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ES6-310
EXECUTIVE SESSION
October 30, 2006
PRESENT: Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pagett, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente,
Town Manager; Ms. Vine, Assistant Town Manager; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive
Clerk; Superintendent Ash; all members of the School Committee with the exception of Mr.
Sakuja; all members of the Appropriations Committee with the exception of Mr. Kennealy.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote to go into executive session
at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of collective bargaining with the intent to return to open session at
approximately 7:30 p.m.
Collective Bargaining
The Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools provided information with respect to the
upcoming collective bargaining season for all town and school unions. It was noted that
bargaining over health care benefits would be done under the provisions of the coalition
bargaining statute. Periodic meetings will be held to hear progress on coalition bargaining.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote to adjourn the executive
session at 7:17 p.m. to return to open session.
PRESENT: Chairman Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Pagett, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Manz; Mr. Valente,
Town Manager; Mr. Lahey, Town Counsel; and Ms. Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Clerk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call vote to go into executive session
at 11:10 p.m. for the purpose of collective bargaining, litigation and value of real property, with
no intent to return to open session.
Discussion of NSTAR License
Mr. Valente discussed the proposed terms of an agreement to lease land behind the NSTAR
building for a parking lot. The consensus of the Board was for Mr. Valente to proceed with
finalizing the agreement.
Discussion of LexMedia Lease
Mr. Valente gave an update on LexMedia’s request to lease approximately 6,600 sq. feet of
space at Kline Hall. LexMedia is reviewing the draft lease prepared by Town Counsel.
Discussion of Sewer Claims
Mrs. Krieger was asked by one of the claimants to bring the matter before the Board for
additional discussion. The Board decided not to change its previous decision. Mr. Valente
reported that Tutela Engineering Associates is finalizing its recommendations, with respect to the
need for increased sewage capacity in those areas that are prone to flooding.
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Executive Session – October 30, 2006
Individual Employment Agreements
There was a follow up discussion regarding the individual employment agreements for members
of the Senior Managers Association. Mr. Valente will get everyone copies of the legal opinion
relating to the appropriateness of this approach.
Pay Increase
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to award Diana Chabot a new employee six-
month pay increase of 4%.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:50 p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Diana B. Chabot
Assistant to the Executive Clerk