11/27/2023 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

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1 *Monday, November 27, 2023 Charter Review Committee Minutes* ��QFY.M1Aq�� Mtrna5%`54' CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Monday, November 27, 2023 Popponesset Meeting Room — Mashpee Town Hall 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 6:30 pm Convene Meeting in Open Session Present: John Miller, David Weeden, Rodney C. Collins, Darlene Furbush, Catherine Lewis, Gregory McKelvey, Don Myers, Carol A. Sherman, Mary Waygan Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Comment Members of the public asked if the preamble would be discussed at tonight's meeting. John Miller said that discussion regarding the preamble was not on the agenda for tonight's meeting because at the last Charter Review Committee meeting it was decided that David Weeden and Cathy Lewis were going to collaborate on retooling several drafts. Cathy Lewis said they have shared the drive but hasn't had a chance to collaborate with David yet. Paula Peters, 25 Devon Street said she feels strongly about the strongly worded history in the preamble drafted by David and stands by it and hopes the Committee will stand by it as well. Russell Peters, also said he was at the meeting to support the David Weeden's draft of the preamble. Cathy Lewis and David Weeden will continue working on the preamble and narrow down the historical portion of the preamble into a document that can be discussed at the next meeting Lynne Barbara Lynne Barbee acknowledged the participation of the Tribe and float in the Macy's parade and said the Town has a lot to be proud of. A draft of the preamble will be available for the next meeting and will be placed on the December 11, 2023 agenda. Minutes Discussion and Approval of the Following: November 6, 2023 minutes. Motion made by Darlene Furbush to approve the November 6, 2023 minutes with changes, motion seconded by Carol Sherman.