Minutes of the Meeting of the Charter Revision Appointments Committee
Of the Legislative Council
Held in the Meeting Room One in the Newtown Municipal Center,
3 Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
Monday August 16, 2010
Chairman James Belden called the meeting to order at 5:56 pm.
PRESENT: Chris LaRocque, Richard Woycik, Mary Ann Jacob, and Chairman James Belden
ABSENT: none.
ALSO PRESENT: none.
VOTER PARTICIPATION: none
5:58pm Mr. Woycik motioned to enter executive session for the purpose of conducting interviews for the Charter Revision Candidates. Mr. LaRocque seconded. The motion was unanimously carried.
6:27pm the committee came out of executive session.
Public Participation: None
New Business:
Discussion on how many people should make up the Charter Revision Commission. Mr. Woycik is concerned that more than 7 could cause a scheduling problem. Mr. Belden agreed stating that 7 seemed right and would allow the appropriate amount of focus.
6:30pm Mr. LaRocque motioned to enter executive session for the purpose of conducting interviews for the Charter Revision Candidates. MrWoycik seconded. The motion was unanimously carried.
7:11pm the committee came out of executive session and was joined by one member of the press.
Members of the committee briefly discussed that the State Statues will limit our choices in two areas. 1. We cannot have more that a bare majority of commission member from any one political party. 2. We cannot have more the 1/3 of the commission members (2) serve on other boards or commissions.
Mr. Belden made a motion to form a Charter Revision Commission consisting of seven individuals. Mr. Woycik seconded. The motion was unanimously carried.
Ms. Jacob made a motion to nominate Judge Lavery (D) as the first member of the Charter Revision Commission. Mr. LaRocque seconded. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Woycik made a motion to nominate Mr. Bob Duero (U) as the second member of the Charter Revision Commission. Mr. Belden seconded. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Belden made a motion to nominate Mr. Spanedda (R) as the third member of the Charter Revision Commission. Ms. Jacob seconded. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Woycik made a motion to nominate Mr. John Godin (R) as the fourth member of the Charter Revision Commission. Mr. Belden seconded.
Ms. Jacob reminded the members of the committee that if we accepted this nomination, we would eliminate three other individuals from consideration because we are only allowed two people on the commission who currently hold public office or serve on a town commission. Those people are Ms. Anna Weidemann (D), Ms. Karen Pierce (I) and Mr. Ted Kreinik (D).
The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. LaRocque made a motion to nominate Mr. Eric Paradis (D) as the fifth member of the Charter Revision Commission. Ms. Jacob seconded. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Belden made a motion to nominate Ms. Po Murray (I) as the sixth member of the Charter Revision Commission. Without a second, the motion was not considered.
Mr. Belden made a motion to nominate Mr. Bert Roznicki (I) as the sixth member of the Charter Revision Commission. Without a second, the motion was not considered.
Mr. Belden made a motion to nominate Ms. Carey Schierloh (R) as the sixth member of the Charter Revision Commission. Mr. Woycik seconded, the motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Woycik made a motion to nominate Mr. Joe Golden (U) as the seventh member of the Charter Revision Commission. Mr. LaRocque seconded, the motion was unanimously carried.
As the commission membership number was met, we did not consider the following applicants: Mr. Anthony DiVanno and Mr. Ed Miklaszewski. Mr. Belden wanted all applicants to know he appreciated their interest and willingness to serve. All members agreed that this is a well balanced group that is apolitical and meets all state statutes. Mr. Belden will draft a resolution to present to the full council at our next regularly scheduled meeting this Wednesday.
Ms. Jacob made a motion to adjourn at 7:51pm, Mr. Woycik seconded.
9:20pm Mr. Woycik made a motion to adjourn, Mr. LaRocque seconded.
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