2/14/2011 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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V Board of Selectmen Minutes February 14,2010 NEWBUSINESS: Ballot uestlon Discussion—Trash DiMosal. tions: Discussion followed with respect to a vote of the Board of Selectmen on N v m er 15,2010 to place a non-binding Ballot Question on the May 2011 Election Ballot asking voters to determine which trash collection option is now preferred. The options include; curbside collection,the PAY'program and status quo. The Board of Selectmen was in unanimous support to move forward with the non-binding Ballot Question. It was determined the Recycling Committee would have input with regards to the wording of the Ballot Question which would be reviewed to form by Town Counsel. In addition, it was agreed there is ample time prior to May to conduct an educational campaign on options under consideration for the disposal of waste. It was noted that bids for curbside collection are due on February 23,2011. The Town's contract with SMASS is due to expire a.t the enol of 2014. Fire Department lana rnentRFP—Nest ate s: It was announced the bid deadline for a Fire Department Management Study was January 24, 2011. Proposals were received from Municipal Resources, Inc. of Meredith,NH,,I .I.. Jacobs Consulting Company of Holden,MA, Matrix Consulting 'croup of Andover, llA and Resource Management Associates of Tinley.dark, IL. It was agreed a sub-committee itt consisting of the Town Manager,ear,ttae Selectmen liaison,and Human Resource Director would interview the three ins wid.m close proximity to M shpee. If it is warranted,the Illinois firm would be contacted. In accordance with the interviews,the firms would be ranked,and recommendations would be submitted to the full Board of Selectmen.