October 21, 2013
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance except Mr. Featherston.
Tax Classification Hearing – On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to continue this hearing to November 18th.
Police Chief – staffing update
Chief Daigle stated back in 2002, the Police Force totaled 34 men & women. The Police Force today totals 29 men & women. The Chief stated he is looking to at least bring the Department back to the 2002 numbers.
Chief Daigle stated the pending retirements of Sgt. Lemon and Officer Clinton will result in a savings of $144,190.80. He went on to state that if he hired 3 new officers (as outlined in the plan submitted) he would only need t0 supplement his current budget by $2,152.56. Chief Daigle’s plan outlined the cost of hiring 3 officers for FY2015, 3 officers for FY 2016 and 2 officers for FY2017. Chief Daigle also noted that Civil Service slows down the hiring process and would like to see the Town do away with this hiring practice.
Mr. Soter stated he would like to see the Chief hire 5 officers and supplement his current budget accordingly. He asked Mr. Fraine to work with Chief Daigle on this process.
Mr. Mayhew asked Chief Daigle about the process to remove Civil Service. Chief Daigle stated it requires a town meeting vote.
Mr. Mayhew suggested the possibility of looking for funding from the proposed casino owners since the business will have an impact on the Police & Fire Depts.
The Board asked Chief Daigle to gather information on the points listed this evening and to be placed on a November meeting agenda. Chairman Connor requested, if possible, that Chief Daigle attend the Board’s November 4th meeting.
Mr. Connor listed the following items to be discussed at the upcoming meeting:
--eliminate Civil Service – placement on May, 2014 Town Meeting Warrant
--sick bank liability
--seniority list with time of service
--Chief – retirement plan
--accurate breakdown of requested officers and cost to hire same
Minutes of October 21, 2013
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--number of officers needed per population statistics
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board voted to approve the October 7th minutes as submitted with all members voting in the affirmative except Mr. Soter who abstained.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler License for St. Brendan’s Fall Fair, 11/2 & 11/3 with fees waived.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to renew the Common Victualler Licenses for Town Pizza, 11 Mechanic St.; Barnes & Noble, 270 Hartford Ave.; Pizza Queen, 54 Pulaski Blvd.; Honey Dew Donuts, 19 North Main St.; and Chevy’s Ice Cream, 191 Pulaski Blvd.
On a Soter/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted that Mr. Mayhew serve on the School Committee Budget Committee.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to assent to the “Surrounding Community” designation with regard to the proposed casino in Milford.
Mr. Mayhew requested the Board go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations with Chief Gentile. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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