Monterey Select Board
Minutes of the meeting of 6/11/15
Meeting Opened at: 4:30pm
Select Board Members Present: Scott Jenssen, Chairperson, Kenn Basler and Steve Weisz
Also in attendance for parts of the meeting: Bethany Mielke, David Gilmore, Winston Wilson, Shawn Tryon, Benjamin Pac and Maryellen Brown
Miscellaneous Select Board Items Reviewed:
1. The Board met with Bethany Mielke to talk about moving payroll to a payroll company. The Board feels that it would be beneficial to Bethany to give up this task to give her enough time to focus on the other things coming down the road. Everyone agreed and the contract will be signed and Bethany will be given the contact info to begin getting Harper’s the information they need to have the first payroll ready for August 5th. Brendan will also be trained on the system as a backup. Bethany will contact Softright to let them know after August 5th we will no longer be using the payroll module through them. Maryellen Brown commented that she spoke to the school system that uses Harper’s payroll and everyone was very complimentary of their
services.
2. David Gilmore came in to interview for the Transfer Station Manager position. David stated he is available to begin immediately.
3. Winston Wilson came in to interview for the Transfer Station Manager position. Winston is also available to start immediately.
4. Benjamin Pac came in to interview for the Transfer Station Manager position. Ben is available to start immediately and has some experience working on the compressors.
5. Warrants were signed.
6. Kenn has asked the Police to focus their attentions on Tyringham Rd.
7. Kenn reported that the Police Department has received a few requests for door to door solicitors. Kenn will follow up with Town Counsel on this.
8. The Board declared the New Marlboro Rd bridge to be an immediate threat to the health and safety of persons and property, and that pursuant to G.L. c. 44, section 32, the Town declare a major disaster as a result of winter damage to the bridge, and further that the board seek written approval of the Director of Accounts of the Department of Revenue to expend any available fund in the treasury to repair the bridge, as well as take any other action necessary to repair the bridge.
The board met with Director of Operations, Shawn Tryon to review the following:
1. Discussion ensued about the candidates that interviewed for the Transfer Station Manager position. After reviewing all of the candidates’ qualifications the Board wanted to consider all of the candidates over the weekend and will make a decision on Monday.
2. The Board discussed the possible need for a special town meeting to allow us to carry forward approximately $100,000 from the FY15 budget into the FY16 budget for the sole purpose of repairing the New Marlboro bridge. This will be discussed further on Monday.
A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at: 6:04pm
Submitted by:
Melissa Noe, Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
Monterey Select Board
Select Board Members
Minutes Book
Town Clerk
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