7/17/1985 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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individual for this position. Selectmen also said the proposal would cost more money than was appropriated for this. Mr. Perry painted out he has spoken to the Chief and he would be willing to do this for the amount of money appropriated with two reductions, one being education and the other being the kennel, Mr. Murphy pointed out the total program is less expensive than would be for the animal control officer with benefits and step increases. Selectman Hanson suggested this be held in abeyance until we hear from Personnel as well as pint this on file. Selectman Thanked Mr. Perry for corning. 7:30 Mr, Mart iros requested time with the Baan to discuss the use of John' Pond by the Air- National Guard. Mr. Martiros explained that the Coast Guard are holding manutevers on John' s Pond causing great levels of noise, Mr. Harr explained that the -Air National Guard are holding survival trianing not maneuvers and he feels this is very vital to their services. All ' military requires this training for four -to five hours at a time. Selectman Hanson stated he was a spectator for about an hour and according to the application at no time would a helicopter land on beaches. He pointed out that they did in fact land on the pond and beach causing dangerous situation with boaters and swimmers. Mr. Darr has requested to meet with the me`n in charge and will report back to the Board. He also explained the reason they are using John' s Pond is they are unable to do this anywhere else but are looking into another area. Mr. & Mrs. Lamb asked to withdraw them complaint after their discussion with . Welch. 7:45 — Mr. Virgilio requested time to speak with the Board regarding the opening of the bath houses at Attaquin Park.. Mr. Virgilio read a statement with regards to Attaquin Park which is as follows: "For as many years as I have been here, there have been many constant, uncontrollable problems at Attaquin Park. If the Police Department does not have adequate funding to maintain proper control and order at this facility, and the Recreation Department finds it threatening and dangerous to maintain lifeguards and bead attendants, then I hope you can under— stand that the Department of Put.is Works has found it impossible to keep up with the trash, broken glass, graffitti, destruction of equipment, tossing trash barrels into the water and general nuisances that continue on a daily basis. Because of cuts at town meeting, I do not have the money riot the manpower to open and maintain the bath house at this beach."