4/5/1993 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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Page 4 traffic violations done through overtime. He asked how much it would cost to reinstate the program? Chief Frye explained that one year they had a grant, but SP4s could be used for this purpose also. Ms. Caffyn mentioned that certain associations are looking to hire policemen for certain functions, but there aren't enough regular officers in the department working throughout the summer. Chief Frye also mentioned that he would like to utilize SPOs for patrolling beaches and traffic enforcement and also community policing. Chief Frye, Ms. Greelish and Mr. Whritenour agreed to talk about the figures at a later day, so that the meeting could continue. There was a discrepancy of figures between the Selectmen and the Finance Committee. LEISURE SERVICES Gus Frederick was at the meeting on behalf of Leisure Services. He is the new director. Mr. Whritenour explained that the Selectmen were recommending that the Program Supervisor's hours be 40 rather than 20 , a full time administrative secretary and one part time secretary be scheduled. This makes three full time employees and one part time employee for the department. Mr. Frederick explained that right now the school is utilized only two nights per week for classes. He would like to utilize the school for four nights, so that they are not risking losing the use of the school . The Program Supervisor is responsible for running the programs, scheduling them, collecting fees and hiring instructors. He felt that the more the school can be utilized, the better the programs will be. Ms. Sullivan asked whether he felt programs could be created to keep teenagers busy on the weekends? Would Dr. DeMoura possibly let the school be utilized then? Mr. Frederick was asked what his responsibilities included? He answered that he was working on Project 2000 (a youth teen program) , a youth teen center, lifeguards, human services, youth employment, etc. He is trying to develop a softball league. Ms. Greelish stated that if the finances could be found, she would be willing to extend the program supervisor's hours to 40 from 20, but that she preferred this year that the department get stabilized. She did not feel that the finances were there. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 1993 at 7:00 PM. The Finance Committee will be meeting with the Board of Selectmen to finalize their recommendations. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM. Minutes Submitted by Jean M. Mooney, Recording Secretary.