6/2/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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k R BOS Administrative eeting 6/2/81 Page 2. Relative to Mr. Norman' s request to speak to the Board to make his recommendations pertaining to the future osition of the Recreation Director, both selectmen present felt Mr. Norman should Put his re- commendations in writing. sel. Thomas stated she believes she under- stand his os.i. ion; that position (Recreation Director) has been ai controversial one from the beginning.. 8 The Ex-ecutive secretary asked the Selectmen if they, had recommendati-ons or any specific directions they would like hien to follow in filling the present vacancies .on' the Fire Department. . . those of Chief and Deputy, assuming the resignation of -tl -.Chief would be accepted at the meeting tomorrow. Set. Thomas stated she had spoken to Chief Willis, and it did not appear, he was going to consider changing his mind* Un- til s.0 h ;tire as a Chief is appointed, someone will- have to be appointed to be in chane. sel. Thomas stressed that she would like to have some sort of review board- of professional people appointed to conduct the interviews. She pointed out that people knowledgeable in the field are absolutely essential where this kind of appointment is being con- sidered it is a very sensitive position, and one that should be looked at as a long-term appointment for the Town. Both of the Select- ment present felt the position should be advertised immediately, Re- turning to the importance of the Dos i tion, Mr. Garland stated that itt was actually a saving of lives that is involved. Sel. Thomas stated that if a professional review board was not retained, she would per- sonally attend every interview - she does not want that position to go to "'a friend of a friend of a friend" . It Clare not carry political overtones - it is just . too im ortant. Chm. Garland stated that the sooner the better" we undertake the advertising and begin the review and interview process,. The Executive Secretary mentioned that the Klass Municipal Association could provide a professional service of this kind. hr . Garland asked if the Fixe Chief' s Association might not also be contacted for heli in this area. Sel. Thomas pointed out that she felt we must get someone to. fill the position who has had f i regi fhting ex- perience . Action: Both ,selectmen urged the Executive Secretary to place an ad for the Chief' s position and the vacancy created by the resignation of Iedei ro-s . 'I.as soon as possible" Chm, Garland stated die had heard there might be another resignation from that department forth- coming. The Exec, secretary reported that the patrolmen exams were being given on June 3. Sel. Thomas- asked ecd how manor finalists remained. The figure stands around 1 . 10 The Executive secretary pointed out that he feels it is very important to pursue the building of- a DPS] facility. But more money will be needed for engineering funds. . hm. Garland asked what kind of building- would be given first consideration. Sel. Thomas reported that she had heard that they were looking at metal buildings. Mr. Murphy felt that was a viable approach; a solid addition could be attached for office space, if that seemed necessary. Chm. Garland stated that the we won' t need much in the -wayf engineering funds if' we go with the metal building; the comnies, who build them include that as part of the package. The Executive Sec. reminded thea that some engineering plans would be necessary before going out to bid. Sel. Thomas felt the preliminary plans that have already been drawn out to- be sufficient for that.