1991-07-08el.
MINUTES OF 7/8/91
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
TOWN OF BERLIN
A meeting of the Charter Revision Commission of the Town of Berlin was called to order
by Chairman Cugno at 7:10 p.m. in the Finance Board room at the Town Hall on Monday,
duly9ti1,. Members present were: Chairman Jeffrey Cugno, Joanne Ward, Kathryn Kearns,
Henry Russak, Thomas Pavano, Anthony Gandolfo, Richard Swanson and Stephen Greatorex.
Absent was Paul Eshoo.
A correction was made to the July 1, 1991 minutes. Change Chairmans to Chairmen.
Kathryn Kearns made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Mrs. Ward seconded
the motion. All in favor.
Discussion on correspondence was held. Chairman Cugno presented to the Commission a
letter from Mrs. Blanche Delaney, this wras the first written correspondence the Commission
had received. The letter expressed Mrs. Delaney's views on the issue of forms of govern-
ment. Chairman Cugno then informed.the Commission that he had received a call from
Mayor Peters. Chairman Cugno and Mayor Peters have agreed that on July 22, 1991,
Mayor Peters will speak to the members at the Charter Revision Commission meeting.
Chairman Cugno concluded the discussion on correspondence and informed the Commissioners
that Professor Hill will be the quest speaker at the July 15, 1991 Charter Revision
Commission meeting.
The next issue discussed was invitees. The Commissioners discussed which of the invitees
they would like to here from first. The Commissioners agreed upon the following list:
(1) Bond Counsel
(2) Director of Finance
(3) Corporation Counsel
(9) Mayor
(5) Deputy Mayors
(6) Board of Finance Chairman
Chairman Cugno stated that he would contact the individuals mentioned above to arrange
possible dates and times they may be available to come as an invited guest to speak at
the Charter Revision Commission meeting.
The next issue on the agenda discussed was the continued discussion on Selectmen/ Town
Meeting form of government. Chairman Cugno inquired if the Commissioners had any questions
or information to add to the discussion. ComMissioner Ward addressed the Selectmen/Town
Meeting flow chart issue. She stated that 4vi-zoning Board of Appeals alternates were
elected.separately from the regular members on that Board. Commissioner Pavano addressed
the issue on To -,an Manager, inquiring if this person should be a trainee?/untrained individual,
as pointed out in Mrs. Delaney's letter. Attendance by the public at Town Meetings and
discussing ideas on how to get knowledgeable and informative information to the public
concerning the different forms of government were also discussed.
On the issue of Town Meetings, Chairman Cugno stated that the Executive Board brings
the issues at hand to the Town Meetings. Commissioner Gandolfo stated that most issues
that go to Town Meetings are initiated by the Commissions and Boards of this town and then the
Executive Board brings them to the Town Meetings for approval or recommendations.
the last issue e agenda to be discussed was t'_ne survey. Commissioners Kearns,
Pavano and Grpresented the Commission with their draft surveys. Chairman Cugno
asked the Commissioners if they would meet, put their ideas together and'come up with
one survey. The Commissioners agreed and that concluded the discussion on the survey.
commissioner Kearns made a motion to have a survey. Commissioner Ward seconded the
r motion. All voted.in favor.
Commissioner Pavano motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 p.m. Commissioner Kearns
seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Respectfully submitted.,
Marsha Busnarda
Recording Secretary