1/27/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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or , IP BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 2 MINUTES MONDAY, _ JANUARY 27, 1992 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY WEEKLY REPORT : Barnstable Town counsel member David Houghton has contacted Mr, Harrington offering his services to the Town without compensation, for an interim basis until the end of Tune. Mr, Houghton is currently working on his graduate degree in Public Administration and would obtain credits towards the internship indicates Mr. Harrington. Mr. Harrington has recommended the Board accept the services of Mr. Houghton. He could review procedure manuals and written documents that are in need of order, Mr, Houghton has been a member of the Finance Committee in Barnstable since 1981 and offers a wealth of experience. He envisions Mr. Houghton to offer 10-15 hours a wee} of services . The Board is in agreement to accept the services of Mr. Houghton. 7 : 10 p.m. OLD BUSINESS: Ambulance Billinq contract : The Board is in agreement to defer this discussion at this time until. Town counsel arrives . It was noted by Mr. Harrington that Town i counsel has an addenda to the proposal.. Coombs school Usage and Payment of Custodial Coverage: Dean Driscoll has asked the Board to support the anticipated cost for the coverage of custodial serices�iat the coombs School for youth basketball . The anticipated cost to provide custodial services for seven Saturdays for three hours perrday is $378 relates selectman Jacobson. Selectman Mills is concerned as to where the money will core from if the money is not in the school budget. She asks if we charge for the program? We do charge for the program, but the exact amount is * of Kmo%4nrelates Mr, Harrington. Selectman Lawrence notes his concern to determine the funding mechanism. He has recommended to hold this until the next Board meeting on Monday, selectman Mills adds to include the anticipated revenue to be generated from this event . 7 : 16 p,m, Public Hearing: shellfish Permit Fee Schedule: David Ryan was present to- support the fee schedule for 1992 . He indicates the Shellfish commission endorsed the fee schedule on their meeting of January 2 , 1992 . There are no changes from last year indicates Mr. Ryan. The fees aro similar to other cape towns . Selectman Mills notes her concern that the reduced rate is not based on income level , but based on age. She feels the fee should be based upon financial meed.. The Shellfish Commission has discussed the provision of a reduced shellfish family permit to those in financial need, if the Board o Selectmen determine a policy of a discount program, the shellfish Com- mission om- mi sion would comply indicates Mr. Ryan.,