HOLDEN BOARD OF SELECTMEN
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 17, 2009
7:30PM Senior Center
Present: Chairman Kimberly Ferguson, James Jumonville, Anthony Renzoni,
Kenneth O’Brien, David White
Others Present: Brian Bullock, Town Manager
Jim Shuris, DPW Director
Elizabeth Helder, Recording Secretary
Chairman Ferguson opened the meeting at 7:30PM.
1. Water Resource Update
Mr. Shuris, DPW Director updated the Board on the Town’s efforts to request a site exam from the DEP for the ECC land site. He said that the estimated $95,000 will prepare the site for preliminary testing including engineering, DEP fees, document preparation, data analysis and preparation, oversight, laboratory and instrumentation to perform a 5-day test, subcontractor, field/equipment costs and the costs of town water consumption. The testing period will be approximately a 10-month process. In May 2010, the Town will have the necessary information to know whether or not to proceed with plans to develop the site as an additional water supply/treatment plant for the Town in order to reduce the amount of water purchased from the City of Worcester.
The Board and the Manager discussed possible funding sources for the testing. Mr. Shuris will contact Mr. Miller with Camp, Dresser & McKee to confirm whether the potential water supply from the ECC can be integrated into the town’s current water system. He will also invite Mr. Miller to the joint meeting with Finance Committee on August 19th. Mr. Shuris will prepare numbers to reflect cost to produce and water savings for the Town.
Sel. O’Brien requested information about the pollution pool on the ECC site. A copy of the existing and potential contamination sources was given to Sel. O’Brien. He also requested a breakdown of costs associated with getting the water from its “low pressure” zone to the Highland Street tank located in the “high pressure” zone.
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Jumonville, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED THAT THE BOARD SUPPORT THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED ECC WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS PRESENTED AND THAT THE PROJECT, IF NOT FUNDED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT THE AUGUST 19, 2009 MEETING, THE BOARD WILL COMMUNICATE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PROCURE A FUNDING SOURCE.
Mr. Shuris left the meeting at 8:10PM.
2. Non Union Contract Discussion
Chairman Ferguson presented a copy of the complete Town Manager’s contract including the amendment. Selectmen were asked to review the contract for future contract negotiations with the new Town Manager. Selectmen input is requested immediately so that Attorney Moschos can prepare a new contract that will be used during the hiring process.
The Board discussed a hiring base salary/range for new Town Manager position. Chairman Ferguson will consult with Mark Morse regarding salary range suggestions. The Manager, who is the hiring authority for the Light Department Manager position, said that the anticipated salary range for this position is approximately 110K.
The Board discussed a general reorganization of Town Management positions.
3. Recess to Regular Meeting
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION AT 8:52PM FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADJOURNMENT. ROLL CALL: White: yes; O’Brien: yes; Jumonville: yes; Renzoni: yes; Ferguson: yes.
APPROVED: September 8, 2009
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