HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-24 Board of Selectmen Executive Minutes ^ BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES MARCH 24,2003
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7 :00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Smedile, Chairman; James Xenakis;
Wendy Wakeman; Donald Stewart; Mark J.T. Caggiano; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli,
Assistant Town Manager.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted unanimously to move into Executive
Session. Vote approved 5-0.
Negotiations with Non-union employees
The Town Manager provided additional information regarding the Police Chief and Fire Deputy
compensation plans and he recommended that the Board approve the adjustments in compensation be
retroactive as of July 1, 2002. The adjustment for the Police Chief would be a$6,200 increase and for
the Fire Deputy would be an increase of$4,090.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Wendy Wakeman, to approve a retroactive adjustment to
compensation plans for the Police Chief and Fire Deputy to July 1, 2002. Vote approved 5-0.
Town Manager's Salary Adjustment for FY03
The Town Manager asked the Board to consider giving him a 3% increase retroactive to July 1, 2002
along with other'by-law'employees.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano to approve a 3% increase for the Town
Manager retroactive to July 1, 2002.
^ He also suggested that the Board nominated a subcommittee to negotiate a new contract with him in the
near future since his current contract will expire on September 5, 2003.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano to nominate Selectman Wakeman and
Xenakis as sub-committee to negotiate a new contract with the Town Manager.
Donald Stewart AMENDED the MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano to nominate Selectman Wakeman
and Smedile as subcommittee to negotiate a new contract with the Town Manager.
Bill McEvoy
The Town Manager suggested that the Board issue a proclamation making March 29, 2003, Bill McEvoy
Day and rename Chadwick Park to Bill McEvoy Park. In order to officially implement these actions, but
still provide for some aspect of a surprise, the plan is for the Board to hold a public meeting, properly
posted 48 hours in advance, the night of the dinner and at the site of the function.
Carol White Retirement Party
Carol White,an employee in the Tax office will be retiring in April. On Wednesday,April 2, a retirement
party will be held at the Roma and the Board of Selectmen is invited to attend.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move out of Executive Session.
Vote approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Adele J. Johnson, Administrative Secretary