8/10/1987 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Regular Mee-Ling Monday,, August 10, 19 Present: Be Jean Thomas , Chairwoman ; Jeremy Carter; Andrew Gottlieb; Willard Hanson. The Chairwoman convened this meeting at 7: 00 P- Me Mr. Gottlieb moved that the minutes of the Regular and Executive sessions held on July 27, 1987 be accepted as presented, Mrs Hanson seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous . APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS 1. Commonwealth Electric - Robert Laurita. Representa- tive of Commonwealth Electric , Robert La.urita., was present to dis- cuss the Utility' s Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. Mro laurita. had mailed some . in ormati n regarding this program for perusal by the Board prior to this meeting which had not yet been received. The program ends in August of 1988. The Board of Selectmen will make copies of the literature available to the School Committee and will also have it reviewed d by the Executive Secretary. 2. Fire Department - Ac tin.d'ir'e Chief Chase. Pursuant to his memorandum of August 7, 1987 Acting Fire Chief Chase dis- cussed ambulance fees for user service and noted that the schedule of fees has not been up-dated for several years , He. also discussed monetary reimbursement ent for compliance with state-mandated ambulance regulations . The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed to authorize Acting Fire Chief Chase t put together comparison o ambulance fees for further review by the Board and also to investigate costs for persons who have insurance coverage for ambulance aservi.ces and those who do not, Acting Fire Chief Chase reviewed the Mass Casualty Incident which took place on August 6, 1987 at 205 Halyard lane , property which is owned by Chester We Sheets . Acting Chief Chase reported that it was the worst I a.s Casualty .incident. the Town has had and required the services of eight ambulances, several being from neighboring twwns who responded quickly t o- the mutual-aid call, There were eleven las pee fire service personnel responding, which according to Acting Chief Chase was possible due to a Fire Department Union meeting being 'n progress at the time of reporting of the inci- dent. Acting Chief Chase praised all personnel involved including those from mutual-aid services . It was unanimously agreed that the Board of Selectmen will convey a letter o ppre ata:on to Mashpee Fire Service Personnel for their expediency and care in responding to this incident. Acting Fire Chief Chase reported that he met with a representative from the state auditor's office and that there is money to be ocduped from the Commonwealth for maintaining -of a ,_ ula.n e s' e"rwice in. compliance. with any and all state laws or statutes after the passage of Proposition The Department artment will