore
For
Ellen Golombek (Seconded By)
For
Mitchell Reeves (Moved By)
For
Dawn Scott
For
Steve Swann
For
Donald Young
For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
C. Other sections of the Charter
There was a discussion about Commission term limits.
D. Discuss results of CRC Member Priority Ranldngs (11 out of 13 members submitted)
Link to Members' Rankings
There was no discussion.
E. Final Report
Chair Gulliford referred to and explained the draft report and asked for suggested changes.
Discussion ensued.
Carolyn Zisser reiterated her request to add a process for selecting Charter Review Committee
members that would include equal district representation.
Discussion ensued about Ms. Zisser's comments.
MOTION. Adopt the Final Report and present it to the City Commission on April 25, 2024 via the
City Clerk.
Motion: Suzanne Shaughnessy
Second. Donald Young
William "Bill" Gulliford
For
Suzanne Shaughnessy (Moved By)
For
Bruce Andrews
For
Kelly Elmore
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Mitchell Reeves
For
Dawn Scott
For
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Steve Swann For
Donald Young (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
MOTION: (Amend) Insert the following language after first sentence: "The Committee had previously
heard public input regarding the merits of having district seats elected by district electors vs. at -large and
concluded unanimously to keep at -large voting.
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second: Ellen Golombek
William "Bill" Gulliford
For
Suzanne Shaughnessy
For
Bruce Andrews (Moved By)
For
Kelly Elmore
Against
Ellen Golombek (Seconded By)
For
Mitchell Reeves
For
Dawn Scott
For
Steve Swann
For
Donald Young
Against
Motion passed 7 to Z
MOTION: (Amend) Move the paragraph in the cover letter that starts with "Also, I believe" to the final
section after # 11 Proposal.
Motion: Ellen Golombek
Second: Mitchell Reeves
William "Bill" Gulliford
For
Suzanne Shaughnessy
For
Bruce Andrews
For
Kelly Elmore
For
Ellen Golombek (Moved By)
For
Mitchell Reeves (Seconded By)
For
Dawn Scott
For
Steve Swann
For
Donald Young
For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
MOTION: (Amend) Under #7 Proposal, second paragraph, insert "passed unanimously." and strike "was
offered twice. The first time it was defeated. After some modification, the second time it passed." Also,
change 'opposition" to 'concern".
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second. Steve Swann
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Member Swann suggested labeling #7 Proposals as 7A and 7B. Chair Gulliford spoke about numbering
them as 1 and 2 and advised it could be done without a vote.
(The meeting recessed at 7:48 p.m. and reconvened at 7:51 p.m.)
William "Bill" Gulliford For
Suzanne Shaughnessy Against
Bruce Andrews (Moved By) For
Kelly Elmore
Against
Ellen Golombek
For
Mitchell Reeves
Against
Dawn Scott
For
Steve Swann (Seconded By)
For
Donald Young
Against
Motion passed 5 to 4.
MOTION: Adopt the Final Report and present it to the City Commission on April 25, 2024 via the
City Clerk as amended.
Motion: Mitchell Reeves
Second: Bruce Andrews
William "Bill" Gulliford
For
Suzanne Shaughnessy
For
Bruce Andrews (Seconded By)
For
Kelly Elmore
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Mitchell Reeves (Moved By)
For
Dawn Scott
For
Steve Swann
For
Donald Young
For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
Chair Gulliford explained his plan to coordinate with City Clerk Bartle on making the changes and
sending it to the Commission.
Chair Gulliford answered questions about the Commission Workshop being scheduled to review and
discuss the report.
Chair Gulliford made closing comments, recognized the work of Secretary Lagner and City Clerk Bartle,
and thanked everyone.
Member Andrews and Vice Chair Shaughnessy expressed their gratitude to Chair Gulliford.
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4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chair Gulliford declared the meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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