Chairpersons Advisory Committee
Minutes


DATE: January 11, 2007
Members present: Zowin, Kriegl, Meister, Hartje, Borleske, Stoeckmann, Bychinski, Cassity, Wheeler, Fordham, Haugen, Endres, Stevens, Gaalswyk, Carlson, Wiese, Wenzel, Ashford, and Krueger

Others present: Kathy Schauf, Jenny Erickson, Alan Probst, Todd Liebman, Joe Van Berkel

The meeting was called to order and certification of Open Meeting compliance was given at 6:00 p.m.

The agenda was approved on a motion by Borleske, second by Carlson.

Public Comment: none

Communications: none

Running Effective Meetings: Liebman, Probst, and Erickson provided information on parliamentary procedure, the agenda, and conflict resolution respectively.

M. Krueger reported on the Executive and Legislative Committee progress on structure. The committee is considering stakeholder input and comments from departmental managers and Board members. Possible structural changes will correlate with departmental organization to promote efficiency.

Consideration of documentation to accompany resolutions and ordinances. Discussion over the need to have concise, complete documentation. The use of technology was explored.

Consideration of attendance at educational seminars. Discussion over the handling of requests to attend educational forums was considered. No formal process was adopted.

Motion by Bychinski, second by Carlson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathryn Schauf
Administrative Coordinator