HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 08/02/2016 Selectmen Minutes August 2, 2016
Willcutt Commons
91 Sohier Street-Point Room
Cohasset, MA 02025
Selectmen Present: Kevin McCarthy-Chairman
Paul Schubert
Steve Gaumer
Diane Kennedy
Jack Keniley
Others Present: Chris Senior, Town Manager
Lisa Uglialoro, Director of Human Resources
Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call vote.
Roll Call Vote; Jack Ken i ley-Present, Steve Gaumer-Present, Paul Schubert-Present, Diane
Kennedy-Present, Kevin McCarthy-Present.
Lisa Uglialoro reviewed with the Board six summary categories of goals from last week's
meeting which include; Facilities/Infrastructure, Communications, General Administration,
Technology, Planning and Financial.
Chairman McCarthy suggested the Board schedule an additional meeting for a Mission
Statement. The Board agreed to meet on Tuesday, September 6t". Chairman McCarthy asked
that the Board submit their ideas for a mission statement of 50 words or less.
Facilities/Infrastructure-The Board agreed on the goal for this topic.
Goal-Initiate Town facilities planning and begin development of priority infrastructure projects.
The board discussed the action items for this goal.
Communications-The Board agreed on the goal for this topic.
Goal-Use available tools, such as social media, media relationships, and websites to improve
communication flow both to the Town administration (including Board of Selectmen) and from
the Town administration to the community.
The board discussed the action items for this goal.
Staff&Volunteers-The Board agreed on the goal for this topic.
Goal —Review organizational structure of staff and volunteers, and seek opportunities for
increased efficiencies, training and development, and recognition.
The board discussed the action items for this goal.
Technology-The Board agreed on the goal for this topic.
Goal-Drive technology infrastructure development to support key initiatives including
efficiencies in operational automation, recordkeeping, and communications with residents and
staff.
The board discussed the action items for this goal.
Financial-The Board agreed on the goal for this topic.
Goal-Build on achievements in fiscal management.
The board discussed the action items.
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Planning-The Board agreed on the goal for this topic.
Goal-Re-energize Town planning
The board discussed the action items.
The next step is to plan a calendar for these goals. The Board agreed to do this at their meeting
on September 6cn
Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin McCarthy, Chairman