9/24/1984 PERSONNEL BOARD Minutes

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PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1984 MASHPEE ' WILT HARD The following members of the Personnel Board were present for tonight' meeting Caroline Gilligan, Manuel Glickman, Carrie Saunders and Ben Lofohie. Actino Chairman Gilligan convened the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Policy on Interviews The Board discussed the interviewing process and their policy of not choosing the finalists for a position while department heads are still present. The Board members agreed to take the decision making under advisement. Meeting With Selectmen - re : _Bldg. Inspections positions eleotwoman B. Jean Thomas and Selectman Will Hanson met with the Personnel Bord to discuss the proposed transition in the Building Department; specifically, the change of Harold Collins ' status from Building Inspector to Assistant Building Inspector and the promotion of Doug Boyo to' Building Inspector; the review of salary levels; and language in the Personnel Administration Plan which would allow waivers of standards in isolated Conditions. L F Selectman Hanson explained that the change in the status of the positions of Building Inspector to Assistant Building Inspector for Harold Collins is something that the Board of Selectmen have been discussing for awhile due to the tremendous work load. He said that they have run into areas where they needed a stronger hand where Harold Collins is nown so long in town. He said that Harold does not ware to retire, but does want time away from the job and one of the reasons they stressed for an assistant is that it would give somebody an opportunity to learn Mashpee and its needs. Caroline Gilligan asked the Selectmen to explain how they are going to switch loads. Will Hanson explained that they cave Harold an option to resign or to step down from his posi- tion. Manuel Glickman commented that it is the Personnel Boards' responsibility to see that procedure is followed as far as advertising for a position once it becomes vacant. Carrie Saunders Commented that it would be cleaner if the position is posted for Building Inspector once Mr. Collins' resigns and then for the Board to go through regular procedures as it would then be deme properly. Selectmen Hanson- said that if this is the procedure that the Personnel Board has to take, case closed.. Let's do it! Carrie asked if the Selectmen would take the same route for~ any other department in town? Selectman Hanson replied that it would have to depend on the situation. The Board also agreed to advertise the assistant Building Inspector position when that open- ing occurs. Discussion continued on the possibility of, making Doug Boyd the acting Build- ing Inspector. Ben Lofohie commented that if Mr. Boyd were the acting Building Inspector p you would almost be telling him that he has the position. Jean Thomas commented that if Mr. Boyd were not promoted to Building Inspector there would be the possible chance of los- ing a man who has a handle on zoning, knows how: to relate to conservation and planning and can handle the public. She said that the intentions of the Selectmen are to promote him from assistant to building inspector. x Discussion continued on an employee taking a leave of absence. Will Hanson commented that U1- e workload sluts down during the months of January, February and March in the Building Department. Carrie asked if they felt it was fair to have Harold Collins tape a leave of absence? She suggested hiring another assistant and having Mr. Collins enjoy his retirement. Jean Thomas commented that Harold does not want to retire.