City of Brighton
500 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Special Meeting Minutes - Draft
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
6:00 PM
Special City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
MAYOR - KENNETH J. KREUTZER
MAYOR PRO-TEM - JW EDWARDS
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
LYNN BACA, CLINT BLACKHURST, MARK HUMBERT,
MATT JOHNSTON, GREGORY MILLS, MARY ELLEN POLLACK,
KIRBY WALLIN
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
B. Roll Call
Present: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Not Present: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Wallin, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to approve the Regular Agenda as presented. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
3. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Speakers limited to five minutes)
Michael Boutwell, Brighton. Mr. Boutwell reported that he had his water tested and it is good and expressed concern about the need to upgrade the water system in the future.
4. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Discuss the Pending Vacancy of the Position of Brighton Mayor
Kathryn LeDonne, Brighton. Ms. LeDonne expressed concern regarding how Council has conducted themselves and their job performance, lack of communication with citizens and ethics violations.
R. Wayne Walvoord, Brighton. Mr. Walvoord expressed concern regarding the firing of the City Manager and the need to change the City Charter.
Cindy Vigesaa, Brighton. Ms. Vigesaa expressed concern regarding threatened recalls, code of conduct for elected officials and the need to get citizen feedback regarding the appointment of a new mayor.
Sam McKinney, Brighton. Mr. McKinney asked that Council move forward and put their grievances behind them to heal and make the City a better place.
Peter Phibbs, Brighton. Mr. Phibbs expressed concerns regarding the ramifications of the recall of the Mayor and the need to update the Charter regarding the majority vote and the ward requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Edwards explained that this item is strictly for discussion and there cannot be any decisions made tonight.
City Attorney Bajorek explained the timing and process set forth in the Charter to select a new Mayor.
City Councilmembers discussed the options for filling the open Mayor position and the timing for taking this action. City Attorney Bajorek answered questions from Council regarding:
• Vacancy of the Mayor seat as stated in the Charter.
• The need to fill the vacancy with the current Council.
• The unexcused absence provision in the Charter.
• The ability to make a motion regarding past excused absences.
• The ability for a Councilmember to lobby other Councilmembers for a potential candidate for Mayor.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Blackhurst, to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Pro Tem Edwards, Councilmember Baca, Councilmember Blackhurst,
Councilmember Humbert, Councilmember Johnston, Councilmember Mills,
Councilmember Pollack, and Councilmember Wallin
Absent: 1 - Mayor Kreutzer
CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO
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J. W. Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Natalie Hoel, City Clerk
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Approval Date