5/8/1985 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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r - Old Business (continued) 5. The Design Review Committee advised the Selectmen that they were happy to take n the awarding authority for the best aesthetic improvement but asked for $ 0 to cover the costs. Selectman Thomas feels they sh Ul d reach out to the community for donations. Selectmen asked Mr. Murphy to communicate with the- Design l view Committee and see if they would look into having a certificate printed instead .of using plaques. 4. Selectman Thomas requested permission from Beard members to sit down with the John' s Pond Park Comthittee and the Conservation Commission to discuss a management plan for the self—help programs and report back to selectmen. Selectman Hanson agreed nd- felt 'it wa lk a good- idea. 5. Selectmen were notified by- the Executive Secretary that in order to exempt former prisoners of war from motor vehicle excise taxes it would take a torn-meeting vote. Selectmen asked that Thr. Murphy communicate with Mr. Pettus and inform hien of the process and that an article will be placed on the 1986 annual town Meeting warrant. . Mr. Murphy explained to the Board that the Finance Committee had refused the request of the police department for a transfer for the construction of the kennel for the 'K-9. Selectmen agreed to speak to the Fihance Committee. 7. Selectman Thomas submitted a newly revised version of the ACEC article. After discussion to clearify the situation of the original version being submitted to the Planning Board for advertisement the Board agreed to submit this. version in place of the other one, New Business 1. The Board reviewed the report of Malone and Tandler and asked Mr. Murphy to schedule an administrative meeting with the proper department heads to discuss this report. . Off icer Hendric i; rought to the Board' s attention the plans to have May 25, 1985 National Missing Children' Day.- She also pointed out a s'afety program ceremong at Bobby Byrne' s Pub on this day and a ed 'th.at the Selectmen attend. Selectmen Thomas and Hanson are planning to attend. . Selectmen received from the Police Department general and special orders for the Board' s approval . Selectmen deferred action until next. Wednesday , May 15, 1985. Being no further business the Board went into executive session to discuss a land acquisition. Selectman Hanson announced the Board would not reconvene for regular session. The regular session adjourned at 8:30 p.m. l espectfu ly submitted, _-Ile,& 4�. :�;kaaen Joyce M. Mason Administrative Secretary