MASHPEE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013
WAQUOIT MEETING ROOM – TOWN HALL
Present: Terrie Cook, Chuck Gasior, Richard Halpern, Ed Larkin, Scott McGee, Don Myers, Mike Richardson, Wayne Taylor, and Mary Waygan
Audience: Deb Dami – Town Clerk
Joyce Mason – Town Manager
Geoff Spillane – Mashpee Enterprise
Chairman Pro Tem Richardson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Each member of the Committee introduced themselves; identified the Town boards/committees on which they currently serve or have served; and all expressed strong interest in serving on this Committee and to reviewing the Town Charter.
New Business
Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Clerk
Mr. Richardson opened the nominations to elect Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Clerk.
Motion: Mr. Taylor motioned to nominate Ed Larkin as Chairman of the Charter Review Committee. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~8-0-1.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, yes Chuck Gasior, yes Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, abstain~ Mary Waygan, yes ~~~~~~~~~~~
Motion: Mr. Halpern motioned to nominate Terrie Cook as Vice Chairman of the Charter Review Committee. Mr. McGee seconded the motion.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~8-0-1.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, abstain Chuck Gasior, yes Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, yes~ Mary Waygan, yes
Motion: Mr. Myers motioned to nominate Chuck Gasior as Clerk of the Charter Review Committee. Mr. Halpern seconded the motion.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~8-0-1.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, yes Chuck Gasior, abstain Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, yes~ Mary Waygan, yes
Strategy Discussion
- Difficult process to amend the Charter. Proposed changes have to have Town Meeting approval and then be approved by ballot vote.
- Timeframe for Charter Review to complete this work is for next Annual Town Meeting, but could be delayed if necessary.
- Any recommended changes that can be accomplished via By-Law change would be the responsibility of the By-Law Review committee in year 2015. Public should be informed of this possibility.
- Important to inform as many people as possible of the process involved to change a Charter.
- Important to inform public and get their input by utilizing Mashpee TV; Town Website; Mashpee Enterprise; Town Manager’s office as resources.
- A sample of a public survey document was reviewed as one of the ways to get feedback. The survey could be placed on Town Website; and copies distributed at locations in Town.
- Town Counsel would be available, if necessary. In addition, the committee may need to request a small budget amount to obtain legal counsel whose expertise deals with Town Charter.
- State laws have changed in the past 10 years since the Town Charter was adopted. What is the impact, if any?
Meeting Schedule
Charter requires that this Committee hold a Public Hearing within 30 days.
Motion: Mr. Richardson motioned to set Charter Review Public Hearing for June 27, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Taylor seconded this motion.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~9-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, yes Chuck Gasior, yes Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, yes~ Mary Waygan, yes
Conference Room unavailable June 27th.
Motion: Mr. Taylor motioned the previous motion be rescinded and the Charter Review Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 1, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Richardson seconded this motion.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~9-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, yes Chuck Gasior, yes Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, yes~ Mary Waygan, yes
Meeting Schedule (continued)
Motion: Mr. Richardson motioned the next regular meeting of Charter Review Committee be set for Monday, July 29, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Taylor seconded this motion.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~9-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, yes Chuck Gasior, yes Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, yes~ Mary Waygan, yes
Motion: Mr. Richardson motioned the August meeting of Charter Review Committee be set for Monday, August 26, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Myers seconded this motion.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~9-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, yes Chuck Gasior, yes Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, yes~ Mary Waygan, yes
Adjournment
Motion made by Mr. Richardson to adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor.
VOTE: ~Unanimous. ~9-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Terrie Cook, yes Chuck Gasior, yes Mike Richardson, yes
Don Myers, yes Scott McGee, yes Wayne Taylor, yes
Richard Halpern, yes~ Ed Larkin, yes~ Mary Waygan, yes
Respectfully submitted
Jean Giliberti
Recording Secretary
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