HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS EXEC. MINUTES 10-8-1997CONFIDENTIAL
13burd of Selectmen
9 i ; r ftcutive Session Minutes
t� October 8, 1997
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Present. Chairman Madan, Clerk Royle, and Selectmen Colella, Mahana, &
Robinson
A. Town Manager Appointment
Chairman Madan gave an update on negotiations with Town Manager applicant
Warren Rutherford stating he offered Mr. Rutherford the position and they have
begun to enter into negotiations. Town Counsel is presently reviewing a copy of
Mr. Ruther %rd's proposed contract agreement. Chairman Madan requested the
Selectmen's input on Mr. Rutherford's proposal. The Board reviewed each
section of the contract and noted which items they would and would not agree
with. One item in particular was salary; Mr. Rutherford requested a salary of
$95,000; however, the Board is not willing to go any higher than the advertised
maximum of $80,000. Additional items discussed were as follows:
• Town Counsel to review the "Termination and Severance Pay" section
• Time devoted to Mr. Rutherford's consulting business
• Town Counsel to review the "Disability" section
• Timing of performance evaluations
• Life insurance benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Sick Leave
• Vehicle Allowance
• Relocation expenses
• Limitation on payment of professional affiliation dues
Chairman Madan will meet with Town Counsel Mangiaratti to discuss the
Selectmen's comments.
B. Union Contract Negotiations
• Electric Department
Selectman Mahana informed the Selectmen of a problem in the Light Department
concerning Sick Time Buy Back. The Light Department's union contract does not
contain a chart of days which may be bought back by employees so employees
have been putting in for thirty and forty days. This will be going to arbitration.
Presently, the Light Department's contact states that the most senior person will
be next in line for the higher vacant positions. Light Department Manager John
Larch would like to change the language to the most qualified person rather than
most senior. A consensus of the Board a as in favor of seniority based upon
qualifications.
Lastly, Selectman Mahana stated he is in favor of the requested $150.00 boot
allowance in the contract and 3% raises for the next three years.
• Clerks' Union
When asked by members of the Clerk's Union, Selectman Mahana stated that he
would ask the Selectmen for parameters for the Acting Manager to follow. Some
members of the union have requested additional steps in their contact.
Motion: That we don't add any steps or stipends to the Clerks' Union
contact.
(Colella- Mahana) All in favor. Passes.
C Adjournment 11:30 PM
Motion: To adjourn.
(Colella- Mahana)
Selectman Colella Aye.
Selectman Mahana Aye.
Selectman Robinson Aye.
Clerk Royle Aye.
Chairman Madan Aye.
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