9/11/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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s BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES EDI ESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 Present! Selectman Jacobson, Selectman Gottlieb, Selectman Hanson, Selectman Lawrence, Selectman Caffyn Executive Secretary Kevin J. Harrington Guests: Denise Sullivan, Catherine Conroy, Jane Stockbridge, Ben Lo chi , George Costa, Trisha currier The meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Jacobson at 7: 08 p.m. D.P.W. Interviews Selectman Jacobson made note the -three applicants will be interview- ed one at a. time on an individual basis,, She recieved a statement from the Personnel Board that the bacgreun.d checks on the applicants have been completed. The information a.tion ha.s been verified and there are favorable comments on each applicant as reported by Marilyn Farren. Selectman Jacobson and Selectman Caffyn were present for the interviews of the candidates by the Personnel Board. Mr.- Wayne Duchemin Selectman Hanson asks Mr. Duchemin why he is here? Mr. Duchemin replied he has a. keen interest in persuing this position, He was laid off in February from his position with the Mass. DPW, Mr. Duchemin wants to remain in the transportation and highway field. He feels it is a good opportunity. This being his hone town, he is familiar with .issues and would like to continue with some of the work he has been involved in, For Five and a half years: Mr. Duchemin has been involved with high level decisions, He has worked closely with DPU Directors on the Cape and is familiar with the issues on a local level as well as participating in some of the issues. Mr. Duchemin does not have a supervisors license, but is willing to obtain one to fulfill this position. His drivers license is stand- ard. When asked by Selectman Hanson if he had experience in running department with over twelve men acing different jobs, Mr. Duchemin stated no, He has not done direct supervisory work and lacks experience in the maintenance of buildings. The position is to require someone well rounded states Selectman Hanson. He asks Mr. Duchemin if he can deal easily with the public and the complaints that may arise. Mr. Duchemin emin did that on a day to clay basis while he worked for the state, He has dealt with the general public and has worked closely with the mbdia, Selectman Caffyn asks what Mr. Duchemin considers his major achievements as they apply to the DPU ? He has had' a.lot to do with the reduced salt policy on the Cape especially in the sensitive areas, Using the establishment of the corridor of concern a.s an approach to solve some of the traffic problems by using the state government as a friend is also a considered achievement, Mr. Duchemin was asked if he considered himself to be on the same level as a. Civil Engineer since that is the preferred requirement for the position. Mr. Duchemin feels he can sit in the same room with an engineer and talk apples for apples on the same level, Although he has no degree, he has the ability.