11/9/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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1 Page 2 , for these changes . Chief Frye responded that he makes up the schedule and the Sergeant makes changes at times , and he clears it through him. He said some- times I approve , sometimes I don' t . Chief Frye stated that this week he changed the schedule and explained to the Sergeant why he had done so this morning. Sel . Garland asked if that responsibility could be removed. Chief Frye said he could take over doing the scheduling. Sel. Garland said that we may find ourselves in a position where we cannot afford what we have now. Chm. Thomas said we have to utilize what we have to the best advantage . Sel. Garland stated that after certain commitments are taken care of there is very little left , Chm, Thomas said that since we did not know the finances of the Town at the Annual Town Meeting; this is the problem it causes . Sel . Garland said that we don' t know, we may come up with more money , Chm, Thomas stated that we will have a better picture on the 11th. Executive Secretary said that Mr. Virgilio may need to buy materials . He also explained how Chief Priestly and he would ' like to mount on extra tire in case of emergency , but this cannot be done now. Sel. Garland said that the list of priorities should include essential situation. Chief Priestly said he has equipment that is broken, a busted winch and dry shaft. He said it would cost about $300 . 00 to repair the winch and he could postpone that until later, but he needs to replace the dry shaft and put a shield over it, Chm. Thomas said this is only to put you on alert, help you form better ideas , and the capital outlay of money, this will help better your departments , Executive Secretary said we have to be better managers . Chm. Thomas explained that with no surplus we may have a question on the ballot of January 8, 1983 , to override proposition 2h. Board explained that they cannot promote this . Sel. Garland said that maybe the Association or the people can out it on the warrant. Executive Secretary, said we have to start advocating the override by explaining that we cannot serve the people without money. Sel , Garland said that they should not be too hopeful on the 2� override . Mr. Virgilio asked about small repairs that have to be done daily, . Chm. Thomas explained that he did have a Municipal Equipment Repair Account. He said he usually rents a backhoe with driver for $200 . 00 a day, what if he could rent it without the driver for $125 .00 a day. Sel. Garland asked if this was neces- sary . Chm. Thomas said that these are judgements that as Department Heads they have to make, it is their responsibility. Executive Secretary explained how cutting is no problem but it is difficult when you only have five months left. Chm, Thomas said we have- shuffled the accounts . Sel. Garland also said that they should make sure they do not end up with unpaid bills . Chm. Thomas said that when they work on theri 83/84 budgets they will have to level find their budgets . Board thanked them for coming. Executive Secretary reminded and invited them to the Clerical Contract review at 3 : 00 p.m. today. 9 : 30 a.m. - Mr. Charles Hicks , Civil Defense Director arrived. Chm. Thomas explained to Mr. Hicks the reason why he was asked to attend the meeting. She said that two weeks ago she had talked a little with him on Civil Defense. She also said that he had talked to Sel . Garland and everyone individually and he seems to be going in circles . What the Board wants is a solid foundation, a plan and place for mini emergencies like; fire , water, heat etc. Some- place the Towns people can go and have security in time of a small emergency. Chm. Thomas asked where is this place going to be? Mr. Hicks said the old garage is to be moved on a foundation, but with no money it will be put on a slab and that will serve