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VERNON SELECTBOARD

SPECIAL

MEETING

September 29, 2010 6:30 PM

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mike Courtemanche

Mike Ball

Len Howard

Chris Howe

Robert Miller

WELCOME AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

At 6:30 pm Chair Mike Courtemanche called the meeting to order, welcomed those present and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT-

No Public comment at this time.

Len Howard made the motion to go out of order on the agenda to Police Chief Contract. Robert Miller seconded the motion. The motion carried.

POLICE CHIEF CONTRACT-

The contract has some issues with hours. Mike Courtemanche will speak with Chief Hebert next week about the issues and get the signed contract.

The Board continued on with the agenda.

DOG COMPLAINT-

Mike Courtemanche stated that someone had got bitten by a dog in Vernon which was serious, however the owners took care of the dog so this is no longer an issue. Robert Miller stated that he is currently working on the Dog Policy. The Board together would in-dept look over the Dog Policy/Ordinance in the future.

Mike Courtemanche stated that one of his goals is to get better communication with Department Heads on a regular basis which may alleviate some misinterpretation of some policies and procedures.

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IBPO-UPDATE-

With much discussion about Officers Salaries, the Board looked over the contract in its entirety page for page starting with the Table of Contents.

The following changes were noted:

Article #17 should be page 8 on the Table of Contents.

Article 3-5-Title underline to stay consistent.

Article 6, 7-Okay

Article 8, 9-Okay

Article 10.30- Problems with outside detail rate.

Article 11-27- Okay

Article 28- Check with Treasurer about short term disability.

Article 29-30 page 13 at the bottom.

Mike Courtemanche will check with Sally about Training-Detail hours.

Pending these changes the Chair will contact Bob Dickson from the IBPO.

Mike Ball made the motion to allow Chair- Mike Courtemanche, after getting the information from the Town Treasurer about the insurance and relay to the board, to then go to Bob Dickson with the authorized changes to the contract. Len Howard seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Chris Howe made the motion to adjourn. Robert Miller seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Adjourned @ 7:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Elaine Howard

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