3/9/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 9, 2015 OLD BUSINESS: Screening Committee-Search Firm Contract Approval: The Town Manager Screening Committee interviewed three firms proposed to assist the Committee with the search/screening process for the next Town Manager. The firms selected include;The Edward Collins Center,Municipal Resources and The Executive Suite. With the guidance of Town Counsel, it is recommended the Board authorize the Town Manager Screening Committee to enter into contract negotiations with The Collins Center for a sum not to exceed$16,000. It was disclosed the Town Manager Screening Committee met prior to the Board of Selectmen's meeting and voted 3-2 to recommend the hiring of The Collins Center. Motion made by Selectman Richardson to accept the recommendation of the Screening Committee to enter into negotiations with The Collins Center for a sum not to exceed$16,000,pending a successful background check. Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Taylor,yes Selectman Richardson,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Opposed, none The Collins Center would be interviewing officials to assist in the development of a community profile. The Board was requested to be readily available and responsive to the 90 day calendar imposed by the Town Charter to complete the search process. The firm will also assist the Town in the screening of applicants. APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS: Public Hearing—FY2016 Capital Improvement Program: The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Pian for FY2016. The Hearing notice was read aloud into the record. CIP Members Joyce Mason, Michael Richardson and Theresa.Cook were in attendance for discussion purposes. The make-up of the Committee also includes the Town Accountant,with one vacancy existing for at-large membership.