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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 28, 2020
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Chris Nobile called the meeting to order at 5:50PM in the outdoor tent at
the Stevens Estate.
ATTENDANCE: Laura Bates, Phil DeCologero, Richard Vaillancourt, Chris Nobile, Town Manager,
Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Deputy Town Manager, Denise Casey and Director of Administrative
Services, Laurie Burzlaff were all present. Rosemary Smedile was absent.
FY22 GOALS WORKING SESSION
Town Manager Rodrigues explained how the goals spreadsheet is set up. The Board agreed to review
the spreadsheet line by line and assign the Select Board leads at the next meeting.
Maintain fiscal discipline remained.
Stevens Estate long term strategy was complete but a new goal of implementing the plan was set.
Collaboration with schools regarding capital and fiscal needs- Richard Vaillancourt stated the need for a
financial plan from the schools. Ms. Rodrigues suggested a joint meeting with the School Committee and
Finance Committee.
Economic development goals remained.
The Board set a goal to discuss PILOTS with Merrimack College and Brooks school and review the
PILOT with the Housing Authority.
Board requested an Executive Session be scheduled to discuss strategy with regard to the Recreation
Complex.
The Town Manager explained the need for an intermunicipal agreement for water in case of an
emergency shutdown of the water supply.
The Board agreed that the Inclusionary Zoning and Accessory Dwelling Unit goals be part of the Master
Plan and not specific goals of the Select Board.
Mr. Nobile asked for a goal regarding more focus on renewable energy/solar.
Mr. DeCologero asked about ways to expand social services.
Mr. Vaillancourt asked about increasing staff for police and fire. Ms. Rodrigues stated that the fire
department staffing was just reviewed and the police are working on a five year staffing plan
Ms. Bates inquired about the traffic lights at Sharpeners Pond and the ABECC. The Town Manager
agreed to look into both; however the ABECC was contingent upon the Recreational Complex being built.
ADJOURNMENT
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Laura Bates to adjourn the meeting at 7:45PM.
Motion approved 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Burzlaff
Director of Administrative Services
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Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Goals spreadsheet