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7. FLOORIDISCUSSION (CONT'D Barbara Schankerman asked Mr. Robinson what the procedure was for having a resolution. Mr. Robinson answered by saying that he believed Mr. Brownell was in charge of this office and that the redevelopment secretary should have said you could only speak to Mr. Brownell for answers to your questions. Mr. Brownell added that he informed his staff that in the future should anyone ask for information that nothing was to be given out without his approval. Ms. S hankerman remarked that that was all that had to be said, to which Mr. Brown Ell remarked now she knew and she understood and she should talk to him: Ms. Schankerman asked to see the legal verification that states that it is not proper to have anybody able to see the resolution prior to vote, this was the purpose of her statement and the answer she wanted to hear. Mr. Brownell told er that he did not believe we were required to prepare resolutions in advance, that the resolution was in Mr. Butler's office and he did bring the resolution in question into this office prior to the beginning of this meeting. The Members of the Commission were fully aware of the attorneys working on this resolution. Mr. Butler also answered Ms. Schankerman's question by stating that there is no requirement under the "sunshine law" or any other law that requires resolutions be made available prior to the meeting. Mr. K witho repli couns simpl downt the q Butle is he indic in le the p respo findi peopl and w Andre law" to the All i- those the m in th of thi prior mail i1 evenii press to wh that or eai at th adden, ine asked how could the commission vote affirmative on this resolution t having seen the resolution prior to its vote this morning. Mr. Nimtz d that this is possible because of the great confidence held in the legal 1 of this Commission. Mr. Butler indicated that this resolution is a resolution that states other than including a legal description of the wn area, it contains the language on the agenda. Mr. Wiggins added that estion is not the legal technicality, it is just the purpose... Mr. stated that if there was something beyond what this resolution actually would have suggested it be read or explained in detail. Mr. Kline ted that this did not look good, and that he understands the confidence al ability. Mr. Wiggins stated that it was very pleasing to see all of blic interest in this matter, in years past the trustees who have the sibility of appointing or electing commissioners had some problems g people who were interested. It may be that we now have a series of who might be candidates for the job of a redevelopment commissioner, wish them good luck. Wood questioned if this Commission has been complying with the "sunshine o which Mr. Brownell indicated that copies of the agenda were mailed out press and posted on our bulletin board 48 hours prior to the meeting. ems discussed this morning, including the resolution, with exception to special items, noted on the addendum to the agenda, were contained in iled and posted agenda. Mr. Butler clarified the "sunshine law" to everyone t as he has read it and re -read it that it does not require submission agenda prior to the meeting, it requires posting of the agenda 48 hours if an agenda is used normally by the meeting body. It does not require g to the press. Mr. Brownell did mail the agenda as prepared Tuesday g or Wednesday morning to the media. We are not required to notify the in advance of the meeting if the meetings are held on a regular basis ch I have advised Mr. Brownell from this point forward to notify the press egular meetings of this Commission are held on the first and third Fridays h month. The Commission is obligated under this law to reconfirm this beginning of each year. Ms. Schankerman indicated that the indicated um was not given to her when she picked up a copy of the agenda prior to (9)