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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-14 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmens Meeting of July 14 , 1986 Page 1 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen convened in the Executive Offices , 6 Lowell Street , Reading , Ma . at 7 : 30 P.M. Present were Chairman Landers , Vice-Chairman Ziegler , Secretary Nigro , and Board Member Graham. Also in attendance was Acting Executive Secretary Anthony V . Fletcher, .P. E. It was moved , seconded and voted 4 : 0 to accept the minutes of the Board of Selectmen ' s Meeting of June 30 , 1986 as amended . It was moved , seconded and voted 4 : 0 to accept the minutes of the Board of Selectmen' s Meeting of July 10, 1986 as amended . Mr . Russell joined the meeting at 7 : 45 P.M. It was moved , seconded and voted 4 : 0 : 1 to rename the former Town Library the Town Hall Executive Offices . The Board next discussed the change of title for Mr . William A. Redford , presently Assistant Superintendent of Engienering to "Town Engineer" . Mr . Fletcher explained that in no way would his duties change , however , "Town Engineer" more accurately describes his function . It was the concensus of the Board that Mr . Fletcher check into the Personnel By-Laws and report back to the Board at a later date the logistics for changing the title Assistant Superintendent of Engineering to "Town Engineer" . The Board next discussed the establishment of a formal outline for the three interviews to be held for Town Manager . The Selectmen agreed that the interviews should be kept strictly to 12 hours each. After a very lengthy discussion , and an overview of the references of each of the candidates , an outline was established and is attached and made a part of the permanent record of this meeting . It was moved , seconded and voted 5 : 0 to adjourn at 10 : 20 P.M. Respectfully submitted , Secretary OUTLINE FOR TOWN MANAGER INTERVIEW SESSIONS 7/15/86 and 7/17/86 : 1( tinutes Introduction by Selectmen (including background of each Selectman) . 10 Minutes Candidate to speak about himself . General Questions : 1 . Why did you respond to the advertisement? Why do you want to come to Reading? 2 . What do you consider the most significant accomplishments you have made in your professional career? cn P4 H 3 . What are some of the differences you have noticed in this community and the one you are at now? Do you have initial z impressions on how to approach these differences? H O M 4 . One of the obvious changes is our Town Meeting form of Government . What are your thoughts on this? What kinds of experience have you had in dealing with a large legislative body? -1- (Cont'd.) 5 . Do you plan to live in Reading? t Some of the major issues before the Town of Reading : 1 . John Street , landfill development and other site sales , i . e . , Bear Hill . (JACK RUSSELL) 2 . Fiscal problems under Proposition 221 . Grantology . (RUSS GRAHAM) 3 . Union negotiations and problems . Have you been involved with Union contracts? We have five independent unions , what do you think your role might be? (MOLLY ZIEGLER) Cn w H School Department , separate union issues , and overall management Z coordination aspects . (EUGENE NIGRO) . H N 4. There are 16 Department Heads that will report to you. What organization and communication skills would you use to stay on top of things? (EUGENE NIGRO) —2— TOWN MANAGER INTERVIEWS (Continued) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND FRINGE BENEFITS : Salary - Fringe Benefits - Timing - 30 , 60 , 90 days notice to present employer. Moving Expenses - 100% up to $3 , 000 . 00 50% remainder above $3 , 000 .00 , maximum $5 , 000 .00 Up to three days house hunting expenses Travel , Conference and Education Expense - $2 , 500 .00 Car Allowance - Up to per month. (Dr . Wells $106/mo , paid semi-ann . ) Sick Leave - Standard 15 days/year (accumulated at 14 days/month) Vacation 15 -_drays first year , negotiable. thereafter . Eligible for : Life Insurance (see attached) Health Plans (see attached) Deferred Comensation Plan (Tax Sheltered Annuity) (see attached) a .o T-4 u .-4 Lrj Ln p o C M CO O Ln .7 CO N rr L1 M 1 V1 ,.,, t� N co O h O\ O O 1~ C+ N 'A 'T n .a \D %0 C\ •: • M .�. .fir• C 00 N 1 { .Y 1 CV cJ ca v t~ >a tr H O cl X Vl to r-1 .4 CO O O 03 --' c0 O O N co O 41 N -4 .Y' r 1 .-� j. .-� � CO '+ -T H H «�. � 0 N ON c0 CO CO cv N n N r-1 t0 N i.J a O -M H G ca � 0» i V cr1 W © p T^+ M O c0 r- cM r. CV p e H co % N r1 V) %.o -4 Lr) Ln r-t M .7 ON -'1• CO M 't M t, O N N N N t0 r-0 Cd H cJ rJ p ca CO 14 � b H '7 'L 0 'b 0 r-i ,ui "i •--I .7 r-I ri O '� r-i -H 't• .r4 •rq O •ri •,1 4 M to •ri -14 -ri to H 44H W cJ] H 4r . r-i V cd to b � � •s~ N 'U ci -r1 � r-i N 41V (, r+ td d VGl 41 cn r-� M co LIFE INSURANCE $1 . 43/mo . Basic $2 ,000 . 00 coverage . .40/thousand up to age 45. $1 . 00/thousand ages 45-55 $2 . 00/thousand over age 55 . MAXIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE AVAILABLE $27 ,000.00 Group Term Life Insurance - No medical requirements . LEASE FIGURES - 128 Ford 36 Month Lease on all models. All automatic transmissions. 15,000 mpy 20,000 mpy Model Cost per Month Cost per Month Escort - 2 Dr . $199. 14 $216 .65 Tempo - 4 Dr. $227 .68 $245 . 19 Crown Victoria - 4 Dr . (Loaded) $411 .66 $429 . 17 At No Cost - 5 Year 65 ,000 mile extended warranty.