11/3/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Y BOS Admin. Meeting Nov. 3, 1981 Page 3 . 7 ) Mr. Murphy discussed with the Board some recent developments and legal implications of recent actions in the area of Indian affairs. 9 ) Mr. Murphy presented an estimate which Ray Martini has obtained for the staining and scraping and puttying of windows at the Indian Museum. The estimate is for $1 ,500; there is presently $2 , 000 in the account. Sel. Thomas asked if the money could come from the Donations Account; Answer: yes , it could . If the money is taken from the regular account, only $500 will be left for paying the expenses on the building. Mr. Murphy felt this would be sufficient. Sel. Tho- mas feels strongly that we should maintain the building. 10 ) Mr. Murphy announced to the Selectmen his planned meeting with the Chief of Police and Harbormaster on the subject of Waterways Police, and invited their comments . Mr. Garland stated he would strongly ob- ject to the Waterways Police ever being armed. Mr. Murphy had dis- cussed this previously with the Police Chief - they are no longer armed. 11 ) On the matter of obtaining engineering funds for design of a traffic island to relieve the problem at Great Neck and Red Brook Road inter- section, Mr. Garland suggested contacting Chris Burden of New Seabury, as he feels they may have a scale drawing already, which could be re- duced in size. Sel . Thomas stated that there are now three plans on file for that area, all different. Mr. Murphy theorized that since it is in New Seabury's interest to have this work done, they may be wil- ling to help us obtain the information, or help with the financing of same. Mr. Garland stated that the State did some plans of that inter- section also, and their plan. should be on file. Mr. Garland will speak to Chris on this matter. ANNOUNCEMENT: The Taxpayers Association will be meeting tonight at the Sr. Center to discuss the Warrant for the upcoming Town Meeting. Mr . Mur- phy and Sel. Thomas volunteered that they would be attending. REPORTS: 1 ) Promotion in Highway Dept. Mr. Murphy alerted the Board to the fact that the Personnel Board will probably be requesting a promotion in the Highway Dept. at tomorrow' s meeting. This will be recommended to fill the position recently vacated by Chuck Green. There are two appli- cants for the position. The one who is not chosen will undoubtedly apply for the position of Skilled Laborer. 2 ) Dr . Gaines: Sel. Thomas reported that Dr . Gaines would. like to have this Board hold a Hearing. He has been pursuing 'obtaining more money for our Sea Grant . Coastal Zone money appears to be a reality. 3 ) Town Accountant: Mr. Garland asked for an update on Mr. Culp's attend- ance. Mr. Murphy reported that there has not been much change in his working schedule. But he has been doing some work. Vern is still con- cerned about progress on the balance sheet, but may not be aware of how much is being done. He has an appointment this day in Boston with the Bureau of Accounts , to go over the balance sheet for the year end- ing June 30 , 1980. He has not complied with this Board ' s directive