11/9/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Page 3 . for storage of necessary equipment . He also said that Police Chief Frye said he could use a corner of the police station, (the drunk tank) for some means of an office. He said this could accomodate a coulple of people and that he spoke to the owner of the wigwam and that could accomodate up to 200 people . Chm. Thomas said you have to designate a disaster area, Mr. Hicks said he had spoken to Mr. Godlesky and was told that $37 ,000 . was ap- propriated for Civil Defense, than he talked to Mr, Mitchell , who said there was no money. Sel . Garland explained what had happen with the program. Chm. Thomas asked about the meeting where a representative would explain the guidelines for reimbursement of your expenses . Mr, Hicks said he did not attend, he was occupied somewhere else that day and he had forgotten. Chm. Thomas said that all these things are his responsibility. Chm. Thomas asked Chief Frye to speak on these matters . He said he had spoke to Mr. Mitchell and we should forget the funding. He said once the garage is moved, Mr, Hicks can store the cots and it will be close to the school, and police station. He feels they can handle a disaster. Chm. Thomas asked that they prepare a plan in place to present to the Board that would benefit the Town. Chief Frye also said the plan for nuclear attack should be updated. Sel. Garland asked if the Police still had the partial wall, desk and file . Chief Frye responded that they did, Chm. Thomas said that Civil Defense can play a big roll in Town, that there is alot they can do. Chm. Thomas asked Mr. Hicks to meet with the Board in the middle of January and- let them know how things are getting along with this plan. Chief Frye said that we should get the communication center going when money is available, Sel . Garland said that if Mr, Hicks has any questions about the radio he should contact Mr. Henry English. Chm. Thomas asked if Mr. Hicks had met with all his members . Mr, Hicks said he had not. Chm. Thomas told him he should pull them in and work together. Sel. Garland said our biggest threat is not nuclear but hurricans and fires . He said that Mr. Hicks should find out who has trucks , bulldozers , and chainsaws . What is the procedure . Chm. Thomas suggested that Mr. Hicks contact the Civil Defense office in Falmouth and get some ideas, Chm. Thomas thanked Mr. Hicks and Chief Frye for coming and said now you have some idea of what we want. 1-3. ) Board discussed signs with Mr. Harold Collins , Building Inspector. Mr, Collins said that Mr. Umina' s sign and the sign at United Church Village are illegal . He said he spoke to Mr.Sherman of United Church Village and he will remove the sign to comply with regulations . Mr. Collins said neither have permits . Sel, Garland asked if they had state permits. Mr, Collins said no. Discussion followed on signs in general . Board feels there are alot more marquis signs going up. Sel . Garland wants the sign at the cinema removed. SE1. Garland said when signs are up and the business closes , the signs should be taken down, this is proper. Chm. Thomas feels we need to get a handle on this now, Mr, Collins said the state laws are more strict than our zoning laws . The signs at Jean' s Bakery was discussed. Chm. Thomas asked if we can get control on this until the Board of Appeals can do something about this . Chm, Thomas also laid that the type of sign could be made a condition when a new place comes in. The new TeleRental place was discussed. Mr. Collins said he had left regulations there yesterday. Sel. Garland said they are going to open November 11. Board discussed the fact that they have already been to the Board of Appeals but they have not rendered a decision yet. Therefore they cannot open. Chm. Thomas wants this to be enforced. Mr. Collins will go see them, Board discussed political signs . Mr. Collins said that if the Board comes up with something he will enforce it. Board asked if there was penalty