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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER*****

Agreement

This agreement is between the Town of Canton, acting through its Board of Selectmen and Lisa H. Grega
(hereafter referred to as the Assistant Town Engineer or employee). The Town Engineer shall provide day-to-
day direction, guidance and supervision to the position of Assistant Town Engineer.

SECTION I.
1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

a. This employment agreement shall extend from July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2018

b. The position of Assistant Town Engineer is under the direct supervision of Town Engineer.

c. This contract may be extended subject to a successful performance evaluation during any initial
contract term and by written approval of the Board of Selectmen

d. In the event the employee desires to resign the position of Assistant Town Engineer before the
expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, the employee will provide written notice at least
thirty (30) days in advance to the Canton Board of Selectmen through its Town Administrator.
In the event that the Town decides not to renew this contract beyond June 30, 2018, the Town will
provide at least thirty (30) days advanced notice in writing of the decision of non-renewal.

e. The Town Engineer will review and evaluate the job performance of the Assistant Town Engineer.
The Town Engineer will apprise the Assistant Town Engineer of the results of each review and
evaluation in writing. This evaluation will be completed by June 30th of each contract year.

The Town may discharge the Assistant Town Engineer at any time during the term of this agreement
for good and just cause. In the event the employee is separated by the Town for any other reason, not
related to just cause, and during such time the employee is willing and able to perform the duties of
the position, the Town agrees to pay a lump sum cash payment, equal to one week's salary for each
year the employee has served Town.

g. It is understood that SECTION I of this contract provides for a uniform and consistent statement of
employee requirements and contract benefits and constitutes the full agreement between the Town and
the Employee. SECTION II included as an attachment, becomes part of this agreement, provides for
any other additional, unique and or position specific, term, condition and or benefit agreed to by the
parties and shall supercede any conflicting provision contained in Section I. (Employee should list in
Section II those specific items)

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER*****

2) COMPENSATION

The Town agrees to compensate the Assistant Town Engineer based on a 40 hour week for the period
referenced below:

For the period of 7/1/15 through 6/30/16 the salary of $84,429.70 (2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/16 through 6/30/17 the salary of $86,118.30 (2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/17 through 6/30/18 the salary of $87,840.66 (2% COLA)

a. Annual salary payments are to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments.
Additional workdays within any fiscal year during the term of the Agreement shall be paid in addition
to the above, at the regular daily rate of pay of the employee.

b. Overtime. It is understood that this position is a salaried position exempt under the Federal Fair
Labors Standards Act. The position may require the Employee to work beyond his/her regular weekly
schedule, including nights and weekends, as established by management.

c. Parties acknowledge and agree that the Town will complete, during FY16, a comprehensive position
description and total compensation evaluation. Parties further agree to reopen this contract for the sole
purpose of negotiating future compensation. Parties agree to utilize the compensation evaluation to
further discuss and negotiate future compensation for FYs 17 and 18.

3) INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS

a. HEALTH DENTAL INSURANCE: A plan of medical and dental insurance consistent with
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M.G.L., Chapter 32 B shall be provided to the employee with 75% paid by the Town and 25% paid by
the Employee.

b. DISABILITY/LIFE INSURANCE: The Town agrees to provide reimbursement to the employee for
disability and/or term life insurance policy payments not to exceed $1500 per year during the term of
the contract.

c. VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount of 25 days per year
as paid vacation. Time off for vacation is to be taken subject to the approval of the Town Engineer.
Vacation time may be carried over from one year to the next year, to a maximum of thirty (30) days.
Upon the retirement, termination, resignation or death of the employee, they (or their estate) will be
paid the amount of all unused vacation time. Vacation credit to employee accruals shall be made on
July 1st of each contract year, in full. The employee may not carry — over more than 30 current year
vacation days in any contract year.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER*****

d. SICK LEAVE: Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of 1.25 days per month, accumulating without
limit, less paid sick leave taken. An employee who retires pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 32 will be
entitled to receive salary compensation for Fifty Percent (50%) of unused accumulated sick time or
seventy (70) days, whichever is lesser. In the case of death, payment shall be made to the deceased
employee's estate, with payment calculated at the current daily rate of pay. In no event shall sick time
buy back payment, under this section, exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00).

