Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

October 16, 2006

A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Charles Ampagoomian at 5:00 PM, Northbridge Town Hall, 7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA. Present: Messrs. Audette, Davis, Montecalvo, and Marzec.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present.

Interim Town Manager. Acting Town Manager, Joseph Montecalvo spoke briefly on the process of hiring an Interim Town Manager. He mentioned that the position has been posted on the Massachusetts Municipal Association Website and that all resumes would be accepted until Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Selectman Audette suggested that the Town hire a consultant to help with the process of finding a Town Manager. Mr. Montecalvo stated the Selectmen should handle the entire process. He then asked the Selectmen to provide him with suggestions on the weekly pay rate and how many hours per week the Interim should work. Ms. Susienka mentioned that the going rate several years ago was $800.00 per week and the Town would be lucky to find someone for around $1,400.00 per week. After a brief discussion, the Board of Selectmen agreed that range of pay would be from $800.00 – $1,400.00 at 20 hours per week based on the individuals qualifications and experience.

Executive Session. A motion made and seconded to go into Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 39, S. 23B #3 (Negotiations) and M.G.L. Chapter 39, S. 23B #2 (Litigation) not to reconvene in open session. Role Call Vote: Mr. Audette/Yes, Mr. Montecalvo/Yes, and Mr. Davis/Yes, Mr. Marzec/Yes, and Mr. Ampagoomian/Yes.

Open Session Adjourned: 5:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

James Marzec, Clerk

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