City of Gainesville - File #: 160843.

• File #: 160843.
• Version: 5
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 3/8/2017
• In control: Utility Advisory Board
• On agenda: 7/5/2017
• Final action: 6/14/2017
• Title: Independent Utility Board (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/5/2017	5	Utility Advisory Board
6/14/2017	5	Utility Advisory Board	Approved as Amended
5/3/2017	2	Utility Advisory Board

Title

Independent Utility Board (B)

Explanation

At their May 17, 2017 regular meeting, the board discussed the need for an independent utility board to oversee GRU.  The members feel that the City should offer an alternative version of an independent board for the voters to decide in conjunction with Representative Clemons' bill, and that the UAB should create their own framework for a board structure.  The chair tasked member Selvester with creating a draft ordinance detailing a board structure for discussion at their June 7, 2017 workshop.

At their June 7, 2017 workshop, the board members present discussed the draft ordinance created by Member Selvester.  After making suggestions for changes and considerations, the members present agreed to bring the revised draft ordinance to the full Board for discussion at their June 14, 2017 regular meeting.

At the June 14, 2017 regular meeting, the Board discussed the draft IUB and gave notes to Member Selvester for further changes.  They agreed to continue the discussion of an independent board at their July 5, 2017 workshop.

Recommendation:

Continue the discussion of the draft independent utility board ordinance created by Member Selvester and take any action deemed appropriate.