July 30, 1990 Present: William P. Dynan, Chairman
Mark A. Vess
Judith A. Murdoch
Pamela A. Fasci
Robert M. Crowley
Met with School Committee Chairman, Francis Kenney. Mr. Kenney advised that the School will accept the proposed $376,000 cut in their budget due to the failure of the override. The School Committee will also support the recission of the bussing article. The Committee cannot absorb the $105,000 cost.
The Selectmen (polled by Mr. Dynan) were four in opposition to another override election (Crowley in favor. On another poll, the Board was four in favor of recission of bussing article and one in favor (Vess).
Acting as Wage and Personnel Board, Selectmen agreed to amount as recommended by Water Commissioners for salary for new Superintendent with medical and life insurance benefits.
Kiwanis request for Common Victualer license was signed, but on motion by Mrs. Murdoch, time was restricted to end at 7:00 P>M> Voted 4-0-1 (Mrs. Fasci abstained.)
Board requested Treasurer/Collector to clarify proposed bond issue in writing.
Board voted unanimously a Common Victualer license for St. Joseph the Worker Church for August 12, Chicken barbecue, 12-6.
Signed State Primary Warrant.
On motion by Mrs. Fasci, 2nd Vess, Board instituted an administrative fee for "pole hearings", so-called by utility companies.
On request of Frank Geraughty, Board voted unanimously to grant a one-day all alcoholic license to the Kiwanis Club for a function 6-8:30 p.m. at Camp Kiwanee. This is done to raise funds to benefit Town projects.
Mr. Nugent has distributed his recommendations for Executive Assistant and the two resumes of qualified candidates. Mr. Dynan noted will be taken under advisement until next meeting.
Mr. Nugent noted that Ken Johnson recommended that both grievances filed by the Fire Dept. be denied. It is interpretation of the contract for overtime request, and it is past practice that is followed for the other. He would state he would ask the Chief to clarify as a directive and to post immediately some type of order of supervision. That article lies deeper, but until Board clarifies its position and unfair labor practice is settled, Nov. 30, until know what Town Meeting doing, we have opted not to deal with lieutenant position at this point, but Chief should put some type of order on the Board. Mrs. Murdoch moved to deny the grievances. She asked if we could get grieved again if Chief posts something, can it be called emergency. Mr. Nugent noted Board has taken stand that will not discuss
lieutenant positions until we know what the outcome of that dept. is. Secondary issue is whether the union's position that they feel it is mandatory that two lieutenant be appointed. In the interim, it is good management for the Chief to issue order on his own. He has the option to appoint acting lieutenants. Would cost 50 to 75 a week for one. Will have better understanding of what is going on after the 6th. Mrs. Murdoch amended her motion to deny the grievance with strong recommendation that the Chief create an order. Mr. Vess will abstain from this vote due to leadership concerns. In his conversation with firefighters and looking at grievances, there is no discernible chain of command. Chief Huska stated there is a chain of command. There is one acting lieutenant, the senior man will change.e Always practice to have senior man in charge. One acting lieutenant did not take exam, other took exam then opted not
to take an appointment even though he qualified. Chief has no officers, had to go to senior man. Mr. Vess noted that what gentleman said tonight was not the truth. Mrs. Murdoch stated Chief missing the point, the allegation made was not that the Board knew he was away, but the staff of the fire station is not being made aware when the Chief Officer is taking vacation time, on numerous occasions. They are saying working over there without knowing Chief is taking vacation days or time. Chief says always tells them, they know where they can get hold of him. He tells the secretary. That is no problem, in answer to the grievance. Mrs. Murdoch says problem is communication and can't communicate very well when someone is not telling the truth. Chief asked how can put someone in charge if not the senior man. Mr. Nugent stated two issues to clarify, firefighters have alleged on several occasions when Chief is on vacation he has not
let them know. He does generally let the Selectmen's office know. He generally lets Marilyn know. Perhaps this should be written in the log. He should designate specific person or formula for chain of command. Mr. Vess stated this has been going on for some time, and this has to be looked at. Chief should tell the men where he is at all times. 2nd Fasci. Board voted unanimously.
Board discussed contract which has been under negotiations for the last 24 months. Union and Board have signed letter of agreement and Board has voted to accept this contract. Already paying the rate. Board signed copies of the contract with the Hanson Firefighters.
Mr. Dynan assigned articles for the Special Town Meeting.
Mrs. Fasci questioned article 4's motion. Mrs. Gomez explained.
Mr. Dynan read letter written on behalf of the City of Brockton in behalf of an interbasin transfer of water.
Mr. Vess would discuss the Old Colony Railroad. This will be put on the next agenda. It was noted that Town Planner is dealing with siting.
Mrs. Murdoch moved to enter executive session to discuss strategy with regard to collective bargaining and litigation, etc. She continued to read the rest of the paragraph. 2nd by Mrs. Fasci. Polled Board, Murdoch in favor, Crowley in favor, Vess in favor, Dynan in favor. Board will not go back into regular session, any votes that are taken will be announced at the end of the meeting. Mr. Dynan noted that all contract will be under discussion, union and non union. Excluded from session were Town Accountant and Exec. Secretary. Finance Committee included in the executive session.
Meeting adjourned at
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William P. Dynan, Chairman & Clerk
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