1987-09-21 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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f Board of Selectmen Meeting September 21, 1987 Meeting convened at 7 : 30 P.M. in Room 16 of the Town Hall. Present were Chairman Russell, Vice Chairman Nigro, Secretary Graham and Selectmen Ziegler. Also present were Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Moderator Paul Dustin, and a number of citizens. Chairman Russell indicated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Town Meeting Warrant which will be closing at 8:00 P.M. on September 28th. Liason Reports - Mollie Ziegler reported that the Budget Format Committee has met. Chairman Russell indicated that he had received a complaint about the hours of the office operation at Town Hall-not in terms of the 5:00 to 7:30 hours but in terms of having them every other week. The Warrant was reviewed as follows: Reports will include a report of progress on a number of issues, as well as items that may be anticipated in the future. Amendment of fees- We will be guided by a general policy of trying to recover costs, and having fees consistent with con- tiguous communities. The only fees amendments known would be for the Sealer of Weights and Measures. The report of the Fire Facility Study Committee and request for funding was reviewed. It is anticipated that $50,000 in funding will be required. Three issues with regard to the personnel by-law were discussed as follows: ( 1) At a minimum the by-law will be amended to conform with the Charter. ( 2) Also as a minimum schedules A & B need to be modified to cover positions that are currently not covered. ( 3 ) The Town Manager submitted a proposed revision to the. by-law which would establish the broad policies with regard to personnel issues, but permit the Board of Selectmen to establish specific policies and the Town Manager to administer the policies. There may be some cost associated with this item, with regard to implementation of the pay and classification study. 1