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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 03/03/2015 Minutes-Board of Selectmen March 3, 2015 Town Hall-Selectmen's Office 41 Highland Ave Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy, Chairman Steve Gaumer Martha Gjesteby Karen Quigley Kevin McCarthy Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Paul DeRensis Town Counsel Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Peter Pescatore-Chairman of Advisory asked about the investment management policy they agreed to and when the information will be available. Chairman Kennedy stated they will get discussion on the agenda by March 24tn FY16 Budget Overview Director of Project Management-Brian Joyce gave a power point presentation of the snow and ice update. He went over the overtime, equipment repairs, school roofs and Sandy Beach snow farm. Mr.Senior stated the DPW, Facilities and all of the staff have been wonderful throughout the storms. The residents have been patient. Mr.Senior distributed an organizational chart for DPW, Facilities, Contracts & Procurement,and Field Inspection &GIS Coordinator,Water,Sewer all being under one umbrella for day to day operations. He stated it makes sense to formalize what already exists. This is the way the town is currently operating but this will just codify it. There is one new position created with this,which is for Contracts & Procurement. Mr. Senior stated the Veterans Services is working great. The Recreation budget for programs is a small, self-supporting budget. Mr.Senior discussed the Permits and Inspections department. He is recommending having a 2G-hour conservation agent on site. He is also recommending a revolving fund for the fees. The Permits and Inspections department will cover Planning, ZBA, Conservation and Board of Health. Chairman Kennedy asked Mr.Senior to contact Water and Sewer for their budgets. Selectmen Update Chairman Kennedy stated the board received a committee application for a person interested in ZBA. She will reach out to him. She thanked Mr.Senior for the Visual Budget which is now available on the town's website. Selectman Gjesteby stated she attended the Historical Commission meeting and they are working on the article for the warrant. She also attended the school committee meeting last week and they are working on their budget. Town Manager Update Mr. Senior stated the water rate study is ongoing and the water commission will meet tomorrow at 1 p.m.to continue the discussion. Mr. Senior stated he has been working on the Information Technology 1 Selectmen-3/3/15-TC Initial /G- 07,5�,di- a2 0/� Minutes-Board of Selectmen March 3, 2015 search. He and Mary Gallagher have been talking to people and getting resumes. The job will be posted soon. The Director of Public Health position has been advertised and some resumes have been received. The deadline is Monday but can be extended. The Police Chief search is moving along. The search has been narrowed down. They are currently working on getting a pool of candidates for the assessment center. The search has been a very positive one. Negotiations are ongoing for Police, Fire and Clerical. Mr.Senior will be on vacation for 4 days and Chief Silvia will be the Acting Town Manager. Minutes Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the minutes of 2/17 as amended,seconded by Selectman Quigley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to approve the minutes of 2/24 as amended,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Kennedy, Chairman Documents: FY16 Budget Due Diligence Report-91 Sohier Power Point-Snow and Ice Organizational Chart Letter to Editor-Diane Kennedy Fire Chief Silvia-Acting Town Manager Digital Learning Committee 2 Selectmen-3/3/15-TC Initia )j /G /9)0e 4,o2O/