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continuing support of the Police and Fire Departments and their extended benefits. It was <br /> stated that this was a subject that needed to be challenged and needed to go before voters. <br /> There was unanimous agreement. <br /> Bill Johnson voiced concern over the possible redundancy of the policy and wanted <br /> further clarification of the sane. <br /> Chris Avis commented that the filing of this request cane about at a late date. There was <br /> discussion and debate on whether the Fire Department/Police Department had fully <br /> prepared to present this ratter before the Finance Conumttee. Joyce Mason strongly <br /> disagreed with the position of Dan Bohnenberger, who suggested that the Fire and Police <br /> Departments were denied the opportunity to address this policy. Dan Bohnenberger also <br /> suggested that they did not have enough time to discuss the polio with the Board of <br /> Selectmen, and Finance Committee. Chris Avis noted that the Finance Committee <br /> meetings are always open, always published, and are always on the second Tuesday of <br /> every month. Chris stated that he dict not feel at this late time he was sure the Board was <br /> comfortable going forward with the proposed polio benefit, not knowing how much <br /> money this could cost the Town. Chris asked if it was possible to have a policy 1n place <br /> that would be better and asked Devin Long to loop at it a little further. Chris Avis felt it <br /> was best to do much more research, and have an opportunity to speak to the other Towns <br /> that have a policy in place. Chris Avis and Bob Hutchinson inquired as to whether there <br /> is someone currently in a situation where this new policy would cone into effect. Joyce <br /> Mason noted that there are two 2 potential individuals, but currently they are covered <br /> under an existing policy, which covers up to Fifty Thousand($50,000.00) Dollars. <br /> Chuck Calor indicated that he would not be against reconsidering his vote,but it would <br /> not be at this meeting. Chuck Gasior farther indicated that in order to gain support for <br /> this policy,there would need to be another Ton Meeting. Chris Avis also expressed <br /> that he would be is not against embracing this benefit, but more time would be needed, <br /> Chris Avis inquired if it would be possible to postpone the decision on this issue for the <br /> next six months—next Town Meeting. It was also discussed that possibly the current <br /> policy in place is not being utilized as much as it should be. <br /> There was discussion between Chris Avis and Joyce Mason regarding ARTICLE L <br /> and it was noted that the Article was incomplete and missing some items. It was <br /> considered clerical, and would be referred to counsel. <br /> Motion to Adou - Chris Avis moved to adjourn. Bob Hutchinson seconded. The <br /> meeting was a ou ed at 7:15 p-m4P <br /> Respectful s tted by, <br /> Jane A. L <br /> Fi ce Committee Secretary <br /> 2 <br /> J <br />