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APPROVED 2/25/02 |
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TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS |
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH |
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MINUTES |
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February 19, 2002 |
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Town House |
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7:00 P.M |
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625 Main Street |
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Roll Call: |
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board of Selectmen Austin G. McKeon, James
D. Smith, and Duane Mosier were in attendance. |
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Old Business:
1.
Minutes from February 11, 2001 for approval
Duane Mosier made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Jim Smith seconded, all in favor and so voted.
2. Transfer Station
James Smith will review resumes for the recycling attendant. He is also scheduled to meet with the scout leaders Thursday evening to discuss their involvement at the transfer station.
3. Police Dispatcher Negotiations
The Board reviewed a letter submitted by Chief Adams listing his recommendations on the current contract. A letter will be sent to Stan Weinberg apprising him of the recommendations.
New Business:
4. Mass Producer Take Back Campaign
Discussion by Board members on a campaign designed to promote a solid waste management strategy for cities and towns in which the manufacturers take back products after they are discarded. The Town is already involved in disposal of CRT’s and other hazardous materials. In addition, the town sponsors an annual hazardous waste disposal day. The Board feels that this is sufficient and will not pursue any further action.
5. MMA Survey
Discussion on a survey request designed to increase public awareness and support for better-funded local aid accounts. The Board of Selectmen will take no action on this project.
6. Tax Title Properties
The Board discussed who should become the custodian of the Tax Title Properties. The Board members wish to do further research and have table the matter until the next meeting 2/25/02.
7. Advisory Committee
The Board of Selectmen will only make recommendations to the advisory committee for cost of living increases for employees.
8. Chief Selection Process
Discussion on the process of hiring a new Chief of Police. A decision was made to send out a survey to 100 residents and members of the police department for comments regarding the selection process. The Board will explore the possibility of administering a test or essay to potential candidates. A Selection Committee will be formed to aid in the tabulation of the survey, writing a job description, administering a test as well as involvement in the screening and interviewing process of the candidates. Duane Mosier and James Smith will bring a list of names of residents to the next meeting for consideration to be appointed to the Selection Committee. Austin will write a cover letter to accompany the survey and send it out by 2/22. Duane Mosier made a to motion develop a survey and to form a Selection Committee. James Smith seconded all in favor and so voted.
9. Board of Health
James Smith made a motion to appoint Duane Mosier acting Chairman of the Board of Health in his absence. Austin McKeon seconded. All in favor and so voted.
10. Chief Adams
The Chief reviewed his budget for the remainder of the fiscal year and for FY2003. He will make necessary adjustments to the final budget this week for submission to the Advisory Board. A request for additional hours for secretarial support was submitted to the Advisory Committee.
Chief of Police. Chief Adams also submitted information to the Board regarding the selection process for a new chief.
11. Jeff Farnsworth – Police Negotiations
Discussion on ratifying the police contract. The officers approved the contract February 16, 2002 some issues were raised regarding retroactive pay raises and filling overtime positions.
The Board of Selectmen will draft a letter to Stan Weinberg to address these issues and to add the overtime memo to the original agreement.
Austin McKeon moved, seconded by Duane Mosier to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted as unanimous (3-0). The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Desmarais