6/23/2014 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY,.TUNE 23,2014 WAQUOIT MEETING ROOM--TOWN HALL Present: Edward Larkin,Theresa Cook,Chuck Gasior, Scott McGee,Michael Richardson,Don Myers,Mary Waygan,Richard Halpern, and Wayne Taylor. Audience: Deb Dann—Town Clerk Andrew McKelvey- Resident Geoff Spillane- Mashpee Enterprise Ed Larkin, Chairman,called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Approval of Minutes Michael Richardson motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 16,2014. Richard Halpern seconded the motion. VOTE: 8-Yes; 1-Abstain. Roll call Vote: Mary Waygan—yes Edward Larkin—yes Scott.McGee—yes Theresa Cook- yes Wayne Taylor—abstain Chuck Gasior—yes Michael Richardson—yes Don Myers—yes Richard Halpern-yes Other Business Review suggested change to Article 3-Section(i)(4) Recall Procedure Ed Larkin noted all Committee members received the comments from our Charter Attorney. Ed said while 20%of voters would still be required for the initial petition,regarding the vote percentage requirement 10% is reasonable in view of voter turnout. Motion: Theresa Cook motioned to change Article 3-Section(i)(4)to tO%from"at least 20%" in that paragraph right below"Against the recall of(Name of officer)". Scott McGee seconded the motion. Discussion: Michael Richardson stated for the record it is disappointing that people do not come out to vote and do a better job. Chuck Gasior said it would seem if you have a recall that it should generate people coming out to vote and if 11%come out perhaps it should be a percentage higher than 10%. Deb Dami,Town Clerk,commented Committee should keep in consideration when you have an uncontested ballot then you have even a lower percentage turnout. Don Myers said he echoes Debbie's concern. Also,he said we make it more strenuous for this election than for any other Town general election;why do we go to that extent.