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Finance Committee Minutes February 25, 1988 Page 4, 1988 George noted that there will be two new restaurants in town shortly. The Board of Health is currently investigating charging more for the emptying of the grease traps into the lagoon. He noted that local septic hauler fees for dumping may also rise, however, he noted with regret that this cost is passed completely off to the homeowner, and the real problem is the restaurant grease traps. For FY88 the Health Department was funded $2,500 in the Wage Account, this . year they are seeking $9,760. $7,712.64 of this request represents funds for a temporary part time clerk, 24 hrs. per week, at $6. 18 for 52 weeks. Joe noted that last year there were emergency conditions in the Health Department with the Health Agent out on sick leave, however for the upcoming fiscal year this position would requite an Article for Town approval. This position would also have to be in compliance with contract wages thus making the salary $6.50 an hour plus benefits. Carl asked George if the position were to be approved could the BoardSecretarybe eliminated. George noted he was doubtful about this as the present part time employee has three small children and most likely could not cover a meeting, unless the Board of Health meetings were conducted at an earlier time.. Edward Dolan questioned about the $1,500 increase in telephone expense. George noted that the present equipment was not the right equipment for the Department and not enough equipment for a Health Department. This would put the proper equipment and amount necessary to effectively run an inspection department. George proceeded to discuss Board of Health Articles on the Annual Warrant 1636 and 1672. Article 1636 seeks Town approval to engage engineering and consulting services to prepare a sanitary landfill operating and closure plan. The figure is $26,800 and represents initial engineering costs. Article 1672 is actually a continuation of 1671, and seeks $38,000 for groundwater monitoring in the Asher' s Path/Summerwood area. Joe noted that we will probably see this next year as a line item and it will be an ongoing item. Joe also noted that the Board of Health has another Article submitted which does not appear in the current draft of the Warrant. This additional Article seeks to purchase a 4-WD vehicle, similar to the one purchased by the DPW this year. This vehicle would be used by the Agent and the Assistant Agent and is urgently needed. The present vehicles used are old police cruisers and they are in constant need of repair. Also the Agents have been using their own vehicles and this is not good from a legal standpoint. Carl informed George that he would be informed of the Finance Committee position regarding his budget and Articles. The Finance Committee adjourned at 9: 15 p.m The next scheduled meeting is March 2, 1988 at 7 p.m. Gail McNabb Board Secretary