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�� COUNCIL RULES APRIL 11, 2011
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Council Rules Committee Members Present: Derek Dieter; Ann Puzzello; David
Varner; Oliver Davis
Information and Technology Committee
Members Present: David Varner; Henry Davis; Tom LaFountain; AI Kirsits
Other Councilmember's Present: Karen White, Tim Rouse
Other's Present: Lynn Coleman; Glenda Rae Hernandez; Catherine Toppel, Kathleen
Cekanski-Farrand; Gary Gilot; Mayor Stephen Luecke; Aladean DeRose
Agenda: Bill No. 75-10—Council Procedures
Council President Derek Dieter gave a brief summary of the genesis development and necessity
of this bill beginning just over 18 months ago. He said what began as a perceived simple
violation of decorum, that is a Councilmember using electronic devised during a public meeting
had developed into the need for a formal codified bilL
Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand who researched what other legislative bodies were
doing around the state and the country said the bill was written in concert with the city's legal
department. As written, the ban on the use of electronic devices would apply to not only the
Council; but all city boards and commissions. Karen White asked if the proposed ordinance had
gotten any negative feedback and was assured it had not. Henry Davis, the Councilmember at
whom the bill seemed to be directed asked if an when other devices such as laptops or i-pads
could be acquired for the Council. President Dieter said Bob Allen, Director of IT would be in
touch with each Councilmember to hear and assess their needs. Councilmember Oliver Davis
expressed concern about sanctions in the bill, and lack of written policy for the use of these
devises.
Upon a motion by Councilmember LaFountain and a second by Councilmember Kirsits which all
affirmed the bill was sent to the Council favorably.
Under miscellaneous matters, Councilmember Varner expressed concern over the rules
governing group homes asking Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand to research the
issue stating registration of homes was necessary at the very least.
There being no further business to come before the Rules Committee at this time, President
Dieter adjourned the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
Respectfully Sub itted,
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Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson
Council Rules Committee