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Executive Session
April 26, 2011
The Executive Session convened at 10:30 p.m. Present were Chairman James
Bonazoli, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen
Stephen Goldy and Ben Tafoya, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and Assistant
Town Manager Bob LeLacheur.
The Town Manager reviewed an email from Dermot Bolger of Grumpy Doyle's
concerning the Health Administrator Larry Ramdin. He also described a meeting he had
in person with Mr. Bolger to ask him to make sure of his allegations since they were all
based on second-hand information. Earlier today (April 26, 2011) in the email Mr. Bolger
verified that he wished to file a formal complaint, with the allegation that Mr. Ramdin
was attempting to use his position with the Town in order to gain consulting business on
the side.
The Town Manager in the meanwhile spoke to Town Counsel Ellen Doucette. If a formal
complaint was filed, Town Counsel will investigate the matter — so given today's email
that will now proceed. The Town Manager has sent a formal letter to Mr. Bolger, Mr.
Ramdin and Town Counsel outlining the situation and allegations. Ms. Doucette is
' scheduled to meet with Mr. Bolger on April 28th.
Mr. Goldy commented on the process, and that it was he who advised Mr. Bolger to leave
the details out of the complaint filed with the Town Manager, and reserve them for a
formal investigation should one occur. This would leave Town Counsel gathering the
information independently.
Mr. Schubert agreed with that approach, that all of the evidence should come from the
Town Counsel investigation. He asked that if she needed outside expertise that she would
seek it.
Mr. Hechenbleikner said that Town Counsel will not advise the Board of Selectmen what
to do, but simply present all of the facts. He said that Ms. Doucette will do a credible job
based on past performance. He will ask labor counsel to join in if that pari is needed. He
said that the email from today and the subsequent investigation will not be part of the
public record. However, all communication until today is part of the public record.
Health Insurance Negotiations
Mr. Hechenbleikner and Mr. LeLacheur brought the Bond up to date on the health
insurance negotiations. The next meeting with the PEC will be on Wednesday 4/27 when
a final decision is due. All options being considered are in the MIIA/Blue Cross Blue
Shield product line, and are within the amount budgeted for FYI 2.
Board of Selectmen Meeting—Executive Session—April 26, 2011 —page 2
On a motion by Anthony, seconded by Tafoya, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:50
p.m. on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. '
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