HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-01 Bylaw Committee MinutesBYLAW COMMITTEE MINUTES #227
March 1, 1995
7:45 p.m. Meeting called to order in Employees' Lounge in Town
Hall.
Members present: Phil Pacino, Ed Murphy, Jack Russell and
Dolores Carroll.
Town Clerk Cathy Quimby was present to review Article 15 of the
Annual Town Meeting Warrant with the Committee. By amending .
Section 2.1.1 of the. General Bylaws, the Town election could be
held on the same day as the Presidential Primary. Although this
could not be accomplished without the Selectmens' prior approval,
it would not only save the Town approximately $3,000,.but voter
turnout would increase from 14% to 70%.
On motion of Jack Russell, seconded by Ed Murphy, the Committee
voted to recommend Article 15 by a vote of 4-0.
CPDC will be invited to our next meeting on March 15th to review
Articles 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22.
Town Counsel Ted Cohen will be contacted to see if it is
appropr c to discuss Article 23 with the Petitioner, since the
matter efore the court. If proper, opposition (CPDC) will
also be nvited.
Minutes #225 were reviewed and on motion of Dolores Carroll,
seconded by Ed Murphy, were accepted by a vote of 3-0-1.
Minutes #226 were reviewed and on motion of Ed Murphy, seconded
by Phil Pacino, were accepted by 8L vote of 3-0-1.
8:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Dolores S. Carroll
Clerk