August 4, 2020

VK moved to review the disclosure for the Administrative Assistant for the Board of Health as required by M.G.L. c.268A, s19., the conflict of interest law. DK seconded. Mr. Kreidler explained the request of the Administrative Assistant is in accordance with the Ethics Commission as she needs to perform certain duties (Mr. Kreidler read the form and explanation - see attached). Mr. Kreidler commented the form is online under the Commission. The Administrative Assistant is asking the Board to consider the section 19 as the appointing authority further relaying that Mr. Kreidler would sign the payroll for her son who does work at the recycling center. VK asked that the box be checked on the section 19 form indicating that there is a financial gain for a family member. Carla Walter, Administrative Assistant (attended the meeting virtually) relayed that was fine and it must have been an error that it was not checked. Mr. Kreidler asked permission to check the box to which Carla Walter agreed. Mr. Kreidler explained what is being asked is located on the second page of the form and it is to find as the Appointing Authority in accordance with M.G.L. c 268A, section 19 that you have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest as defined on the form is to determine the financial interest is not so sustainable as deemed likely to effect the integrity of the service which is expected of the employee. Mr. Kreidler explained if the Board by majority vote can support the request than a vote is needed to sign outside of the session. WM asked if Counsel would review and advise the Board regarding the s19. VK and DK agreed. VK asked that Counsel review both the s19 and s23b. VK reviewed and read the chapters of law. Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for August 4, 2020 2 VK questioned if Paul had been previously appointed as a temporary employee. VK asked what meeting he was appointed at and if he was appointed as a temporary employee and ask why Carla Walter did not request a s,19 be approved prior to the temporary appointment. Mr. Kreidler explained disclosures are kept on file with the town clerk. Ms. Spofford, Town Clerk inquired as to why it is being discussed at the meeting noting it's a small number of hours and was never done in the past. She wondered what the point is. WK questioned whether the employee can write evaluations even with a Section 19 disclosure. Motion was changed to refer the disclosure to Town Counsel for review. Motion passed.

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