Town of Westborough, MA - April 9, 2003

April 9, 2003


	Minutes of Meeting April 9, 2003 Board members present: Chairwoman Susan Abladian, James Parker, Jr., Kathy Wilfert, Lynn Watts and Mary Ellen Parker. Also Present: George Barrette. 7:05 p.m.: Ms. Watts suggested that the current officers continue as such until after the completion of the Annual Town Meeting. MOTION: Ms. Watts motioned to delay the election of officers until the Personnel Board GEORGE BARRETTE, BOS Chairman Mr. Barrette Addressing the request for a change in the Bylaws, Ms. Watts said that there have been others who have died as active employees and were not compensated. She asked how much life insurance the town carries on its eligible employees and Mr. Barrette replied that he believed that the town carries a flat $10,000 with the option for the employee to pay for supplemental life insurance. She said that he was suggesting a one-size fits all policy, which she felt would not be possible. Ms. Parker felt that the town should treat an active employee MOTION: Ms. Abladian motioned to pay $1610.85 for sick leave buy-back to John Moynihan Ms. Watts felt that she could not support this philosophy and suggested that the town could take out insurance policies on their employees for a nominal fee for a few thousand dollars. Ms. Parker felt that it would cost the town more to pay for the insurance. Mr. Barrette felt that a cafeteria-style program would be a huge task. Ms. Wilfert seconded the motion. Mr. Parker questioned how this pertains to the unions. Mrs. Abladian said at this moment, union employees are not eligible. Four voted in favor and Ms. Watts voted against. Ms. Abladian said the Board could hold work sessions to discuss the changes that would be involved in Mr. Barrette Ms. Abladian discussed that the Educational Aid budget is anticipated to be short approximately $4,733.60 for FY Evaluations Carolyn Delude, Library Director, S-22 Step Max John Keefe, Animal Control Officer, S-11 Step Max Steps approved Miriam Carpenter, Admin. Asst., BOS: H-10 Step 5 to H-10 Step 6 Brian Kane, Maintenance Crafts.: W-3 Step 5 to W-3 Step 6 Approval to take Robert Cable, Firefighter, 1 Course: $ 660.00 Jerry Jette, Firefighter, 1 Course: $1,050.00 Chris Knight, Firefighter, 1 Course: $1,050.00 Jodi Ross, Asst. Town Coord., 1 Course: $1,300.00 Approval to pay John Moynihan estate, Sick Leave Buy-Back: $1,610.85 Umass Med Ctr., Michael Daniels, Policeman: $ 125.00 Community Newspaper, Legal Ad: $ 18.00 NAGE Steps/Evaluations Janet Crispen, Admin. Asst.: N-9 Step 4 to N-9 Step 5 Patrick Cullen, Computer Network Specialist: N-17 (6 mo. Evaluation) Karen DeSiata, Recreation Program Coord.: N-16 Step 7 to N-16 Max Donald Moquin, Asst. Bldg. Inspector: N-18 (Evaluation only) Martha Pratt, Bookkeeper: N-10 Step 6 to N-10 Step 7 Joseph Wisboro, Asst. Assessor II: N-16 (Evaluation only) Pauline Pikiel, Admin. Asst: N-10 Step 3 to N-10 Step 4 Minutes Approved Payroll The Board adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: Joanne M. Morris ____________________ Secretary Susan Abladian, Chairwoman