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SELECT BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 30, 2021
Call To Order: Chairperson Laura Bates called the meeting to order at 5:15PM in the tent at the Stevens Estate
at Osgood Hill.
Attendance: Chairperson Laura Bates, Janice Phillips, Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt, Chris Nobile,
Town Manager Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Deputy Town Manager Denise Casey and Director of Administrative
Services, Laurie Burzlaff were present.
Discuss FY23 goals
Town Manager Rodrigues reviewed the list of FY22 goals and the status of each. Ms. Rodrigues suggested the
Board consider changing the process so that quarterly updates are given for current fiscal year goals. Additionally,
the Board should consider separating the financial goals and have stand alone Select Board goals for the year.
The Board discussed the list of FY23 goals. FY22 goals that were not completed in FY22 were carried over to
FY23. New goals were: apply for two new community compact grants; develop a plan for use of the American
Rescue Plan Act funds; increase community engagement; review staffing and leadership rank at Police and Fire
departments; develop a field master plan and update ADA accessibility transition plan.
The Board asked that a policy be created to address emails, public comment and Board procedures.
The Board requested an Executive Session to discuss the Recreational Complex litigation.
Town Manager Rodrigues indicated one community compact will be to create an age and dementia friendly
community.
Town Manager Rodrigues stated that the Town is looking to bring someone in to administer the ARPA funds and
is speaking with other towns to regionalize this effort. Due to the number of mental health issues with COVID, the
town has posted for another community support coordinator.
With regard to community engagement, Sarah Brush will be moving to full time as social media
coordinator/constituent services.
The Board asked the Town Manager to start planning for what will happen with the old senior center space once
vacated.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Janice Phillips made a motion, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 6:45PM.
Motion approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Burzlaff
Director of Administrative Services
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Rosemary Connolly-Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
FY22 list of goals
FY23 list of goals
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