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Page 2 <br /> funded the position but also town meeting that did not vote to fund <br /> it last year. Mr. Fudala stated that it is crucial that he gets <br /> help. He would not mind it funded by a lump sum or even a <br /> temporary position without benefits, although he felt it would be <br /> less difficult if benefits were offered in finding a qualified <br /> person. He also stated that if he can't get assistance then he <br /> needs some direction on priorities. He stated that his job <br /> description for this year included the comprehensive plan, but many <br /> other projects have been completed by him. Ms. Greelish informed <br /> him that unfortunately the funds were not there. She felt that the <br /> challenge was on the Board of Selectmen to decrease the number of <br /> projects that is assigned. Ms. Caffyn mentioned that it is not the <br /> Selectmen who are creating projects for Mr. Fudala, but that <br /> responses are needed for certain questions that arise and Mr. <br /> Fudala is the department who has the knowledge to find the <br /> information, etc. Mr. Baker thought the Selectmen could help Mr. <br /> Fudala by letting him close his office door to the public three <br /> days a week. Ms. Caffyn felt that a possible funding source would <br /> be the Eco. Devel . line item totalling $13 ,000. Mr. Vaccaro did <br /> not feel that the $13,000 should be transferred. FinComm members <br /> asked Mr. Fudala if he even felt that he could find an employee for <br /> $13,000? He was not sure. Ms. Mills asked whether the grant money <br /> from the Cape Cod Commission has been received? The answer was no. <br /> Mr. Goggin suggested moving on to another department. Everyone <br /> agreed that this would be discussed at a later time. <br /> FIRE DEPARTMENT <br /> Sheldon Hamlin was at the meeting on behalf of the Acting Fire <br /> Chief, Mr. George Baker. He was unable to attend tonight due to <br /> special training. The Fire Department was present to request a <br /> 1993 Sedan. He explained that it is not intended to replace a pick <br /> up truck but supplement what the department has. The proposed uses <br /> for the Sedan are inspections, training, education, and paramedic <br /> coverage. Mr. Hamlin explained the options of obtaining this <br /> vehicle would be by purchasing at $13 ,292 with the addition of a <br /> radio and limited slip rear end and would then become the new <br /> chief's car. The second option would be to lease the vehicle. <br /> Mr. Baker stated that the Finance Committee recommended financing <br /> the ambulance only at $90 ,000. He also stated that he spoke to the <br /> chief in great detail about not agreeing with the purchase of an <br /> automobile. The pick up trucks have been used in the past for <br /> other departments after being retired from the Fire Department. He <br /> felt that if an automobile would be acceptable then why not request <br /> a purchase of a two wheel drive pick truck. Mr. Dunivan explained <br /> to Mr. Hamlin that the Finance Committee is trying to set an amount <br /> aside for capital things for the future, in order to purchase them <br /> with cash rather than borrowing. The discussion ended with the <br /> Finance Committee acknowledging the request but informing the Fire <br /> Department that they were only recommending the ambulance this <br /> year. <br />