12/5/1983 PERSONNEL BOARD Minutes

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PERSONNEL BOARD MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5 , 1983 MASHPEE TOWN HALL The following members of the Personnel Board were present : Caroline Gilligan,, David Hardy, Manuel Glickman and Carrie Saunders , Acting Chairperson Gilligan convened the meeting at p.m. Letter on Resident Requirement 4 The Beard reviewed a letter dated November 14 , 1983 regarding residency requirements for Police and Firefighters from Atty. Michael Gilman . It was noted that a by--law tightening the fifteen mile limit could only ap- ply tO officer's hired after- the- adoption of the by-law. However ? the by-law could be used to prevent officers who presently lire within the proposed limits from moving outside the limits . Employees hired after the ad pti n of the by-law could be required to continue to reside within the limits . It was also noted that before the town implements a change in the residency requirement , it may be required to discus's the change with af- fected f- f t d unions . The residency requirement may be tightened by a provision In a collectivebargaining agreement as well as by enacting a by-law. If the {town bargains with the unions over the residency requirement and an agreement is reached , the by-,law would become unnecessary as pr Vis{ ns in collective bargaining agreements prevail y r- town by-laws if there i a conflict . Manny motioned t . end.8end the selectmen a memo asking ,,thm to consider tight- ening the fifteen mile residency requirement for- future police and fire- men so that they will, be required to live on this side of the Cape Cod canal. . David seconded the motion. All were in agreement . The reason for the Board ' s concern is that in the case of traffic concjestion within the summer months , it would be difficult to respond in an emergency situation Evaluation Form The Board reviewed two evaluation forms f r use when evaluating employees who fall under theP .A. P. Carrie commented that the evaluation form allows for definitive plan for improvement as bath employee and employer sign it . In the area of weaknesses , it bringsthe two p ' le to sit down and discuss specific areas and discuss an appropriate plan to improve . she said that some things may not apply on the form as it would depend on the specific department being evaluated. Dave commented that an additional sheet should be attached that reflects department heads . Carrie said than there are , f course , general ]rinds of things in any performance area that could apply to any job. Manny commented that some things that could be included in the evaluation form could help department heads . .Dave suggested releasing the two forms t the department ent heads for review and comment . All were in. agreement , Manny recommended that the Selectmen be advised of the Board 's intentions .