North Stonington New Town Hall
Thursday August 9, 2007
Minutes
The Meeting was called to order by Nick Mulane at 6:07 pm. Members Present: Brian Rathbun,Richard Blodgett, Paige Brooks, Bill Ricker,Priscilla Lewis, Robert Fleury, Town Attorney Frank Eppinger and Nick Mulane exhibition member and town First Selectman.
This is identified as a Special Meeting until a schedule of meetings for the year has been set
Motion to dispense with items b, d, and e, by Nick as they pertain to previous meeting.
Public Comments: Tim Crandall Question as to why the meeting wasn’t noticed in the News Paper, as did Pat Turner. The concern being a change in the Mission Statement. Nick answered that this present commission needed to go over the Mission Statement and decide if there were any changes to be made. They would also have to go to Town Meeting to have them ratified. Discussion followed.
1. Nick went over the Ethics Statement.
a. A packet of info was given to members and asked when the members would like F.O.I. man to come and speak.
b. There is a modest budget, not many exspenses, lawyers’ fees and such.
c. Action items on research that Bob Fleury, Nita Kincaid and Nick M. have worked on.
d. Voting Quorums
e. Our functions as a Commission
2. Motion to move for an organizational Meeting, by Nick 2nd by Bob Fleury. Bill R. suggests that the commission should elect officers at this meeting, instead of the Nov. Meeting, when it is regularly done.
a. Nomination for Chairman: Dick B. Nominates Bill R. As Chairman Bob F. 2nd.Discusion that if Bill won Selectman position he would have to step down as Chairman .He does accept nomination. All in favor, 5 to 0 in favor Bill Ricker as chairman.non Opposed nomination carries.
b. Nomination for Vice Chairman Follows by Bob F. he nominates Paige Brooks 2nd by Dick B. Paige accepts, motion to close nominations of vice chairman.5-0 in favor. Motion to accept Paige as Vice Chairman, by Dick B. and2nd by Brian Rathbun. All in Favor 5-0 nomination carries.
c. Nomination for Secretary, Question by Brian as to whether the Secretary could fill 2 rolls as treasurer also. Discussion follows.Dick B. Nominates Kellene Limpert as Secretary, Bob F. 2nds. All in Favor 5-0. Nomination carries. Discussion continues as to whether the 2 positions can be combined and Brian makes a motion to that effect motion does not carry.
d. Motion for Brian R. to be the Treasurer temporarily until Nov. Brian says he will accept he nomination. Bob F. 2nd all in favor 5-0 Motion carries.
e. Motion to cease nominations by Dick B. All in favor 5-0 motion carries.
3. William Ricker Chairman, Paige Brooks Vice Chairman, Kellene Limpert Secretary, and Brian Rathbun Treasurer.
4. Chair. Bill R. asks do you recall expenditures from years past. Motion to set $1200.00 as figure for budget.
5. Mission Statement: Adopted in 2003 revised in 2007 Bill R. Reads Mission Statement, noting changes, discussion Dick recommends a copy of state statutes, 7-131.Brian R. says Mission statement stay the same. Can we add to the original or must it stay the same? This Commission can make changes as it may need updating .Discussion follows, vote to table this item until all members have thoroughly gone over the Mission Statement, by Brian R. 2nd Bob F. motion carries 5-0
6. Item # 6 Tabled
7. The 4th Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm in Conference room Of New Town Hall. Next meeting, August 23, 2007, Brian and Bill have prior Commitments and cannot attend. Nov. meeting will be the 5th Thursday. Due to Thanksgiving.
8. Office hours will continue Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
9. Motion made to reduce budget from $1250.00 to $800.00 for 07/08. Motion carries 5-0.
10. Motion made and accepted to accept comments from the floor at the discretion of the Chair. Vote 5-0-0.
11. Motion made and 2nded to accept Goals and Tasks, as revised, with date’s identified.4-0-1.
12. Motion made and 2nded to Adjourn @8:52 5-0-0
Respectfully Submitted:Kellene Limpert
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