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MINUTES OF MEETINGdHW ,f
APRIL 2, 1990
PRESENT: Chairman Sarro, Commissioners Tartufo and Markt.
Commissioner Colella arrived at 7:30 pm
Meeting called to order at 7:20 pm
REORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
It was agreed by the Board that since there were only three
members present, no reorganization of the board would be done
until all members were present.
CLEMMEY
Mr. Clemmey was instructed to provide the Manager with a site plan
and projected loads for his property on West Street. The Manager
will then provide Mr. Clemmey with an engineering study and
estimates of proposed costs to accomplish this task.
OLD BUSINESS:
STEVE DELANEY - COMPENSATION PLAN
Steve Delaney explained that the pay and classification study
performed by MMA was intended as a guide for policy makers.
Commissioner Sarro will provide the Manager with selected position
descriptions from the Town Hall, which will be forwarded to Mr.
Delaney in order to determine internal comparability.
REORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONER
MOTION: To elect Commissioner Sarro to serve as Chairman
of the Board of Light Commissioners.
Markt / Colella Vote 3/0
Commissioner Sarro abstained
It was agreed to wait to elect a clerk until after the vacancy has
been filled.
Chairman Sarro appointed Ed Tartufo as acting clerk until this
position is filled.
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MOTION: To approve minutes of February 12, 1990
Tartufo / Markt Vote 3/0
Colella abstained
OLD BUSINESS: BOARD
The Board recessed at this time for a 10 minute period.
MANAGER'S CONTRACT:
MOTION: To increase the Light Department Manager's salary 6%
retroactive to 1 /l /90. The automobile allowance will remain at
$170.00 per month. In addition the floor and ceiling remains the
same as the existing contract. Submission of annual budget is to
coincide with Town of Mansfield budget which is due 12/21/90. This
is a two year contract.
Markt /Tartufo
Vote 4 -0
MOTION: To raise the Manager's vacation day accrual from 20 -25
days per year.
Markt / Colella Vote 4 -0
CABLEVISION BILL:
The Manager recommended that the Board refrain from taking any
action until our financial statements are issued from the
auditors.
CC &F
Commissioner Markt would like an estimate from the Manager as to a
time frame for completion on work at the park before their 4/12/90
meeting with CC &F.
NEPPA CONFERENCE:
This years NEPPA Conference is scheduled for 8/26 - 8/29 and will
be held in Mount Washington. Further information will be passed
along as soon as its available.
NEW BUSINESS - MANAGER
At the next meeting, the Manager will ask the Board for a vote
relative to conducting an intermediate power supply project.
CONSOLIDATED MMWEC BILLING:
At our next meeting the Manager will give his recommendations
relative to pursuing a consolidated billing system for MMWEC.
BUCKET TRUCK INSPECTION:
NEPPA just completed an inspection of our bucket trucks. One of
the trucks boom has some serious problems. The Manager will
receive an estimate as to the cost of repairing the boom. Based
on the estimate, it may be more feasible to purchase a new bucket
truck.
LEASE AT 19 CREEDEN STREET:
The Manager was instructed to explore and pursue all options
available for relocation of the Electric Department.
1990 MANSFIELD ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT BUDGET:
MOTION: To approve the 1990 budget as presented with the following
exceptions:
Markt/Collella Vote 4 -0
1. OFFICE PERSONNEL SALARY - Motion to table this line item until
the Light Commissioners are through with Town Hall salary
negotiations.
Markt/Colella Vote 4 -0
2. VEHICLE FOR SUPERINTENDENT
MOTION: In lieu of purchasing a vehicle, the Board amended this
line item to allow the superintendent a $150.00 car allowance
effective 4/1/90.
Markt /Tartufo Vote 4 -0
3. Radio for superintendent's vehicle - This line item was
amended to increase the amount from $1400.00 to $1800.00 in order
that a hand -held portable can be purchased versus a mounted car
radio.
Markt /Tartufo Vote 4 -0
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4^ Motion to table 936 Employee Dou*fita line item until the Town
has received revised insurance figures.
0arkt/Cololla
FIRE ALARM JOBBING:
Vote 4-8
MOTION: To abate all fire alarm jobbing bills from 1986-1080
totalling $7681^69^
Colella/Tartuto Vote 3~1
0arkt opposed
MOTION: To adjourn at 10:I5 pm
Tartufo/Markt Vote 4-0
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