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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-13-AC-MIN.pdf 1,26 DATE: January 13, 1975 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Town Office Building, Room 111 PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Donald B. White, Vice Chairman- Schools, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, J. H. Blaisdell, Howard L. Levingston, Martin A. Gilman, Richard M. Perry, Comptroller I. PERSONNEL BOARD a. Paul Sidman has resigned due to outside responsibilities. b. Mr. Edward Bograd, 18 Hilltop Avenue, Attorney has been recommended. c. ADL Study is approximately one month behind. e. Staffing for personnel officer is still in progress. f. Chairman Furash asked for a firm recommendation re the amount necessary for legal counsel by February 10, 1975. g. Mr. Chapman stated the great need for strength in top management. h. Amount of time Town Manager devotes to Collective Bargaining and labor relations is one third. i. Neil Chapman stated that the Department Heads should be motivated in a greater way. j. Mr. Chapman is going to make a presentation on just what the goals of the Town are prior to Town Meeting. k. Conservation - there is the need for help here - a good senior type person. 1. Police Personnel - review of the policy and results to date of the cadets program. We are not sure this has been successful, Chairman Furash stated. Mr. Chapman stated that Chief Corr's performance was excellent in the form of standards. II. APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE. It was suggested by the Chairman that the term of office should be changed and not have it end with the completion of Town Meeting. This matter is to be discussed at a later date. III . BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1. 14% too high on non-controllables. 2. cut down on conventions and out-of-state travel. 3. What is status of Recreation; i.e. , pool filter, J. Mitchell will attend meeting on Monday January 20th re this subject. 4. Cars - can we pass up the purchase of new cars this year? 5. Air Conditioning of cars? 6. Can water meter car be changed to a lighter car rather than a heavy one? 7. What is extent of Fire Alarm Maintenance Program? Is it contracted. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday January 20, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, E l i zab e t h M. Flynn%m o'b