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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 10/29/2025Select Board Meeting Minutes October 29, 2025 Present: Mr. Walter Wilk, Chair; Mr. Michael Feck, Vice -Chair; Mr. Kis a�Cftendan Roche and Ms. Maureen R. Doherty were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B t- VJn a11. Mr. Brendan Roche was present via GoToWebinar from 6:30PM to 6:48PM when he arrived ingf-sR0`1 7Ll P 2: I}L) 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting- Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Wilk called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. He then read the broadcast rpessagg�gp pjced those present to stand for the pledge of allegiance. 2. Interview Candidates for the Town Manager Screening Committee Mr. Wilk invited each of the candidates to come up one at a time. Ms. Sally Fehervari was the first candidate and she came forward and introduced herself and explained why she wanted to be on the Committee. Ms. Doherty explained that each candidate would be asked the same two questions which were why they wanted to serve on the Committee and what skills they brought to the table. Mr. Allen Bryer then came forward and introduced himself and explained why he wanted to be on the Committee and stated that he had questions that should be asked of the candidates interviewing for Town Manager. Mr. Brian Eagle then came forward and introduced himself and explained how his skills and experience would help the Town. Mr. Charlie Mulcahy came forward and gave a summary of his relative experience and the volunteer experience. Ms. Cindy Deltano came forward and explained what she thought was needed in a Town Manager and her skill set with interviewing people in her professional job. Mr. David Cramer came forward and gave his background about why he would be a good fit. Ms. Jackie Curtis came forward and she shared her skills that she would bring to the Committee and stated that she is available for all of the times needed. Mr. James Carlson explained that he has a young family in Town as well as a business and brings that perspective to the committee. Mr. Roche arrived in person at 6:48PM. Mr. Mark Corsillo came forward and shared the ways he has been active in the Town as a member of the Planning Board and he understands how Town Hall works and was part of the hiring process of the Planning Director a couple years ago. Mr. Michael Bergquist was present virtually via GoToWebinar and gave a summary of his work experience and the importance of finding someone for the position that is going to be here for the long run. Mr. Ralph Penney came forward and provided his town experience on boards and committees and noted the position of Town Manager is a critical position but is also a difficult position. Mr. Scott Feely then came forward and stated why he was qualified as he was on the previous Town Manager and Superintendent search committees. He was also glad to see other qualified candidates who have not been involved and thinks they should be appointed to serve. 3. Discussion and Consideration to Appoint Members to the Town Manager Screening Committee ➢ 4 Residents at Large ➢ Superintendent —Dr. Michelle McKeon ➢ Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Representative —Danielle Fish ➢ Recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Community Service Awards —Neal Boldrighini The Board then went through and selected their four top candidates. Walter Brendan Maureen Kostas Michael Total Allen Bryer 0 Brian Eagle x x x 3 Charlie Mulcahy x x x x x 5 Select Board Meeting Minutes October 29, 2025 Cindy Deltano x x 2 David Cramer 0 Jackie Curtis 0 James Carlson x x " x 3 Mark Corsillo 0 Michael Bergquist x x 2 Rachel Tyrrell 0 Ralph Penney x x x x 4 Sally Fehevari x 1 Scott Feely 0 Mr. Wilk tallied the nominations and the top four were Charles Mulcahy, Ralph Penney, James Carlson and Brian Eagle. Motion: To appoint Michelle McKeon, Danielle Fish, Neal Boldrighini, Charles Mulcahy, Ralph Penney, James Carlson and Brian Eagle to the Town Manager Screening Committee. (Loukos/Doherty) Passes 5:0 4. Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Town Manager Profile Ms. Doherty stated that everyone was given a copy of the newest draft of the Town Manager profile. The Board discussed the salary for the Town Manager. Ms. Doherty also stated that the interviews will need to take place somewhere other than Town Hall and suggested the Superintendents office or at the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. Motion: To approve the Town Manager Profile as Amended. (Loukos/Doherty) Passes 5:0 5. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting Mr. Wilk stated that the Collins Center had asked for a liaison from the Select Board who would be available Motion: To appoint Maureen Doherty as the liaison for the Town Manager Screening Committee. (Wilk/Roche) Passes 5:0 6. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the October 29, 2025 Select Board meeting at 7:20PM. (Doherty/Roche) Passes 5:0 Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Documents used in meeting: Date 1. Applications from Candidates for Town Manager Search Committee 2. Town Manager Profile Draft from the Collins Center Select Board Meeting Minutes October 29, 2025