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Sue Andrews
Erik Arnold
Also Present:
Heather Lemieux, Town Manager
Nancy Forest, Payroll & Benefits Cordinator/Risk Manager
Muir Haman, Director, Lunenburg Library
Dick Mailloux, Chairman Library BOT
Meeting began at 5:30pm with all attendee's present.
Old Business
Erik Arnold presented the Minutes of the January 17, 2019 meeting for approval.
Motion by D. MacDonald: Approve the January 17, 2019 minutes as submitted
Second: S. Andrews Vote: All in Favor
Sue Andrews presented the Minutes of the March 26, 2019 meeting for approval
Motion by D. MacDonald: Approve the March 26, 2019 minutes as submitted
Second: E. Arnold Vote: All in Favor
New Business
Library Request - New Hire Pay Level
Muir Haman, the Lunenburg Library Director, presented a formal request to make an offer to a
new Library Assistant which is a Grade 5, in step 7 ($17.65) rather than step 1 ($14.77). He
outlined the candidates extensive experience and the need to hire applicants with these types
of proven skills. The candidate would still be the lowest paid in that role. The committee
reviewed the request, discussed the employee relations impact this might have on other
employees, the budget considerations and ultimately gained confidence that the request
should be approved.
Motion by D. MacDonald: Approve request to hire new Library Assistant at Level 5 Step 7.
Second: S. Andrews Vote: All in Favor
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annually. This adjusment would be represented by increasing the current salary grid, in the
salary grades and steps accordingly. The financial impact would be $2OK annually and is
budgeted for in the upcomming budget recommendation. The committee reviewed the
proposal, the impact to town employees, the budget impact and the comprability to other
towns, gaining full confidence that the plan should be supported.
Motion by D. MacDonald: Approve the 2020 Salary Administration Plan as presented, for
submission at the Annual Town Meeting May 4, 2019.
Second: S. Chase Vote: All in Favor
Motion by S. Andrews: Adjourn the meeting at 6:18pm
Second: E. Arnold Vote: All in Favor
Meeting Adjourned 6:18pm
Susa Andrews