Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 08/08/2022

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LEGISLATION & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES—SPECIAL MEETING Monpay, AucusT 8, 2022
Members present: Richard Muckle, Susan Driscoll, Tim Fioravanti, Dave Welch (5:44 p.m.), Tom Dembek (phone)
Also present: Town Attorney Nick Kepple, Town Clerk Dave Campo
1,,2. With quorum confirmed, meeting called to order by Chair Muckle at 5:42 p.m.
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Consideration of previous minutes:
Motion by Muckle, second by Fioravanti, to accept the minutes of the July 13, 2022, L&A Committee as
presented. Voice vote: Unanimous.
Consideration of Chapter 2.38 and 2.12 ordinances: Discussion ensued on logistics of the recent reorganization
initiated by the First Selectman—e.g., whether a new department was created, how the IT budget would be
handled. Director Allen explained that IT staff had been hired as additional personnel within the Finance
department; the IT budget would remain separate, but under her management; and the duties and functions of
the former IT Committee were covered under the new staffs job descriptions and policies. Discussion followed
on the need, for transparency and precedence within the ordinances regarding departmental duties, to also
document the reorganization within the Finance ordinances.
Consensus to discuss possible substitute language referencing duties at next meeting, following or in consult
with Finance Director.
Consideration of Chapter 2.42 ordinances: Attorney Kepple reported that while Waterford, Salem and
Montville had withdrawn from the Greenway Authority Commission, East Lyme had not taken formal action, so
the Commission itself was not terminated, under PA 00-148.
Consensus to consider, at next meeting, possible clarifying footnote language that references only the RTM’s
2017 resolution to withdraw.
Motion by Driscoll, second by Muckle, to delete the text of Chapter 2.42 and substitute a footnote explaining
termination of the Commission by the member towns’ withdrawal. Voice vote: Unanimous.
Adjournment: Brief discussion and consensus to schedule next meeting on August 15.
Motion by Fioravanti, second by Welch, to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Voice vote: Unanimous.
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