8/28/1989 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, AUGUST 289 1989 PAGE FOUR APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS ont. Mr, Gott1ieb restated the motion - The Board will send a letter to the Police Union requesting that the sheep be reproved based upon the fact that the Board feels that its presence brings to the surface sensitive issues of concern to members of the community and that it is in the best interest of the community that it be removed. Mrs, Jacobson stated that she would withdraw her motion requesting the Interim Executive Secretary to request that the sheep be removed for the time being and agree that the Board of Selectmen send the letter requesting the sheep be removed by the Police Union due to the sensitivity of the issue and the fact that other issues of a sensitive nature may occur on Town properties . Mr. Lawrence seconded the motion . All were In favor. Mr. Gottlieb stated that this had been a completely negative experience that did nothing to serve the interest of the Town, the people of the community who took offense or the reputation and effectiveness of the Police Department. The proposed policy was reach - It is the policy of the Board of Selectmen that no ornamental fixtures be placed on municipal property without the written permission of the Board of Selectmen. The placing of flags arra seasonal decorations and the planting of flowers and plants are exempted from this po l i cY. Judy Mills submittedthe following to be added to the proposed policy; Any request found to be offensive by an member or group of members of the community on the grounds of race, re l i i on, national origin or sex may be deemed cuff i c i ent reason for denial of request. Pyr, Lawrence moved that the proposed policy be forwarded to Town Counsel for review and response in two weeks . Mrs. Jacobson seconded the motion, All were in favor.