In addition, the employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, use of non-
occupational sick leave, up to five days per contract year, for family related sick leave.
Employee may be required, upon request by the Town, to provide a Physician's certificate at any time
requested by the Town for absence(s) of any duration.

e. PERSONAL LEAVE: Granted 3 days per fiscal year. Personal leave days may not be carried over
from one contract year to the next contract year.

f. RETIREMENT: Contributory retirement coverage with Norfolk County Retirement Board will be
provided, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 152.

g. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The Town will reimburse the employee for job-related courses
taken as part of a degree or certificate program or credit towards maintaining a professional license or
professional competency. Books, registration fees, and all other costs will be paid for by the Town,
subject to funding availability. Payment will be made after proof of successful course completion is
provided. It is agreed that the amount reimbursed to the employee will in no event exceed the
departmental available annual appropriation.

h. OTHER BENEFITS: The Town will provide the Assistant Town Engineer with the following
additional benefits as are conferred upon other Town Employees, including worker's compensation,
maternity leave, leave of absence, and approved leave(s) with and without out pay as approved by the
Board of Selectmen.

i. JURY DUTY - The Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wage and the
compensation received for jury duty pay.

j. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE — In the event of death in the immediate family of the employee, the
employee shall be granted up to 4 consecutive days leave without loss of pay, to attend the funeral or
memorial services. The term immediate family shall include the mother, father, wife, husband,
brother, sister, child, grandchild, grandparent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, stepparent of either
spouse, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, niece and nephew. In the event of death of the employee's
uncle, aunt, or non-relative living in the employee's household for a minimum of one year, the
employee shall be granted one (1) day's leave on the day of the funeral.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER*****

k. PHONE USE &TRAVEL EXPENSE (S): Use The Town agrees to pay the employee $1250
annually for the use of personal phone and vehicle during work hours to be paid in fifty-two (52)
equal weekly installment payments. Parking, tolls, meals and conference expenses as they relate to
the performance of the Assistant Town Engineer position duties shall be reimbursable, subject to
review by the Town Engineer. All requests for reimbursement shall be submitted in conformity with
existing town practices and procedures relating to reimbursement for expenditures.

I. PROFESSIONAL DUES AND SEMINARS:
The employee is required to maintain his professional competency. Educational courses, seminars,
and/or meetings approved by the Town Engineer are encouraged. The Town shall pay costs related to
such attendance subject to funding availability. Prior approval from the Town Engineer is required
for such participation to determine funding availability and ensure proper departmental coverage in
the absence of the Assistant Town Engineer. Annual membership dues for applicable professional
organizations/affiliations shall also be paid by the Town with prior approval required.

m. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Town will reimburse the employee for enrollment at an
approved health club facility. The employee must show satisfactory evidence of enrollment and or
participation and provide the Town with receipted bills. Reimbursement by the Town will not exceed
Four Hundred Dollars ($400) in any contract year.

n. HOLIDAYS — The following days shall be recognized as paid holidays on the day on which they are
observed:

New Years Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day
Washington's Birthday Veteran's Day
Patriot's Day Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Independence Day Half day preceding Christmas

If any of these days falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered the holiday.
Holidays falling on a Sunday will be celebrated on Monday.

4. DUTIES: Under the direction of the Town Engineer duties are as identified in the position description.
Management reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description as
determined by the Employer during the term of this agreement with notice provided.

5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: Section I and II contains the entire agreement between the parties and shall
constitute and express all obligations of the Employer during the term of this employment agreement and
supercede any previous written agreement.

6. INDEMNIFICATION: The Employer shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the Employee against
any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise,
arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Employee's duties as
Assistant Town Engineer. Employer will comprise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the amount
of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. Willful torts and criminal acts are excluded.

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TOWN OF CANTON
                             CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
                          *****ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER*****



                                SECTION II (Attachment)


I. Upon successful attainment of the Professional Engineering License, the Town of Canton will
immediately upgrade the Assistant Town Engineer salary with an additional 2.5% increase above the
salary that is current at the time.


2. Any item or procedure beyond the terms of this agreement is governed under the current personnel policies
as approved by the Board of Selectmen.




    For the Board of Selectmen:




   Victor D. Del Vecchio,
   Member



   Mark T. Porter
   Member