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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-27 Board of Selectmen MinutesOctober 27. 1986 continued Up-~on a motion by Graham, seconded by Grouch, voted unanimously to obtain an opinion from counsel as to whether or not the Town can enforce such signs on a private way and reconvene the healing to November 17th. FY 88 Budget Policy Statement The Board discussed issuing a policy statement in preparation for FY 88 budget requests, and voted to reschedule for discussion further on November 3. Chairman Salisbury suggested types of issues which could be incorprated in the statement without requiring firm numbers. Traffic: Downtown Parkin~ The Board reviewd a proposal to be presented to St. Michael's Parish to utilize the Water St. parking area for public use. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Graham, voted to refer it back to cousnel to tighten up the language for presentation to the parish. Do8 Officer Acting Town Manager Raymond Holland suggested that dog duties could be incorporated with some clerical duties at the police station or meter maid duties, to warrant a full time position. Selectmen Smith felt strongly that the position should be a full time one. Selectmen Crouch recorded his full support of a proposal which could incorporate several duties. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted 4-1 (Smith opposed) to authorize a Job description with a proposed salary and bring it back at a futue meeting for discussion. Police Chief's Exam The Board voted unanimously to forward a requisition to civil service to conduct a departmental promotional exam for police chief in February, 1987. Executive Session: The Board voted unanimously to go into ~io~o~cuss ongoing' negotiations with town manager candidate Paul D. Sharon. November 3, 1986 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy and Christine M..Smith; Acting Town Manager Raymond M. Holland. Appointment of Town Manaser Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to appoint Paul D. Sharon of Lombard, Illinois as the Town's first Town Manager effective November 17th in accordance the terms of the agreement. Chairman Salisbury stated that it was appropriate to add some comments in light of recent events. He reported that the Board Began negotiations ~rith another candidate, Mr. Irwin, and when timing problems arose, negotiations' moved on to another candidate, Mr. Sharon. Mr. Salisbury stressed that there is nothing "second rate" about Mr. Sharon and that he will be an excellent first Town Manager. Selectman Graham added that it was unfortunate that there was confusion surrounding his appointment and that it was not in the best interests of the candidate and the Town for the press to refer to Mr. Sharon as a second choice. Acting Town Manager Raymond Holland added the Search Committee voted unanimously for both Irwin and Sharon and considered themboth a~ e~cellent candidates. Proclamation The Board voted to proclaim November 18th as Drug and Alcohol Awareness Day. Volunteers for Conserqation Commission The Board reviewed application from six residents interested in volunteering time to assist the Commission with some of their duties. Upon a motion by Smith, secondedby Crouch, voted unani- mously to approve the appointment of the six applicants and reclassify ad hoc member Henry Fink as a volunteer. Perambulation: North Readin8 The Board reviewed the request of the Town of North Reading to perambulate and voted to suggest November 15th at 2:00. CDAG Administration The Board voted unanimously to accept a gift of $1,505 from Brickstone Properties and place in a special gift fund to pay for CDAG administration services. FY 88 Budsets Policy Statement The Board discussed further the issuance of a policy statement for the FY 88 budget requests. Four of the five members reported their priorities for distribution of surplus/deficit. Voted to bring back for discussion on November i0. Traffic: Downtown Parkin~ The Board further reviewed the proposal for St. Michael's parking lot use, and made some changes thereto. Voted unanimously to forward back to counsel for correction and authorize the Town Planner to present the proposal to the church. The Board also discussed at length the issue of making the parking limit in the downtown area 1 hr. instead of 2 hrs. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted 4-1(Smith opposed) to request approval from the MDPW to change the parking time limit from the intersection of Water St. to the intersection of Waverly Rd.