2013-06-24 Appointment Committee -Bylaw Committee Minutes

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Bylaw Committee Appointment Committee Meeting June 24, 2013 The meeting convened at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Committee members Alan Foulds, Phil Pacino and James Bonazoli as well as candidate Marcel Dubois, Bylaw Committee member Stephen Crook and Town Manager Bob LeLacheur. Mr.Foulds called the Committee to order and described that one three-year term on the Bylaw Committee was open due to Phil Pacino's decision to step down. He also noted a two-year term expiring in 2014 remains open, and another two-year tens expiring in 2014 would be open in late July as Dolores Carroll indicated her decision to resign. Mr. Dubois gave his background to the BCAC, including being a resident since 1996 and currently an RCTV volunteer. By profession he is a technical writer, and he also mentioned he is a new Town Meeting member. Mr. Pacino described the responsibility as reviewing any proposed Bylaw changes and - then to report to Town Meeting. He stated there were very few meetings,now that the Bylaws recodification project has been finished. He reminded that a review of the Charter was the next task however. Mr. Bonazoli asked if Mr.Dubois was aware of any conflicts, and he replied only if RCTV issues arose in common. Mr. Crook disclosed that he was also an RCTV volunteer, and welcomed Mr. Dubois's interest. Mr. Foulds summarized the openings and thanked Mr. Dubois for stepping forward. On motion by Mr. Pacino seconded by Mr. Bonazoli,the Bylaw Appointment _Committee placed the following name into nomination for one three-year term, expimina on June 30 2016° Marcel Dubois, and voted 3-3-0 in favor of the appointment. On motion by Mr. Pacino marking his lone tenure as a member of the Bylaw Committee and seconded by Mr. Bonazoli the Committee voted to adiourn at 7.15pm by a vote of 3-0-0. Respectfully sub /m itted, 0? /� /��JJ Secretary ' AI� . I /