10/06/1982 SELECT BOARD Minutes (2)

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ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING October 6, 1982 PRESENT: Chairwoman B. Jean Thomas, Selectmen Chester A. Garland, Executive Secretary Joseph F. Murphy, Dr. Nicholson Superintendent of Schools, Mr. John Beccie, Ms. Wendy Servis, Police Chief Frye, Fire Chief Priestly. Selectmen Kevin D. O'Connell was absent as he is on vacation. Town Counsel Joseph J. Reardon was absent. 1:00 p.m. - Dr. Nicholson and Mr. Beccia were here to discuss the problem of the two gas stoves that are at the school, which were purchased by the Town of Sandwich when the new school in Mashpee was being built. Dr. Nicholson said he is only acting as the communication person between the Selectmen of Sandwich and the Selectmen of Mashpee. The original price of the stoves was $440.00. Chm. Thomas feels we should buy the stoves. Executive Secretary said the Building Fund Package is closed but it might be a way of funding to pay for the stoves. Sel. Garland feels that we should give the stoves back as there seems to be something wrong when someone orders gas stoves for an all electric school. Chm. Thomas asked if the price could be ne- gotiated. Discussion followed on what department would be responsible for paying for the stoves. Dr. Nicholson feels the cost should not come from the school budget. The Board agreed. Mr. Beccia explained that there could be a problem with an audit if the money was taken from the Building Fund. Sel. Garland stated that stoves usually have a lifetime of ten years and he figured that where the stoves have been used and there are no records on these stoves that the cost should not be more than $160.00. Chm. Thomas suggests Dr. Nicholson negotiate for a price of $180.00 to $200.00 for both stoves, but no more than that. Chm. Thomas feels cost should be taken care of out of the Building Fund if Town Counsel feels it is proper to take it from there. Dr. Nicholson will get back to the Board with the Sandwich Selectmen's decision. Board thanked Dr. Nicholson and Mr. Beccia for coming. 9. ) Formal motion by Sel. Garland to appoint Mr. Ernest Virgilio to replace Chm. Thomas as the representative for the Town of Mashpee with the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Commission and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. Seconded by Chm. Thomas. This was a vote. 1:15 p.m. - Board interviewed Ms. Wendy Servis for the Dog Officer/Natural. Resources Officer position. Chm. Thomas asked Ms. Servis why she felt she could cope with this job, as her application did not mention anything relating to experience in this field. Ms. Servis replied that she grew up with animals and worked at a kennel for three months. Chm. Thomas explained that this is an official position and Ms. Servis would have to know the general laws and some of the things concerning the Natural Resources office.Chm. Thomas asked if she could deal with people. Ms. Servis replied she is not easily intimidated by people. Discussion followed on the salary. Set. Garland said that her application stated that she would be willing to use her car if no vehicle was available. She replied that this was true. He inquired what her car was. It is a 1974 Malibu, Chevelle. Sel. Garland asked 1f she could deal with skunks, horses, and even pigs. Ms. Servis replied that this would be no problem. She even stated that she could and would shoot an animal if she had to. Sel. Garland asked about her firearm license and the weapons she now has. Chm. Thomas explained that the work involves being in touch with the Herring Officer and the Conservation Commission. Ms. Servis said the application implied contact with the news media. Sel. Garland explained that if there was a hearing she would probably be asked questions as the investigating officer, Chm. Thomas asked if she could do the adminis-