6/9/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOS Administrative Mtg. 6/9/81 Page 7. • appointing 3 lieutenants now would give the Board a chance to observe these men in positions of leadership. By the next time a Chief is needed, these superior officers will have had a chance to demonstrate their leadership ability. ARTICLE #29 - Chm. Garland asked if Town Counsel had been contacted ai out ' the legality of this Article. Executive Secretary intends to check with him. There have been complaints that this Article would undoubtedly address , but there is a question regarding the practi- cality of enforcement. The Selectmen decided to leave it in the Warrant, pending further investigati®m4 ARTICLE #30 The Selectmen discussed whether the percentage required for a Quorum at Town Meeting should be 50 or 7% or some other num- ber. Chm. Garland stated that he felt the 7% was as good as any. It was pointed out that some towns are dropping a quorum require- ment altogether. For discussion purposes , the Selectmen decided to leave in the 7% figure. All present agreed some reduction in the requirement was a necessary action. ARTICLE #31 More will be known about this after the meeting with Commissioner Hicks on Thursday. This concluded the Executive' s Secretary' s portion of the Meeting, and the Selectmen were given an opportunity to present their concerns. ft 1. Thomas noted that the Dog Officer/Natural Resources Officer is a ecial Police Officer. Has he been trained? It was reported that he has not undergone the training. Chm. Garland stated that after the drug raid experience, he was reminded that Harbormaster Koblinsky should probably be trained as a Special Police Officer. Sel. Thomas stated that she was sure he would go along with that - he has actually been asking for,-it. Sel . Thomas reported that Gretchen•LaBute, d/b/a Andy' s =Sport Shop, has liquidated. She is concerned about what is to become of that license. The _ Executive Secretary stated he would check with JoEReardon on what could be done with that license, "siricekit was allowedto her by an act of the legis- lature, there is a question as to whether or 'not it can be transferred .to anyone else. He (Mr. Murphy) has .been unable to find a precedent for a case like this. Set Thomas asked about the .ABCC. . . .perhaps they could give some guidance. Ir Sel. Thomas reported she had heard the Red Rooster'is .closed, does that mean there is an inactive license there? The Executive Secretary suggested, in order to protect the Board, a letter should be sent to both Gretchen Labute and the Red Rooster and give each seven days to respond, to explain what is happening with their licenses. Sel. Thomas asked what is happening with the Waterway Police? Executive ecretary reported he is waiting for a list of appointees from the Police hief. He is certain they won' t be armed this _year.