March 30, 1993 Present: James Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Andrews
Joseph Frisoli
Opened into exec. session - motion by Murdoch, 2nd Andrews to discuss Highway and Dispatcher issues. Roll call vote. 4-0
After leaving session, Chairman noted that the Board voted 4-0 to accept the Highway Contract with a 4% increase. He also noted that in the Dispatcher Contract the position of Senior Dispatcher was created.
It was agreed that the Board of Selectmen should meet with the Water Commissioners to discuss issues concerning the Water Superintendent and should also meet to discuss issues concerning the Highway Department at a seperate time other than a Tuesday night.
The Board entertained a grievance from the Dispatcher. Judith Hatch presented her rationale for presenting her grievance concerning not being called for an open shift. Each Board member read the grievance, each recognized that the Police Chief had denied the grievance and read his rationale for denial as well as the officer in charge and on duty, his report on the steps he had taken. After sharing this infromation with Dispatcher Hatch, and following some brief discussion, motion by Frisoli to deny the grievance based on the Chief's opinion as to the interpretation of the work that was offered. 2nd Murdoch for discussion. Following some points of clarification, vote of 2-1-1 (Murdoch abstained, Andrews negative) Motion carried. Grievance denied.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch to grant the request of Reverend Jackson to conduct Easter Sunrise Services on Town Hall Grounds, April 11, 6:00 a.m.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch to grant a request for Sunday license for the use of one pool table at Alred and Paul's. 4-0 vote.
Exec. Secretary reviewed briefly those budgets which are directly under the control of the Board of Selectmen outlining specifically any changes which have been made over the past several weeks. In reviewing each budget, he answered several questions for the Board concerning changes and adjustments.
Chairman pointed out that he was on the Cable Show, Point of View, Wednesday, March 30, to discuss Rte. 58. He made note that the warrant for the Special Town Meeting closes on April 6 and the Exec. Sec. reminded the Board that all articles must be presented and accepted in order to print the warrant and get it posted in a timely fashion.
Motion to adjourn by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch. 8:45 p.m.
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Joseph Frisoli, Clerk
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