Present: E. Petti, R. Halpern, R. Maney, J. Blumengarten, E. Larkin, C. Bowmar-Perry, D. Arden, C. Gasior, and J. Bacigalupi (arrived at 7:15 p.m.).
Dr. Petti, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Cathy Bowmar motioned to accept the minutes of October 31, 2002 as presented; this motion was seconded by Ruth Maney; and unanimously approved by all Commissioners present.
Dean Arden motioned to accept the minutes of October 24, 2002; Ruth Maney seconded this motion; and it was unanimously approved by all Commissioners present.
Dr. Petti handed out a copy of the results of the November 4 meeting the Charter Commission had with the Selectmen.
Dr. Petti then reported on her meeting with Wayne Duchemin, who started the Economic Development Commission. She stated:
Dr. Petti said her work with contacting boards is complete, except for Leisure Services.
Meeting with School Committee
Evidently misunderstanding…they will meet with Charter Commission on November 21, not tonight. Chuck distributed copy of suggested questions received from Mike Curran for meeting with School Committee. The Commissioners indicated they liked the suggested questions posed by Mike Curran.
Schedule for Future Meetings
11/14 – 7:15 p.m. – Charter Meeting with Curran. Go through agenda for future.
11/21 – 7:15 p.m. – Charter Meeting with Curran.
7:30 p.m. School Committee; and Planning Board to join Charter Meeting.
12/5 – 7:15 p.m. – Charter Meeting with Curran.
7:30 p.m. – Board of Appeals; Police Chief; and Fire Chief to join Charter Meeting.
12/19 – 7:15 p.m. – Charter Meeting start time.
7:30 p.m. – Board of Health, DPW, and Town Planner to join Charter Meeting.
Ed commented that he would hope Juan and Dean could enlighten us on School budgeting process, etc. Also, we should look into central purchasing concept.
Dr. Petti asked: How about a purchasing agency for Town? Consensus was that Town Administrator should do this function.
Resignation
Dr. Petti submitted her resignation from the Charter Commission, dated November 7, 2002. A copy of the resignation is attached to printed minutes. The Commission accepted Dr. Petti’s resignation. Dr. Petti exited the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Dean Arden, as Vice Chairman, then continued the meeting. He suggested the Charter Commission send Dr. Petti a letter thanking her for all her efforts.
Juan Bacigalupi motioned the Charter Commission dedicate the Charter to Dr. Petti; Cathy Bowmar seconded this motion; and it passed unanimously.
Following discussion, Cathy nominated Ed Larkin to be Chairman; Ruth seconded the nomination.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved that nominations be closed.
Dean stated the single ballot for Ed Larkin to be Chairman has passed unanimously.
Juan motioned the Executive Session minutes of July 30, 2002 be accepted. Cathy seconded the motion; and it carried unanimously.
Ruth motioned the July 30, 2002 Executive Session minutes be held and not released for the time being; Jerry seconded this motion; and it passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Ed motioned to adjourn the meeting; Cathy seconded the motion; and it was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Giliberti
Recording Secretary
