12/01/2025 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

Home Browse Search

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE DRAFT Regular Session Minutes December 1, 2025 No further action or follow-up is necessary, as outstanding quorum-related issues are considered to be resolved, and the Town's practice of considering a quorum to be a majority of members "then in office" may continue. NEW BUSINESS Review of draft Final Re Dort of this Charter Review Committee • In the third paragraph, in describing survey participation, language was revised from "400 residents" to "400 people", as it was not certain that all responses came from residents. • Officer list to be updated to move Mr. McKelvey (Clerk) up, followed by other members alphabetically. • Discussion on whether to include the Final Report in the Town's annual report book in the spring and consensus leaned toward including it. Motion by Furbush to accept the Charter Review Committee's Final Report, as amended Motion seconded by Miller Roll Call Vote: 7-0(Unanimous) David Weeden, yes John Miller,yes Darlene Furbush,yes Catherine Lewis, yes Mary Waygan,yes Greg McKelvey, yes Rodney Collins,yes Reflections &Acknowledgments • Committee noted the efficiency and productivity of their work and the value of community participation. • Members noted the Charter is now well-positioned for the next review in 2033. • High value placed on transparent deliberations and due diligence, as well as comprehensive records for use by future Committees. • Special thanks extended to on Myers for his input earlier in the process. MEETING SCHEDULE ADJOURNMENT Before adjournment, the question was raised whether the Committee needs to take a formal vote to recommend the Charter amendments be included on the May 2026 Election Warrant. Chair will confirm with legal counsel that no additional procedural step is necessary before placing the Charter amendments on the ballot. Motion by McKelvey to adjourn the meeting and conclude the business of the Charter Review Committee, conditional upon confirmation from Town Counsel that no further action by this Committee is needed prior to the Charter amendments being placed on the ballot.