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Executive Session Minutes of Light Commissioners Meeting
March 20, 2023
Present: Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Chair; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Vice Chair -Clerk; an ri, Michael Trowbridge
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Also Present: Joseph Sollecito, General Manager MMED
Chairman Aptowitz called the executive session to order at 5:34 PM. I i
Review and possible approval of minutes of February 13, 2023 Executive Session where
Exemptions 2 and 3 were declared
Discussion:
Motion: To approve Executive Session Minutes of February 12, 2023 but not to release
(M. Trowbridge / F. Delvecchio)
Roil Call Vote:
Aptowitz — Yes
DelVecchio —Yes
Trowbridge — Yes
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30, Section 21, Exemption 3, to discuss
strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect
on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Discussion:
Manager Sollecito gave Board update on labor negotiations status with IBEW 104 (FAs)
Discussed regional challenges to fill line worker positions and the impact to operations.
Discussed status of internal positions the pending future movements within department
Motion: No motion taken
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. C. 30, Section 21, Exemption 10, to discuss
trade secrets or confidential, competitively -sensitive or other proprietary information
provided, in the course of activities conducted by a governmental body as an energy supplier
under a license granted by the department of public utilities pursuant to section IF of chapter
164 and when such governmental body, municipal aggregator or cooperative determines that
such disclosure will adversely affect its ability to conduct business in relation to other entities
making, selling or distributing electric power and energy and the chair so declares.
Discussion:
Manager Sollecito reviewed the financial projections of Project 2023A to be voted on in Open
session. Gave projections of future impact on power supply options. Discussed participation
level options to be determined later.
Motion: No motion taken
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30, Section 21, Exemption 2, to conduct
strategy sessions in preparation for negotiation with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective
bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.
Discussion:
Chairman Aptowitz gave overview of previous Board discussions on Manager Sollecito salary for
FY22 and reviewed summary results of latest salary survey for comparisons. Chairman Aptowitz
stated that the salary adjustment should be retro-active to July 1, 2022.
The term forthe existing contract for Manager Sollecito runs from Jan 1, 2022 through December
31, 2024.
Motion: To approve a salary adjustment of 3%to Manager Sollecito retroactive to July 1, 2022
(M. Trowbridge / F. Delvecchio)
Roll Call Vote:
Aptowitz — Yes
DelVecchio — Yes
Trowbridge —Yes
Motion: To approve an extension of one year to the term of Manager Sollecito's contract to December
31, 2025
(M. Trowbridge / F. Delvecchio)
Roll Call Vote:
Aptowitz — Yes
DelVecchio —Yes
Trowbridge — Yes
Motion: To adjourn the executive session at 6:02pm and return to open session.
(M. Trowbridge / F. Delvecchio)
Roll Call Vote:
Aptowitz — Yes
DelVecchio — Yes
Trowbridge — Yes
Respectfully submitted: Joseph M. Sollecito, Esq.
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