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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-09-2002 Regular MeetingLJ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE REDISTRICTING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 9, 2002 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Councilperson/Chairperson Bruce Meismer at 6:00 p.m. Members of Redistricting_ Subcommittee Present: Bruce Meismer, James Warren and Mike Mosteit Members of the Redistricting Subcommittee Absent: None Staff Present: Assistant City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant City Attorney Clarke Askins Others Present: Councilperson Barry Beasley, Mayor Norman Malone 2. Discuss Redistricting Map and Polling Locations The Committee discussed various options of redrawing district lines. Many attempts were made to adjust boundaries to the same end result. The Committee was not able to reach a decision on the Glen Meadow area that would have clearer boundaries lines and fewer districts. Committee Member James Warren would like to know of other options we have for the boundaries. Clarke Askins and Martha Gillett were directed to do further research regarding the +/- 5% guideline. They will research the matter and report back to the Committee on the findings. 3. Committee Comments There was no further discussion or comments from the Committee. 4. Adjournment There being no further business, the Redistricting Committee meeting was duly adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Passed and approved on this 16"' day of July 2002. Respectfully su~nitted, ~~ "Bruce Meismer, Chairperson • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 5, 2002 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sidney Grant at 6:00 p.m. Members of Redistricting Committee Present: Sidney Grant, Betty Stoumbaugh, Betty Waters, Bernard Legrand, Kirby Linscomb, Jesse Wilson, Bob Capen, and Claudia Zapata Members of the Redistricting Committee Absent: Ed Matuszak Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong and City Secretary Martha Gillett Others Present: Councilpersons Jerry Clarke, Guy Sutherland and James Warren 2. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing held on December 11, 2001. Motion was made by Committee Member Bernard Legrand to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Committee Member Betty Waters. The motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Sidney Grant, Betty Stoumbaugh, Betty Waters, Bernard Legrand, Kirby Linscomb, Jesse Wilson, Bob Capen, and Claudia Zapata Nays: None Abstain: None 3. Consider approval or other action regarding the final report to be submitted to City Council. The Committee briefly discussed the configuration of the report for Council to consider the next step in the process, such as, a Public Hearing, accept as is, or address concerns, if any. Several members felt the Committee did the best they could as a citizen's committee being apolitical, and they went strictly by the guidelines of the Council. However, they realize the Council may want to do some tweaking to the district lines. Motion was made b~Committee Member Betty Waters to approve the final report to be submitted to City Council. Second by Committee Member Jesse Wilson. The motion carried. Ayes: Sidney Grant, Betty Stoumbaugh, Betty Waters, Bernard Legrand, Kirby Linscomb, Jesse Wilson, Bob Capen, and Claudia Zapata Nays: None Abstain: None • • Redistricting Minutes -March 5, 2002 -Page 2 Previous Business The Committee considered standing down until further notice from Council, with the understanding that they will remain on stand-by. Motion was made by Committee Member Betty Waters for the Redistricting Committee to stand down until further notice from the City Council. Second by Committee Member Betty Stoumbaugh. The motion carried. Ayes: Sidney Grant, Betty Stoumbaugh, Betty Waters, Bernard Legrand, Kirby Linscomb, Jesse Wilson, Bob Capen, and Claudia Zapata Nays: None Abstain: None New Business Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong informed the Committee that he will present their report to City Council at their meeting on March 18, 2002. At this time, it is not necessary for the Committee to attend. 6. Calendar The Committee will be on stand-by. Committee Comments There was no further discussion or comments from the Committee. Adjournment Motion was made by Committee Member Betty Waters to adjourn the meeting. Second by Committee Member Betty Stoumbaugh. The motion was carried unanimously. Ayes: Sidney Grant, Betty Stoumbaugh, Betty Waters, Bernard Legrand, Kirby Linscomb, Jesse Wilson, Bob Capen, and Claudia Zapata Nays: None Abstain: None Redistricting Minutes -March 5, 2002 -Page 3 There being no further business, the Redistricting Committee meeting was duly adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Passed and approved on this ~ day ofQG1~-`~+ 2002. Respectfully submitted, ~y/~'7 /~J ~ ~ Sidney Gran~","Chairman IT The City Council, at its March 18, 2002 meeting, did not direct the Committee to revisit the map. The Committee stands down as of this date. Therefore, the Committee Chairman will approve these minutes since the Committee will not be meeting again.