Minutes
Selectmen’s Workshop
December 10, 2007
9:00 AM
9:05 AM Chair Bock opened the meeting and asked all those present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present: Peter Bock, Bill Netishen, Mary Bonser and Town Administrator Charles Brown.
Others: Town Moderator Terry Bonser and Heidi Seaverns.
Mr. Bock began by stating that his inquiries regarding the appointment of a new Police Chief have all received a similar response in that he has been advised to do an updated background check of any candidate regardless if the promotion is from within the department. The Board agreed that this is a reasonable procedure and the appointment of the new Police Chief will be contingent on a favorable records check.
Mr. Brown will contact Chief English regarding the proper process and forms required for this check.
The Board next discussed their responses to Karen Davidson for publication in the Forum. Also, should the Town provide a press release or use a mailing to encourage attendance at the December 15, 2007 meeting? It was agreed that a mailing should be done. The wording was approved and Ms. Bonser agreed to getting the materials printed.
Back to the questions from Ms. Davidson, the Board agrees to the content of the answers, the text will be delivered to Ms. Davidson, as she does not drive in bad weather.
Ms. Seaverns provided the Board with a list of minutes that need to be reviewed for approval.
As is the practice, Town Moderator Terry Bonser was present to discuss the upcoming meeting with the Board of Selectmen. He will cover the procedural rules for the meeting so everyone will hopefully understand how the meeting will be run. He will be prepared if a paper ballot is asked for. The Moderator was asked how he will handle the matter of resident and non-resident taxpayers regarding speaking and voting at the meeting? He said the Ballot Clerks will have to verify the registered voters. He will attempt to let everyone that wishes, have the opportunity to speak to allow a fair presentation of both sides of the issues. Speakers may have to be given a time limit to present their views. This will be better determined after the meeting gets underway. It is expected that many people will wish to speak. The moderator
asked that Mr. Brown provide him an electronic copy of the warrant. Mr. Brown will email an attachment to Mr. Bonser.
Having no further business,
10:30 AM, Motion: Bonser, second Bock to adjourn.
Vote: 3-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles A. Brown
Approved as written
1/7/08
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