3/6/1997 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page Board of Selectmen Minute March 6, 1997 BIMQET WORKS P DeDartment-of Public Wor (continued) The maintenance of the 1lashpee rotary beautification project was discussed. It was noted that if grant funding is attained, the first year Of m amOtenance will be assumed by the State, Mr. Taylor requested the Board consider appropriating funds for the purpose of sweeping all roads after the winter season. The suer o $30,000 has been requested for this purpose. It is the consensus of the Board to further review this matter. The last initiative proposed by the Director of Public works would increase the emergency repair to private roads account. 11r. Taylor has requested an additional $5,000 for this account. The above matter will be further determined by the Board of Selectmen. Recess: 4:25 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 4:30 p.m. Board of Health: Board of Health Agent,Elias McQuaid and Board of Health Ch ` , Bob Cram were present to discuss the FY98 budget with the Selectmen. Discussion followed with regards to Duman Service contracts that are reflected in the Board of Health's budget under professional and technical services. Mr. McQuaid requested the Board appropriate the sura of$75,635 for the purpose of funding health services. It was noted that Cape Cod Child Development, Independence Douse,Battered Women Legal Services, and the V A Family Quest services are in need of additional funding. The Board of Health has also proposed the sura of$5,000 be allocated to this account for laboratory services which include water testing. Selectman Caffyn indicated that Board of Selectmen's ad hoc subcommittee is presently reviewing specific service requirements relative to human services needs and expenditures. A recommendation and report will soon be submitted to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health informed Selectman Ca f n.