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OpenGovernmentCommission | 2018-12-17 | 2 | Commissioner Henneberry seconded Commissioner Foreman's motion. Under discussion, Commissioner Dieter stated that she is uncomfortable with ignoring the people who showed up tonight to speak; the Commission should at least hear speakers; she is also uncomfortable with tabling the item because the implication is it will come back under the same conditions; she would like to continue with the agenda item and allow the citizens to speak; the outcome may be the same, but at least a motion would be made after public comment. Commissioner Foreman stated the vote on the motion could be done after public comment. Commissioner Dieter concurred. In response to Commissioner Dieter's inquiry, Commissioner Foreman stated that he does not want to hear the staff report because it is out of order; he is not opposed to public comment and is adamantly opposed to tabling the matter because it would mean surrendering the Commission's authority. Commissioner Henneberry stated that he does not see a point in public comment if the staff report is not going to be heard; if the issue has to go back to Council, there will be many opportunities for public comment and there was public comment at the last meeting. Commissioner Foreman stated if the motion passes, it does not remove the possibility that the City Attorney's office may advise City Council that the Commission did not have the authority and City Council may agree with the determination; while the issue may end tonight at the Commission level, it may not be over. Chair Little stated as the Sunshine Ordinance is written, she interprets that the Commission had every right to make the November 14th decision; the Commission was advised by the City Attorney that the decision was one the Commission could make; she was surprised to have to the issue return for another meeting; she is unclear why the Commission was told they could make a decision, then three weeks later, the authority is rescinded. Commissioner Foreman concurred with Commissioner Henneberry; stated as much as he would like to hear public comment, it is out of order; the Commission could move forward after the vote if it does not carry. Commissioner Henneberry called the question. Commissioner Dieter requested Commissioner Foreman to restate his motion. The City Clerk restated Commissioner Foreman's motion to have the City Attorney write an order confirming the Commission's November 14th decision. Meeting of the Open Government Commission December 17, 2018 2 | OpenGovernmentCommission/2018-12-17.pdf |