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4 <br /> <br />Board of Selectmen <br />Minutes <br />May 27, 2015 <br /> <br />Peter Johnson-Staub: (continued) <br />Email access was noted as a favorable mode of communication to the board of selectmen <br />for less complicated matters. Immediate notification would require a meeting <br />informational packet, and the agenda for all members to have a conversation about an <br />important matter. Mr. Johnson-Staub indicated that he would meet with all board <br />members individually as it is important to have a relationship with all board members. <br />With the Open Meeting law, the information shall be shared with all members. <br />As town manager weekly meetings would be held with direct report department heads. <br />Other department head meetings would be held on a monthly basis. And, with the entire <br />management team at least one time per month. Mr. Johnson-Staub noted that he may <br />form cross departmental teams as well. <br />Regarding management style, Mr. Johnson-Staub indicated that he communicates well, <br />has a great character with leadership style strength and is direct in communication. Mr. <br />Johnson-Staub stated that he is not particularly easy, but he is well liked. <br />Mr. Johnson-Staub indicated his strongest technical strength is finance. He enjoys people <br />and likes to work with people and manage. Mr. Johnson-Staub stated that he is looking <br />forward to speaking to the public and to be out in the community and realizes that it is not <br />a nine to five job. As town manager he is looks forward to attending a rotary event, a <br />high school function and using social media, and other opportunities to communicate to <br />the citizens. Mr. Johnson-Staub indicated that every department should look at capturing <br />email addresses, and review various opportunities to market and demonstrate how to <br />increase the support of the community and convey an understanding of the value that <br />town services provide. <br />Mr. Johnson-Staub indicated the he would like to deliver to the board of selectmen that <br />he is excited about this opportunity, the professionalism and the known stability between <br />the board of selectmen and town manager. This is the first town manager position that he <br />has applied for. The timing is good, and Mashpee is a wonderful community in a great <br />fiscal position, with a solid position in the schools. Mr. Johnson-Staub added the natural <br />resources are beautiful, and the municipal facilities are wonderful. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />