Jamie J. Sloniecki, Vice Chairman

Judith W. Conron, Clerk

Linda M. Zuern

John A. Ford, Jr.

Thomas Guerino, Town Administrator

Sally Holmes, Consultant

Call the Meeting to Order

Meeting was called to order at 4:20 pm

Town Administrator's Annual Review Workshop

Chairman Mealy asked Selectman Zuern, former chair, to lead the discussion on the Rating Sheet Composite and the Narrative Summary

Thomas Guerino then thanked the Board for the time and consideration spent on the review. He felt the rating of middle level COMMENDABLE was fair. He said the comments in the Narrative-Summary were constructive. He mentioned he will be spending more time on long term planning and improve his written documentation.

Selectwoman Conron discussed revising the evaluation document and setting up a schedule to periodically check in on the evaluation process. She also noted that the Administrator was improving in his ability to offer professional advice to the Board.

Vice Chairman Sloniecki commented that he would like to see the Town Administrator delegate more tasks and spend more time on long term planning. He also agreed that the evaluation document needs to be revised.

Selectwoman Zuern commented that progress on the yearly goals should be included in the rating sheet when it is revised. She felt there should be less questions and the rating scale should be adjusted. She expressed her concern regarding the lack of progress on a few of the goals this past year and suggested that the Town Administrator use his time more effectively and delegate more.

Chairman Mealy commented on the problem caused by the Town Administrator's mistake on the override article for the elementary school and said that had an influence on his ratings. He also agreed to revising the evaluation document and that the Town Administrator could use his time more effectively.

Selectmen Ford commented on the rating scale needing adjustment. Selectmen Ford joined the Board in April 07 and therefore did not participate in the evaluation which was completed in March.

Selectwoman Conron asked the Town Administrator how the Selectmen could be of help to the Town Administrator. He responded by asked the Selectmen to try to get their questions regarding agenda items to him ahead of time so that he can be prepared to answer them fully at the meetings.

Determining the Town Administrator's Compensation

The Board decided to meet in Executive Session because this is a contract negotiation. It will be on Tuesday August 21st at 6pm prior to the regular meeting of the Board.

Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm for a break

Goals Workshop

Meeting was reconvened at 5:30 pm. The Board was joined by Sally Holmes, the facilitator for the Workshop. Minutes from this Workshop will be provided by Sally.

The Goals Workshop was adjourned 8:20 pm

Minutes submitted by Selectwoman Judith W Conron, Clerk