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r <br /> r <br /> question and/or address any increase, and he needs a full and frank disclosure on <br /> spending. Chief Collins strongly defended the increase, stating it was not entirely <br /> attributed to the Police command staff. Bob Hutchinson agreed with Chief Collins,but <br /> did express concern about the Deputy Chief position. <br /> Chris Avis and Bob Hutchinson did inquire, 'In general'',that if ars out of work employee <br /> is receiving benefits, would they be entitled to vacation holiday pay. Joyce Mason stated <br /> she would meed to review the contract further to answer this question. <br /> Chris Avis and Chief Collins discussed the Quinn Bill and a"level funded budget". <br /> Chief Collins responded that their budget is approximately Ninety-Two 92% percent <br /> salary, and any substantial reduction would impact Personnel. <br /> Chief Collins detailed the Budget increase in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-/Nine <br /> Thousand Bight Hundred Fifty One ($269,85 1.00).Dollars and o foo for Bob <br /> Hutchinson. $3,581,443.00 approved bv the Finance Committee. Ali were in favor. <br /> No Further discussion. <br /> Fire Dq rt ent: Chief Baler addressed the Finance Committee,and noted that they <br /> have had over sixty .fires, and over eleven l I).fires that vent beyond first alarm. <br /> When other community fire services are needed,there is no liability or reimbursement. <br /> Chief Baker also noted they are much busier,with an average of seven 7calf per day <br /> (used to be approx.three .calls per day), and commented that Mashpee is a much <br /> larger community than it once was. Personnel are paid for forty-two 42 hours, with <br /> overtime for any time over the forty-to 2 hours. Average work time is thirty-six (36) <br /> hours to forty-two 2 hours. Chief Baker explained in detail the specific work shifts. <br /> Chief Balser stated that they have fourteen 1 paramedics, and not all firefighters are <br /> Paramedics, but all firefighters must be EMT"s. <br /> Chris Avis inquired and got clarification on some of the specific lime items (vehicle costs, <br /> Deputy Fire Chief costs, fuel), and Chief Barer advised Chris that he will have more <br /> details on expenditures. There was also discussion amongst Chief Baler, Chri.s Avis, <br /> Bill Johnson and Joyce Mason regarding the new firehouse building and the addition of <br /> six neve positions. Bill Johnson inquired 'if there could be voluntary staffing. Chief <br /> Baler explained that whether a firefighter is."volunteer"or a paid employee, they are <br /> both still doing the same exact job. $2 947 04.00 was approved..bl the Finance <br /> Committee. All were in favor. No further discussion. <br /> Build <br />