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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-17 Board of Selectmen MinutesFebru ,a. t?, continued 575 Appointment of Permanent Police Officers Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that Mr. Salisbury had asked that action on this requisition be delayed until such time as a full board is available. Voted to table until next week, and to request an additional 30 day extension through civil service. Town Accountant Position Town Manager Paul Sharon reported in his recommendations for which applicants should be considered for interview for the position. After some discussion, the Board voted to interview five candidate with Town Manager to contact two additional candidates prior to scheduling them for interview, and to schedule these interviews at ten minute intervals on. Feb. 23rd beginning at 7:00 p.m. Ano~ication for ~ as Bicentennial ~ -mThe Board voted unanimou~y to advertise for volunteers to be appointed to a committee to ~organize commemorative activities in celebration of the 200th anniv~rsary of the signing of the m Constitution, and to file the applicatin for recognition with the State. Special Ed Resolution The Board reviewed a letter from the City of Medford urging the Town to adopt a resolution and to ask the senator and representative to support legislation which would Cake some of the financial burden off the communities for special education expenses. Town Manager Paul Sharon to meet with School Supt. to come up with a Joint resolution. C.61A LandAcquisition Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to establish the position not to acquire the property owned by Joan Cudhea under C.61A as the Town's right of first refusal. MCAD: Consultant's Services Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the Town's reporting requirements are not what they should be and requested hiring a conslutant to walk the department through these reporting requirements. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, voted unanimously to employ Luther McIlwain at the rate of $50/hr. up to $2,000, and to establish a committee with Ramsey Bahrawy as the Selectmen's representative. Civil Servic_~ee Selectmen Christine Smith opened discussion on getting the Police Dept. out from Civil Service, due to delays iu filling vacant positions. Other board members felt that a duplicate system would have to be implemented, and that it was net guaranteed that it would be a better one. Catherine J. Hicks, Secre~'ary ~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~~Clerk ~ hel---~egular meeting on this date with all members present./The meeting commenced at 7:00 for the purposes of conducting interviews with Town Accountant applicants. John W. Graham, Charles A.Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy. The minutes of January 26~were approved as submitted. Town Accountant Interviews The Board conducted brief interviews with six applicants for the posltlonof Town Accountant: Gary Hamilton, Charles Mansfield, James Mourey, Kenneth Owens, David Zwicker, and Ken Anthony. ~ rc conszoer t~at the candidate should be experienced with municipal finance law and the UMAS Accounting System, and suggested an increased salary. Town Manager Paul Sharon suggested that a mid 30s salary range would not cause a ripple effect with other department heads. Based on ballotting, the Board picked the following three individuals to consider and check personal references on : Anthony, Mansfield, Mourey. The Board voted to bring the appointment back for consideration at the March 9th meeting. Housin Authorit : Re nest for Funds Louis Minieucci of the Housing Authority met with the Board to request a transfer of $48,000 in funds paid to the Town in lieu of taxes for the purposes of brick siding the proposed elderly housing complex off Second St./School St. Mr. Mfnicucet reported that the complex will consist of units of elderly housing, of which 10 units would be dedicated to communal living quarters with separate bedrooms for seniors who would otherwise be confined to a nursing home. Upon a motion Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to request an opinion from town counsel as to whether or not the Board has the authority to approve the transfer of these funds or whether only town meeting can take such action. Mass____. Electric/New E_~land Telephone Petition Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanimously to approve the petition to install one pole on Middleton Street for the purposes of shortening the span in the area and to provid~ service to a new home. Appointment of Election Officers Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Bahrewy, voted unanimously to appoint the following people as election officers in the new precinct si::: Mary Stone, Warden; Oliver Kirk, Clerk; Inspectors Phyllis Guptill, Beverly Evangelos, Phyllis roekwood, and Mildred Stewart.