HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-23 Board of Selectmen Minutes Minutes of the Board of Selectmensf Meeting
January 23, 1991
Present were Chairman Russ Graham, Vice Chairman Dan Ensminger,
Secretary George Hines, Selectmen Sally Hoyt and Gene Nigro, Town
Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested
parties: James J. Nugent, Ruth Cogan, Lesley Wexler, John Fal-
lon, Lois .K. Bond, Chief Redfern, Chief Marchand.
The Town Manager reviewed the budget for the Department of Human
Services . Additional information will be sent to the Board
regarding EMHS, EMARC, and recreation issues . The Board of
Health felt that it needed some more money in mileage. The Elder
Services budget was reviewed and it was felt that additional
funding in the fuel for the senior van would be needed.
The Veterans Services budget was reviewed. It was felt that the
Veterans Aid line item at $16,000 may be under funded by about
$4,000.
The Recreation budget was reviewed. It is a primarily self-
sufficient budget. It was requested that the Recreation Program
Supervisor's hours be increased to .75 on a year-round basis.
The general Human Services budget was reviewed. ,
The Fire Department budget was reviewed. Emphasis was on discus-
sion of the replacement of the ladder truck. The Chief indicated
that there was a 10-year plan to regionalize some functions. If
a new ladder truck is acquired, it will be less likely to have to
take the ladder truck out of service because it is a one-man
operation instead of two man.
The Police budget was reviewed. In answer to a question, the
Chief responded that he has had as little as two people "on the
street" at one time. Asked what areas concerned him the most,
the Chief indicated that we are not funding anything for police
reserves. This requires about $50 per person per year for train-
ing equipment etc. The Chief was commended for his "On the
Beat" column that is written by Officer Iapicca. Questions were
raised with regard to the Dispatchers need for uniforms and the
Head Dispatcher position. Further information will be supplied
to the Board on those issues.
On motion by Hoyt, seconded by Nigro the Board voted to adjourn
and 10:55 p.m. by vote . of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary