Ward & Boundary Commission

WARD & BOUNDARY COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, November 13, 2018 City Hall Council Chambers 1:00 p.m. PRESENT: City Engineer Damien Davis, City Clerk Christine Wade, Deputy Clerk Heather Carl, Commission Members: Sarah Barnes, Cindy O’Brien, Roger Banks, Alice Meehan, and William Ryan. Chairman Roy Nutter and Alan Donaldson were absent. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Roger Banks at 1:10 p.m. by consensus. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Roger Banks, second by Cindy O’Brien, to approve the October 30, 2018, meeting minutes. PUBLIC PORTION: Roger Banks declared the Public Portion open. There being no appearances, Roger Banks declared the Public Portion closed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Software and data review Discussion regarding the progress of testing Geographic Information System (GIS) software for the automated redistricting of the wards. Roger Banks reported that Roy Nutter is currently testing the software and was able to produce a map. Cindy O’Brien advised that there was an article in the New York Times regarding the use of auto redistricting software which was worth mentioning. B. Letter to Council Sarah Barnes inquired if a response was received from City Council regarding the letter submitted by Commission recommending that there be no adjustment to the ward boundaries at this time. No response from City Council was received. NEW BUSINESS: A. Reminder of next scheduled meeting, time, date, and location An email will be sent to members when the next meeting is scheduled. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, motion by Barnes, second by Banks, to adjourn at 1:15 p.m. Prepared by: Christine Wade Date Approved: June 19, 2020 _________________ __________________________ Chairman, Roy Nutter