George Ferguson, Chair
James S. Belden
Jeffrey A. Capeci
Mary Ann Jacob
Robert Merola
Richard Woycik
Legislative Council Ordinance Committee
Minutes (Draft) and Motions for Meeting of November 9, 2010
Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT
Committee Members Present: Jeff Capeci, George Ferguson,, Robert Merola, Richard Woycik
Excused: James Belden, Mary Ann Jacob
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m.
Public Participation
There were no members of the public present
Review and Approval of Minutes
Mr. Woycik moved to approve the minutes of November 5, 2010. Mr. Merola seconded the motion. Mr. Woycik noted that the date in the minutes of the next meeting should have been November 9, 2010 Minutes as amended were approved unanimously.
Discussion and possible action on the following Ordinances:
An Ordinance to Protect Children – No update
Fire Lane Ordinance – Mr. Ferguson noted that he had forwarded this to Fire Commissioner Halstead for his review and was awaiting his response.
Health Insurance Board or Trust Ordinance – Mr. Capeci reported having a follow up conversation with Mr. Tait. They discussed the Government Accounting Standards Board’s (GASB10) provisions and agreed that these would unnecessarily complicate the legislation. Instead, they agreed to modify the existing draft. The Committee then worked collaboratively to modify the document. A goal of building up a fund balance value equal to one to three months worth of claims was discussed and determined to be reasonable. Removing the reference to other types of insurance was to be removed as it is not relevant. This is to be a fund and not a trust. Language stipulating that the fund would be used exclusively to pay medical insurance claims and no other purpose was
included.
The Ordinance Committee agreed that Mr. Ferguson would send the revised Ordinance to key Town Officials for review and comment.
Acquisition of Conservation Easements for Open Space though abatement of taxes – No discussion or action was taken at this time pursuant to the Conservation Commission’s request.
Discussion of the process for undertaking a Charter mandated bi-annual review of Regulation 4, Chapter 90, Newtown Code Book, regarding Town of Newtown Purchasing and Bidding Procedures (Updates on actions) The Committee discussed this briefly a week earlier. Mr. Merola will be reviewing the information to begin to move forward this item forward.
No recommendations of actions were made to be brought before the Newtown Legislative Council and or the public
There are presently four Ordinances in process.
Discussion of Future Meeting Dates
The members agreed that the next meeting of the Ordinance Committee will take place on November 23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Participation
No members of the public were present.
New Business
There was not new business brought before the Committee at this time.
Conclusion
Jeff Capeci moved to adjourn. Rich Woycik seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:34 pm.
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