2000-TOWN MEETING RECORDS - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

i transfer from available funds $27,934 with said funds to be distributed as follows: $20,261 to the Selectmen's Department Salary/Wage Account, $7,344 to the Medical Insurance Account, $294 to the Medicare Account, and $35 to the Group Insurance Account, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article would create a full-time Receptionist for Town Hall under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Duties would include greeting and assisting the public, routing of all incoming calls and other tasks assigned by the Selectmen. This position is the first step toward improved customer service. Recommendation: The Finance Committee recommends approval. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane. Motion: I move the Town vote to create a full-time Senior Clerk/Receptionist position under the Clerical Contract, Grade II, Step 1 for the Town Hall, and further, the Town vote to raise and appropriate $27,934 with said funds to be distributed as follows: $20,261 to the Selectmen's Salary/Wage Account, $7,344 to the Medical Insurance Account, $294 to the Medicare Account, and$35 to the Group Insurance Account. Motion passes 119 to 115 at 9:32 p.m. Motion made to reconsider at 9:33 p.m. Motion to reconsider passes 130 to 109 at 9:36 p.m. Motion is defeated 134 to 110 at 9:41 p.m. Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to create and fill two full-time Skilled Laborerp ositions under the Public Works Local 254 Contract, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, and further to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $62,134, with said funds to be distributed as follows: $46,592 to the D.P.W. Salary/Wage Account; $14,688 to the Medical Insurance Account; $784 to the Medicare Account, and $70 to the Group Insurance Account, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Public Works Department Explanation: Over the past 10 years as the Town has expanded, the Public Works Department has not added any full-time staff. We are now responsible for the maintenance of seven town buildings, three town beaches, one cemetery, town recreation areas and all town roads. During the past 10 years, we have added 76 additional roads to be maintained. The passage of this article will provide the operational staff with a total of 17 employees. Recommendation: The Finance Committee recommends approval.