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said he did not think they have to adhere to it and did not like the limit on the number of
times to talk.
Mr. Minich pointed out that the Chair has the opportunity to waive that limit.
Dr. Pullen stated he has seen Robert' s Rules abused and said another thing that restricts Council is
that public input is restricted after a motion is made.
The Mayor stated he will enforce that rule.
Mr. Minich noted any time the Chair makes a ruling, it can be overruled.
Mr. Reeves commented it is the most longwinded members who have the biggest problem. He said
Robert' s Rules works extremely well and he is glad it is enforced.
Mr. Hartwell expressed his concern is when there is a time sensitive issue.
Mr. Minich stated that Council can always add an item at the beginning of the meeting, but based
on Robert' s Rule, they cannot just bring it up. He said by bringing it up at the beginning of the
meeting Council can decide whether they want to add that item.
The Mayor wished to know if there was anything further Mr. Miller wished to discuss. Mr. Miller
said he did not want Robert' s Rules to interfere with the meeting. Mr. Hartwell noted, as was said,
an item can be added at the beginning of the meeting.
SUPER FOCUS GROUP NOMINATIONS
Consideration of Mayor and Council nominations to the Super Focus Group, to participate with
Council at the Strategic Planning Meeting on March 15.