HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-07 Board of Selectmen MinutesNOV.__.EMBER 7, 1983 - WORK SESSION
APPOINTMENT - PERM. RESERVE POLICE OFFICER:
The Board unanimously appointed Michael C. McCann, Permanent Reserve Police Officer
effective immediately. November 7, 1983
ESSEX COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD FUNDING:
The Board unanimously voted to utilize the funds from Essex Cty Adv. Committee to update
and modify the Town's Industrial Brochure. Local funding match to be obtained from the
Community Development Office.
INSURANCE ~. Property & Liability (Multi-Peril)
Tabled until November 21st Work Session . Dick Lafond and the Insurance Committee
Will,be invited to discuss said insurance.
Tabled: Approval of license pledge of The Sword and Shield. Great Pond Road problem.
SENIOR CENTER GAS LINES:
The Board unanimously approved petition to install gas lines leading into the Senior Center.
NOVEMBER 14, 1983 '
The' Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all members present;
Selectmen Ralph R. Joyce, John W. Graham, Thomas J. McEvoy, Christing M. ~Smith with
Chairman Charles A. Salisbury presiding: The warrant was approved as submitted.
IDFA - CASH ENERGY BOND APPROVAL:
Board voted unanaimously to approve Industrial Development Facilities Project, the estimated
cost of $700,000 and financing thereof by the issuance of bonds for the renovation and im;-~
provements to the existing building at 231 Sutton Street owned by Cash Energy,' Inc.
SURPLUS PROPERTY-FIRE DEPT.
The Board unanimously approved the Board of Fire Engineer's request to sell :28 old chairs
(surplus property) for SI0.00 per chair.'
SAFETY OFFICER APPOINTMENT:
The Board unanimously appointed Officer David Rand, Safety Officer, in the North Anddver
Police Dept. to fill vacancy created by Safety Officer Dushame's retirement. Officer Rand
was the recommendation of the Police Chief. School Crossing Guard rules to be referred to
Officer Rand.
~YOHN WILLIS', TOWN' COUNSEL:
John Willis, Town Counsel, appeared before the Board stating that he had an employee
grievance. ~re the criticism of I'iis per. formande of his Town Counsel duties by Selectman Smith
He referred to Mrs. Smith's interview with a reporter about his performance of his duties ....
he stated that his performance should have been discussed between employer and employee
not with a reporter. Atty. Willis stated that he had discussed his duties and obligations
as stipulated with the Board. He receives an ,annual retainer for work he does for the Town
in his Office. When he has to leave the office, he is entitled to extra remuneration. On
Mrs. Smith's allegation that he did not review the Articles he stated that he is obliged only
to re~,iew Town articles only, that citizen's were responsible for the wording of their own
articles. - He went on to say that he thought he had been done a serious injustice .and the
Board rShOUld take the necessary steps to correct the'injustice. Chairman Salisbury stated
that:,Willis should sit down with the Executive Secretary and the Sel~sen to elucidate duties
Any honest disagreements they would be happy to respond to. He/~§i~fs the opportunity to
review what duties he is expected to perform. Selectman Smith brought up the matter of
conflict of interest. Selectman Joyce stated that on several occasions, they found that the
only' fair way to resolve differences was to sit down and discuss the differences and they
resolved...they should not be discussed in a media event. Selectman Graham stated that
other Boards shoulbe referred to and the. special comminttee who appoints Town Counsel.
Selectman Smith distributed a letter on conflict of interests and the Board voted 3-2 to table
discussion of the letter. Selectmen Salisbury and Smith were the negative votes. It was
agreed to meet with Town Counsel on the following Wednesday or Thursday to discuss and
iron out differences and to determine Town Counsel duties and the conflict of interest charge.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Rick Domas was present to bring the Board up to date on the status of the Senior Center/
Parking lot project and to submit his recommendatiom.to whom to award the Design Contract
for the downtown revitalization plan. He stated the parking lot should be open for parking
early in December, he could see no major setback. The Senior Center should be ready for
opening at the end of March or early April. He said the the funding of a maintenance man
would be partially funded by the Grant. He suggested that a Building Committee be formed
to determine specific design questions such as the color of the walls, etc. After discussion,
it was voted to leave all decisions of this nature up to Rick's discretion.