4/7/2003 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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i Board of Selectmen Minutes April 7, 2003 NEW BUSINESS: Request for Approval—TWo ( ) Grant Applications/Fire Chief: - Fire Chief George Baker Was present to request the Selectmen approve two grant applications. Under the FEMA Fire Act Grant program, Mashpee is eligible to apply for funding to obtain a new Wild land fire fighting vehicle. A grant narrative proposed for the 8 7,000 interface firefighting vehicle Was attached to the memorandum of March 27, 2003 relative to the grant request. If attained, participating conirnunities are required to provide 10% in matching funds, It Was noted that the vehicle has been a capital improvement program need of the department for several years. Motion made by Selectman Marsters to approve the application for funding from F MA's Fire Act grant program as described. r Motion seconded by Selectman Green. VO : unanimous. -o. The grant, if attained Would be subject to October Town Meeting appropriation to acquire the 10%match. It Was noted that there is no additional department training required for grant funding. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also have a grant that Mashpee is eligible for funding from the rural assistance grant program. Funding Would allow for the purchase of land fare fighting equipment. Specifically, in the grant amount request of$3,000, a portable floating pump, hose and attachments Would be purchased. Motions made by Selectman Ma.rsters to approve the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant application in the amount of$3,000. Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. VOTE: Unanimous. -o. The above referenced grant, if attained Would also require 10% in matching funds. If the grant Were awarded, the Fire Department would assume the matching funds Within the FY04 departmental budget.