MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Held Wednesday, January 12, 2000
For the purpose of discussing Standing Rules

The meeting began at 8:07 p.m. It was held in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Community Center.

PRESENT WERE: Council members Rodney M. Roberts, Alan Turnbull, Edward V.J. Putens, Thomas X. White and Mayor Judith F. Davis.

STAFF PRESENT WERE: Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager; David E. Moran, City Clerk and Robert Manzi, City Solicitor

Council discussed the issue of a quorum for Work Sessions. Mr. Turnbull suggested that Council establish subcommittees to convene work sessions. Mr. White did not believe there was a problem and that the rules did not require a Council quorum. Mr. Roberts believed that all Council members needed to attend work sessions. Mr. Putens noted this had only occurred once. Mayor Davis also believed members needed to attend. After some discussion Council agreed that work sessions did not require a quorum.

Council directed that minutes needed to be taken at any Council work session.

Council also directed that work sessions be set for 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and all Wednesdays.

Council reviewed the Standing Rules document and made additional changes. Council directed that these changes be incorporated into a Resolution for an upcoming agenda.

Council discussed a memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Executive Sessions. Council agreed to modify their procedures in accordance with the recommendations of the City Clerk and City Solicitor.

Informational Items

Mr. Putens shared information about daycare conducted in residential homes in Greenbrook Estates.

The meeting ended at 10:39 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

David E. Moran, CMC
City Clerk

"I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct report of the regular meeting of the City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, held January 10, 2000."

Judith F. Davis

Mayor

City of Greenbelt, Maryland
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