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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-27 Board of Selectmen MinutesThe Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, and Rams*y A. Bahrawy. Town Manager, Paul D. Sharon. Appointments The Board reviewed procedure followed for notification regarading vacancies, particularly the ConservatiOn Commission. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Smith, voted to readvertise the Conservation Commission vacancy. The Board also discussed the position of Town Counsel. Chairman Graham requested the Board's delay of the vote for another week or two, to enable discussions ~ith present counsel, Soalise & Shaheen. Evaluation of Town Manaser ., Chairman Graham stated that a reavaluation is called for because the townspeople should know how the Board feels about the first Town Manager. Mr. Graham went on to commend Town Manager Paul Sharon for a Job well done. All other members Joined in with praise for Mr. Sharon. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Crouch, voted unanimously to increase Mr. Sharon's salary by 5% effective at his 6 month anniversary, with the next consideration to be given' at one year from the 6 month anniversayr date. Mr. Sharon said.that he felt fortunate to be working for the Board, as the relationship has been a good one. Goals and ObJbectives Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the Senior Staff have provided some specific goals'and objectives for FY 88. Mr. Sharon reviewed the lists and discussed various highlights and possible ways for increasing the Town's sources of revenue and bond rating. Mr. Salisbury stated that some of the objectives are measurable and some are not. The Board 'felt that quarterly status reports, reviewed in a short-sleeve discussion would be helpful to both the Board and the staff. Also discussed was the Open Space/Recreation Plan yet to be finalized. Mr. Salisbury suggested to Committee member, Jack Lindon, that promoting recreational use of the Lake might not be a good idea. Appointment-3rd Ftrd Station Committee Upon a motion by Smith,'.'~ seconded by Salisbury, voted unanimously to reappoint the 3rd Fire Statiom Study Committee. Mayor' s Sullivan' s Challeng~ Cup Race Selectmen Salisbury and Bahrawy volunteered to enter the Mayor's canoe race for elected public officials against other area officials, along the Merrimack River in Lawrenc~ Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative ****st**t************* Clerk July 30, 1.987 All members present. The Board held a special meeting on this date with concerned citizens and members of the Greater Lawrence~ Sanitary District Commission regarding odor problems. Chairman Graham asked ~:he GLSD for a report on activities since the last meeting. Executive Director Donald George reported that meetings 'have oocured with State REpresentative Joseph Hermann amd DEQE staff; which.resulted in a review of the GLSD's files. Mr. George added that measures have been to ban private haulers for 30 days effective September~.1 and to condhct stack emissions tests in an attempt to determine where the problem is. Both Mr. George and George Chretian of GLSD discussed the details df the DEQE fine levied recently for overflowing raw sewage into the River. After much lengthy reporting by GLSD representatives, questions were asked by the audience, to which the GLSD refused to answer; Commission member 'Dagostino stated that they would only respond ,to questions by the Board, and left the meeting with all other Commission members, along with Mr. Geoge, but exclusing the Town's representative to GLSD, John Finn*ran. Mr. Finn,ran responded to questions from the audience. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanimously to take the matter under advisement and requested that anyone interested in serving on an ad hoc committee to oversee the resolution of the problems, to notify the Town Manager's Office. Catherine J.Hicks, Administrative Assistant ******************--***** August 3, 1987 The Board held ~a regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Acting Chairman Chris- tine Smith, Charles A. 'Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul ~: Sharon. CDAG Update: Rdn Pastore Consultant Ron Pastore reported on activities surrounding the grant program for street and sidewalk improvements in 'the Davis and Furber Mills Complex area, and requestedthat the Board amend the project schedule and project budget, as a result of a shortenend construction schedule and redistribution of funds as a result of private financial assistance. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, voted 4-0 to authorize the Acting Chairman Christine Smith to sign the amendment to the agreement as proposed by the consultant. Ratification of Police Contract Town Manager Paul Sharon highlighted changes in the new police contract, which is ready for ratificationby the Board. The new contract provides for a 4 3/4% wage increase and miscell- aneous stipends, as well as restoring the sergeant ratio and a sick leave buy back provision.