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Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes 2 <br /> February 24, 1998 <br /> Fire Departm : <br /> Chief Baker discussed the response history of the Fire Department <br /> over the past twelve years and the influx of ambulatory response. <br /> He requested the Board consider(4)new FireFighter positions to <br /> increase the present level of staffing to support the continued growth of <br /> the community. <br /> It was noted that a petition article relative to the(4) new FireFighter <br /> positions will appear on the Town Meeting warrant. <br /> In addition, Chief Baker recommended the Board consider the new <br /> position of Inspector,to assist his department with mandated inspections. <br /> The shift officer and deputy chief presently share this duty. <br /> Selectman Caffyn suggested the Board review the services and rates of <br /> Fire Department Inspectional Fees from comparable towns. <br /> Mr. Whritenour indicated that his budget has been prepared to preserve <br /> the current level of service. The Ambulance Billing Clerk position is <br /> included in his recommended budget. Future requests for(4)additional <br /> FireFighters and an Inspector are not included in his budget recommendation <br /> for fiscal year 1999. <br /> Police Department: <br /> William C. Przybylek, Chief of Police was present to discuss the FY99 <br /> budget with the Board of Selectmen. The three major budget categories <br /> include; Police/Salary Wage, Police Expense and Dispatcher Salary/Wage. <br /> The Police Salary/Wage Account reflects additional contractual requirements. <br /> Three 75% federally funded positions are included in the budget, and remain <br /> consistent with the long range plans for the Police Department. After three years, <br /> the funding is 100% local contribution. <br /> The full-time Clerk and Maintenance Coordinator position requests have been <br /> removed from the FY99 budget at this time. <br />