Original Message {{forwarded to Wethersfield.net by Mr.Young}}
From: "dolores sassano" dolores.sassano@wethersfieldct.com
To: Robert Young
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 5:22 PM
Subject: boards and commissions and {{unaffiliated voters}}
I was pleased to hear you refer to yourself {{Robert Young}} as unaffiliated.
Most people think if they do not belong to a party they are independent!
Here is a list of the boards and commissions. Unaffiliated electors are encouraged and welcomed.
We follow Minority Rules, which limits the number of people from the majority party.
Unaffiliated electors still have to call or submit their name to the screening committees for the parties. If given to the Town Clerk it will be sent to both chairmen, of the screening committees.
Unaffiliated electors may not understand the reason for the question of party affiliation. It is because of Minority Rules. They mistakenly think belonging to a party is a private matter.
I am working on a form to put on the internet along with this list of boards and commissions, want to run it by council first.
Dolores Sassano, {{Town Clerk, Town of Wethersfield}}
This is a summary of the various Boards and Commissions, what they do and when they meet. Some are in the Town Charter others are in the Code of the Town of Wethersfield. They all follow rules [Minority representation] and regulations per Charter and/or Connecticut General Statutes. The Wethersfield Town Calendar lists all the Boards and Commissions as well as their committee members.
Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities – composed of fifteen members. The Committee shall inquire into the needs of the disabled and make reports and recommendations to the Council. Meets third Wednesday of the month.
Advisory Recreation and Parks Board – composed of six members. Board advises the Director of Recreation and Parks on use of recreation facilities and programs. Promotes recreational programs for town.
Board of Building Appeals – composed of five members and three alternates. The board hears all appeals from the ruling of the Building Inspector in the enforcement of the Building Code and renders a decision approving, modifying or reversing such rulings.
Board of Tax Review [Board of Assessment Appeals CGS]-composed of three members (CGS allow 5). Board accepts residents’ requests to have their tax assessments reviewed. This committee meets according to CGS, at least 3 times in March or April (usually 5 or 6+ plus including Saturdays) and at least once(usually 3 times) in September for motor vehicle assessments. March or April is determined by the signing day of the Grand List.
Building Committee - composed of seven members. Council appoints an Advisory Building Committee for each capital improvement project for which a referendum is required. Appointed by Charter Sec. 512, serve until completion.
Capital Improvement Advisory Committee – composed of five members. Committee advises Council prior to budget sessions in developing planning, prioritizing and implementing capital improvement projects within the Town. Meets three or four times a year at the direction of the Chairman.
Code of Ethics and Board of Ethics – composed of five members and three alternates. Board is charged with the administration of the Code of Ethics. The board adopts rules of procedures, which it deems necessary to carry out the intent of the code. Meets as needed.
Committee on Culture and the Arts – composed of thirteen members. Their purpose is to develop, recommend and coordinate proposals and programs and methods to assist, initiate, encourage and sponsor activities in all fields of culture and arts in Town. Meets the 2nd Monday of the Month.
Conservation Commission – composed of nine members for the development and conservation of natural resources, including water resources, within the territorial limits of the Town. Meets the 2nd Wednesday.
Cove Park Advisory Committee – composed of seven members. Committee assists the Advisory Park and Recreation Board in conducting studies and makes recommendations concerning the use of Cove Park. Meets as needed.
Economic Development and Improvement Commission – composed of nine members and two alternates. The Commission was established for the promotion, improvement and development of the economic resources of the town. Meets the 2nd Thursday.
Ethics Board – composed of 5 members, two from each party and 1 unaffiliated. Meets when hearings are called.
Fair Rent Commission – composed of seven members and three alternates. Commission is authorized to make studies and investigations, conduct hearings and receive complaints relative to rental charges on housing accommodations except those accommodations rented on a seasonal basis. They control and eliminate excessive rental charges. Meets as needed.
Flood and Erosion Control Board – composed of five members and three alternates. Board is authorized to plan, layout, acquire, construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain, supervise and manage a flood or erosion control system.
Historic District Commission – composed of five members and three alternates. Commission promotes the town’s education, culture, economic and general welfare through preservation and protection of buildings, places and districts of historic interest within the town and protects the many architectural phases of the Connecticut River Community. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month.
Human Rights and Relations Commission – composed of nine members and three alternates. The purpose of the Commission is to (1) Promote mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious, ethnic and other groups. (2) Secure equality of treatment and opportunity for all human beings. (3) Cooperate with governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations having like or kindred functions to those of the judgement of the Commission will aid in promoting its general purpose. (5) Offers its services and cooperates with other agencies and departments of the Town in promoting a healthy community. Six meetings per year.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission – composed of nine members and three alternates. This commission was established per "An Act Concerning Inland Wetlands and watercourses" by the Connecticut General Statutes. This Commission shall have all powers and responsibilities as authorized under the statute. Meets the 3rd Wednesday.
Insurance Commission – composed of seven members. Duties include (1) Review Town Risk and Insurance program and develop specifications for proper scope and forms of insurance.
(2) Establish minimum requirements for Agent of Record to administer Town
Risk and Insurance Program. (3) Propose to Town Manager a minimum of two people capable of being Town Agent of Record. (4) Propose to Town Manager acquisition procedure to serve Town’s interest in risk or insurance programs. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Library Board – composed of nine members. Board oversees the operation of the Library. They work with the Library Director on operations and budget.
Planning & Zoning Commission - composed of nine members and three alternates. The commission has the authority to hire engineers, planers, draftsmen/women and others as needed. Commission oversees projects to see that they conform to the Town’s Planning and Zoning requirements. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee – composed of twelve members and two alternates. Committee conducts inquiries into needs of Town senior citizens. Once a year Committee reports to Council the state and lot of older persons in Town along with recommendations for program considerations. Meets the 4th Thursday, must be 55 to be on the committee.
Shade Tree Commission – composed of five members for a term of three years. Commission serves as advocates for the choice and care of attractive trees. Need to have a working knowledge of the habitat, planting, growth, care and placing of trees. More details in the Code of Wethersfield. Meets monthly: 1st Wednesday.
Solomon Wells House Committee – composed of nine members. Committee shall advise and assist in the continuing care and furnishings of the Solomon Wells House and grounds. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Tourism Commission – composed of seven members and two alternates. Commission promotes and encourages tourism; make visitors to New England aware of Wethersfield’s heritage and its historic and scenic sites. They also coordinate a year round calendar of events and assist in promoting Wethersfield as "Ye Most Auncient Town". Meets the last Tuesday of the month.
Youth Advisory Board – composed of eighteen members. Board inquires into the needs of youth in the community and reports the results to the Town Manager and Director of Youth Services. They also sponsor programs of benefit to youth. Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month.
Zoning Board of Appeals – composed of five members and three alternates. The Board is a means for residents and businesses to come to petition for variances if they do not conform to zoning standards. Meets the 4th Monday of the month.
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