3/4/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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z. Page 5 Board of Selectmen Minutes-revised March 4, 1996 PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Deirdre Greelish indicated that the capital improvement items are not listed in the FY97 budget. Mr.whritenour indicated that the capital improvement items appear in a separate capital omnibus budget. The amount of$590,000 is listed for specific capital improvement projects. All projects fall within the guidelines as set forth by the Finance Committee. Kimberly Costello indicated that she attended the Barnstable County Selectmen's and Councilors' Association RAGE meeting relative to the Cape's share of state educational aid. Mashpee receives 13-15% of total school budget aid informed Ms. Costello. She encouraged all to support the efforts of the sub-committee planned to study this issue. It was noted that Cape schools will receive less than 1.1% of the$1.8 billion the state is anticipated to spend this fiscal year supporting public education. LD BUSINESS: Eollow-up Discussion -warrant3udget: Police Chief- Articles 13 - 15: Article#13: To create the position of Temporary Police officer within the Mashpee Police Department and appoint(2)Temporary Police officers to create a Domestic Violence Investigation Unit through grant funding. The grant if attained, will provide 100% funding of salary and fringe benefits for(2) temporary police officers and(1) temporary clerk for a one year period. We will attempt to track,identify and neutralize batterers to reduce.total incidence of domestic violence in Mashpee indicated Chief Przybylek. It was noted that the positions are contingent upon receipt of grant funding. Chief Przybylek recommended to delay the position implementation until January 1, 1997. He recommended to further review and analyze the positions after a six month period.