12/5/1979 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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.� SELECTMEN'S MINUTES December 5, 1979 Present: Selectmen Kevin D. O'Connell, Chester A. Garland, and George A. Benway, Jr. and Town Counsel. 1. Building Security Raymond Martini, Town Hall Custodian, met with the Board to seek guidance concerning the building security of the Library and the Town Hall. Mr. Martini submitted the proposal of South Shore Alarm, Inc. to lease equipment on a rental basis, or, to purchase outright. ACTION: Call South Shore Alarm and inquire about maintenance of equipment. Note: equipment is guaranteed for one year. (This does not include vandalism to the equipment. ) Mainten- ance cost for the Town Hall, $30. 00 per month; Library, $15. 00 per month. An article will be placed for monies in the Jan. 23, 1980 Special Town Meeting Warrant. 2 . The Selectmen accepted the resignation of Norman Dias and James LeClair as members of the Conservation Commission. 3 . First Offense: James E. Ames, Dog/Animal Control Officer. Disciplinary action: For conduct unbecoming a Town Official regarding incident oc- curing on November 14, 1979 , the Board of Selectmen voted to unanimously place Mr. Ames on a three-day suspension the week of December 24, 1979 . In the letter to Mr. Ames , notifying him of this action, he will be advised to wear a uniform at all times during his normal working hours. 4. Mr. Ames, Dog/Animal Control Officer, is willing to establish his office in the Old Town Hall . Paul Peters will be called to see if this is adequate for in- surance purposes . Note: This meets insurance purposes . 5. Dog Officer Vehicle This vehicle has incurred approximately $1, 000 . 00 in repairs so far and is now at Falmouth Ford due to an electrical pro- blem. The Town Mechanic has advised that the vehicle is worth keeping. An article in the 1/23/80 Special Town Meeting will be necessary to pay repair costs .