HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-3-1997 (2)Board of Selectmen
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September 3, 1997 " M= I L. -
1:00 PM
Present: Selectmen Colella, Mahana, Robinson, and Royle
The purpose of this meeting was to elect an Acting Chairman for this evening's
Selectmen's meeting. Chairman Madan had a heart attack on the evening of August 27
and will not be in attendance this evening.
A. Acting Chairman Nominations
Selectman Colella nominated Clerk Royle to be Acting Chairman until Chairman Madan
returns, which was seconded by Selectman Mahana. This received a unanimous vote in
favor.
B. Acting Clerk Nominations
Selectman Colella nominated Selectman Robinson to be Acting Clerk, seconded by
Selectman Mahana. Selectman Robinson nominated Selectman Colella to be Acting
Clerk, which received a unanimous vote in favor.
C. Town Manager Candidate Backgrounds Checks
Police Chief O'Neill was present for this discussion. Several of the Town Manager
candidates have expressed concern with the extent of the background checks and feel that
such an extensive check should only be conducted once the applicants are narrowed down
again. Some of the candidates have also expressed concern that the checks are being
conducted by someone within the Town.
Police Chief O'Neill explained the nature of the background checks normally conducted
by the Police Department.
Motion: So moved to have every candidate have an extensive background check.
(Colella- Mahana) Withdrawn by Selectman Colella.
Discussion among the Selectmen continued concerning the extent of the checks, timing of
the checks, possible outside agencies who could conduct the checks, and conducting
checks in two stages.
The current background checks include a criminal, financial, reference, and service check,
as well as a check on references not provided by the applicants.
Motion: To go forward with the checks as follows: criminal, service, and financial,
as a firs/ stage.
(Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES.
D. Plymouth Street Ribbon Cutting
Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director, informed the Selectmen that the Plymouth
Street Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held this evening. Selectman Robinson will
( attend the ceremony.
E. Town Manger Candidate Tours
Each of the Selectman picked a Town Manager candidates name to take on a tour of the
Town tomorrow.
Acting Chairman Royle asked the Selectmen whether or not they would like to allow
public continent at this evening's Great Woods curfew violation hearing. A consensus of
the Board was in favor of allowing public input as long as it is pertinent to the hearing.
F. Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn.
(Robinson- Cotella) All in favor. PASSES.
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