A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. MINUTES 1. Consider approval of May 26, 2016, Minutes
Discuss and consider any provisions that would improve efficiencies and/or result in a cost savings for the Town (Item #4 in Resolution) a) Charter Section 9.14 relative to changing the text from transfer of funds from the department level to the fund level §9.14. Transfer of Appropriations. During the fiscal year, the Town Council shall have the power to transfer funds allocated by the budget from one department fund to another department fund, and to re-estimate revenues and expenditures. If the Town Council determines it is in the best interest of the Town to apply for and accept a private, county, state or federal grant of funds for a particular purpose, the Council’s action in accepting the award of said grant and any corresponding expenditures shall constitute a budget appropriation in the amount of said grant funds.
Discuss options for processing charter violations (Item #5 in Resolution)
Discuss and consider provisions as it relates to elected officials as follows: a) Term limits (allowing for a clock reset in the event a member of Council runs for the office of Mayor) b) Three year terms c) Enlarging the size of Council d) Single member versus at large districts
Discuss and consider removal or modification of Charter Section 8.04 regarding the Parks, Arts, and Library Services Board (Item #7 in Resolution)
OTHER ITEMS OUTLINED IN RESOLUTION NO. 08-16 (COUNCIL CHARGE) The purpose of this item is to allow commission members an opportunity to discuss the following Charter amendments previously determined by a general consensus to be recommendations that will come forward at a future meeting given they were deemed to be in the category of housekeeping or efficiency improvement. Discuss and Consider: a) Charter Section 9.10 regarding the procedure of filing the budget with the State Comptroller b) Charter Section 3.07(w) regarding the publication of ordinance captions in the newspaper
ITEMS INITIATED BY CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERS The purpose of this item is to allow commission members an opportunity to bring forward any items for consideration relative to proposed Charter amendments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Discuss and review any correspondence received from the public via charter@flower-mound.com or otherwise.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The purpose of this item is to allow the public an opportunity to address the Commission by providing comments on any of the agenda items or provide input relative to potential Charter amendments for future consideration.
ADDITIONAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION The purpose of this item is for the Commission to bring forward any agenda items for future discussion, such as any that were initiated by the public during public participation, via other communication such as charter@flower-mound.com, or otherwise.
I. COORDINATION OF CALENDARS 1. Next meeting date(s): • Tuesday, June 21, 6pm, Town Hall (Public Hearing) • Thursday, June 30, 6pm, Town Hall (Public Hearing) J. ADJOURNMENT
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. MINUTES 1. Consider approval of May 26, 2016, Minutes
Discuss and consider any provisions that would improve efficiencies and/or result in a cost savings for the Town (Item #4 in Resolution) a) Charter Section 9.14 relative to changing the text from transfer of funds from the department level to the fund level §9.14. Transfer of Appropriations. During the fiscal year, the Town Council shall have the power to transfer funds allocated by the budget from one department fund to another department fund, and to re-estimate revenues and expenditures. If the Town Council determines it is in the best interest of the Town to apply for and accept a private, county, state or federal grant of funds for a particular purpose, the Council’s action in accepting the award of said grant and any corresponding expenditures shall constitute a budget appropriation in the amount of said grant funds.
Discuss options for processing charter violations (Item #5 in Resolution)
Discuss and consider provisions as it relates to elected officials as follows: a) Term limits (allowing for a clock reset in the event a member of Council runs for the office of Mayor) b) Three year terms c) Enlarging the size of Council d) Single member versus at large districts
Discuss and consider removal or modification of Charter Section 8.04 regarding the Parks, Arts, and Library Services Board (Item #7 in Resolution)
OTHER ITEMS OUTLINED IN RESOLUTION NO. 08-16 (COUNCIL CHARGE) The purpose of this item is to allow commission members an opportunity to discuss the following Charter amendments previously determined by a general consensus to be recommendations that will come forward at a future meeting given they were deemed to be in the category of housekeeping or efficiency improvement. Discuss and Consider: a) Charter Section 9.10 regarding the procedure of filing the budget with the State Comptroller b) Charter Section 3.07(w) regarding the publication of ordinance captions in the newspaper
ITEMS INITIATED BY CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERS The purpose of this item is to allow commission members an opportunity to bring forward any items for consideration relative to proposed Charter amendments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Discuss and review any correspondence received from the public via charter@flower-mound.com or otherwise.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The purpose of this item is to allow the public an opportunity to address the Commission by providing comments on any of the agenda items or provide input relative to potential Charter amendments for future consideration.
ADDITIONAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION The purpose of this item is for the Commission to bring forward any agenda items for future discussion, such as any that were initiated by the public during public participation, via other communication such as charter@flower-mound.com, or otherwise.
I. COORDINATION OF CALENDARS 1. Next meeting date(s): • Tuesday, June 21, 6pm, Town Hall (Public Hearing) • Thursday, June 30, 6pm, Town Hall (Public Hearing) J. ADJOURNMENT