11/7/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes November 7, 1994 Sunday Openings: Motion made by Selectman Vaccaro to deny the Sunday Openings request. Motion seconded by Selectman Mills. VOTE: 2-1. Selectman Dinizio in opposition. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Conservation Commission Chairman, Noni Ferriday requested the Board place on the agenda, the discussion of vandalism at the Mashpee River/Herring Run. Ms. Ferriday noted that the Conservation Commission submitted a memo to the Board regarding this concern. The Commission has requested to obtain a legal ruling from Town Counsel relative to penalizing those who have vandalized the flume and altered water levels. Ms. Ferriday asked if a reward for information leading to arrest and conviction could be offered by the Town. It was noted that the Board did not receive communication from the Conservation Commission regarding the vandalism,at this time. Ms. Ferriday indicated that this morning further damage to the water control structures on the Quashnet River were identified. The flume boards were altered and the main flume lock on John's Pond was damaged. *It is the consensus of the Board to obtain a legal ruling from Town Counsel as requested. The Police Department will be requested to increase patrol and prosecute to the fullest degree. Signs will be erected in the above areas for enforcement purposes. *Agenda Item, next week. Police Chief re: Secretarial Position: Police Chief Frye was present to discuss the position of Administrative Assistant to the Police Department with the Board. The recommendation was made by Chief Frye to begin the advertisement process at this time to allow the Administrative Assistant to become familiar with the position prior to the appointment of a new Police Chief. Chief Frye indicated that funds are currently available for the above position. It was noted that the present Administrative Assistant, Barbara Horton will be Ieaving the position as of December 30, 1994.