Minutes
Personnel Subcommittee - Minutes - May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
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Page 1 of 2 Personnel Subcommittee of the Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting May 14, 2026 – 9:00 A.M. Main Meeting Room, Simsbury Town Hall 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut 06070 MINUTES Members Present: Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman; Steven Antonio, Deputy First Selectman Staff Present: Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Eric Gomes, Human Resources Director; Crystal Lusso, HR Generalist Others Present: Attorney Mike Harrington Call to Order Ms. Mackstutis called the meeting to order at 9:02 am. 1) Approve April 9, 2026 Minutes Ms. Mackstutis made a motion to approve the April 9, 2026 minutes as submitted. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion passed. 2) Executive Session a) Pursuant to C.G.S. §1-200(6)(A): For the Purpose of Discussing a Personnel Matter Ms. Mackstutis made a motion to enter executive session at 9:03 am with subcommittee members Mr. Antonio, Ms. Mackstutis, staff members Mr. Nelson, Mr. Gomes, and Ms. Lusso, and Attorney Mike Harrington. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Antonio made a motion to adjourn from executive session at 9:34 am. Ms. Mackstutis seconded the motion; all were in favor and the motion passed. 3) Consider Applicants for Appointment to the Retirement Plan Subcommittee Mr. Antonio asked staff for a cohesive list of vacancies on all boards and commissions. Mr. Nelson mentioned that there is a review of all boards and commissions and their vacancies when the First Selectmen is sworn in. Mr. Nelson gave a brief overview of the reason behind the existence of the retirement subcommittee. Mr. Antonio also mentioned that the subcommittee provides guidance on Page 2 of 2 investment portfolios and offers the opportunity for stakeholders to share updates on a more frequent basis. Mr. Nelson also mentioned that our consultants also watch the portfolio and furnish reports to the Board of Finance. Ms. Mackstutis asked to staff to reach out to Mr. Metzger to confirm if he is still interested in serving on the retirement subcommittee. Mr. Nelson agreed that staff would reach out to confirm his interest in the position. Mr. Antonio made a motion to recommend Mr. Metzger to the Board of Selectman, on the chance that he is still interested in the role. Ms. Mackstutis seconded the motion; all were in favor and the motion passed. 4) Review of Unaffiliated Salaries Ms. Mackstutis made a motion to table this agenda item. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion; all were in favor and the motion passed. 5) Vacant Positions Report Ms. Lusso provided a report on the Town’s current vacant positions and their recruitment statuses. Adjourn Mr. Antonio made a motion to adjourn at 9:52 am. Ms. Mackstutis seconded the motion; all were in favor, and the motion passed