SELECTMEN’S MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 6:30 P.M.
In attendance: Marion V. McEttrick, Kathryn A. Fagan, John M. Shields, Kevin Mearn, Town Administrator, Annemarie Fagan, Assistant Town Administrator, Paula Rizzi, Executive Secretary
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the September 6, 2007 meeting minutes as amended.
The Board confirmed September 20, October 4 and October 18 as future meeting dates.
The Board interviewed the three finalists for the position of Police Chief recommended by the Police Chief Screening Committee. Names were drawn for the interview order before the meeting by office staff and interviews proceeded as follows: Deputy Chief Richard Wells, Deputy Chief Paul Nolan and Lieutenant Michael Collins. Each candidate was asked the same questions by members of the Board. After the interviews concluded, the Board requested that the Town Administrator initiate background checks on each candidate. The Chairman encouraged members to contact the Town Administrator with any questions. The Board expressed its gratitude to all applicants and most especially to the Police Chief Screening Committee for its dedication and
professionalism.
The Board discussed the following articles submitted for the Special Town Meeting Warrant: Article 1-Unpaid School Department bills; Article 2-Home Rule Petition relative to an additional liquor license (550 Adams Street); Article 3-Rescind borrowing authorization (Article 9- 2004 Annual Town Meeting); Article 4-Stabilization Appropriation; Article 5-Capital Stabilization Appropriation; Article 6-Home Rule Petition relative to school reimbursement; Article 7-School Building Project Appropriation; Article 8-Central Avenue PUD zoning amendment.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to open the November 5, 2007 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously to include the previously discussed articles and to close the November 5, 2007 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Kathryn A. Fagan moved, John M. Shields seconded and the Board voted unanimously with Marion V. McEttrick voting yes, Kathryn A. Fagan voting yes and John M. Shields voting yes to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation and to return to Open Session only for the purpose of adjournment.
John M. Shields moved, Kathryn A. Fagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 11:45 p.m.
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