Charter Revision Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2007

Present: Joseph Amend, Dorothy DiPiro Carl Fitzgibbons, Brian Gouin, Susan Malecky, Sharon Scaramella, Richard Murphy - chairman
Others Present: Attorney Steven Mednick

1. Chairman Call Meeting to order

Meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Chairman Murphy

2. Introduction of Members

Introduction of newly appointed member Sharon Scaramella.

3. Public Comment

Scott Adamsons, Board of Selectmen member, thanked the Charter Revision Commission for revisiting the town budget and looking forward to voting on Charter Revisions in November.

4. Discuss Public Hearing Input

Chairman Murphy started by discussing budget matters then briefed new member Sharon Scaremella on previous group decisions. Brian Gouin made a motion to honor the previous agreement they made on the major issues. The group as a whole will stand behind the decisions made regardless of outside influences. The major issues consist of the split budget, unlimited referendum, First Selectman vs. Town Manager and the Pension Commission. Motion seconded by Carl Fitzgibbons.

Ayes: Joseph Amend, Dorothy DiPiro Carl Fitzgibbons, Brian Gouin, Susan Malecky, Richard Murphy
Nays: None
Abstain: Sharon Scaramella

Motion passed.

5. Other Business

Chairman Murphy suggested that the February 26 meeting become a workshop to refresh everyone with the areas that need to be cleaned up. Example: the initiation budget process and index. Then the Commission will ask the Board of Finance to help with the scheduling process. Chairman Murphy hopes get the Charter revisions on the November ballot.

6. Adjourn

Motion made by Chairman Murphy and seconded by Brian Gouin to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

April Markham, Board Clerk