BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2009
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at 110 Main Street. In attendance were Richard E. Guertin, Edward S. Harrison and John F. Goodrich II. Also present was the Town Administrator and the media.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes:
Mr. Harrison made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of December 8, 2009 – open and executive sessions. Mr. Goodrich seconded and it was so VOTED.
Interview Building Inspector/Commissioner Applicants:
Four applicants were interviewed for the position of Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer for the Town of Monson, which was vacated with the resignation submitted recently by Louis Hasbrouck. The interviews were conducted in alphabetical order with Marshall Adams of Franklin Mass. being interviewed first; Mr. Adams stated it is a 45 to 50 minute drive to Monson. Harold Leaming was second and stated he resides in Brimfield. Louis Pepi was third and resides in West Boylston; a commute of 49 miles that he said can be made in just under an hour. Andy Williams was the last candidate to be interviewed. Mr. Williams resides in North Attleboro, with an hour and fifteen minute commute to Monson. All of the candidates stated they would not mind making the commute to work in the Town of Monson.
During the interviews, each candidate was asked to tell about their background and explain why they applied for this position, followed by the same series of questions being asked by the Board of Selectmen.
Upon the completion of interviews, a brief discussion was held amongst the Selectmen, and based on Mr. Leaming’s experience and qualifications; Mr. Goodrich made a motion to offer the position to Mr. Harold Leaming, contingent upon a satisfactory review of his references, effective through June 30, 2010. Mr. Harrison seconded and it was so VOTED.
The Board of Selectmen thanked the other candidates for applying and for attending the interviews.
Request to Endorse MDC Reuse Committee Request for Legislative Amendment to Extend Deadline for Submission of “Plan”:
Ms. Neggers explained the need for this request which offers the appropriate timing for the Re-Use Committee to submit a plan to the Commissioner of DCAM.
Mr. Harrison made a motion to amend the legislation relative to the MDC Re-Use Committee to state: The plan by the MDC Re-Use Committee be submitted 180 days after DCAM sends a local polling package to the host community. Mr. Goodrich seconded and it was so VOTED.
In Other Business to Come Before the Board of Selectmen:
- Mr. Guertin reminded residents of the positions up for re-election in April and encouraged anyone interested in any of the positions to take out nomination papers, which may be obtained in the Town Clerk’s Office, along with a list of the positions available.
- The Board of Selectmen wished everyone happy and safe holidays.
Correspondence was read and completed.
At.8:30 p.m., Mr. Harrison made a motion to adjourn from open session. Mr. Goodrich seconded and it was so VOTED.
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John F. Goodrich II, Clerk
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