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Administrative Meeting <br /> 9/22/81 <br /> I <br /> Page 3. <br /> • Mr. Garland said Mr. Culp states there is a Mass . General Law that <br /> allows towns to pay .interest i.n this kind of situation . Perhaps we <br /> should put .an article Ln Town Meeting to accept it. <br /> Treasurer' s Salary_ <br /> Mr. Murphy reported that the Town Accountant has raised a question <br /> about the Treasurer' s Salary. He has asked Town Counsel for a ruling <br /> on the question . Town Meeting voted to increase the amount in the <br /> Warrant which was recommended by the Finance Committee . Town Meeting <br /> voted the larger amount . Is this legal ? <br /> Natural Resource Officer <br /> Sel . Thomas mentioned a Memo she had seen which questioned the <br /> propriety of Dot Studley dispatching the Natural Resource Officer on <br /> missions in her capacity of an employee of the Police Dept. , even <br /> though she is a member of the Conservation Commission . Mr. Murphy <br /> will get more information on this issue . <br /> Mr. Murphy reported that the Animal Officer' s vehicle is in the shop <br /> for repairs. He has been told to use his own car, and respond only <br /> to emergencies . We are awaiting the receipt of estimates on the cost <br /> • of the necessary repairs, which appear to be major. <br /> A discussion followed as to whether the Animal Officer should fall <br /> under the Police Dept. Sel . Thomas wonders if he should be assisting <br /> the Conservation Commission . <br /> Shellfish Program <br /> Sel . Thomas asked what is happening with the Shellfish Program? Is <br /> seeding being done? Are we preparing for this? She also asked how <br /> many boats are assigned to the shellfish activity : one or two? Would <br /> it be possible for the Police Department to use the boats part of the <br /> time? Mr. Murphy pointed out , and all agreed , that the Shellfish <br /> Wardens need them on the week-ends. The problem is the intensity of <br /> useage. Sel . Thomas wondered if perhaps a retired person could. be <br /> used to check during the week? <br /> Question was raised whether Senior Citizens should be asked to pay <br /> something for Shellfish Permits? If not the same amount as others, <br /> they should be asked to pay something . It is widely known that many <br /> of the senior citizens allow younger member& of their famklies to use <br /> their permits; many never intend to use them themselves . <br /> Boats for Police Department_ <br /> • All present agreed that the Police Dept . should have a boat and traile <br /> Chm. Garland reported that the boats taken in the drug raid are going <br /> up for auction in October or November. <br />