AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Friday, November 16, 2007 Executive Session
Monday, December 17, 2007 Regular and Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1) Execution of Presidential Primary Election Warrant
2) Ratification of Contracts
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
January 7, 2008
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Myers,
Selectman Green, Selectman Taylor
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager René Read
Absent: Selectman Cook
Meeting Called to Order by Vice-Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Friday, November 16, 2007 – Executive Session:
Due to lack of voting quorum, the above referenced minutes were
deferred to the next meeting.
Monday, December 17, 2007 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes of Monday, December 17, 2007 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Myers abstained.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Execution of Presidential Primary Election Warrant:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Presidential Primary Election Warrant prior to execution.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to execute the Presidential Primary Election Warrant of Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Green to adjourn at 6:33 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations. The Board may reconvene in Open Session following discussion.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, absent Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Myers, yes Selectman Green, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
Meeting reconvened: 7:07 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ratification of Contracts:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0
The Board of Selectmen reconvened from Executive Session to approve the following contracts; Clerical Unit, Police Sergeants, Police Chief and Town Manager.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Clerical Unit
contract proposal as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Police Sergeants contract proposal as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Police Chiefs
contract proposal as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Town Managers
contract proposal as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Green to adjourn at 7:09 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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