3/25/1986 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Finance Committee Marek 25 , 1986 Page 2 . the Inland/Coastal waterways be worded so that the boats would be under the control of the Harbormaster . It was agreed that the Harbormaster would have the existing boat , plus two new boats and a new motor for the existing boat and one trailer . Two of these boats would be deployed on saltwater and the third boat would be utilized in the other ponds and waterways . The Finance Committee agreed to look into the ratter of radios . If the Police Department communications system is agreed upon there will be ample hand-held units to use throughout the town . Chester Koblinsky questioned the Finance Committee about the pay for the Assistant Harbormast,ers . He felt they should receive the same wages as the Assistants in the Shellfish Commission . Koblinsky recommended an hourly rate schedule . The Finance Committee said that they would consider this matter and report back to the Harbormaster . The Harbormaster ' s F 87 budget was changed to reflect the proposals of this meeting ; Boat Gas & oil $19700 Boat Maintenance 1 , 500 Projected cost of the new boats is approximately $20 , 000 to $24 , 000 . The specifications of the boats were t be compiled and forwarded to the Selectmen immediately for the Arti le on the Town Meeting Warrant . Jean Thomas , Selectmans, spoke to the Finances Committee regarding the Water Articles . She explained that the towns of Falmouth and Mashpee , pending voter approval in both towns , will eater into an agreement to supply Horse Shoe Bead way and Tri-Town Circle with water . The Selectmen are presently working as water Commissioners and there is a great deal of work involved . $71 , 170 has been appropriated for a field survey just to go into the construction phase . Betterment procedures are being worked out and the overall estimated cost of the project is set at $300 , 000 . Chairman Blythe questioned Selectman Thomas about the bond for this project and the interest it will accrue t and if this interest will be added to the individuals betterment assess- ment . This ratter would be checked into by the Selectmen . The Selectmen have also contacted the Federal Government and are negotiating with then. A liability must , however , be proven and there is a study presently going on to see if water problems are from Otis . The Briarwood development has water problems also and will be next for water .