Charter Revision Commission Minutes

CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 23, 2010
Town Hall

Item 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman, Barbara Wilkes.

Item 2. Public Hearing for Charter Revision Commission/Presentation of Draft:
The public hearing was opened at 7:01 p.m. and Barbara Wilkes read aloud the Charter Revision Commission’s draft of proposed changes.

Joseph Hanecak, Oak Avenue, Winsted, addressed the Commission on the issue of Town Manager residency. He questioned whether someone who lived outside of Winsted would have the same dedication to the job as someone who lived in town.

Richard Pozzo, Laurel Way, Winchester, spoke to the issue of the Finance Director’s position being shared and expressed support for the charter change.

Marsha Sterling, a Commission member, spoke at the hearing stating that the sharing of the Finance Director’s duties was permissible and is done by some other towns.

Lisa Smith, a selectman, expressed support for the proposed charter changes.

Item 3. Discussion/Possible Action regarding Public Hearing: The public hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m.

Item 4. Roll Call: Present: Barbara Wilkes, Maryann Welcome, Shirley Allshouse, Richard Nalette and Marsha Sterling.

Item 5. Approval of June 9, 2010 minutes: Richard Nalette moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2010 meeting. Second by Maryann Welcome. Four in favor; Marsha Sterling abstained.

Item 6. Discussion/Possible Action Regarding sending CRC Draft to Board of Selectmen:
Maryann Welcome moved to send the draft to the BOS. Second by Marsha Sterling. Unanimously approved.

Item 7. Old Business: No old business.

Item 8. New Business: No new business.

Item 9. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Maryann Welcome and second by Richard Nalette. Unanimously approved and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m..