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BOS-10-29-02
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 29, 2002 MEMORIAL HALL Present: John J. Connolly, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Clerk; William T. Friel, Town Executive Secretary, and Christina A. Carlton, Secretary. Chairman Connolly called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. He announced that Mr. Del Vecchio is away on business and will be unable to attend the meeting this evening. REQUEST TO CLOSE SHERMAN STREET Michael Galvin, of BBC Co., Assistant Project Manager for the Library Project and Phillip Beatty, Site Supervisor for this project came before the Board to request the closing of Sherman Street for approximately 5 hours for one day next week. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is requested to minimize the amount of disruption to traffic. The purpose is to install wiring for the fire alarm, electricity and telephones. Mr. Galvin will obtain the assistance of the Police Chief and Fire Chief as requested by the Board. Mr. Friel noted that the wiring to be done relates only to the Library Project and not related to the underground wiring project. Upon a motion by Mrs. Elkort, seconded by Mr. Connolly, the Board voted to grant permission to BBC Co., with the assistance of the Police Chief and Fire Chief, to install utility lines and close Sherman Street on November 6, 2002 from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. VOTE: 2-0. CAPITAL BUDGET REQUESTS James Murgia, Finance Director provided each Department, Board and Committee with the forms needed to complete the town's Five-Year Capital Plan. He requests that all Capital Budget requests be submitted by November 22, 2002. Mr. Friel noted that the Town's policy has been to set its capital budget at 6% of revenues. Due to large budget deficits that the Town is facing, the Board may wish to change that percentage. APPOINTMENTS Upon a motion by Mrs. Elkort, seconded by Mr. Connolly the Board voted to appoint Ellen Miceli to the position of Payroll Coordinator, Grade 11, Step 1, effective 11/18/02, as recommended by Mr. Murgia, Mrs. McCracken and the Personnel Board. VOTE: 2-0. Upon a motion by Mrs. Elkort, seconded by Mr. Connolly, the Board voted to appoint Frank LaB ollita to the position of Chief Emergency Management Director, at a rate of $291.67/month effective 7/01/02. VOTE: 2-0. Upon a motion by Mrs. Elkort, seconded by Mr. Connolly, the Board voted to appoint Gerald J. Banaitis to the position of Election Worker, at an hourly rate of $6.75, effective 11/04/02. Vote: 2-0.