HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-24 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting
Executive Session
March 24, 1994
The Executive Session convened at 10:29 p.m. Present were chair-
man George Hines, Vice Chairman Bill Burditt, Secretary Sally
Hoyt, Selectmen Dan Ensminger and Camille Anthony, Town Manager
Peter Hechenbleikner.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt the Board voted to ap-
prove the minutes of March 8, 1994, by a vote of 4-0-1 with An-
thony abstaining.
The Town Manager reviewed a number of issues. The first one was
whether or not to appeal, the Fennelly arbitration on the narrow
issue of whether or not the arbitrator exceeded his authority in
ordering Fennelly back to call work after a one-year suspension.
Sally Hoyt did not participate in the discussion, because she is
related by marriage to Carl Fennelly. The Town Manager indicated
that he felt the appeal is necessary in order to uphold the in-
tegrity of the Town's personnel and disciplinary system. On mo-
tion by Anthony seconded by Burditt the Board voted to authorize
the appeal which is expected to cost approximately $1,500, by a
vote of 4-0-1 with Hoyt abstaining.
The Town Manager indicated that the Police Superior Officers are
ready to sign their contract, and a copy of the contract will be
in the packet for their meeting on the 5th.
The. Town Manager reviewed the Police Officers contract. Two
issues remain: 1) they want an addition of $175 in longevity
instead of the $150; 2) they want to leave in the minimal man-
ning clause. The Town Manager argued strongly against leaving in
the minimal manning clause. The consensus of the Board was to
stay with the $150 offer in the longevity for FY95 only and to
stand firm on the issue of removing the minimum manning clause.
The Town Manager reported that Rogan had filed suit against the
-Conservation Commission for allowing more discharge of water onto
his property as part of the Joshua Eaton school project. The
Town was in court on March 22 and was successful in not having an
injunction issued against our construction. . Additionally, Rogan
withdrew his appeal to DEP of the Conservation Commissions deci-
sion. Therefore there is no impediment with going ahead with
this project. Conservation Commission Chairman James Biller was
very helpful in this project.
The zoning case with Higgot was finally decided, and the Town
lost. The loss was on what Town Counsel describes as a bungled
case by our Inspections Division. He does not recommend appeal-
ing it. The Board of Appeals may have some other thoughts since
they have not had a chance to review the issue yet.
The question was raised as to whether or not there would be dis-
ciplinary action against the Building Inspector for his handling
of the case. The Town Manager indicated that that was likely and
that there were other concerns about political activity and com-
petence.
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The Town Manager noted that the health insurance agreement was
approved by the employee bargaining committee and is in their
hands for ratification. This will be a continuation of the cur-
rent program and cleaning up language.
On motion by Burditt seconded by Hoyt the Board voted to adjourn
at 11:09 p.m. All five members present voted in the affirmative
and the motion was carried.
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Res ectfully submitted,
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