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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
JANUARY 9, 2003

ATTENDEES: Diane Gushee, Allan Trumbull, June Irvine (absent Harry True)

Linda Card presented a proposal for additional video equipment for the Town costing approximately $4600. This equipment is geared more for taping sports events. The BOS moved and voted to buy this new equipment through Valley Vision (2-0).

Everett Smith asked to have an article put on the Town Meeting Warrant to pay employees for accumulated sick pay on termination of employment with the Town. The Board asked him to submit a proposed article. The BOS asked June to find out what the policy of the Town’s other quasi-public entities is (i.e. SAD #72 and Fryeburg Academy).

Nancy Boucher had some questions regarding police procedure. She recommended a Task Force be organized to study the Police Department and make recommendations to assist its operation. Wayne Brooking reminded the BOS that a Law and Order Committee had been established and disbanded due to lack of interest.

The BOS signed a DOT Excess of Limits Permit. 2 concealed weapons permits were signed.

The BOS received a petition to change the Town’s form of government to Town Manager. Jim Dutton, who circulated the petition, asked the BOS to have the article on the Town Meeting warrant as opposed to the Friday ballot. The BOS voted to do so
(2-0).

Judy Raymond, representing the Government Committee, asked the Board of Selectmen to approve an article on the warrant for an Administrative Ordinance which would change the title of the Administrative Assistant to Town Administrator and would codify the job description of the same. She also said that the Government Committee felt the residents of Fryeburg’s expectations of increased services with no increase in taxes were unrealistic. Something has to give somewhere.

Allan announced that the Public Advocate and the State hydrologist will be at January 23rd’s meeting.

The Board of Selectmen denied Jim Dutton’s request to put an article in the Town Report as the report is for existing Town entities and departments.

The BOS approved the Government Committee’s request for warrant articles (one approving salary for Town Manager as of Town Meeting 3/2004 if change passes).

The BOS set Town Meeting date on 3/22/2003. Voting will take place on 3/21/2002.

The 1/23/2003 BOS meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. and be held at the Fire Station.

June presented the bids for printing the Town Report as follows:
Smith & Town $2604.00
Minute Man Press $2695.00
Cardinal Printing $2775.22

Allan moved to initiate the discontinuance procedure as requested by Dr. Rose. The hearing will be on February 6, 2003

June told the BOS that approval for in Town speed limits had finally come in from DOT. The BOS asked June to find out how much the signs would cost before it approves posting the roads.

The BOS asked June to write a letter to the School asking it to correct timing on school zone signs and to change wording from “when children present” to “when lights flashing”.

June asked the BOS to confirm its approval of the Septage policy. The BOS confirmed (2-0). June will write to all pumpers and include copy of the policy alerting them that the policy will be adhered to and enforced by the Septage Site Manager, Don Davidson.

Don Davidson asked the BOS its opinion of burying glass on the Transfer Station property up behind the septic fields. The BOS approved (2-0) provided care was taken not to spill glass on fields. Glass should be transported in covered containers.

June presented BOS with some amendments and additions to the Police SOP and the Town’s personnel policy recommended by Chief Miles, Buzz Pratt and her for the Board’s review. Jim Dutton asked why Town did not adopt the full MCPOA model policy. The BOS agreed to review the recommendations.

The BOS tabled any decision on its proposed By-Laws until Harry True can be present. Allan suggested that the word senior be changed to “member whose term will be expiring” under the provision for the chairman.

The BOS will meet on Tuesday January 14th to discuss the budget. June will notify Harry.

The BOS voted to deny June’s proposed step raise program and stay with the current program of giving all employees the same COLA raise and adjusting individual salaries as necessary.

The minutes were approved and the warrant was signed.

It was moved and seconded to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter regarding employee job performance.

June will call Harry to accommodate his schedule to a pending grievance hearing.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

June A. Irvine
Administrative Assistant

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	BOARD OF SELECTMEN JANUARY 9, 2003 ATTENDEES: Diane Gushee, Allan Trumbull, June Irvine (absent Harry True) Linda Card presented a proposal for additional video equipment for the Town costing approximately $4600. This equipment is geared more for taping sports events. The BOS moved and voted to buy this new equipment through Valley Vision (2-0). Everett Smith asked to have an article put on the Town Meeting Warrant to pay employees for accumulated sick pay on termination of employment with the Town. The Board asked him to submit a proposed article. The BOS asked June to find out what the policy of the Town’s other quasi-public entities is (i.e. SAD #72 and Fryeburg Academy). Nancy Boucher had some questions regarding police procedure. She recommended a Task Force be organized to study the Police Department and make recommendations to assist its operation. Wayne Brooking reminded the BOS that a Law and Order Committee had been established and disbanded due to lack of interest. The BOS signed a DOT Excess of Limits Permit. 2 concealed weapons permits were signed. The BOS received a petition to change the Town’s form of government to Town Manager. Jim Dutton, who circulated the petition, asked the BOS to have the article on the Town Meeting warrant as opposed to the Friday ballot. The BOS voted to do so (2-0). Judy Raymond, representing the Government Committee, asked the Board of Selectmen to approve an article on the warrant for an Administrative Ordinance which would change the title of the Administrative Assistant to Town Administrator and would codify the job description of the same. She also said that the Government Committee felt the residents of Fryeburg’s expectations of increased services with no increase in taxes were unrealistic. Something has to give somewhere. Allan announced that the Public Advocate and the State hydrologist will be at January 23rd’s meeting. The Board of Selectmen denied Jim Dutton’s request to put an article in the Town Report as the report is for existing Town entities and departments. The BOS approved the Government Committee’s request for warrant articles (one approving salary for Town Manager as of Town Meeting 3/2004 if change passes). The BOS set Town Meeting date on 3/22/2003. Voting will take place on 3/21/2002. The 1/23/2003 BOS meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. and be held at the Fire Station. June presented the bids for printing the Town Report as follows: Smith & Town $2604.00 Minute Man Press $2695.00 Cardinal Printing $2775.22 Allan moved to initiate the discontinuance procedure as requested by Dr. Rose. The hearing will be on February 6, 2003 June told the BOS that approval for in Town speed limits had finally come in from DOT. The BOS asked June to find out how much the signs would cost before it approves posting the roads. The BOS asked June to write a letter to the School asking it to correct timing on school zone signs and to change wording from “when children present” to “when lights flashing”. June asked the BOS to confirm its approval of the Septage policy. The BOS confirmed (2-0). June will write to all pumpers and include copy of the policy alerting them that the policy will be adhered to and enforced by the Septage Site Manager, Don Davidson. Don Davidson asked the BOS its opinion of burying glass on the Transfer Station property up behind the septic fields. The BOS approved (2-0) provided care was taken not to spill glass on fields. Glass should be transported in covered containers. June presented BOS with some amendments and additions to the Police SOP and the Town’s personnel policy recommended by Chief Miles, Buzz Pratt and her for the Board’s review. Jim Dutton asked why Town did not adopt the full MCPOA model policy. The BOS agreed to review the recommendations. The BOS tabled any decision on its proposed By-Laws until Harry True can be present. Allan suggested that the word senior be changed to “member whose term will be expiring” under the provision for the chairman. The BOS will meet on Tuesday January 14th to discuss the budget. June will notify Harry. The BOS voted to deny June’s proposed step raise program and stay with the current program of giving all employees the same COLA raise and adjusting individual salaries as necessary. The minutes were approved and the warrant was signed. It was moved and seconded to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter regarding employee job performance. June will call Harry to accommodate his schedule to a pending grievance hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, June A. Irvine Administrative Assistant Back
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