12/5/1979 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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l SELECTMEN' S MINUTES December 5, 1979 Page 3 was taken in regards to an alarm for the Library. Item 1 of these minutes was explained to Mr. Swenson. 14 . Physical' Fitness Program Police Chief O'Connor reported that the area in the Police Department to be used for a physical fitness program is 80% completed. This program is in conjunction with the Recreation Director. Fire Chief Willis interjected that such a program will be available at the Fire Department. 15 . Fire Department Tank Truck Fire Chief Willis informed the Board that letters were sent to all companies that bid on the 2, 500 gal. Tank Truck requesting them to sign a waiver which will allow a change order to in- stall a 1, 000 g.p.m. midship pump in lieu of the proposed 250 P.T.O. pump. The release forms have not been signed and returned as of this date. The cost for the water pump change is $10,350. 00 . Chief Willis explained the need for this new size pump and asked the Board to consider, in conjunction with the Finance Committee, the monies now in the Municipal Emergency and Equipment Account which has a balance of $10, 775 . 00 . The rationale ' being, the account could be replenished at Special Town Meeting. ACTION: A. While the Board appreciates the Chief' s concern, they cannot deplete this account in anticipation of town meeting action. B. No action can be taken until the release forms are signed and returned. C. An article in the next Special Town Meeting requesting these funds will be necessary. Selectman Benway motions to move into Executive Session to discuss the possible disciplinary action of a town employee. Seconded. The Board was polled. In favor: Selectman Benway, Selectman Garland, and Chairman O'Connell . The motion was declared unanimous . Motion by Selectman Benway not to reconvene the business meet- ing at the conclusion of the executive session. Seconded by Selectman Garland. Declared unanimous by Chairman O'Connell.