6/3/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN ' MINUTES MONDAY T 3, 1991 Present: Selectman Jacobson, Selectman Gottlieb, Selectman Lawrence, Selectman Caffyn Executive Secretary -Kevin J. Harrington 'down Counsel Joseph J. Reardon Absent: Selectman Hanson Guests: Anne Shaw, Denise Sullivan, Elizabeth Pettit Paul Ott, Chief Frye, Chief Ridgeway, William Ha..uck, Dean Driscoll, George Benway III , Al Polsi'; John and Gertrude Ferriday The Meeting was Called to order by Chairman Jacobson at 7: 00 P o m. PUBLY DISCUSSION Denise Sullivan was present for the discussion pertaining to the loss of employment due to fiscal constraints of the Town. She has suggested to notify the employee' s before the intended loss of employ- ment rather thah notification at a. public meeting. Unfortunately this is a topic of public discussion to be improved upon states Kevin Harrington. The Board Meetings of the Selectmen are open to the public, but points should be clarified in terms of notification to the individual of the funded or unfunded position. Mr. Harrington notified the Board of a recent meeting with Ms. Sullivan, Diane Roan elmeyer, Marilyn Farren and a. Union Representative on this subject of concern, A letter has been sent to �.s. Sullivan of benefits available for an unfunded position. Mr. Harrington will continue to meet with employee' s whose positions have been reduced due to budgetary constraints, M s. Sullivan thanks Mr. Harrington for working with her on this matter of concern. Marie Skelley was present to discuss the burial grounds in Mashpee that are '.n need of pruning and maintenance. She asks of the program Sheriff DeMello has initiated and the Project (,',o ch to obtain volunteers? Selectman Gottlieb explains the Board has expressed an interest in the involvement t o f these pro grams. The Board has been looking for projects the inmates could be involved with. Ir. Harrington informs the Board the Town has used Project Coach in the past in their work release program. This week the DPMI will have a work week on the ballfield. suffici,ent notice is needed to obtain the supervised work crews. The available days of volunteer service can be Monday and Thursdays. Ms. Skelle is enthusiastic and will advise the Historical Commission at their monthly meeting. Selectman Jacobson thanks her for the advise-r ment. Al P lsi discussed the consideration of purchasing the property where US Trust is currently located near the rotary. He Feels it would be a great asset if the Town purchased the property. Selectman Jacobson made note this will be considered and reviewed later tonight on the agenda. She asks the public to spread the word of the public comment period and the assessability of the Board to the public during this time period.