HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-09-24 Board of Public Works Minutes 109
September 24, 1959
The meeting of the Board of Public Works opened at 7:30 P .M.
Chairman Zanni, Secretary Harrison, Members Florence and
Leonard and Superintendent Welch were present.
Records of the previous meeting were read and approved.
It was moved, seconded and voted to proceed to hold a meeting.
It was moved, seconded and voted to hold an executive session
of the Board.
In conformity with a previous vote of the Board, the Superin-
tendent submitted a report on permanency of employment which was
read.
In conformity with a previous volae of the Board, the Superin-
tendent submitted a report on the items contained in the report
Cof the Sub Committee on Personnel which was read.
LIt was agreed to consider in sequence all the items contained
in the report of the Sub Committee on Personnel. An extended
discussion took place on each item with many factors considered in
each case. The report of the Sub Committee, the opinions of the
Town Counsel and the report of the Superintendent were considered
in each case.
Following is a listing of the items and the action of the
Board on each item.
Item No. 1. Representation on Personnel Board
It was moved, seconded and voted to appoint Chairman panni
and Secretary Harrison a Committee of two to contact other Town
Boards and the Personnel Board to determine their reaction to
the proposal and to develop a method to implement the accomplish-
ment of the proposal.
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Item No. Z'. Permanent Employmsnt
It was moved, seconded and voted to establish and post a
list of employees who are to be considered as regular employees
within the meaning of the use of the word regular in the Town
By Laws. All other employees to be considered as seasonal sm-
ployees.
Item No. 3. Wages
It was moved, seconded and voted that merit increases and
advancement in classifications be recommended to the Superin-
tendent by the Assistant Superintendents and the Foremen and that
the Superintendent be instructed to establish a method for them
to follow.
Item No. 4. Classification of Week End Callmen
It was moved, seconded and voted to not take action on this
item.
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Item No. $. overtime
It was moved, seconded and voted to not take action on this
item.
Item No. 5. Starting Rate
It was moved, seconded and voted to tentatively approve the
proposed wage scale submitted by the Superintendent but with
the understanding that detailed study will be given to the pro-
posal with possible changes in the near future so that an agreed
proposal can be submitted to the Personnel Board.
Item No. 7. Rain Gear
It was moved, seconded and voted to authorize the Superin-
tendent to purchase rain gear and lockers at his discretion and
ill
as space and funds become available.
Item No. 8. Grievance Committee
It was moved, seconded and voted that the- Board agrees to
meet with a properly constituted Grievance Committee providing
that such meetings be held not more than twice in one year and
that the Superintendent be kept fully informed of the results
of all meetings.
Item No. 9. Standard Procedure
It was moved, seconded and voted that the Board and the
Superintendent review the present policy relative to Holidays
and Sick Leave and that after such review the Board will later
reconsider these matters with due regard for the Town By Laws
relative to said matters.
Item No. 11. Assistant Foremen and Leadmen
It was moved, seconded and voted not to take action on this
item.
Item No. 12. Foremen designate Acting Foremen
It was moved , seconded and voted not to take action on this
item.
Item No. 13. Night Grease Man
This matter was clarified to the satisfaction of the Board.
Item No. 14. Foremen' s Overtime Pay
It was moved, seconded and voted to consider changing the
classification rather than change the present method of paying
overtime .
Item No. 15. Debit Time
It was moved, seconded and voted not to take action on this
item.
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Item 16A and 16B. Personnel Forms i
It was moved, seconded and voted to combine the several J
related forms now used by the Department into one central record
and that the Superintendent is instructed to develop a system
for this purpose.
Addenda to Sub Committee Report
It was moved, seconded and voted to refer the Addenda to
the Superintendent for a report to the Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 10;30 P.M .
Respectfully submitted,
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