Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

November 13, 2006

A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Charles Ampagoomian at 6:00 PM, Northbridge Town Hall, 7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA. Present: Messrs. Audette, Davis, Montecalvo, and Marzec.

Also present: Sharon L. Susienka, Asst. to the Town Manager

Appointments/By the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Ampagoomian announced that Joseph Montecalvo intended to resign his position on the Board of Selectmen effective Tuesday, November 14, 2006, and proceeded to read the resignation letter aloud. Mr. Montecalvo stated that he was resigning from the Board of Selectmen as he intends to apply for the Interim Town Manager position, which he can do after 30 days lapse. Selectman Davis asked if the date could be changed to midnight on November 15, 2006, so that Mr. Montecalvo could participate in a joint meeting to be held that evening at 6:00 P.M. A motion/Mr. Davis, seconded/Mr. Audette to accept the resignation of Selectman Joseph Montecalvo, effective November 15, 2006 at midnight. Selectman Davis mentioned that he put a lot of thought and consideration into whom he thought would be the best candidate for the position of Interim Town Manager. After careful evaluation, he decided to approach Acting Town Manager Joseph Montecalvo and asked whether he would consider that position because of his experience. Mr. Montecalvo agreed to apply for the position, however, he pointed out that he would need to resign his position as a member of the Board of Selectmen and allow 30 days to pass. Chairman Ampagoomian mentioned he was against this idea but after a long discussion with Mr. Montecalvo, he would honor his decision. That said, Chairman Ampagoomian asked for a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Davis/Yes, Mr. Audette/Yes, Mr. Marzec/Yes, and Mr. Ampagoomian/Yes. A motion/Mr.Davis, seconded/Mr. Audette to accept the resignation of Joseph Montecalvo as Acting Town Manager immediately. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Davis/Yes, Mr. Audette/Yes, Mr. Marzec/Yes, and Mr. Ampagoomian/Yes. A motion/Mr. Marzec, seconded/Mr. Davis to appoint Sharon Susienka, effective immediately as the Acting Town Manager. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Davis/Yes, Mr. Audette/Yes, Mr. Marzec/Yes, Mr. Montecalvo/Yes, and Mr. Ampagoomian/Yes. Chairman Ampagoomian recommended that Mr. Montecalvo continue his role in negotiations with the Police and School Unions. The Board concurred. Therefore, a motion/Mr. Davis, seconded/Mr. Marzec to accept Chairman Ampagoomian’s recommendation that Joseph Montecalvo continue as the Selectmen’s designee in Police Union negotiations. Vote yes/Unanimous. A motion/ Mr. Davis, seconded/Mr. Marzec to accept Chairman Ampagoomian’s recommendation that Joseph Montecalvo continue as the Selectmen’s designee in School Union negotiations. Vote yes/Unanimous.

Sharron Ampagoomian asked for clarification on whether Ms. Susienka accepted the Acting Town Manager’s position. Upon Chairman Ampagoomian’s formal inquiry, she stepped forward to accept the position without hesitation.

Chairman Ampagoomian mentioned that there would be a retirement party for Connie Duquette, Assistant Collector, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 2 P.M. in the conference room located near the Treasurer/Collector’s office.

A motion/Mr. Montecalvo, seconded/Mr. Marzec to adjourn the meeting. Vote yes/Unanimous.

Open Session Adjourned: 6:11 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

James Marzec, Clerk

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