HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-22 Board of Selectmen Executive Minutes ^ BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES NOVEMBER 22,2004
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Chairman;Wendy Wakeman;
James Xenakis; Donald Stewart; Mark J.T. Caggiano; Mark Rees, Town Manager; and Ray Santilli,
Assistant Town Manager,
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted unanimously to move into Executive
Session. Vote approved 5-0.
Negotiations with Non-Union Employees
Reclassification Request MIS Technician
A revised assessment of the MIS Assistant position increased the classification level and it is being
recommended that this position increase from a Grade 7 to a Grade 8.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to approve the increase for the MIS
Assistant position from a Grade 7 to a Grade 8 at a salary increase of$3,200 from$31,887 to$35,087.
Vote
approved 5-0.
Note: Ray Santilli Assistant Town Manager excused himself from the meeting.
Reorganization Reclassification
When the Town Manager implemented the recent reorganization of town departments, two positions were
^ redefined and reclassified. The Assistant Town Manager's position increased from a Grade 17 to 18 and
the Director of Community Development's position decrease from a Grade 17 to 16. Mark Rees has
recommended salary adjustments as a result of these changes. The Assistant Town Manager's adjusted
salary would increase 4.2%from$75,716 to$78,896. The Director of Community Development salary
would remain at$70,027, although the maximum range would decrease from $83,547 to$80,334.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Wendy Wakeman, to approve the changes in grade
levels for the Assistant Town Manager and Director of Community Development positions and the
recommended salary increase of 4.2%from $75,716 to$78,896 for the Assistant Town Manager position.
Vote approved 4-1. Donald Stewart abstained.
Note: Town Manager Mark Rees excused himself from the meeting.
Town Manager Compensation
The Town Manager evaluation subcommittee consisting of Selectmen Smedile and Wakeman
recommended a salary increase of$7,213 for the Town Manager. The increase brings the Town
Manager's salary to comparable to managers of similar communities. Last year the Town Manager did
not get an increase in salary. In his third year his salary is to be determined on merit and performance.
These provisions are in accord with Rees'Contract approved by the Board of Selectmen last year.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to approve the recommended salary
increase, direct compensation of$7,213 for the Town Manager position. Vote approved 5-0.
Mark Rees and Ray Santilli returned to the meeting.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to release the Executive Session
Minutes regarding the non-union salary negotiations. Vote approved 5-0.
^ Real Estate Matters
Stevens Estate
The Town Manager reported that he received a letter from Palmer& Dodge, LLP regarding the Stevens
Estate Property. In order to maintain the tax-exempt status of the bonds, the Town would need to
establish an escrow account within 90 days of entering into the lease to fully defease to the January 1,
2008. The amount to be placed in the escrow will be an amount sufficient, after taking into account its
investment,to pay the principal of and interest on the redemption price of such $1.6 million bonds to the
January 1, 2008 redemption date.
1600 Osgood Street
Orit Goldstein of Ozzy Properties spoke to Rosemary Smedile and asked her to meet for lunch to discuss
the outstanding issues between the Town and Ozzy Properties regarding relocating Town offices at 1600
Osgood Street. Rosemary Smedile asked the Board's permission to meet with Odt Goldstein to discuss
these issues.
The Board agreed that Rosemary Smedile could discuss issues regarding relocation of Town offices at
1600 Osgood Street with Ms. Goldstein without giving her any verbal consent until she reports back to the
Board. The Board stressed the fact that it was Ozzy Properties who reneged on their promises to the
Town and now the ball was in their court to come back with a rent-free desirable location for Town offices.
Everything needs to be in writing and presented to our consultant Michael Schaaf and Town Counsel
Tom Urbelis.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to move out of Executive Session.
Vote approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Adele J. Johnson, Administrative Secretary
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