March 31, 1992 Present: James Haggerty, Chairman
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Warren Ellis
Paul Vaitkus presented monthly budget report. Discussed budgets for the month of February. Stated overall 8% over budget. For the first 8 months, 2.2 % over budget. Watch list is Fire Dept. overtime, Police Dept. overtime. However, he did recognize that overtime up due to injuries of officers while on duty. Stated that Firefighter, or police officer out for week costs $1,000 dollars and that is what has had dramatic effect on overttime. Also cautioned concerning veterans benefits, utility line and legal line. On the opposite end of spectrum, mentioned that part time firefighter salaries, group insurance, unemployment and gasoline line were all under budget and represent areas we could look to perhaps draw off during next town meeting. Thanked board and concluded his report.
Mr. Andrews moved, 2nd Ellis to allow the discharge of firearms for Colonial Retriever Trial Club on May 3, 1992 on Cape Cod Cranberry Land used in the past, voted 5-0.
Discussed warrant articles. Chairman Haggerty proceeded to read each in order for Board to accept and place on warrant for Annual Town Meeting.
1. election article. 1 Murdoch, 2 Andrews, 5-0 vote.
2. to hear reports - 1 Andrews, 2 Ellis, 5-0 vote.
3. compensating balances, 1, Ellis, 2 Andrews, 5-0 vote.
4. establish salaries of elected officials, 1 Ellis, 2 Murdoch, 5-0 vote.
5. budget article, 1, Murdoch, 2 Ellis, 5-0 vote.
6. Quorum aritcle, 1, Murdoch, 2 Crowley, 4-1 vote (Andrews opposed)
7. Parking bylaw, 1 Andrews, 2 Murdoch, 5-0 vote
8. Alarm system bylaw, 1 Andrews, 2 Ellis, 5-0 vote
9. Revolving fund, P.D., 1 Andrews, 2 Ellis, 5-0 vote
10. Bylaw amendment motions and amendments, 1 Andrews, 2 Murdoch, 5-0 vote.
11. So. Shore Women's center, 1 Murdoch, 2 Crowley, 5-0 vote.
12. Continuation of Communication Study Com., 1 Ellis, 2 Andrews, 5-0 vote.
13. Change date of annual election, 1 Crowley, 2 Andrews, 5-0 vote.
14. Money to seal coat and patch, 1 Andrews, 2 Ellis, 5-0 vote.
15 Clean and maintain drainage, 1 Andrews, 2 Ellis, 5-0 vote.
16. Bylaw change for foundation certification, 1 Ellis, 2 Andrews, 5-0 vote
17. and 18., Aquifer protection zoning bylaw amendments, 1 Andrews, 2 Ellis. 5-0 votes
19. Zoning change proposed by Burne, 1 Murdoch, 2 Crowley, 5-0 vote.
The following were questioned whether they should be included. Article by Treasurer/Collector to accept a chapter in law not yet voted by legislature which will change dates to send tax bills, 4-1 vote (Motion by 2nd by . Voted 5-0.
Motion to accept H1002 which provides for early retirement, 1 Murdoch, 2 Crowley, 3-2 vote. Will be proposed by Board of Selectmenm
Article to contribute $3500 to Self Help will be proposed by Board. 1 Murdoch, 2 Andrews, 5-0 vote.
Board decided that other than the numbering of first five articles, others would be chosen randomly at next weeks's meeting and numbered accordingly. (Note that these minutes will not necessrily reflect the articles as numbered in the warrant.)
Board reviewed the audit report. Exec. Sec. read management letter pointing out the descrepancies found in various depts. in Town as a result of the audit. He explained to the Board that each dept. where there were any findings had been notified with a copy of the findings and have been asked to respond. He read several of those responses back to the Board by way of exdplanation. The Board agreed to hear the responses and would like to have the auditor come in in three weeks to discuss the audit report and the findings amd to allow the depts. the opportunity to speak in their behalf.
Board discussed PIC contract. Exec. Sec. explained after checking with North River Collaborative, and clarifying a concern of the Board that if there are cut backs in staffing we would lose the PIC worker, is not etirely correct. The Exec. Sec. explained that we would have to give up the PIC worker prior to laying anyone off, however internal restructuring of scheduling of personel would have no bearing on that agreement. Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis to accept PIC contract. 5-0 vote.
Board placed on hold minutes of 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th until Mr. Crowley has time to review.
Request for appointment of Elizabeth Burke to Arts Lottery Council. Motion by 2nd 5-0 vote.
Eec. Sec. updated Board re meeting to be held by Paul Taber and Bob Sears with Cable Co. sometime this week.
Also reminded Board of Special Town Meeting and budget meeting over next couple of weeks and asked Board to keep in mind any articles and sources of funding they may have in preparation for special town meeting.
Chairman stated that he would like to use hall upstairs on second floor for police interviews scheduled for 1 and 3 on Saturday as they expect large crowd.
Warren Emerson prsented Board with a letter which stated Board of Assessors has voted to release $1,983.91 from Fy89 overlay, and $36,739.16 from FY90 overlay. $38,722.97 total to be placed in overlay reserve. The Board thanked him.
Chairman requested that the Board go into exec. session under #3. for collective bargaining and negotiations. Mr. Crowley moved, 2 Ellis to go into exec. session for negotiations and collective bargaining re the fire department, 5-0 rollcall.
The Chairman announced no votes were taken and informed the press and the public tht he was seeking a motion to go back into exec. session, under #3, collective bargaining which would deal with the Fire Chief and the Executive Secretary and #2, which was to consider the discipline or dismissal of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. The press asked the Chairman if the person involved had requested exec. session and the Chairman responded yes and stated it was a Town employee and would not release the name. Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Andrews, roll call vote, 5-0.
Adjourned from Executive Session at 11:30 p.m.
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Robert Crowley, Clerk
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