HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 06/26/2014 Minutes-Board of Selectmen June 26, 2014
Lightkeepers House-Government Island
Cohasset,MA
Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy,Chairman
Steve Gaumer
Martha Gjesteby
Karen Quigley
Kevin McCarthy
Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager
Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:DD p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Board of Selectmen-Goals and Objectives Workshop
Mr.Senior started off the workshop suggesting the board decide on a mission statement. He distributed
copies of statements from other municipalities. The board had a lengthy discussion on what should be
considered as a mission statement. The Board could not come to a decision and Mr.Senior suggested
that the board think about a statement and forward any ideas to him.
The purpose of the workshop is for the board to set goals and objectives. The Board should know where
It wants to lead the town over the next year and where the Board wants the town manager to lead the
town over the next year. He would also like to get the staff of various departments involved and get
their objectives.
Mr.Senior discussed SMART goals with the board. These goals are specific,measurable,achievable,
result focused and time framed goals. Mr.Senior distributed some information from the Jeff Nutting
workshop about the roles of Selectmen and Municipal Leadership. The Board has already accomplished
their dl goal by hiring a Town Manager.
The Board had a discussion and agreed on the following goals&objectives;
Enhance Participation in Town Meeting and Town Government
- Set dates for Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting well In advance.
- Increase diverse participation on boards and committees.
- Make communication more robust about municipal matters.
Protect and Enhance the Financial Health of Cohasset
- Clear,transparent,inclusive annual budget process focusing on short/long term fiscal objectives.
- Adopt financial policies that support the aspiration to an AAA bond rating.
- Achieve an annual,prudent and realistic budget message.
Develop a Town Facilities and Infrastructure Plan
- Analyze space needs for the town programs and services,
- Develop policy on private ways in town.
Human Resource Function-Define an HR Function
Develop and Support effective professional staff and staff structure while mitigating risks.
- Risk Management and Liability
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Adopt Updated Permitting and Licensing Policy
- Alcohol
Entertainment
Public Space Use
Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Quigley and the vote was
unanimous(5-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Kennedy,Chairman
Documents:
Municipal Leadership Information
Mission Statement Examples
ICMA Code of Ethics with Guidelines
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