Date of Meeting: Monday, December 23, 2013
Location: Town Hall, 221 Main Street
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Members Present: Chairman James Wood, Members; Matthew Mecum, and Michael May; Stephen Madaus, Town Counsel; Martin McNamara, Town Administrator
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Wood at 6:30pm
- Chairman Wood read a letter from the Library Director requesting the Board to accept a gift of $13,036.00 to the Library from the Fuller Foundation. Mr. Mecum moved to accept the gift, Mr. May seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
- Chairman Wood read a draft letter regarding the board’s intention to renew the lease of the Gough House to the Hillside Restoration Committee. Mr. May moved to accept and send the letter, Seconded by Mr. Mecum. All voted in favor.
- Mr. May suggested the board explain the Executive Session held on Monday, December 9, 2013.
Chairman Wood explained that the board entered executive session to discuss the possibility of
opening the contract of the Administrator, or to provide a salary increase based on the terms of the
existing contract. Town Counsel Madaus further clarified that no discussion of the Administrators
performance took place in executive session.
Mr. May explained that he had spoken to the Attorney that drew up the contract to ensure that the language in the contract was there intentionally, and not just a standard paragraph. He went on to state that he is confident it was placed in this contract intentionally. Mr. May also stated he was concerned with the date they had agreed on for the increase to begin. He stated he would like to see it begin sooner.
Mr. Mecum commented that the Administrator would be entering the 3rd year of his contract in May 2014, and he would be entitled to the increase spelled out in the contract. He asked if the Administrator would be eligible for a merit increase based on performance as well. Town Counsel answered in the affirmative.
Mr. Mecum moved to approve a salary increase of 1.5% effective on January 1, 2014. Mr. May seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The Town Administrator thanked the board for their consideration.
- Mr. Mecum moved to adjourn, Mr. May seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Martin McNamara,
Town Administrator
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