3/25/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 2 MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 25: 1991 Southport: Approximately 80% of the work is completed on Southport. There is no further comment from the Board to this concern* The Selectmen will wait for further indication of the completion f the project and land transfer. Resignation of is atc K!�xne Woodward: Mr. Woodward has requested a leave of absence from his position opposed to his resignation. Selectman Gottlieb is concerned with the six week leave of absence of fir. Woodward and the time to hire an additional dispatcher if he does not return. Kevin Harrington stated it would take approximately 3-4 weeks t fill this position, He questions if the Board has granted a. leave of absence in the past? The Board of Selectmen have the power to approve any length of time, Selectman Manson feels this may set precedence for other town employees. Selectman Jacobson would like the longevity of his absence to be 30 days rather than 6 weeks. Selectman Lawrence has suggested the Board accept Mr. Woodward' letter of resignation period* He has changed his mind after the letter of resignation with the reason being it may be necessary for him to relocates The circumstances involve possible mitigation states Chairman Carter. This is a family oriented reason. If Mr. Woodward returns to l a hpee it would benefit rather than hinder with the training of new employee. Selectman Gottlieb feels it is too risky with difficult tires and concerns f the past of dispatching., The motion was rade by Selectman Lawrence to accept the resignation of Wayne Woodward& The motion was seconded by Selectman Gottlieb, I The vote is favorable 3-2 with Selectman Carter and Selectman Jacobson in opposition Position Vacancy Request: I The DPYJ has requested the mechanic position be filled immediately. The position is vacant since Mr. Me erios has left for active duty. Mr. Harrington has talked with the family and they are unsure as to the date of his return. Kevin Harrington has suggested this position be filled on an interim basis through spring and the busy season. Mr. Meder•ios will be offered this position when he returns. The town is currently extending the medical benefits to the family of Mr. Mederios. There is funding for this position, The motion was made by Selectman' Jacobson to advertise for this position on an interim basis. The motion was seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. The vote of the Board is unanimous, L-