4/11/2011 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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t 4 I Board of Selectmen Minutes April 11,201 - - APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS Police Dqpartment i ftuest to Fill Vac .ne ,Harbormaster: (continued) Discussion followed with respect to modifying the position title. It was noted the position of Harbormaster falls under the Administrative Union. Work is performed in a designated area within the police Station and in therfxeld during all seasonal weather conditions. Under the mandates of applicable statutes andby- laws,the Harbormaster regulates and enforces the control of boating and waterways, and issues verbal and/or or written warnings or citations to law violators. It was agreed the Union would be consulted with respect to a proposed modification of position title. Motions made by selectman Richardson to move forward with the Police Chief's recommendation,and advertise to fill the anticipated vacancy of full- time Harbormaster at Step 1 with the modified essential duties as referenced in the updated job description. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. YOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selman Cool,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Riehardson,yes Selectman Taylor,yes Selectman Sherman,yes opposed, none e th Agent.—Glen HamngLon—Reguest to AMend BOH Fee Schedule: Board of Health Agent Glen Herrington was in attendance to request the Board of Selectmen amend the Board of Health Fee Schedule revised in 2009. Mr. Harrington indicated the proposed fee schedule has increased in the amount u charged for septic System permits; Residential (Engineered New Construction Repairs), in Food Licenses,and for Mable(per horse)charges. The increase is pr mmly due to the mount of time spent per inspection,and for time consuming bi-yearly inspections. It was disclosed when reviewing the Board of Health Fee Schedule with comparable towns,the Town of Mahpee fees are on the"high'end. The Board of Selectmen imposed their power as the fee setting board, and requested the Board of Health conduct a public hearing on the proposed fee increases for the purposes of soliciting comment. The matter was tabled to allow for additional review.