Town of Warwick
Selectboard
October 19, 2007
Minutes
Members present:  Patricia Lemon, Jim Toth, Rick Abbott
Others: Rosa Calcari, Miryam Williamson, Gloria Varno,
Jon Calcari, Terry Kemerer


I.	Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order at 6:36pm at the Town Hall 
by Chairman Lemon

II.	Presentations/ Discussions

1.	 Town Coordinator Candidates - The Board reviewed the five
applications received for the position. Three applicants, Beth Anderson,
Alan Mexcur, and David Young, reside in Warwick. Amanda Majewski and
Lynne Lennon are not residents of Town. Lemon stated she definitely
wished to interview all three Warwick candidates. The fourth person
presented as a qualified candidate, while the fifth was deemed to be
less qualified than the rest. Varno suggested telephone interviews to
possibly narrow the field of candidates to be interviewed October 22.

Toth Moved not to interview Lynne Lennon. Lemon
seconded.  VOTED.

Lemon expressed concern that the position does not pay enough to justify
someone commuting from any distance. Toth concurred that the job does
not offer professional pay, but rather more of a "glorified stipend". 
Williamson pointed out that a learning curve could be avoided by going
with a candidate from Town.  Lemon will conduct a telephone interview
with Majewski, in which the stipend will be discussed. The Board then
conferred about the actual interview process. Lemon wanted each
candidate to offer an opening statement, which would allow them to
demonstrate how they view the position and declare why they are a good
match for the job and vice versa. The previous format of an identical
set of questions posed to each applicant was abandoned, as it limits
opportunities for follow-up. The format agreed upon was an opening
statement followed by questions formulated by each Board member. Thirty
minutes will be allotted each candidate, with the first interview
beginning at 6:45 pm. The possibility of not being able to make a
decision at the October 22 meeting was considered.  The potential need
for a second meeting for the purpose of further discussion prior to a
vote to offer the position was acknowledged.  Under the assumption that
it could be cancelled if unneeded,
 
Lemon Moved to post the announcement of a Selectboard meeting
on Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm. Toth seconded.  VOTED.


2. 	Massachusetts Municipal Association legislative breakfasts on
Friday, October 26 - Toth plans to go to the one in Gardner, to be
attended by Senator Weaver and Representative Donelan, while Lemon will
go to the one in Northampton.

3. 	Franklin County Selectmen's Association Meeting - Thursday,
November 15, 2007. Toth and Abbott will attend; Lemon will be away.


4. 	PILOT payment - The Town received $1,692.97 as payment 
in lieu of taxes from logging state forest land in FY07.

5. 	Transfer from Reserve Fund - Request for a transfer of $17.38 to
the Veterans Services and Benefits Account, which has a zero balance.
One veteran currently receives $668.00 per month. Until this veteran is
removed from the rolls, monthly transfers will need to be authorized.

It was noted that Accountant Barrett had suggested the Howard Poor Fund
as a possible source for the necessary revenues.  Finding nothing in the
BoS files about this fund, Toth spoke with Janet Alden, Town
Accountant/Treasurer when the fund was last used.  Alden recollected
that it was supposed to be used for residents of "Upper Warwick," of
whose location no one seems to be certain, so she believed they could
not be used for this purpose.  Lemon reported that former Town Counsel
Les Black, who researched the Fund years ago, did not remember much
about the results of his inquiries but promised to pass on anything he
might find in his papers.  Lemon offered to get in touch with the
Franklin County Probate Court about the possibility of obtaining the
papers related to this fund so as to have it available for future
reference.

Toth Moved to authorize the BoS to request that the Finance Committee
transfer $17.38 to the Veterans' Services and Benefits Account.  Abbott
seconded.  VOTED.

III.	Public Discussion:

Jon Calcari asked selectmen to declare any personal relationships with
Town Coordinator applicants.  All were acquainted, but without personal
relationships, with local candidates.  None had even met the fourth
candidate, Amanda Majewski.

IV.	Adjournment

Toth Moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 pm.
Abbott seconded.  VOTED.

Minutes taken by Rosa Calcari