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12:04:56 am Rochester Selectmen’s Meeting - November 23, 2009

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A Meeting of the Rochester Board of Selectmen was called to order on Monday November 23, 2009 at 7:02 pm by Chairman Richard Nunes. Also present were Selectman Naida L. Parker and Town Administrator Richard LaCamera.

Selectman Parker motioned to approve the minutes from the November 9, 2009 meeting, and Chairman Nunes seconded the motion.

Under Selectmen’s Signature, the Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride requested that June 26 and 27, 2010 be reserved for their ride and a motion was made and approved in advance by the Board.

At 7:05 pm the Board of Assessors came before the Board of Selectmen to discuss the part-time position of Massachusetts appraisal technical advisor. The position qualifies for regular benefits, although there was a question of approved time off. Mr. LaCamera questioned the amended contract, which would allow the employee an extended period of time to utilize vacation time. He stated that “benefits for employees should be standardized” and that the more exceptions made to the rule will only allow for more exceptions later down the road for other employees.

The Board of Assessors claimed that this amended contract has been approved by Town Counsel, as well as their Board, and the employee in question, and that asking for this is in the very best interest of the Town. It insures that the employee will be available to work during the busiest time of year, and that the time off will not be taken during that period.

Mr. LaCamera, however, objected to this “because I think every employee should be treated the same.” Selectman Parker shared her opinion by stating that “I agree with Mr. LaCamera. The rules are the rules and you’ve got to take it” as well as that it’s important to “keep the contract consistent with everybody else.”

It was decided that the matter would continue to be addressed at a later date.

Next on the agenda, Mr. Allen Decker addressed the Board regarding two Conservation Restrictions. Mr. Decker asked that the Board approve and endorse the McPhail and Gurney Conservation Restrictions, which they did in the form of a motion.

Mr. LaCamera then offered the Town Administrator’s report. He informed the Board of the progress in the Affordable Housing Project, stating that the second phase is now underway and that a draft will be available for the Board by December 6, 2009.

Also, a fire truck has been ordered for the Town.

Under Correspondence, Lee G. Carr sent a notice of resignation from the Historic District Commission. Mr. LaCamera then said that the Historic District Committee is seeking volunteers and that he will be accepting letters of interest addressed to him at 1 Constitution Way.

Police Chief Magee also sent a letter stating that all Rochester dogs have been licensed for the year 2009. Another letter from Chief Magee informed the Board of the recently awarded $8,400 traffic enforcement grant.

Selectmen’s Meetings are scheduled for December 7 and 21, 2009. The Tree Lighting in Rochester will be held December 7, 2009 at 6:30 pm.

There being no further matters in need of discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 pm.

By Sarah K. Taylor

 

 

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