The Board of Selectmen met this evening with Chairman Jeffrey Tufts presiding. In attendance were William Hardin, Frederick Clark, Patricia Hunt, Patricia Webster and Town Adm. Kevin Paicos.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve General Minutes dated 7/22/97, as amended. Hunt abstained.

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Tufts noted for the public there will be a blood bank scheduled for 9/6/97 from 10AM - 2PM, to be held at the Immaculate Conception Church Parish Hall. Tufts noted the coordinators are hoping this will be a big Town-wide event.

Paicos noted that last year this organization donated $1,000 to the Town for recreational programs. Paicos noted that the race organizers are asking for the Town to waive the filing fee as well as the refundable deposit.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted 3-2 to waive the $18.00 filing fee as well as the $100.00 refundable deposit. Hunt, Hardin opposed.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted 4-0-1 to support the Rodman Ride for Kids to take place on 9/20/97, subject to the usual conditions. Hunt abstained.

Chief Bates in attendance, as well as some neighbors.

Bates noted that he has no problems with this. On Clark’s motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously to support the closing of the road for a Block Party on Kenneth Road, on 8/16/97, subject to the usual conditions.

J. Linehan in attendance.

Linehan gave a brief explanation of the proposed fee increase.

Hardin’s motion, seconded by Tufts, to accept the recommendation from the Town Clerk, was not voted.

Hunt questioned if there are annual inspections. Linehan noted the Fire Dept. did these in the past, but she isn’t sure of the procedure currently. Board expressed concern with the fee increasing over 4 years.

Clark’s motion, seconded by Hardin, to approve a Minimum fee of $25.00, was not voted at this time.

Tufts noted that the Town Clerk’s office can supply information on the tanks in Town for DEP, Fire Dept., etc. when they need this information.

Vote on the motion was unanimous.

On Hunt’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to approve a yard sale to be held at OAHS on 9/6/97, from 9:00AM - 3:00PM, with a rain date of 9/13/97. It was noted that Duncan Oliver has already approved the site.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Hunt, the Board voted unanimously, by roll-call, to appoint John Ventresco to a three year term on the Historical Commission.

Hardin - Ventresco, Clark - Ventresco, Tufts - Ventresco, Hunt - Ventresco, Webster - Ventresco.

Chief Bates in attendance.

Bates noted a typo RE: Class C License, should be Class D. Bates noted the descriptions state "will perform job of a general police officer". Bates noted the description also states that the officer will be responsible for the work of all employees under him/her. Bates went through the job description line by line, noting the changes made. Bates asked that the descriptions be approved as written. Hunt questioned if the Deputy will need a car bought for that position. Bates stated no. Hunt noted that it seems the description should say jobs are similar between the Lieutenant and Deputy, both should state they have to do the job of a general police officer. Paicos suggested the descriptions be amended now.

The following amendments were agreed to:

- In Deputy description, second paragraph, the description of supervision should be the same as in the Lieutenant description.

- In job environment in Deputy description, add motor vehicle or cruiser.

- In examples of duty #1, add "required to perform general duties of a police officer.

- Add to be able to physically perform all functions of a police officer.

- Add require First Responder Trained, and Psychological/medical testing.

- Under Special Requirements of Deputy, should be same as Lieutenant.

Bates agreed to have these changes made and to bring the descriptions back to the Board as a final draft.

Paicos will put the final draft with the changes included, in the I&N when it is received from the Chief.

On Hunt’s motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the two Job Descriptions for both the Lieutenant and Deputy Chief, as amended.

Chief Bates in attendance.

Bates noted that four or five months ago the test was given and the Selectmen now have to call for the official list. On Clark’s motion, seconded by Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to call for the Deputy Chief test results.

Webster questioned the status of the Fire Services Study. Paicos noted that the Consultant should have already started to gather data.

Paicos noted that the Town received a grant from the MA Executive Offices of Public Safety in the amount of $26,000 to reimburse the Town for 50% of the cost of the gas tank removal at the DPW. Paicos commended Roger Hill and Martha White for their work in getting this grant for the Town.

At 7:40PM, on Hardin’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously, by roll-call, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of Executive Session Minutes, Real Property, Security Devices, Pending Litigation, not to return to Open Session.

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