HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-02 Board of Selectmen Executive Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES JUNE 2, 2011
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Daniel Laren; Clerk William F. Gordon; Tracy
Watson, Licensing Chairman; Rosemary Smedile; Donald Stewart.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Executive Session to
discuss Non Union Personnel Negotiations. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile yes,
Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes, Daniel Laren yes. Vote approved 5-0.
Chairman Daniel Laren declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the Selectmen.
Non Union Personnel Negotiations
Town Manager Mark Rees has accepted another position in Portland, Maine and has informed the chairman
he would like the Board to shorten or waive the requirement in his contract, "the manager may, at his option
and by a minimum of ninety days written notice to the Board unilaterally terminate his agreement". Rees
indicated that he would like to leave on July 8, 2011.
The Board discussed the manager's compensation, accumulated vacation and personal time and buyouts.
The Board requested that Human Resources Director Cathy Darby present a total buyout for the Town
Manager by their next meeting.
The Board briefly discussed a replacement whether to hire an internal candidate or go with an external
candidate.
Selectman Smedile said she would like to receive a list from MMA or another reputable source of retired
Town Managers that could step in as an interim town manager for three to six months until a Town Manager
is selected.
ADJOURMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move out of Executive Session. Vote
approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Adele J. Johnson, Administrative Secretary