3/8/2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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I - 14 Board of Selectmen Minutes March' , 201 NEW BUSINESS: Town Meeting Warrant Review:v: (continued) Article##23: Petition Article to appropriate $450,000 from the stabilization fund to the School Committee to offset budget reductions. An in-depth discussion followed in concern to the above referenced non- sanctioned petition article. It was recommended the Selectmen consider non-binding referendum question on the May 2010 Election ballot relative to the Town's use of stabilization funds to offset the School budget. I was'agreed that Ton Counsel would be consulted with respect to the appropriate language for the intended ballot question. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the placement of a non-binding referendum question as referenced on the May 2010 Election ballot to be prepared by Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Selectman Cool. VOTE: Unanimous. -0. Execution of Personal Services Contract—'down Mqn r: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the three-year contract of Joyce Mason as Town Manager. The Board commended Mrs. Mason for proven leadership, and for leading by example to accept a 0%contract increase. Correspondence was received from Sandra Lindsey, Finance Committee Chair which was read into the record,recognized Mrs. Mason and her efforts in the absence of an Assistant Town Manager from a personal standpoint. Ms. Lindsey also made note of additional personal gratitude to Rodney Collins, Chief of Police for his leadership by taking a 0 contract increase the absence of a Deputy Chief of Police. Motion mage by Selectman'Taylor to approve'and execute the Personal Services Contract of Joyce Mason as 'Town Manager, Motion seconded by Selectman Cool. VOTE: Unanimous. -0. Mrs. Mason added that George Baler,the Fire Chief has also agreed on a 0% contract mncrease. It was also announced there may be other department heads doing the same in this tough fiscal climate. I