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Personnel Board Meeting August 23, 1982 Page 4 • Caroline stated that she thought that the contract took care in inequities. Joe Murphy explained that the Union contracts have major disparities as it is dog- eat-dog within the clerical union as they all want their jobs upgraded with sub- stantial salary increases. The Board of Selectmen feel that there are some problems with the type of work people are performing and it would be in the best interest of the town to get consultants from the outside. Caroline asked to whom they would report. Joe replied that they would report to the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Garland stated there was an agreement made between the Board of Selectmen that they go that route as there are individuals who proclaim that they are over- worked and underpaid. By going to an outside consultant, there is a better chance of resolving the situation. Joe commented that the Union has not said that they would support the findings; how- ever, they would be willing to hold off until the Selectmen come back with a third party making recommendations to the town. Selectwoman Thomas made reference to the part-time temporary help in the Treasurer's office being paid only $3.90 per hour. She stated that she did not think it was enough money for skilled help. Bob mentioned that the Tree Warden's men only receive $3.90 per hour. • Selectwoman Thomas pointed out that the Personnel Board recommended paying the Tree Warden's employees the $3.90. Bob made reference to George Ryan hiring personnel.without approval of the Personnel Board and then submitting a voucher to pay his help more than the hiring rate. Joe commented that any permanent or part-time help should come through the Personnel Board. With reference being made to the proposed P.A.P. draft, Bob asked why the Personnel Board was being eliminated? , Selectwoman Thomas replied that an attorney drafted the plan with the thinking that the Selectmen are doing the negotiations. Joe explained that when .the draft was made earlier this year, the Board of Selectmen's thinking was that there would not be a Personnel Board as their intent .at that time was to eliminate the Personnel Board; however, their thinking has since changed. Bob asked why the feeling changed. Selectwoman Thomas explained that there was a time over a year ago where the Board of Selectmen did not feel that the Personnel Board was functioning the way it should. There was a problem with communication and there were a lot of things which should • have been discussed. She said that she could not agree 1000/ on everything the Per- sonnel Board decides and that she would not be a Tuber stamp".