Item 7: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions

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4. Items from Members and Staff There were no items from staff. After some discussion about availability of the committee members in March, it was agreed to change the March 13 meeting to Friday, March 16, from noon to 2 p.m. Ms. Taylor said she would not be able to attend the March 22 meeting. Ms. Bettman felt they should still meet because she and Mayor Piercy would be gone after that. Mayor Piercy was concerned about the timing of bills, particularly the one concerning field burning as it was a “hot issue.” Ms. Wilson said there was a “huge backup” in Legislative Counsel, half the staff was new, and many bills had to be re-written. She said there was a push to finish by the end of February, meaning that there would be a lot of work the first two weeks of March. There was some discussion about how to deal with the field burning bill with the community and within the Council. Ms. Bettman asked if, by moving the March meeting, they would miss discussing bills that were up for hearing. She and Mr. Pryor agreed to meet 15 minutes before the March 12 City Council meeting to discuss any bills that needed a position. Ms. Taylor offered to be available by cell phone. The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis M. Taylor City Manager (Recorded by Bernie Burson) MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental February 6, 2007 Page 10 Relations