May 31, 2022

“Mr. Cavey made the motion to accept the agreement, seconded by Mr. Gitto. In the following discussion, Mr. Moktisky offered his personal comments. He exptessed concern that the language was not cleat that there would be methods for individuals to weigh in. He said he viewed the agreement as a guide. Ms. Roberts asked if the Board would like to invite Mr. Lynch to a meeting. She inquited if Mr. Lynch was on the call, She noted that Mr. Lynch had indicated intent to try and attend the meeting. Mr. Moktisky assured the Boatd that he and Mr. Cavey would maintain communication with Community Paradigm, He referred to his question to Mr. Lynch at the last meeting of the Board. He emphasized that the Boatd should have representatives/liaisons with Community Patadigin. Select Board Open Session Meeting Virtually only May 31, 2022 7:30 PM He said we should view the agreement as a working document. He said the consultant doesn't have ultimate authority. He said the ultimate authority rests with the Select Board. Mr. Cavey commented that he respects Mr. Moktisky's concerns. He stated that his previous experience with Community Paradigm Associates was vety positive. He offered a link to a previous meeting conducted by Mr. Lynch with COA. He teiterated that the company communicates very well. He said the Board will not surrender any of its authority, Mr. Cavey stated that the benefit of working with a group like Community Paradigm is the assistance and guidance available on open meeting laws which can make the process cumbetsome. Mr. Moktisky said we know some people will want to weigh in. He said but this is the Boatd's job. He said it is our authority. Mr. Moktisky alluded to having heard troublesome comments about the process. Mr. Carrara agreed with Ms. Moksisky. He said this is our decision. He said the process can get muddied up. He said he believed that membets of the Board were on the saine page. He said he wants to be sure that the residents get "a good fit." He teferred to language in the agreement that assutes no commitments will be made without permission of the town's representatives, i.e. the Select Board. Mr. Gitto stated that it was his understanding that this company had done a good job the last time. Ms. Robetts said she felt good about the process and the fact that Community Paradigm would develop/tectuit candidates based on a candidate profile. She said she was confident in the role of Mr. Cavey and Mr. Moksisky. In sesponse to the roll call vote, Mr. Cavey- yes Mr. Carrara -yes Mr. Gitto -yes Mr. Mokrisky - yes Ms. Roberts -yes. 'The motion to accept the agreement of Community Paradigm Associates to provide services in the seatch for a Permanent Town Manager passed on a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Cavey, second: Gitto)

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