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Meeting Minutes <br /> Charter Review Committee Meeting <br /> August 4, 2025 <br /> • Committee members acknowledged that several items identified from surveys and past <br /> Committee discussions remain unresolved. <br /> • Opinions differed relative to whether the Committee should continue its work: <br /> • Some members argued for concluding responsibilities after the current Articles are <br /> processed. <br /> • The majority expressed strong support for continuing review of remaining items—viewed <br /> as diligence to complete the Committee's charge and not leave unfinished business. <br /> • Discussion took place on whether all Charter changes must be submitted at once or whether they <br /> could be proposed in sections, noting that there was a precedent in the Town of Sandwich. <br /> • General consensus was to continue meeting and addressing items previously flagged for further <br /> review. <br /> • It was suggested that appointed members should serve until the task is finished or voluntarily step <br /> down. <br /> • Minutes will serve as an official record for both future governance and future charter review <br /> committees. <br /> • Committee members ultimately agreed to take the following action: <br /> • Each member to review the outstanding items list and be prepared to bring prioritized <br /> outstanding issues to next meeting. <br /> • If additional changes are to be included for October Town Meeting, the Committee has <br /> 1-2 meetings to finalize recommendations and hold any necessary public hearings. <br /> • Establish a schedule with deadlines for October and/or May meetings and ballots. <br /> • Prepare for possible public hearing if additional articles are identified. <br /> • Chair to follow-up on legal and procedural questions regarding ballot and warrant <br /> deadlines. <br /> MEETING SCHEDULE <br /> Next meeting scheduled for Monday,August 18, 2025 at 6 PM. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Sherman to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 IPM. <br /> Motion seconded by Furbush. <br /> Roll Call Vote: 7-0(Unanimous) <br /> Collins,Yes DWeeden,Yes Miller,Yes <br /> Sherman,Yes Furbush,Yes Lewis,Yes <br /> Waygan,Yes McKelvey,Yes <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> LA <br /> Christine Willander <br /> Administrative Assistant <br />