January 21, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty, Chairman
Judith M. Murdoch
Robert M. Crowley
Robert H. Andrews
Warren C. Ellis
Board met with Police Chief. Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley to enter executive session under #4, deployment of security devices. Polled Board 5-0.
Board left executive session - no votes taken.
Mrs. Murdoch asked the Chief for an update on Snow Street. Chief stated that officers are ordered to stop and ascertain vehicles ownership and to file a report. Mrs. Murdoch asked that the Chief have a copy sent to the Board outlining these incidents over the last couple of weeks.
Superintendent of Schools, Carl Batchelder, presented an application for a potential grant for Emergency Education Assistance to the Board. He explained the program and asked the Board to grant permission to the School Committee to apply for these funds. Mrs. Andrews moved, 2nd Crowley to sign application for State Emergency Aid to Education. Voted 5-0.
Treasurer/Collector gave Board an overview of tax collections to date. She publicly thanked tax payers for making efforts to get taxes paid this half and explained the collection rate of 86% which exceeded expectations due to the economy and unemployment rate. She indicated to the Board that she felt part of the success was due to the fact the office was offering payment plans to many people. Mr. Haggerty commended Mrs. McCormack and her staff - he received four phone calls expressing appreciation for the professionalism and courtesy shown when they came in to pay their bills.
The Executive Secretary outlined for the Board the procedures followed by the Building Inspector Search Committee in recommending four names to the Board. Present were Don Morway and Ed Gronlund - two members of the Committee. Mr. Nugent explained to the Board that the Committee received 31 applications, each reviewed separately and during one of four meetings, each member presented their list of candidates they felt would be acceptable for an interview. There was a strong concensus of the entire committee to interview seven candidates. Prior to the interviews, one withdrew. On Thursday, January 16, the full committee met and interviewed six candidates. The Committee agreed they would score each from one to five (highest) giving a perfect candidate a possible 35. After interviewing and
tallying points, the Committee voted to recommend four candidates in the following order: Douglas Jeffrey, George Fabrizio, Robert Grover and Anthony Stanne. The Committee voted to recommend in the order they finished to the Board. Mr. Nugent stated that since one Selectmen member did not wish to know the recommendations by number, that although it was in the memo, he would not discuss in public.
Board set time frame and asked Executive Secretary to set up interviews for January 30 at 6:30 p.m. - 15 minutes apart. Also Board agreed to postpone budget meeting from Thursday the 23rd to Thursday, the 30th.
Mr. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis to send a letter to each member of the selection committee to thank them for their fine efforts in the Town's behalf. Voted 5-0.
The Chairman brought up the issue of the Industrial Park Roadway and explanation by the Executive Secretary that the Board of Selectmen as part of the order of conditions by the Conservation Commission was to submit a letter from an engineer certifying the completion of the project. However, due to limited funds, the Executive Secretary wanted to bring to the Board's attention the fact there was no money to hire an engineer at this time. Mr. Nugent stated that it was his understanding that there were a couple of projects re Town Departments that fell into a similar category. Mr. Haggerty stated he should get estimated costs to deal with all projects at once and submit one article to clean up all engineering costs associated with the Conservation Commission at the Special Town Meeting in May.
Discussed opening the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley to open the warrant. 5-0 vote. Board agreed with the date for the closing of the warrant and also discussed the issue briefly of a Special Town Meeting noting times and dates set forth, and although Board did not commit, will be discussed at a later date.
After brief discussion, Mr. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis to accept the Executive Secretary job description. Voted 4-0-1, Mr. Andrews abstaining. Board also agreed that Mr. Crowley and Mr. Ellis would formulate a performance review.
The Chairman stated that after concerns addressed by Mrs. Murdoch re time delays and the fact the Executive Secretary has not received a new contract or raise since July 1989, that the Board move forward quickly to negotiate a contract. He stated the Board will go into Executive session within two weeks to discuss strategy in negotiating a contract.
The Chairman read a letter from Plymouth County Commissioners outlining the possibility of discussion with Catholic Charities having a Detox Center at the Plymouth County Hospital site. The Board also read a letter from the Library Trustees expressing their need for added clerical staff. Mr. Haggerty asked they be invited to the meeting on January 30, 1992.
Mr. Nugent read letter received from Joel Bard, Town Counsel, noting the Dias Case scheduled for January 23 at 2:00 p.m. in Brockton. Selectman Murdoch was concerned that Town Counsel should have all the latest information re vehicles using the road in order that the courts could assess a fair valuation in fines.
Mr. Nugent outlined a memo from the Water Dept. outlining the possibility of negotiations with land owners in the Monponsett area re a swap of property in lieu of taxes owed.
CDM has completed their report on the Thomas Hall site and is send a copy to the Board and DEP this week. After review, if need be, a meeting will b set up with DEP, Spence Brennan, in an effort to generate the paperwork needed to remove the fill from the site and to possible start a phase I report which has been requested by DEP.
A meeting with the insurance carrier for Thomas Hall is to be forthcoming, negotiations regarding the insurance payments should commence shortly.
Mr. Crowley moved to adjourn, 2nd Andrews. Voted 5-0. 8:49
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Judith M. Murdoch, Clerk
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