9/29/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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I NOTES ON ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING • Board of Selectmen September 29 , 1981 Present: Chm. Garland, Sel. Thomas & Executive Secretary Joe Murphy Chm. Garland reported that the doorsare in at the Fire Station. There will be an over-run in the cost. 1) Re: Mr. Ames vehicle, the Exec. Secretary feels we have no choice but to repair the Bronco. Chief Frye is looking at other vehicles for the future, but we would need to repair this one to dispose of it anyway. It is our ownly 4 wheel drive. Chm. Garland agreed. Sel. Thomas asked if it had a trailer hitch? Mr . Murphy doesn' t think so, but it could be added. It would be useful for pulling a boat. 2) Old Hollow Road. Mr. Murphy gave the history of the military's use of the road. They tried to fix it one, but McDonald objected. Col . McNamara feels they have an obligation to fix the road, would put in a gravel road with drainage ditches on both sides . Col . McNamara will contact the other abutters. Another meeting is scheduled with the colonel on October 8 , at 3 :00 p.m. 3) Omnibus Contract: The Board of Directros wants to be able to sub-lease to any charitable, education or non-profit agency. This would mean the Selectmen would lose control. Sel. will not go along with change. Town Counsel will be apprised of Omnibus Directors ' request. 4 ) Collective Bargaining: Chm. Garland has had numerous phone calls on the decision to bring collective bargaining back into the Selectmen' s baili- wick. He said that someone is circulating unfounded rumors , and he thinks he knows who it is. Sel . Thomas feels their decision is in the best interest of the Town and of Town employees. Chm. Garland concurs. Interruption The Fire Dept. is going to have a demonstration of a deck gun , which is able to deliver a strong stream of water at one spot. It can be mounted on any truck. It will cost approximately $1 ,400 , and Chief Gould will be asking for money to purchase it at the Special Town Meeting. Sel. Thomas asked about our water shortage? The response was that if they are not near a pond, it will have to be used intermittently. 11). Police Dept. Pilot Program: this proposed creating the non-permanent position of corporal. It will eliminate the position of Deputy Chief. The program also proposes round-the-c lock dispatchers . Watch commanders are now getting $15 . 65 per week, will go to $20. 00 per week. Proposal would provide motivation. There will be a sergeant or corporal on duty at all times. Would get a differential of $15. 38 a week. Chm. Garland said, "You are creating a permanent position, but not assigning it to permanent person?" Agreed. Mr. Murphy said the proposal would take something out of the contract, and make it management rights. Sel. Thomas stated that the Deputy Chief has never worked out well. Chm. Garland hopes it doesn't get back into negotiations . The experiment is proposed for 18 months . Mr. Murphy recommends sitting down with the representatives of the union and advising them of the action. He said we are replacing the Deputy Chief ' s position with one full-time patrol-