1987-08-20 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes

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Executive Session-Board of Selectmen August 20, 1987 Jack Russell indicated that he had some discussion with Ted Cohen regarding the legality of use of the access to Ash Street for the new public works facility until the other issues can be worked out. Ted Cohen had indicated to Mr. Russell that because the Town did not own the land directly accessing Ash Street that such access would not be legal except in an emergency situation. There was considerable discussion and it was decided that we would have to live with this decision other than an emergency situation. The pay and classification study done for clerical employees is discussed. The Board of Selectmen agreed to a negotiating posi- tion which would required phased implementation over probably two years using approximately $25 ,000 for the first year implementa- tion in addition to the expected 5% increase which was included in ' the budget. It was not determined whether the Board would go to Town Meeting or request reserve fund transfers from Fin Com, although it was determined that a presentation should be made to Town Meeting on the entire pay and class study. The Board was unanimous in its feeling that the step program should be adopted only on the basis of a merit increase from one step to another. The entire grade and step system would move from year to year based on cost of living. Motion by Graham seconded by Ziegler the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 10 : 20 P.M.