02/03/1982 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOS Meeting Page 5 . 2/3/82 ARTICLES FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING • 1) Two Articles from Government Study Committee ; it was Pointed out that they have not fulfilled their charge of last year, but Sel. Thomas said whether or not the committee continues should be a decision made by the people . Sel. Thomas asked members of the Press present to give some publi- city to the Charter Commission. . .there is aneed for people to take out petitions to run, to improve Mashnee ' s government. Mr. Murphy said he understood that the problem is the Government Study Committee can' t get a quorum together to take any actions . Sel. Thomas said it should be left up to the people . O.K. for Warrant. 2) Petition to accept Deerfield Road. Sel Thomas said Mr. Jacobson is supposed to be setting up road priorities . Mr. Murphy Pointed out that the petition contains only 8 registered voters . What is im- portant is whether or not they are land-owning abutters . The petition has been sent to the Assessors for certification. 3) Library Article to transfer funds from Dog Tag Account. O.K. to place in Warrant. 4) Article to create pension fund. Selectmen agree to place in Warrant. 5) Jet skiing. Final version submitted by Harbormaster. Approved for Warrant. 6) Disorderly Conduct By-Law requested by Police Chief. Approved by Selectmen to go into Warrant. 7) School Article requesting storage facility at playing fields. Chm. Garland asked if they want to use the portable? Mr. Murphy said they aren't sure, but are requesing $8 ,000 to give themselves come flexi- bility in the decision. That way, they may either take a portable , or build a new one. Approved for Warrant. 8) Personnel Administration Article. Mr. Murphy will forward this to Town Counsel when it is available . It will have to be revoted, since it was omitted from the Town By-Laws , in the latest edition. Approved for Warrant. 9) Fire Department Articles 1 through 5. All accepted for Warrant. 10) Street Lighting proposal -- Selectmen agree it should be omitted as a By-Law, but be adopted as an administrative policy. 11) Changes in appointment procedures by Board of Selectmen: this is being reviewed by Town Counsel. 12) The two Home Rule Petitions must be initiated by this Board. Chin_ • Garland said we should get squared away on who appoints the Plumbing Inspector.