February 11, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty, Chairman
Judith M. Murdoch
Robert M. Crowley
Warren C. Ellis
The meeting started with discussion with Hanson Full time firefighters re implementation of EMTI program. Firefighters, Carron and Smith gave an explanation of the training and practical experience needed to qualify as an EMTI. They discussed the desire that the full time firefighters had to proceed in training to achieve this level of certification in an effort to better serve the citizens of the Town. The Board commended the firefighters on thier willingness to go forward however reserved commitment of complete endorsement until some additional information was discussed. The total estimated costs as described by the firefighters for the training, and initiation of a defibrillization program would be approx. 18,000, 6700 for training, and for 2 defibrillators approx. 5600 a piece. Also disccussed
the potential payback through increased billing. This will be discussed at a later date when the Town's finances are more clear.
Board voted on motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley to rescind the previous vote on elected officials salaries. 4-0. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley to recommend as read by the Chairman the salaries of elected officials...with 4% increase over '92' figures. 4-0.
The Board accepted an application for a new member on Council for Elder Affairs and agreed to vote on 2/18/92 to fill this position.
Exec. Secretary reported on a letter by Mass. Education in Government, the Workers Comp Trust, describing a number of recommendations that the Town should undertake in order to mitigate against potential workers comp claims. The Board agreed to setting up a safety committee and looking into the various suggestions described in the letter. Mr. Nugent will keep the Board informed of future recommendations and the progress of the safety committee.
A brief discussion was held on the lease for the Regional High School and it was agreed to delay the vote until the 18th. Mr. Haggerty indicated he would like the school committee present for any discussion which might take place on the 18th.
Mr. Nugent passed to the Board a listing of those positions that had been cut since 1986. After brief discussion, the Chairman added two positions, the Caretaker at Camp Kiwanee and a Recreation Secretary.
Board also discussed the Chief's salary and after review, Mr. Ellis indicated he would like some more background information. It was recommended that Mr. Nugent contact the MMA for salary sheets and to discuss the issue again on the 18th. It was also mentioned on the 25th of February, the MMA will make a presentation for the Board on the Police Chief Assessment Center.
The Board also indicated that they would like to start to think about scheduling the budget priority meeting for a Saturday morning in an effort to come up with their priorities concerning the budget requests that have been submitted to the Board.
The Board went into exec. session on motion by Ellis to go into exec. session under #3 and #4, 2nd Crowley. Voice vote, 4-0 with Peter Huska, Fire Chief.
No votes taken.
Mrs. Murdoch moved to adjourn, 2nd Crowley. 4-0 9:45 p.m.
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Clerk
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