Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-20 Board of Selectmen Minutescontinued Watershed Committee: Scud It was the recommendation of the Watershed Committee to have the Selectmen sign the letter of intent with Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to have them coordinate a study of the Lake. Catherine J. Foley, Secretary ***********************~** ~. , Clerk May 20, 1985 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Chris- tine M. Smith, John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman. The warrant and minutes of 5/6 and 5/9 were approved as submitted. .Conservation Commission Interviews The Board interviewed Peter Shaheen, Olaf Westphalen, John Simons and Robert Mansour for the vacancy on the Con. Com. to expire on June 30, 1985. Also applying for the position, but unable to attend was Jack Linden. Upon a ballot vote by the Board, 3-2 (Crouch & Bahrawy opposed), Jack Linden was appointed to said position. Public Hearinss The Board approved.the petition of New England Tel. on Mill Rd.; and New England Telephone and Mass. Electric Co. on Route 125 ByPass, Employee Assistance Prosram for Fire Dept. Chief Wm. Dolan and Lieutenant Ray MacLean of the Fire Dept. discussed with the Board a proposed program to reduce lost time and effectiveness from preventable health and related problems. While the Board had some queries relative to injuries in this program, it was VOTED 3-2(Crouch and Graham opposed) to endorse the physical fitness program for Fire Dept. personnel and that it be expanded to include the Police Dept. at some future point in time; and to review with our insurance carrier if there would be any savings on the liability policy premium due to this program. Urban Systems Project Selectman Graham expressed concern that all funds be expended on:time. The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Exec. Secretary to determine whether the expenditures will belcompleted on time. .Community Development Status Report Boat Ramp: COG proposed to continue to monitor this project through June at a cost of $700; the Board so voted unanimously to employ COG through June. Walter Reed/Downtown Project: Discussion ensued on the method of payment to Walter Reed for the Downtown Improvements. Board voted to pay $23,206.85 in two payments to Walter Reed C°rp.,-:$11,183.00 (t~t~lof liquida~d d~m~ges;'fire'statlon apro~'~nd'~te~ 'bill); and $~2,023.8~ (a~oun~ to be released to ~l~er'R~ed in. any event). The reason for this approach was to motivate Walter Reed to complete the remainder of the work at the fire station on time. Allen K. Deary: The Board reviewed a request to take a "third position" relative to a second mortgage for Mr. Deary. Mr. Deary received a grant from Community Development in the amount of $7,853. The Board voted to request a certified appraisal of Mr. Deary prior to passing Judgement on his request. Public Works Union Contract Addendum The Board discussed the compensation rate for heavy motor equipment operators within the Highway and Public Works Departments, specificatly,~ a dis'crepency created :by the Evads~Report ~of the late. seventies% ~,The Board~woted ~unhnimously .to execute.'~!contra~t, addendum which will serve to place certain employees in theHighwayDept, presently classified as W-3, be reclassified to W-4. Zonin~ Bd. & Personnl Bd. Member Resi~nations The Boardreceived with regret the resignation of Maurice Fould as Associate Member of the Zoning Bd. of Appeals and Ruth Iannazzo of the Personnel Bd., and voted to send letter of thanks with regret. 1985-1986 Annual Appointments The Board voted ~o send letters to all incumbents for expression of interest and advertise for open posl~ions. The Board also voted to advertise for Town Counsel. Custodian - Town Buildinss The Board vo~ed to authorize Exec. Secretary Keith Bergman to interview and hire a custodian; and to review the need for additional staff and/or cleaning service. Civil Service - Police Lieutenant Position The Board voted to request a list from Civil Service to fill the position offpolice lieutenant.