HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 01/02/2018 Selectmen Minutes January 2, 2018
Selectmen's Meeting
Town Hall-Selectmen's Office
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Selectmen Present: Paul Schubert, Chairman
Diane Kennedy
Kevin McCarthy
Jack Keniley
Steve Gaumer
Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager
Lisa Uglialoro, Director of Human Resources
Chairman Schubert called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and asked for a roll call vote: Kevin
McCarthy-Present,Jack Keniley-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present,Steve
Gaumer-Present.
Pledge-Recited.
Public Comments-None.
Mid-Year Selectmen Goals Update-Lisa Uglialoro was present to facilitate. She explained the agenda for
tonight will be to review the status of the Selectmen FY18 Goals, review the action items for January to
June and Complete Goals for the Town Manager for January to June.
The Board discussed Planning& Facilities goals. The Board discussed the Town Hall project.
The Board discussed Communication goals. Mr. Senior spoke of new communications initiatives
including his weekly report to the Board,which is also posted on the Town's Facebook page. Selectman
Gaumer suggested the Town disseminated information through Twitter& Instagram, as well. He also
suggested getting more frequent communications to the Board during the warrant process.
The Board discussed Organizational Management goals. Mr. Senior spoke about the current
organizational structure chart. Town management will continue to structure staff and committees to
seek opportunities for increased efficiencies. Lisa Uglialoro discussed the SUCCESS review program that
is now used by the Town.
The Board discussed Technology goals. The Town is looking into current and alternative financial IT
systems and options. The Town will continue to work on determining future needs.
The Board discussed Financial goals. Mr. Senior reported that the Town is currently looking to
implement a plan for advanced financial training for town officials. They are also analyzing strategies for
funding OPEB.
The Board had a lengthy discussion on the Town Hall Project. They discussed the plan, cost and next
steps to recommend a project to Annual Town Meeting. The Board discussed having THRAC become a
Selectmen committee and setting goals for the Town Hall project.
Selectmen Minutes January 2, 2018
Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Schubert, Chairman