MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Monday, January 9, 2006, 5:30 PM
Town Hall Hearing Room
PRESENT:
ABSENT: James Driscoll, Chairman, Board of Health.
Chairman Claffey opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board of Selectmen
Old Business:
Meter Reader position.
The Executive Secretary (ES) informed the Board of Selectmen (BOS) that a vote to clarify the BOS’s previous vote regarding the position of meter reader was discussed with Town Labor Counsel; that the intent of the BOS was to make the position a Grade 5 and assign Mr. Joyce as a Grade 5, Step 5; that a clarifying vote would solidify the BOS’ intent.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS assign the meter reader position a Grade 5.
J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. Motion approved 2-0.
Select Date for Personnel Policy Meeting.
Chairman Claffey set the date for the next meeting of the Personnel Policy Board for Monday, February 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Hearing Room.
Executive Secretary Contract.
Motion G.
DeLisle moved the BOS enter into Executive Session for the purposes of contract
negotiations with
J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. A roll-call vote was taken, (DeLisle, “Yes.”; Claffey, “Yes.”). Motion approved 2-0.
The BOS returned to Open Session to announce it had reached an agreement and signed a contract with N. Breault to continue as the Executive Secretary. The contract is effective January 10, 2006 through June 30, 2006 with a salary to be paid at a rate of $53,624.00 annually.
The BOS discussed its intention to sign an additional agreement at a future meeting that will extend the Appointment of N. Breault as ES to June 30, 2007 as discussed in negotiations. Chairman Claffey stated that he wanted to wait to do so until the full Board was able to convene.
N. Breault thanked the BOS for renewing his contract; he stated that he appreciated the support of the BOS; that he enjoys working for the Town and that he looks forward to the new year.
Board of Selectmen,
January 9, 2006
(Board of Selectmen, New Business.)
New Business:
Correspondence from the Fire Chief.
A discussion was held relative to correspondence from Chief Wallace informing the BOS of unforeseen repairs. The BOS will instruct the Chief to notify the Appropriations Committee.
Meetings/Invitations/Reminders
Appropriations Healthcare sub-committee 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2006, Town Hall Hearing Room.
Board of Selectmen 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2006, Town Hall Hearing Room.
Items noted.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS adjourn. J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. Motion approved 2-0.
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
APPROVED: BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, TUESDAY,
JANUARY 17, 2006.