March 12, 1991 Present: William P. Dynan, Chairman
Judith A. Murdoch
Pamela A. Fasci
Mark A. Vess
Robert M. Crowley
Senior Steppers were introduced to the Board. The group presented a van (used) to the Town which they had purchased. This is to provide transportation for the elderly in Town.
Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Vess to postpone closing of Annual Town Meeting warrant to March 26, 1991 and also to request override questions to be submitted to the Board by 5:00 p.m. on March 26. As the warrant has been extended, no exceptions will be made and no slots held. A notice will be sent to all departments.
Discussed with Carl Batchelder, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Sweeney the School Committee's position on the boiler override question and separate articles for the override and warrant questions.
Held hearing on request for transfer of a wine and malt beverage package store license from My Cost, Inc. dba Myette's Country Store to Alfred Libertore, dba Stripes General Store. Mr. Vess moved, 2nd Fasci. 5-0 vote.
Carole McCormack, Treasurer/Collector and Barbara Gomez, Accountant, discussed changing of payroll date to Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Discussed Milford Street issues regarding skateboarding. Complainant was not present. Board stressed that in the future they will not entertain complaints from this individual unless he comes to the Board directly. The Board has spoken with the children. An inspection done by Mr. Bonney who feels the property has been cleaned. The Recreation Commission will be contacted re skateboarding in Town and if they can recommend a site and whether they feel this is a sanctioned recreation issue.
The Recreation Appointment put off until next week. Each Board member wants a copy of the application.
Spoke with Chief Twomey re Police Dept. Chief has spoken with his officers re court time. Sergeant Wiley is due back and the Department should see a reduction in court time and overtime. The Chief also made the statement that he feels he can make it through the year with the budget barring unforeseen sick time. If Sergeant Wiley not back by the end of the week, the Chief is to come in to discuss this next week. Mrs. Fasci wants written plan submitted as to how the Chief intends to run the Police Department for the rest of the year.
Chief Huska met to discuss Fire Dept. issues. Retroactive salaries set up by Mrs. Gomez who was commended. F.F. Goodrow is working. Lieutenant appointments made. Chief stated no job description for the lieutenants in the contract. The Call Lieutenant description is good and with minor changes could be amended into contract. Chief is dealing with vacation issues with the Call men. There will be a meeting with Mr. Nugent, Chief Huska and Call men re Wage and Personnel amendments in the Annual Town Meeting. Board is trying to address insurance issues re call men.
Noted should ask Fire Union for new seniority list. Chief also discussed his fine and fee schedule for false alarms, out of control burning, etc. This was agreed upon by the Board.
Accepted with regret the resignation of Peter Nawazelski from the Town Forest Committee.
Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Fasci to enter exec. session under #3. Rollcall vote. Unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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William P. Dynan, Chairman & Clerk
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