Progress Report

Board of Selectmen FY2007 Goals

(October 2006 – August 2007)

Financial

1. Develop and implement long-term financial plans and efficient budget processes as tools for financial stability

Progress: Hired Finance director

Developed long-term capital planning framework

Developed long-term (ten-year) financial plan

Developed & managed budget process effectively

The Environment

2. Develop plans for renewable energy conservation and savings

No Progress

3. Develop and implement plans for using, rejuvenating and preserving coastal resources

No Progress

4. Develop and implement plans for wastewater management

Progress: Appointed Wastewater Advisory Group

Human Services

5. Enhance the town’s human services responsiveness

Progress: Established a possible site for food pantry

Human Services Committee has been authorized

Economic Development

6. Drive the development of collaborative plans for economic and community development

No Progress

Town Services

7. Develop and approve a long-range plan for the landfill

Progress: Landfill Working Group has been appointed and meets regularly

Consultant engaged to work with Landfill Working Group on long-range planning

ISWM is working to extend trash disposal options including landfill

Town Meeting approved $100K for feasibility study for DPW/Public Safety campus; RFP being issued

8. Develop and implement formal personnel policies and procedures for town employees

Progress: Developed an employee handbook

Implemented updated job descriptions

Scheduled annual department head reviews

Implementing job evaluation process for all employees