May 19, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty, Chairman
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Joseph Frisoli
John Currie, Fin. Com. Chairman, met with the Board. He congratulated Board on the Town Meeting on behalf of the Fin. Com and asked for the Board's assistance in 3 different areas. 1. That the Board through the Town Accountant continue the budget tracking system as set up this past year. The Board discussed and agreed they would try to implement and put in place by September 1 and start monitoring. 2. The Fin. Com. would like to establish a joint committee with the Board and others for the discussion of the bylaw and change of election date in order to prepare an article for the October Town Meeting. 3. Fin. Com. asks for assistance from Board in recruiting new members.
Board took up the topic of reorganization. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley to nominate Jim Haggerty as Chairman. Motion by Andrews to nominate Judy Murdoch as Chairman. The nomination was declined by Mrs. Murdoch. Motion by Crowley, 2nd by Murdoch to close nominations. 5-0. Board voted on first motion to elect Jim Haggerty Chairman, 5-0.
Board accepted nominations for Vice Chairman. Motion by Crowley to nominate Judy Murdoch Vice Chair. 2nd Andrews. Motion by Frisoli, 2nd Crowley to close nominations. 5-0. Board voted on first motion Judy Murdoch to be Vice Chair, 5-0 vote. Board agreed to rotate the Clerk's position on a monthly basis as in the past year. Bob Andrews made the statement that all they did was record votes and not take the minutes of the meeting.
Board further discussed assignments of subcommittees. It was agreed that Joe Frisoli would do Police negotiations with Mrs. Murdoch. Crowley and Haggerty - Fire, Frisoli and Andrews would do Clerical. These are the contracts to be negotiated in the upcoming year. Also mentioned that insurance issue on Thomas Hall, Andrews, Ellis and Mosher, Judy Murdoch would replace Mr. Ellis on this subcommittee.
Office will check Town Meeting re Thomas Hall Committee.
Board mentioned checking the Assistant Building Inspector's position to see if it was posted. Also check with Wage & Personnel Board to find out if they are issuing personnel requisition forms according to the bylaw when a vacancy exits and it is intended to be filled. Prior to the hiring or advertising the Wage and Personnel Board shall be consulted to establish the proper job title and rate of pay. The Board would also like to make arrangements to establish a subcommittee with the Wage and Personnel Board and arrange a meeting in June for the purpose of amending the Bylaws to add a performance evaluation bylaw.
Mr. Haggerty asked the other Board members to consider upcoming goals and objectives for FY93 and the Board would establish a preliminary list at the last meeting in June. He asked the Exec. Sec. to put together a list of his goals and objectives and will discuss this the first meeting in July. He also asked the Exec. Sec. to inform the Police Chief to do the same.
Board agreed to send a letter of commendation to "Rusty" King for his work during the time he was "Acting Chief".
Mr. Andrews moved, 2nd Crowley, that all appointed and elected officials receive an appointment card. Unanimous vote.
Motion by Crowley to adjourn, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0 vote.
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Robert H. Andrews, Clerk
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