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8 <br /> <br />Board of Selectmen <br />Minutes <br />May 27, 2015 <br /> <br />Ron San Angelo: <br />In closing, Mr. San Angelo stated that at the end of the day, the selectmen have an <br />important decision to make. Mr. San Angelo has over 20 years of government experience <br />and does not need on the job training. Mr. San Angelo indicated that he enjoys talking <br />with people, and has a tremendous record with respect to this regard. His integrity stands <br />straight forward and honest. He loves community service. Mr. San Angelo added that it <br />is rewarding to build a new park, see new computers in school, and incorporate anti-drug <br />programs in schools. Mr. San Angelo stated that if he is hired he would be bringing his <br />family to the community and would be involved in every aspect of Mashpee. <br />Recess 6:10 p.m. - Meeting reconvened 6:30 p.m. <br />Rodney Collins: <br />Rodney Collins, a resident of the Town of Mashpee and Chief of Police since 2005 <br />showed his distinct ambition and enthusiasm for the position of Town Manager for the <br />Town of Mashpee. <br />Mr. Collins studied business administration while attending Plymouth State College, St. <br />Anselm’s College and McIntosh College. He has attended numerous supervisory and <br />command training courses receiving specialized and advanced training in legal issues, <br />labor issues, and personnel issues, budget control, internal affairs and tactical <br />communication. <br />Approximately fifty citizens were in attendance in support of Mr. Collins and his <br />appointment. <br />Mr. Collins indicated that his father was from the greatest generation, and in his youthful <br />years, he instilled in him that you do not take the assumption that you are entitled to <br />anything. Mr. Collins stated that with this job, he is not entitled. He has to earn it. Mr. <br />Collins indicated that he gives credit to former chiefs of importance and significance <br />having transferrable skills and properly trained employees grooming number two to be <br />number one. Mr. Collins emphasized the significance of professional development. <br />When asked as to what is his philosophy, and leadership style Mr. Collins stated, do your <br />job and you will rise to the top. As town manager he would be empowered to do the job. <br />In review of his profile, Mr. Collins indicated he has been accused of the term; micro- <br />manager. He prefers to call this assumption, attention to detail. Chief Collins stated that <br />in his job as town manager, he would not be a micro-manager. However, it would be <br />likely that he would conduct occasional inspection and compliance checks as it is his <br />responsibility to make his employee’s look their best.