Mashpee Charter Commission

Present: E. Larkin, R. Halpern, R. Maney, J. Blumengarten, D. Arden, and J. Bacigalupi.

Absent: C. Gasior, and C. Bowmar-Perry.

Invited participants: George W. Baker, Fire Chief.

Glen Harrington, Board of Health.

Jim Long, Director, Council on Aging.

Tom Fudala, Town Planner.

Audience: Alan Samry, Mashpee Enterprise.

A quorum being present, Ed Larkin, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

Approval of Minutes

Ruth Maney motioned to accept the minutes of November 21, 2002; this motion was seconded by Dean Arden and was unanimously approved.

Richard Halpern motioned to release the July 30, 2002 Executive Session minutes; Juan Bacigalupi seconded this motion; and it was unanimously approved.

Interviews

Interviews were held with George Baker (7:20 p.m.-7:45 p.m.), Glen Harrington (7:48 p.m.-7:55 p.m.), Jim Long (7:55 p.m.-8:15 p.m.), and with Tom Fudala 8:20 p.m.-8:50 p.m.). Each one basically described their current job responsibilities. In addition various issues were discussed, including:

• Central purchasing agent for every-day issues would be okay. Specialty items for Fire frequently purchased through State and Federal contracts.
• Capital Improvement Committee…Include Department Heads in this process.
• Appointed vs. elected Boards: One thought is elected is less political. Also Town employees should be able to run for election provided no conflict of interest.
• Prefer Open Town Meeting vs. Representative Town Meeting.
• Jim Long will get message to Seniors on mission of Charter Commission. It can be released in Bulletin. Jim will speak with Ed tomorrow about scheduling a Commission member to address group at Senior Center.
• Would it be appropriate to mention Comprehensive Plan in the Charter?

Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

ADJOURNMENT

Ruth motioned to adjourn the meeting; Richard seconded the motion; and it was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Jean Giliberti, Recording Secretary