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BOS-10-08-2004
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES FRIDAY OCTOBER 8, 2004 MEMORIAL HALL Present: John 1. Connolly, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairperson; Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member; William T. Friel, Town Administrator; and Christina A. Carlton, Executive Assistant. Location - Salah Room, Memorial Hall The Chairman Connolly called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 8:36 A.M. OPERATIONS MANAGER, DPW The Board voted to appoint Daniel Teague to the position of DPW Operations Manager, subject to final negotiations of his personal contract. MOTION: Burr SECOND: Elkort VOTE: 5-0 FIRE DEPARTMENT - Chief Ronayne Chief Ronayne provided background information regarding Robert A. Manning, and requested approval of his recommendation for the appointment of Mr. Manning. Motion made and seconded to appoint Robert A. Manning to the full-time position of Firefighter/paramedic effective October 4, 2004. MOTION: Salvatori SECOND: Elkort VOTE: 5-0 After an extensive explanation of the hiring process for Civil Service positions, the Chief requested that the Board adopt an exception to their policy that would allow firefighters to be appointed by the BOS as soon as possible either by a special meeting of the BOS, or the waiving of the Administrative Code, whichever is applicable in light of the BOS meeting schedule. The Board advised the Chief that they would accommodate his requests as timely as possible. TOWN ACCOUNTANT Mr. Friel advised the Board that the Town had received resumes from 23 candidates for the position of Town Accountant, being vacated on October 15,2004 by Michael Diorio. Of the 23 candidates, five were interviewed and Mr. Murgia, Mr. Friel and Mrs. McCracken chose two as finalists. After final interviews were conducted, it was determined that Mr. William Fowler would be the best candidate for the position. Mr. Fowler is currently employed by the City of Somerville, in the City Auditor's office, working with a $160m budget.