9/15/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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.j Admins. Meeting 9/15/81 Page 3. STONES AT POPPONESSET While Mr. Jacobson was present, the Chairman said he wanted to bring up the stones that had been replaced at Popponesset at this Board ' s request. He is now advising Mr. Jacobson and all other Town officials , that he feels it is best to stay away from that whole situation. He pointed out that the Andrews had shown this Board evidence of their ownership before the stones were replaced, but now there are claims that New Seabury has an easement through there, and that the Audubon Society obtained an easement contingent on New Seabury's. Mr. Murphy, an Attorney, now claims that the Popponesset Beach Association owns it. Sel. Thomas pointed out that the Andrews family is being intiminated over the matter, she understands that Mr. Murphy just wanted the stones moved 13" farther apart so his son' s wheelchair could pass through. Chm. Garland stated that they now want to allow some vehicles to pass through. Sel. Thomas said there is a state law against over-sand vehicles going in there; those who want can walk over the state-owned land to get to the spit. POPPONESSET BRIDGE Sel. Thomas reported that Jim Ames says there is a dangerous situation at Popponesset Bridge. Mr. Jacobson asked the load ® limit of the bridge? Sel. Thomas said a 6 , 000 lb. limit had been set by former Selectman Benway and the Building Inspector; this decision was made to protect life and limb of the public. 2 ) Chief Gould had arrived, as requested by the Board, to discuss his possible appointment as permanent Fire Chief. Chm. Garland acknowledged the letter the Chief had sent stating his interest in the appointment. Sel. Thomas asked Chief Gould his age. Answer: 55 years old, feels he has another five to ten years to continue filling the position effect- ively. The Personnel Board has his application. Sel. Thomas asked where he saw the Fire Department heading? Chief Gould stated that he can already see .changes in the attitudes of some of the individuals on the force, he is still working to change that in others . He has found that he has to stay on tope of them, but feels he is making progress. Previously the men felt that since the station was out of the way of the public eye, they 'could get away with anything. Sel. Thomas stated, " You have the talent to work with, it just takes developing. " Chief Gould said that some of the men are raising the standards of others. Some are continuously taking courses , trying to educationally improve themselves. If the Town gets another station out near New Seabury, this will promote compteition between the stations , and usually has the consequence of raising the standards of the whole department. Chm. Garland stated he has had several discussions with New Seabury relative to acquiring a site for a station out there. Sel. Thomas asked what the Chief is doing about training. Dottridge has been asked to take over the training sessions. He has been working with the men on nozzles , ladders , roof climbing, etc. . . .having dry runs. Also, Paul Fraser has been conducting disaster training for the ambulances