5/19/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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� b MINUTES ADMINISTRATIVE MEE'T'ING BOARD -OF SELECTMEN May 1 , 1981 The Board of Selectmen held an Administrative Meeting on May 19 , 1981, at 10 : 00 a.m. in their office. Present: Chairman Garland, Selectman Jean Thomas , and Executive Secre- tary Joseph F, Murphy. 1 The Executive mentioned that he would soon be ordering the new IBM typewriter, funds for which were apprved' at Town Meeting. The typewriter will be used by the next. Administrative Secretary, and the others moved down. 2 The Executive Secretary said he would reed to be having discussions with the Board of Health regarding logistics for the placement of the new employee. Jean Thomas advised that the person hired must be ambitious and able to work alone and on their own. Mr. Murphy feels that office must be located upstairs so- that there will be constant coverage for the issuance of license, permits, etc. As originally discussed, this position should cone under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, It may be that the Building Inspector will choose to move upstairs, also, as he has expressed a desire to do in the past. Mr. Garland concluded the discussion by affirming to the Executive Secretary that the position is under his control , and he is authorized to tape whatever- action is necessary. Executive Secretary rep reed-,that.}.Brad?--Norman has informed him that he may take ,a position in New Hampshire, i f offered. If this happens , we must prepared to tai e action soon, as we are going into a critical time far having a F Ecreation Director on board. e- garding a discussion at Town Meeting on that salary, Jean Thomas stated she felt we- should hold to the % voted for other employees and departm nt heads . Cham. Garland agreed, but stated we may want to change that salary structure to- a beginning step if someone new cones in. Mr. Garland wondered if we shouldn' t accept Brad' s resig- nation, both for his own good, and that of the town. He stressed that e don' t want to be caught raid--season without a Recreation Director. el. Thomas felt we should accept his resignation, and advertise and start looping for a new Recreation Director. If- things don' t wort out elsewhere for Brad, he can reapply for 'the job, if he wants to stay. The Chairman directed the Executive Secretary to notify the Personnel Board that we are doing to advertise the position, starting at $13 , 800. Executive Secretary pointed out a piece of confidenial correspondence which he had distributed, and will pass on a copy to Sel., Olconnell,, The Chairman reported on a recently received "Summary of House ways and Deans Local Aid" (attached) . The Executive Secretary brought to the Selectmen' s attention a letter just received from the Board of Health requesting they be relieved of control of Disposal Area. They feel it is a conflict of interest for them to supervise this operation, since they are the regulatory body concerning performance.