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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS EXEC. MINUTES 10-6-1993Town Counsel, Robert Mangiaratti; Paul Folkman, member of the Board of Assessors; and John Autenberg, Mr. Folkman's attorney, were present during this executive session. Executive session began with a discussion of the reason for the executive session and a discussion of the open meeting law. Town Counsel, Robert Mangiaratti, made it clear that there had been no viola- tions of the Open Meeting Law. Selectmen Penney stated that he feels it is inappropriate the Mr. Folkman is one of the largest sub- dividers in town and is also a member of the Board of Assessors. Mr. Folkman stated that upon his appointment to the Board of Assessors he filed a statement with the State Ethics Commission stating his occupation and also stating that he had been appointed to the Board-of Assessors. Mr. Folkman stated that he received a response back from the Ethics Commission which he filed with the Town Clerk. Discussion followed regarding the propriety of Selectmen Penney's reading of a letter from a Mansfield resident regarding Mr. Folkman, as well as making statements after the reading, during open session; Mr. Folkman's duties as an assessor vs. his occupation; and if he unfairly benefits in his occupation as a result of being an Assessor. Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, entered the executive session and was asked by members of the Board of Selectmen if Mr. Folkman was extended anything extra as a member of the Board of Assessors when arranging to pay his delinquent taxes. Ms. Cutillo stated that he was not treated any differently than other members of the community who had made arrangements to pay their delinquent taxes. Discussion followed regarding the propriety of service on any Town Boards by developers in general. At the conclusion of this discussion, the Board of Selectmen took a consensus to read the following statement during open session: "On October 6, 1993, the Board of Selectmen met in executive session with Assessor Paul J. Folkman and his attorney to discuss allegations of impropriety of his serving on the Board of Assessors. Following extensive discussion, the Board of Selectmen concluded that there is nothing improper about Mr. Folkman's serving as an Assessor." Lastly, discussed during executive session was the content of executive session minutes. MOTION: To come out of executive session. Royle BOARD OF SELECTMEN Clerk Ronald EXECUTIVE SESSION Penney MINUTES Chairman Pasquale October 6, 1993 MOTI6N: To go Auto executive session to discuss a personnel matter. (Royle- Selectman Royle - Aye. Clerk Ronald - Aye. Selectman Penney - Aye. Chairman Pasquale - Aye. Town Counsel, Robert Mangiaratti; Paul Folkman, member of the Board of Assessors; and John Autenberg, Mr. Folkman's attorney, were present during this executive session. Executive session began with a discussion of the reason for the executive session and a discussion of the open meeting law. Town Counsel, Robert Mangiaratti, made it clear that there had been no viola- tions of the Open Meeting Law. Selectmen Penney stated that he feels it is inappropriate the Mr. Folkman is one of the largest sub- dividers in town and is also a member of the Board of Assessors. Mr. Folkman stated that upon his appointment to the Board of Assessors he filed a statement with the State Ethics Commission stating his occupation and also stating that he had been appointed to the Board-of Assessors. Mr. Folkman stated that he received a response back from the Ethics Commission which he filed with the Town Clerk. Discussion followed regarding the propriety of Selectmen Penney's reading of a letter from a Mansfield resident regarding Mr. Folkman, as well as making statements after the reading, during open session; Mr. Folkman's duties as an assessor vs. his occupation; and if he unfairly benefits in his occupation as a result of being an Assessor. Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, entered the executive session and was asked by members of the Board of Selectmen if Mr. Folkman was extended anything extra as a member of the Board of Assessors when arranging to pay his delinquent taxes. Ms. Cutillo stated that he was not treated any differently than other members of the community who had made arrangements to pay their delinquent taxes. Discussion followed regarding the propriety of service on any Town Boards by developers in general. At the conclusion of this discussion, the Board of Selectmen took a consensus to read the following statement during open session: "On October 6, 1993, the Board of Selectmen met in executive session with Assessor Paul J. Folkman and his attorney to discuss allegations of impropriety of his serving on the Board of Assessors. Following extensive discussion, the Board of Selectmen concluded that there is nothing improper about Mr. Folkman's serving as an Assessor." Lastly, discussed during executive session was the content of executive session minutes. MOTION: To come out of executive session. Royle Aye. Clerk Ronald Aye. Penney Aye. Chairman Pasquale - Aye. erk's Signature Date of Approval