January 22, 1991 Present: William P. Dynan, Chairman
Judith A. Murdoch
Pamela A. Fasci
Mark A. Vess
Robert M. Crowley
Board voted to allow the hanging of yellow ribbons on the front and side entrances of Town Hall.
Paul Nawazelski discussed the fact that one of the names on the Vietnam Plaque is spelled incorrectly and lists the wrong service organization. This will be attempted to be corrected by a service organization.
Board opened Wage and Personnel Hearing.
Started discussion on proposed Water Dept. Administrative Assistant position. Tabled action and this will be presented at a later hearing.
Also mentioned that Fire Chief may present issues re Call Dept. at the same hearing.
Suggested by Executive Secretary that Board consider Wage and Personnel Hearing dealing with these two issues be held sometime in mid-April.
Asked for input from audience re changes and suggestions for amendments. Building Inspector commented that his salary of $11.97 was extremely low and in the not too distant future the Secretary would make more an hour. Chairman of the Board of Health and Health Agent spoke of expanding hours of the Health Agent and it was explained this was through the budget process and not Wage and Personnel Board.
Discussed setting salaries as hourly rather than yearly for flexibility to adjust hours when funded specifically Exec. Assistant to Board of Selectmen, to Chief of Police, Health Agent and Dog Officer - all to be set at both yearly and hourly rates to allow this flexibility.
Discussed percentage increases. Charts and comparisons looked at.
Motion by Murdoch and 2nd by Fasci to increase those positions under S. 12 A, B and C of the Wage and Personnel Bylaw by 4% (effective 7/1/91) and further to set hourly salaries for positions of C (effective 3/4/91) and D listed under S. 12A., position F. listed under 12B, and position A listed under 12C. After discussion, voted 5-0.
Discussed term "full-time" under 12A and in order to give flexibility in setting hours, Mrs. Fasci moved, 2nd Murdoch to delete words "full-time". Voted 5-0.
Also Mrs. Fasci moved, 2nd Crowley to insert under S 12B, subsection I, Administrative Assistant to Elder Affairs, to be a 20 hour position, salary as recommended to be $7.00 per hour.
Presentation by Town Accountant re amendments to Wage and Personnel Bylaws. After discussion, Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Vess, that two sections be placed on warrant as potential amendments as follows:
Change Section 13D: Vacation Leave by adding the following section a.
5. The Administrative Personnel (i.e. Treasurer/Collector, Assessor/Appraiser, Director of Elder Affairs, Town Accountant, Water Superintendent) shall be granted an additional five (5) days vacation leave with pay over sections one through 5 above.
Change Section 13I: Other Leave by replacing section B with the following:
b.Employees shall be granted three (3) days per year for personal business for which he or she will be paid their normal rate with the prior approval of the employee's supervisor or department head.
Voted 4-1 (Vess opposed).
Mr. Crowley moved to close hearing, 2nd Fasci. 5-0 vote.
Board discussed salaries for elected officials. Mrs. Murdoch moved that salaries of Moderator, Town Clerk and Highway Surveyor be increased by 4% for the FY 1991 amounts set at Town Meeting. Voted 4-0-1. (Fasci abstained)
Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Fasci that Selectmen, Assessors and Board of Health be set at Fy 1991 figures. Water Commissioners to be set at same level as others. Voted 4-1 (Vess opposed) Some discussion was held as Mr. Vess felt officials should forego salaries.
It was explained the lease not completed yet for Smith-Nawazelski property.
Board opened Town Report bids after 9:00 p.m. and after reading of bids decided to postpone awarding until chart could be put together. Will be addressed next week.
Board voted 5-0, on motion by Murdoch, 2nd Vess to have Chairman sign Form A re property at corner of 14 and 58 owned by C and Z Realty Trust received by Town as a donation for Rte. 58 road project.
Announced Aquifer Bylaw Committee making a presentation at A.A. to Hanson Business Association at 6:30 p.m.
Reminded all of Information Town Meeting to be held at the Maquan School at 1 p.m. on February 2.
Fire Chief approached Board re transfer request pending re transmission in Engine 4 for $8,000. Board concurred must be spent.
Mr. Crowley moved, 2nd Fasci to enter executive session under #3, negotiations. Voce vote 5-0. No votes taken. Mr. Crowley moved to leave exec. session and to adjourn. 2nd Vess. 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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William P. Dynan, Chairman & Clerk
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