11/12/2009 ADA COMMISSION Minutes

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New Laws Regarding Open Meetings: Marilyn Farren brought the Committee up to date about the new laws effective July 1, 2010 from the Ethics Commission at the State Attorney General's Office. Some notable changes are: Agendas must be posted 48 hours (business days) before a meeting. No add-ons may be made to an Agenda. Minutes must be made available within two weeks after the meeting. Powerpoints trust be referenced. Voting on Motions must include the names of the voters. Action items need a vote. All parties must take a test on-line to comply with State Ethics. Every two years participants must proclaim their honesty in writing. There are three handouts members must read about the Conflict of Interest Law and sign off that they read them. Letter ofAippreciation: Bob Wooldridge circulated a letter of appreciation to Patricia Lugo, the former School Business Manager, for her contributions to improve access to the disabled throughout the Town, particularly in the schools. Her attendance and contributions at ADA meetings were appreciated. Construction Committee Replacement. Trish Parolski requested that a replacement be found for her as the Construction Committee ex-officio member. She can no longer fulfill this obligation. They meet the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. A suggestion was made to have Jean Giberti get the agenda in advance and perhaps decide if it is necessary for someone to attend. Marilyn Farren will follow this up. Also, Bob Wooldridge will look at past Minutes from their meetings to see what they have been covering. Future Mee&g Schedule: The ADA will meet on the 2"d Thursday of the following months: January, March, May, July, September. Another date needs to be selected for November, since it falls on a holiday. These dates will be confirmed with the Town Clerk. Adjournment:There being no further business to conduct,Bob Wooldridge moved to adjourn, Trish Parolski seconded. Unanimous. Mar�Ge horpe, Reco ing Secretary