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MINUTES OF MEETING`�� "- ��
FEBRUARY 12,1990
PRESENT: Chairman Markt, Commissioners Sarro, Tartufo and Harrington.
Commissioner Dunn arrived at 8:15pm
Meeting called to order at 7:20pm
MOTION: To approve minutes of January 26th
Harrington /Tartufo Vote 4/0
OLD BUSINESS:
POST PROPERTIES:
The Light Commissioners requested that the Manager prepare a recap of
the status of all accounts /liens dealing with Post Properties at
Bristol Arms. The sale of 7 buildings is expected to be final as of
February 16, 1990. The Board would like to know what is still owed
and /or liened on which buildings.
CREDIT REPORT':
The Board requested that they receive a credit report on the first Monday
of each month. This credit report will specify only those accounts
which have a credit /arrears of over $1,000.00 which is 60 days or more
overdue. As a result, the Manager agreed to forward a copy of the 72
hour termination report we print after each billing cycle.
FLSA PAYROLL CALCULATIONS:
Commissioner Sarro stated that he wants the Electric Department to ensure
that the payroll calculations used to calculate standby /overtime pay is
verified and confirmed with the Town Treasurer. We will begin to
calculate the Electric Department's Payroll using this new calculation
beginning with the payroll for week ending February 15, 1990.
MEMORIAL PARK LIGHTS:
MOTION: To contact the Attorney
into the Over 30 Club
Harrington /Tartufo
General to request an investigation
Vote 4/0
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WORKMEN'S COMP CASE:
The Manager advised the Board that Workmen's Comp has asked for a dismissal
of the Cornetta Case. There will be a conference on March 15. The
Commissioners advised John to inquire whether or not the Town of Mansfield
can order Mr Cornetta to a third doctor for another opinion. The manager
advised the Board that he would look into this and get back to them.
CABLEVISION TV BILL:
The Manager was asked to provide the Commissioners with a indication of the
impact that at 2 1/2 million bond would have on the rateholders.
The Board agreed to not transfer the $63,000.00 from the Electric Dept.
to the Town until the Manager provides them with an impact analysis.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY:
The Board advised the Manager that they want nothing from Al Kaplan
relative to a substance abuse policy.
APPA CONVENTION:
The manager advised the Board that the APPA Convention would be held in
Denver this year on June 10 -13. Any commissioner interested in attending
should advise the Manager as soon as possible.
NEPPA CONFERENCE:
The Manager advised the Board that the annual NEPPA Conference would
be held in New Hampshire sometime in September. He would provide the
Board with futher information as it becomes available.
MANAGERS CONTRACT:
Commissioner Harrington expressed concern that an evaluation of the
Manager's performance had not been done and that the Board had not
provided any guidelines for evaluating the Manager.
At this time the Board had a caucus to discuss negotiating parameters
relative to the renewal of the Manager's contract. Upon return
from Executive Session the Board advised the Manager that Commissioners
Harrington and Sarro would like to meet with the Manager on February 26th
to further discuss his contract. John is to call and schedule a time.
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COMMUNITY ENERGY PARTNERSHIP:
The Manager advised the Board of the new Energy Conservation Program being
put into effect by CEP. Commissioner Harrington suggested that the Manager
place a press release relative to this program into the Brockton Enterprise
Mansfield News and Sun Chronicle newspapers.
NEW BUSINESS:
BUDGET:
The Commissioners advised the Manager that they did not feel that they
were adequately prepared to discuss the 1990 Electric Department budget.
The Board asked that the manager provide a list of all 1989 Capital
Outlay Programs to indicate what was actually accomplished in 1989,
what was a carryover item from 1989 and which items were maintenance type
items. In addition, the Board requested justification for any vehicles
that were approved in 1989 budget but that were not purchased in 1989.
Commissioner Harrington suggested that a standard agenda item be a
review of budget items to ensure all budgeted items are bought.
REVIEW OF ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT:
The Board will be at the Electric Department Office at 8:00 am on Monday,
March 12, 1990 to have a tour and an overview of the office /plant
daily operations.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Light Commissioners was scheduled for 7:OOpm
Monday, March 12, 1990
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Harrington /Dunn
Vote 5/0
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