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Charter Commission <br /> April 12, 2001 ' <br /> Page 14 <br /> Chair Sullivan agreed that past practice policies are in place and can be rescinded by the Charter <br /> Commission, if desired. <br /> Commissioner Montain stated the past practices would require a call to an officer to receive an <br /> excused absence. <br /> MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner S. Lane, to continue the past <br /> practice policy to require a call to an officer to receive an excused absence. <br /> Commissioner Montain noted Lino Lakes allows two unexcused consecutive absences and the <br /> Statute allows four. He pointed out that a benefit of requiring a call to an officer allows the <br /> meeting to be called to order because you are aware if someone is not going to be attending and <br /> you don't need to wait for them. Commissioner Montain noted if someone has a strong opinion <br /> on this, it can be revisited. <br /> Chair Sullivan noted this policy is also an information gathering process. <br /> Commissioner Montain stated that requiring the call to an officer provides more objectivity. <br /> Also, officers may be more apt to attend the meeting to report the absence. <br /> Commissioner Trehus suggested no change be made and this topic be discussed again in six <br /> months. <br /> MOTION carried unanimously. <br /> Commissioner G. Lane stated he would like to see the names and telephone numbers of officers <br /> listed on the agenda so it is easier to follow that process. <br /> Commissioner Carlson agreed and suggested that staff be asked to update their meeting agenda <br /> so this information is contained along the bottom of the page. <br /> MOTION by Commissioner G. Lane, seconded by Commissioner DeMotts, to include the names <br /> of the three officers with their area code and telephone numbers on the bottom of the agenda. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. - Set 12 July, 2001 Agenda—Chair Sullivan advised the following items will appear on <br /> the July 12, 2001 meeting agenda: <br /> • Approval of October 12, 2000 and April 12, 2001 meeting minutes <br /> • Five Year Plan Review <br /> • Clerk/Treasurer Amendment <br /> • 1999 Annual Report Update <br /> 14 <br />