July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Improve Openness, Communication & Response to Public
Request for Action process, Listening Sessions, Hearings on Important Matters,
Succinct / Meaningful Town Manager Reports; Informational Flyers
Develop and Implement Policies to Structure Town Staff and Functions
Strong Financial Policies, Thorough Personnel Policy, Goal Setting and Evaluation Process, Budget Process
Improve Financial Management & TIF Management
Strong Financial Policies, Involvement & Review of All Financial Matters, Understanding and Monitoring of All TIF Transactions and Funds; Develop and Implement a Financial Roadmap to Fiscal Health
Provide Meaningful Leadership to Staff
Goal Setting and Evaluation Process, Active Involvement with Staff, Staff
Meetings and Communication of Expectations, Infuse Some Fun / Pride
Improve Highway Department Performance & Morale
Find New Leadership and Structure It to Perform at a High Level, Set Goals for Them, Outline of Seasonal Expectations w/ Deadlines, Infuse Fun / Pride / Praise
Improve Web Information
Change Web Presence to be More Meaningful and Timely and Open Information
Cut Solid Waste Costs Through Recycling
Research and Work with Board and Residents to Implement Cost Savings Through Better Waste Management
Improve Board of Selectmen Meetings / Town Meeting
Be a Dynamic Resource to Meetings to Make Them Move Along Better, Structure Agendas / Warrants More Thoughtfully; Answer Any Questions at Town Meeting on Behalf of Selectmen
Improve Budget Process & Format; Be Frugal
Present a User-Friendly, Thorough Budget; Present Budget 10 Days in Advance of Meeting; Reduce Number of Meetings; Create a Zero Tax Increase or Less Budget
Promote Economic Development
Work with EDC to Make Poland "Open For Business," Use the Press to Promote
Poland's Beauty and Opportunities
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