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Board of Selectmen
Executive Session
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August 26,1998
7:30 PM
Present: Chairman Madan, Selectmen Mahana, Robinson, and Royle
John D'Agostino, Town Manager
Police Chief Arthur O'Neill
A. Ozzfest Incident
The purpose of this executive session was to discuss a criminal investigation involving an
incident at the July 9, 1998, Ozzfest'98 concert at Great Woods Center for the
Performing Arts.
Police Chief O'Neill reviewed the investigation report with the Board of Selectmen
regarding Lynn Strait II, a performer of the band SNOT, appearing on stage naked during
the concert.
Discussion:
Discussion among the Board of Selectmen, Police Chief, and Town Manager followed
concerning whether or not the incident involved a simulated sex act, if the band had prior
knowledge of the incident, that the focus should remain on the individual not the band,
and scheduling a discussion with the Great Woods General Manager to see if he has
taken any actions relative to this incident.
When asked by Chairman Madan for his recommendation, Police Chief O'Neill
suggested taking possible actions against the individuals involved and stated that he does
not believe Great Woods had prior knowledge of this incident. Town Manager
D'Agostino agreed that actions should be taken against the individuals involved only.
A consensus of the Board was in favor of inviting Bruce Montgomery, General Manager,
Great Woods, into a Selectmen's meeting to discuss his plans as a result of this incident.
Police Chief O'Neill left the meeting at 8 :05 PM.
B. Great Woods Detail Pay
Town Manager D'Agostino stated that he met with Police Chief O'Neill this date
concerning Great Woods paying the Chief directly for detail work at the Center. In 1992,
the Town accepted Chapter 40, Section 22f, which allows the Town, through license
agreements, to collect police administrative fees for services. This would result in the
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Police Chief receiving an increase in his base pay from the Town rather than receiving an
j hourly rate from Great Woods. Mr. D'Agostino stated that this would satisfy a couple of
issues: the Police Chief would be established as a salaried employee of the Town of
Mansfield and a level of compensation would be established for his added duties
Discussion:
Chairman Madan stated that Clerk McCarter feels the Chief is already paid his salary and
should not receive any additional compensation. Selectwoman Royle noted that she
would like the Police Chief's presence at Great Woods; Chairman Madan stated that he
does not want to go forward with the idea that Great Woods thinks the Chief will be
present at every concert; and Selectman Mahana stated that he would support the issue in
concept but that he would like to know all the details.
Motion: To go out of executive session.
( Mahana- Royle)
Selectman Mahana Aye.
Selectwoman Royle Aye.
Selectman Robinson Aye.
Chairman Madan Aye.
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