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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> November 2, 2015 <br /> APPOINTMENTS &HEARINUS <br /> Catherine Laurent, DPW Director: <br /> Assistant Public Works Director: <br /> Under the direction of the Board of Selectmen,the Town Manager with the assistance of his staff re- <br /> drafted the job description for the Assistant Public Works Director previously revised in 2005. <br /> Rodney Collins,Town Manager indicated that all major departments are staffed with a department <br /> head and an assistant with the exception of the Department of Public Works. <br /> In assessing the needs of the DPW,this position is in place as the current Director of Public Works <br /> previously held the position of Assistant Public Works Director. To conform to budgetary <br /> constraints,the Town Manager explained the funding would be appropriated from the vacant Town <br /> Engineer position. The newly revised document for Assistant Public Works Director has been <br /> modified under the Minimum Required Qualifications in terms of experience and under the Essential <br /> Functions related to the job description. The document is recommended for posting. With <br /> advertisement, it is hopeful the position will be filled before the onset of the winter season. <br /> To remain clear,the Town Manager indicated that funding earmarked to the Town Engineer position <br /> will be redistributed for the purposes of appropriating funding for the Assistant Public Works <br /> Director position. Both positions exist under the Personnel Administration Plan. At this time,the <br /> Town is in need of an Assistant Public Works Director, and the applicant may have qualifications of <br /> an engineer. However, it is not the intention of the Town Manager to employ a Town Engineer at <br /> this time. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the job description as referenced and move <br /> forward with the advertisement process to fill the position of Assistant Public Works Director. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed,none <br />