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Charter Commission April 13, 2006 Page 7 DRAFT 266 is needed. She noted there are other issues coming before the Commission and this item needs to 267 be addressed in an unbiased manner. 268 269 Motion failed with Commissioner Bening voting yes. 270 271 MOTION by Commissioner Trehus to notify the City Council of a need for an extension of an 272 additional 45-60 days, which will still allow time for the amendment to be placed on the ballot. 273 274 Commissioner Richard Williams asked if it cost a lot to place it on the ballot. Commissioner 275 Trehus stated there is already an election this year so it would not cost a lot. 276 277 Commissioner Trehus speculated on how residents will view this Charter amendment and stated 278 he thinks it is an embarrassment and should not be on the ballot. He stated he thinks this can be 279 considered by the Charter Commission and Council. 280 281 Commissioner Handrick stated her agreement that it would not reflect positively on either. 282 283 Commissioner Bor stated clarity from the lawyer is needed so the Charter Commission knows 284 what is possible. She stated she supports the motion for an extension. 285 286 Discussion ensued regarding the need for a legal opinion on whether it can be considered without 287 sending it to the voters and whether a Councilmember can be a non -paid non-voting liaison. 288 L.- 289 Commissioner Duffy seconded the motion. 290 291 Commissioner Montain noted a resident survey had been conducted to ask the people but now 292 discussion is occurring that this amendment should not be on the ballot. He speculated that the 293 500 plus residents who signed the petition and the Council expect it to be on the ballot. He asked 294 if a subcommittee should be formed to get additional information and then present a 295 recommendation and options at the July meeting. 296 297 Commissioner Trehus stated it is not his intention to show a lack of respect for the voting public 298 but believed the 500 signatures were obtained under the guise there was a conflict of interest. 299 300 Commissioner Montain called the question. 301 302 The motion on the floor was read. 303 304 Commissioner Trehus stated a date for the extension is needed. He stated it would be beneficial 305 to have some dialog with the Council before making a recommendation and suggested a joint 306 meeting be scheduled for July. 307 308 Motion carried with Commissioners Bening and Montain voting no. 309 7 -8-