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Finance Committee February 15, 1989 Page 2. The Finance Committee had agreed to the Article for a new 4-wheel drive truck for the Fire Department provided the 1980 vehicle the Department has presently will be earmarked for the Harbormaster. It was agreed to defer the article for architectural design and engineering plans for the proposed addition and renovation of the Fire Station. The Finance Committee was not .in favor of the article for four new dispatchers. Heller expressed his belief that the town needs a system that will be for both fire and police. The Finance Committee considered the article for the four seasonal fire fighters and questioned what the effect would be on the recall. This will be addressed with Chief Ridgeway. The Committee was of the opinion that the article for $36,725 for fire fighter safety equipment should be deferred to a Special Town Meeting. Inspections - Doug Boyd has submitted articles for a full time clerk and an article for a part time clerk. He would like one or the other, preferably the full time position. The Committee felt that the full time position was warranted and will address this further when he addresses the Committee. Police Department - The Police Department budget was up 8%. The Committee would like to ask Chief Frye about the communications equipment and also the dispatcher situation. They felt that the Police Department budget was in-line. Education - The Finance Committee will be meeting next Wednesday with Dr. DeMoura to discuss the budget. There is a 52% increase in the school budget and a 46% increase in transportation costs. The Superintendent has advised that the start-up costs for the Coombs school are projected to be $492,270. The Committee questioned the need for two Assistant Principals. The total budget will be reviewed with the Superintendent on Wednesday, February 2Z 1989. Community School - Carl Heller would like to eliminate the Community School. He feels that the Committee should take a hard look at the Community School. William Towner suggested that the Finance Committee obtain registration figures and course offerings. DPW - The Director is requesting $10,000 in the FY90 budget for the Cemetery Account. Members felt that $5,000 would be more appropriate. It was noted that the Selectmen were supposed to resolve the maintenance issue - who is responsible for maintenance anyway???? Maintenance expense will have to stay in the DPW budget until a new plan is established. Carl said he had a problem with the $20,000 in overtime pay. Carole noted that many of the DPW employees luve been employed by the town for a long time and havea great deal of sick leave and personal days, all of which have to be covered. She noted that the overtime for FY89 is spent. The maintenance for the Beaches and Parks is up 100% from the FY89 appropriation of $5,000. Ernie will be asked to address this. Members questioned what "Research Projects" are. The Director is seeking $18,250 at Town Meeting for a new clerical position. The Finance Committee feels that all new positions must be funded by an override.