City of Hornell Charter Revision Commission Final Report 1 ...

position. He agreed that the bigger the budget, the more experience that would benecessary. Alderman Foreman agreed that the position should be separate from the CityManager position if that position is ultimately created.Alderman Foreman stated that about 8 years ago, the voters rejected a similarproposal because they were not properly educated on the issue. He stated that he was infavor of creating a new position with a four year term. Alderman Norton agreed, statingthat he too supported the change to an appointment. Dan Smith suggested that theCommission let the public know of the pros and cons of the change and what would beexpected of applicants. Alderman Norton stated that publicity was very important andasked that the newspaper keep the issue on the front page. Laura Vetter agreed that thepublic needed to be kept informed. Tim Rosell stated that if the public knew the processthere would be a better response.E. Analysis of Potential Charter ChangesThe Commission considered the possibility of changing not only the position ofChamberlain but changing the form of government for the City of Hornell. TheCommission did not choose to do that at this time after reviewing a memorandum to theMayor from the law firm of Harris Beach PLLC, dated January 13, 2011 and distributedto all Commission members, in which the various options available to the Commissionwere detailed. The Commission felt that changing the form of government would requirean extensive change in the Charter and that they would not have the time to adequatelyaddress that issue at this time.4