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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-17 Board of Selectmen MinutesHandica~ Selectman Christine Smith reported that the "99 Restaurant" does not have any designated handicapped parking spaces. Review of Civil Service Procedures Public Works employee Leonard Enaire raised a concern about his son being passed over for appointment during a recent selection process. Town Manager indicated that Mr. Enaire had met withhim and was advised that the-matter would be investigated and further that a party aggrieved by adecision should follow grievance procedures. The Board reviewed the process for selection and requested a further report'at the next meeting. Settin8 the Tax Rate Chairman Salisbury raised concern about the timeframe proposed by formerFinance Director Fred Mansfield for sending out tax bills and cautioned that given the lack of staff, the task could be accomplished as proposed. Mr. Ercolini further raised the issue of proper ' ~ revaluations, given that they wou~d have to live with those for 3 years. The Board generally 'agreed that the State should not approve the new values until they had a chance to review them properly. Mr. Salisbury also noted that the fiscal calendar is already behind schedule. Town Manger Sharon stated that he felt he coutd"meet the proposed timeframe. Proposed Warrant Article The Board requested Town Manager draft a warrant article to provide for adoption of C.245 of Acts of 1988 dealing with subdivision default funds. Catherine J. Hicks, Adm. ***t************************~-- Clerk October 24, 1988 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kemneth C. Crouch, Robert Ercolini, Francis X. Dugan; Town Manager Paul Sharon was away at the ICMA conference. The minutes of October llth were approvec as submitted; minutes of October l?th approved with 2 abstensions (KCC & F~D). LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Request for Peddler's Permit The Board approved the request of Thomas Lynch for ~ peddler's permit to sell Christmas Trees at the intersection of Johnson St. and Rte. 114; Update on Civil Service Procedures The Board reviewed with Public Works Director Paul Niman the procedures for appointing laborer~ at the Public Works Division. Mr. Ntman reported that nothing in the notice, provided to the applicants indicates that they were automatically selected to be hired, merely interviewed. The Board suggested that the notice be amended to clarify this point. Town Accountant Update Chairman Salisbury reported that the Screening Committee has narrowed the field for selection down to three with final interviews s~heduled for this evening. Applicant Jean Sullivan was the only applicant able to attend the interview on short notice. The remaining 2 candidates were scheduled for October 27th. Water quality Notice Selectman Crouch raised concern for the notice provided with the water bills recently and suggested that it be dated, signed, and a telephone number be provided for assistance. Prevailing Wage Issue Selectman Ercolini suggested a motion to support March 8th ballot question #2 dealing with repeal of the prevailing legislation. Several members felt that it was inappropriate for the Board to take action, therefore the motion was not seconded and not voted. Cable TV Selectmen Ercolini suggested that the Board be aware of the expiration Of the cable contract with Continental Cablevision and voted to refer to town counsel for an opinion on the "window" for negotiating. Rte. 114 Sewer Asreement Selectman Ercolini raised some concerns relative to the Rte. 114 sewer agreement, which is to provide for a feasibility study, prior to its signing. The Board agreed that some of his concerns were valid and directed the Town Manager to address these.