HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-16 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JUNE 16, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Daniel Lanen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Town
Manager's office.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Daniel Lanen, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Tracy
Watson, Licensing Chairman; Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Donald Stewart, Mark Rees, Town Manager.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Licensing. Vote
approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve a Special Application for
Merrimack College—McQuade Library on June 20, 2011 and June 22, 2011 from 4:00—6:00 p.m. Vote
approved 5-0.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move out of Licensing. Vote
approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Continuation of Town Manager Search
The Board interviewed James Patrick Purcell, a candidate for Interim Town Manager. Mr. Purcell gave
the Board an overview of his career and his availability. Mr. Purcell is available for 24 weeks of service
and would be available for an immediate start except for one week July 9, 2011. Mr. Purcell gave the
Board an assurance that he would be able to make the transition smoothly as an interim town manager
while the Board continues on a thorough search for a permanent Town Manager and is very interested in
the position.
Mark Rees said that he would work with James Purcell on some of the current projects that are in
transition such as the TIF negotiations, the sewer lines, outside consultant on improving our internal
controls.
Mr. Purcell asked the Board questions concerning current issues that are pending.
Selectman Smedile suggested that Mark Rees provide a list of all of his duties as current town manager
to the interim.
Selectman Watson suggested a continuation of meeting with the Superintendent of Schools and Business
Manager to keep a good rapport.
There was a conversation regarding hours of work and the commute which will be worked out. Mark
Rees requested that the Board authorize him to negotiate an appropriate salary and an employment
contract.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, subject to negotiations through current
Town Manager Mark Rees and Human Resources Director Cathy Darby to negotiate an employment
contract and a start date that is agreeable on or about June 27, 2011, which final approval will be made
by the Board of Selectmen. Vote approved 5-0.
Continuation of Town Manager Search
Cathy Darby said that the RFP's are due on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Mark Rees said
that he would like to review the proposals with the Board and have the Board select the consultant then
he would sign the contract for the search.
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The Board suggested having the Collins Center for Public Management come to a meeting on Monday,
June 20, 2011 and give their pitch. If they cannot make it that night then have him come on Wednesday,
June 22, 2011.
The Board spoke about having an additional meeting next week to choose the consultant for Town
Manager search and will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.
Facilities Management
Tracy Watson requested that Cathy Darby give the Board the resume for the final candidate for Facilities
Management.
Consent Item
The Town Manager said that a request came in from Jen Broberg proprietor of"A Haute Dish"to put up a
reception tent in the parking lot of 2-4 Johnson Street on June 24, 2011, during the Grand Opening.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the request to put up a
reception tent in the parking lot of 2-4 Johnson Street on June 24, 2011, during the Grand Opening.
Vote approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Vote
approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
William Gordon, Clerk of the Board