5/4/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes May 4, 2020 NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Certification of Hiring Process for Firefighters/Paramedics: Charles Carroll Daniel Soffron: Correspondence was received from Fire Chief Thomas C. Rullo dated April 22, 2020 relative to the New Hire Certification Process for the Firefighter/Paramedic positions at Step 1 of the intended pay scale. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins affirmed that all processes related to the Town's New Hire Certification for the entry level selection process was fulfilled. A total of 15 candidates were interviewed by the panel consisting of the Assistant Town Manager, the Human Resources Director and Deputy Fire Chief. It is recommended the Board certify and confirm the appointments of Charles Carrol and Daniel Saffron on May 11, 2020 as Firefighter/EMT's. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to certify and confirm the Hiring Process of Firefighter/Paramedics Charles Carroll and Daniel Soffron as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none Discussion and Approval of Certificate of Authorization Vote for Signatory on Behalf of the Board of Selectmen: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Certification of Authorization Vote to be attested by Deborah Dami, Town Clerk to authorize Andrew R. Gottlieb, Chair of the Board of Selectmen or in his absence, Vice Chair John J. Cotton to execute and endorse all decisions, permits, approvals,plans, orders, instruments or other documents, of whatever nature, on behalf of, and as duly authorized agent for, the Board of Selectmen. Motion made by Selectman Sherman approve the Certificate of Authorization Vote for Signatory on Behalf of the Board of Selectmen to authorize Andrew R. Gottlieb, Chair of the Board of Selectmen or in his absence, Vice Chair John J. Cotton to execute and endorse all decisions, permits, approvals, plans, orders, instruments or other documents, of whatever nature, on behalf of, and as duly authorized agent for, the Board of Selectmen. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none The within authorization shall terminate upon a further vote of the Board or upon the expiration of the March 10, 2020 Declaration of State of Emergency To Respond To COVID-19 by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whichever occurs first.