11/14/1984 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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"Yof • 0own alt Id F, ffiaii4prr. Auss. ;INANCE COMMITTEE i Finance Committee Minutes November 14, 1984 Present : Frederic Blythe, Jane Peterson, Avis McKinley, Elizabeth Terry and William Towner. The Capital Improvement Committee, Board of Selectmen,and Vern Polka, Town Accountant, were present for all or part of the meeting. John Ferguson, Capital Program Committee, stated that Fire Chief, Edward Hartin, brought three articles before their committee: 1 ambulance, 2 vehicle for his use, 3 new fire engine. The committee felt that their first priority would be the ambulance as it would best serge the town. The second priority would be the vehicle. The ambulance would be available six months after placing the order. The Finance Committee agreed that new positions should not be created at a special town meeting, but rather at the annual town meeting, due to the number of voters necessary to form a quorum. The special town meeting articles, were- discussed and voted on as fellows: 1. New ambulance $87,500. Bids will be opened on November 28. vote: 3 - l (Jane Peterson opposing) . 2. Fire Department, 1 tori pickup truck, 4 wheel drive, $18,'000. Chief Isatin felt the department needed this type of equipment in order to use their sled. The committee felt this type of vehicle is net needed. The committee will invite Chief Hartin to the November mber 2 meeting and will recommend vehicle at that time. 3. Communication system for public safety departments, $60,000 with a possibility of $30,000 reimbursement from the state. The new system would accommodate two dispatchers. The recent police study suggested two dispatchers during the summer months. The committee felt that more than one estimates. should b obtained for this equipment, and since t-he state reimbursement has not been confirmed, they could not recommend article at this time. 4. Selectmen Secretarial Wage Account, $2500. Funds are needed in this account due the absence of the secretary for an extended period of time (illness) . William Towner moved to recommend, Jane Peterson seconded motion, the committee unanimously agreed. . Create a full time position as administrative secretary to the Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Conservation Commission and Town Planner; secretary to work duking the day. Motion was made by Jane Peterson to recommend; unanimous vote. ($89593) . $6,800 to recodify regulations, by-laws, and administrataive rules. Cost would be off set by sale of the volume. William Towner moved to recommend; vote unanimous. . Copy machine $5500. Present machine would be mored to the lower level. Pias will be opened November 26. vote will be taken at the November 2 meeting. i