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Minutes of Personnel Board October 25, 1982 Page 6 Meeting with the Selectmen and the Executive Secretary, cont. Manuel said that in the future, employees should deal with supervisors first. Sel. Garland said that he was right as in the past everybody ran to everybody. Bob asked the Selectmen if they ever stepped in and settled a discipline problem? Sel. Garland replied that they have not stepped in in that sense. He mentioned that most of the problems evolve around finances mentioning that the Fire Department wants a number of new men. He said that they recognize that it is a good move but the town could not finance such a move. Bob mentioned the lottery at the Fire Department with specific dates and times. Sel. Thomas said that it was not up to them as they would be interferring with the de- partment if they were to get into that. Curtis made reference to the request made by Chief Frye for educational, monies and how he appreciated the Board of Selectmen backing the Personnel Board in their decision. He also made reference to the article which the Personnel Board submitted for the Highway Department security and thanked the Selectmen for supporting the Board. Sel. Garland commented that right .now with the trucks going home it is the least expen- sive way to do it as he recalled about batteries being stolen and holes punctured in gas • tanks. Bob commented about the Pest Control truck sitting in the yard of George Ryan. He also asked if the town is paying for the gas for people to ride here and there. Sel. Thomas said that they will start to see an improvement. Sel. Garland said that memos are appreciated. Manuel said that he felt that what the Personnel Board is allowed to do should be broken down into two segments -- one listing what they are authorized to do and the other list- ing what they are allowed to trouble shoot. Dave commented that the Board is working towards the same end. Curtis said that he liked Manuel's suggestion. Sel. Garland commented that it is coupled with interpretation and administration. Bob said that he felt the Selectmen have the authority along with Atty. Gilman to inter- pret the language the way they want. The Executive Secretary recommended that the Personnel Board request the Selectmen to contact Atty. Gilman for interpretation of the P.A.P. language. Bob said that it is not clear if the P.A.P. is within their realm. • Manuel said that it becomes confusing and asked if the Board had the right to contact the attorney?