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7 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> October 31, 2016 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion of feasibili s d for privatization of aambulance services: <br /> The Board of Selectmen in continuing their review of operational efficiency and cost effectiveness <br /> discussed the feasibility of conducting a study for the privatization of ambulance services. For <br /> disclosure, it was affirmed that no other action would be taken other than conducting a feasibility study. <br /> The Board of Selectmen recently held a financial meeting regarding the long term fiscal analysis and <br /> plan for the Town. Realizing there are challenges in fiscal year 2022 the Board is reviewing scenarios to <br /> better serve the Town. This endeavor includes a review of other operational efficiencies within the <br /> Town. <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins indicated it is important to keep the taxpayer informed if efficiency <br /> could or could not be improved. If questions were to arise regarding operational proficiency,this type <br /> of factual information would be disclosed to the taxpayer. It was agreed the Town has trained staff and <br /> equipment to provide for professional ambulance services and there is preference to maintain the current <br /> staffing. However,it is important to conduct due diligence on behalf of the taxpayers. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cotton to authorize the Town Manager to move forward to secure a <br /> feasibility study for the privatization of ambulance services. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none <br /> Certification and confirmation of Wpointment of H an Resources Director Kimberl Lan <br /> It is the recommendation of Rodney C. Collins, Town Manager to appoint Kimberly Landry to the <br /> position of Director of Human Resources. Ms. Landry has exemplified as acting HR Director for the <br /> past several months. The position was posted inhouse. Only one application and resume was received <br /> from Kimberly Landry. Rodney C. Collins,Town Manager indicated based on Ms. Landry's resume, <br /> qualifications and overall performance he is confident Ms. Landry has the ability to professionally fulfill <br /> this capacity. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to certify and confirm the appointment of Kimberly A. <br /> Landry to the position of Human Services Director. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed,none <br />