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PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 4 , 1989 MASHPEE TOWN HALL The following Personnel Board members were present for tonight ' s meet- ing : Chairman Robert W . Sullivan , Manuel Glickman , C . Ben Lofchie and Jane Stockbridge . Chairman Sullivan convened the meeting at 6 : 00 p .m . Cost of Living Recommendation C . Ben Lofchie moved to recommend that the cost of living be set at 4% to go along with the D .P .W . Contract to include the stipulation that all work classifications will be increased by the average cost of living increases provided employees covered by the four bargaining units covering employees of general government . Manuel Glickman seconded . Chairman Sullivan commented that the Boston teachers are looking at a 4 . 9% increase for next year and that the Mashpee teachers are discussing 6% for the next three years . The Personnel Assistant advised the Board that Jeff Nutting asked the Board to be conservative in their recommendation . Chairman Sullivan commented that he would like it to be stated in the memo to the Finance Committee that it was Joe Murphy giving the cost of living to the Unions and that the Personnel Board was keeping P .A .P . people in line . Jane Stockbridge asked if the recommendation meant that you would raise all ranges by 4%? The other board members responsed "yes " . Chairman Sullivan explained that it was the Personnel Board who came up with the step and grade classification . The Board voted unanimously to move the motion . A memo will be sent to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee stating that the Board will be happy to discuss this further if they have any questions . Interview of Administrative Secretary The Personnel Board interviewed Diana Lund for the new position of Admin- istrative Secretary to the Conservation Commission . The salary , work week hours (which would include some evening hours ) were discussed . It was noted that .Diana has already been working as a Board Secretary for the Conservation Commission which encompassed all the job duties ; i .e . the typing , shorthand and computer skills . Diana said that she was willing to work the additional hours . Chairman Sullivan advised Diana that she was doing an excellent job . Diana said that she enjoys the job and likes working with Bob Sherman , the Conservation Agent . It was noted that bene- fits would come with this position . Discussion on Concerns of Interview Process - re : Union Positions Chairman Sullivan advised the Board members that he discussed the matter with Selectman Hanson , who will meet with him tomorrow along with the Personnel Assistant . Ben Lofchie commented that a letter should go to- the Selectmen statitg'`.„the Board ' s disagreement . Chairman Sullivan agreed saying that the Selectmen have to know that there is more to the interview process than just the interview .