Is there real transparency in Templeton Town Hall or is there something else going on?

Why is it that things that are voted on at annual town meeting are ignored and things that are not actually voted on at town meeting get put in place?



A new budget format was used and presented without an article or motion put before Town Meeting, yet, money appropriated and voted on at Town meeting for non union raises for the sewer department are ignored by the selectmen. Just what is going on and who is in charge? Are the selectmen aware of what is going on? They are and they have so far not acted.


ABUSE OF POWER Re: Missing nonunion raises (No subject)

TJ

Tom Jeleniewski <tom200is@juno.com>

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John, et al:

Why has this issue not been addressed? You and the rest of the board have expectations from the Sewer Department, yet you have callously chosen to IGNORE the town meeting vote which granted a 2% raise to non-union employees. You and your TA are engaging in ABUSE of POWER which will not be tolerated. So much for transparency and cooperation.

The Sewer Department also has sent you a request to consult with Town Counsel concerning other matters, which so far has also been ignored.

I intend to raise these issues to the general public via whatever means necessary.

So please give careful consideration to your unhealthy and devious tactics.

 

As a taxpayer and member of the Board of Sewer Commission I expect a response the this communication.

 

Regards,

Tom Jeleniewski

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Selectman Caplis <selectmen.caplis@templeton1.org>
To: Tom Jeleniewski <tom200is@juno.com>
Cc: sewsup@yahoo.com, m129@comcast.net, rdennis5870@comcast.net,        seldhaleybrooks@templeton1.org, seldmorrison@templeton1.org,        seljrichard@templeton1.org, selectmen.fortes@templeton1.org,        templetonwwtp@verizon.net, townadministrator@templeton1.org
Subject: Re: Missing nonunion raises
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2018 13:34:10 -0400

 

Good day everyone,

 

BoS members please do not respond information only!

 

 Based on the first email that I received concerning this was the first time I am hearing about this.  So I am sure this is an oversight and this will be corrected based on Annual Town Meeting and the Warrant Article. Please give the Board an opportunity to see what is going on.  I understand how this would make you upset after everything else that was happening but like I said give the Board an opportunity to identify the issue. 

 

Thank you

 

Respectfully 

John 

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 13, 2018, at 3:28 PM, Tom Jeleniewski <tom200is@juno.com> wrote:

 

Kent,

 

UNNACEPTABLE.  This is either another case of harassment of the sewer department or a case of incompetence at town hall or both. I will place a wager that we here nothing from anyone on the distribution list regarding this.

I am growing extremely weary of constantly battling the corner office. I suggest that if this issue is not resolved IMMEDIATELY, we contact legal council and/or file a complaint with the state regarding this. I will be in your office on Monday morning to set a course of action. I will also forward to the Advisory committee.

Regards,

Tom Jeleniewski

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Kent Songer <sewsup@yahoo.com>
To: Mark <m129@comcast.net>, Tom Jeleniewski <tom200is@juno.com>,  Bobby <rdennis5870@comcast.net>,  Selectmen John Caplis <selectmen.caplis@templeton1.org>,  Selectwoman Diane Haley Brooks <seldhaleybrooks@templeton1.org>,  Selectmen Doug Morrison <seldmorrison@templeton1.org>,  Selectwoman Julie Richard <seljrichard@templeton1.org>,  "Cameron R. Fortes" <selectmen.fortes@templeton1.org>
Cc: Carol Osborne <templetonwwtp@verizon.net>,  Townadministrator <townadministrator@templeton1.org>
Subject: Missing nonunion raises
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:24:37 +0000 (UTC)

 

I write to make you aware that Sewer Department nonunion employees did not receive the 2% raises that were approved by the Board of Sewer Commission, and appropriated by town voters at this year’s annual town meeting.  I sent Kelli an email late in the business day yesterday informing her of this, and have not heard back yet.

Notice was given to accounting to implement these raises along with the union raises.  Union personnel received their raises. 

Given the past and ongoing refusal of the Town Administrator to implement the Sewer Department Administrative Assistant’s approved pay increase, this causes me great concern.

My hope and expectation is that this will be resolved retroactively in the next pay period.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

 

Regards,

Kent Songer