Ethics Commission - Minutes - 01/03/2023

ETHICS COMMISION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES RECEIVED FOR RECORD
2023 JAN-b AI 44
Members Present: Betsy Ritter, Alternate
Laurie Wolfley
Alexa Massad
Adam Stone
Marty Zeldis
Christopher Nailon
Absent: Naomi Mendelovicz, Alternate
1. Call to Order. The January 3, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Ethics Commission was called
to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairlady Ritter.
Ms. Ritter recognized Marty Zeldis who served three full terms on the Ethics
Commission. He is unable to serve another term. She thanked him for his service.
Mr. Campo, Waterford Town Clerk, also thanked him.
2. Attendance. A quorum was established.
3. To consider and act upon the minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting.
MOTION (1): Adam Stone moved to approve the October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting
Minutes of the Ethics Commission, as presented. Seconded by Marty
Zeldis. Mr. Zeldis abstained from voting. (4-0-1) Motion carried.
4. Review of correspondence.
A. FY 2024 Budget Request. Ms. Ritter distributed the fiscal year 2024 Ethics
Commission Budget Request. She will inform commission members of the budget
hearing dates.
B. FY 2022 Annual Report. Ms. Ritter distributed the fiscal year 2022 Annual Report.
5. Old Business.
A. Ethics Commission Records. Ms. Ritter plans to schedule a Special Meeting date for
commission members to review all available records for the Ethics Commission.
Christopher Nailon arrived.
Ms. Ritter spoke to four previous chairpersons of the Ethics Commission. She
suggested cataloging our records.

. New Business. Ms. Ritter informed the commission that she and Adam Stone’s terms of
service expires on February 6, 2023.
Date for Next Meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of this Commission will
be held on April 4, 2023 at 7 p.m.
. ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION (2): Laurie Wolfley moved to adjourn the January 3, 2023 Ethics Commission
Regular Meeting at 7:15 p.m. Seconded by Adam Stone. (6-0)
Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Ghersi, Recording Secretary