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nil /,1 (Adjourned Session - 1987 Annual Town Meeting - April 8, 1987, cont.) Michael O'Sullivan stated that the Appropriations Committee gives its approval. 8:25 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, Precinct 5, asked if exhaust hoses and pipes are available. 8:26 p.m. Mr. McSweeney stated yes, in some areas. Mr. Weiss asked if it would not be more economical to uses hoses. 8:27 p.m. James McLaughlin, Precinct 8, voiced support of the fans in order to pull exhaust out quickly. 8:29 p.m. Sam Nablo, Precinct 6, urged support stating that diesel exhaust gives off nitrous oxide. 8:30 p.m. Frank Sandy, Precinct 6, asked why not use pipes in the warmup area. Mr. McSweeney stated that because of the configuration, fans wuld be best. 8:31 p.m. William Spencer, Precinct 6, asked how the heating cost would be affected and was told that this area is not heated. 8:31 p.m. Nathan Becker, Precinct 1, asked if the size of the fans had been determined. Mr. McSweeney stated that twelve 36" updraft fans would be used and posed no danger to the neighborhood. 8:32 p.m. The Moderator declared the motion carried. 8:33 p.m. ARTICLE 29. MUNROE SCHOOL REROOFING MOTION: That the sum of $40,000 be appropriated for the purpose of making extraordinary repairs to the Munroe School building, (passed- see below) and that such amount be raised in the tax levy. Presented by Leo McSweeney, Selectman. 8:33 p.m. The roof has developed leaks. It is under lease but remains in the Town's inventory. Appropriations and Capital Expenditures Committees voiced support. 8:34 p.m. Marion Reilly, Precinct 3, asked if improvement costs are passed along via rental increases. Mr. McSweeney stated that modest increases are passed along as the new tenants have come in. The large jobs are in the Town's area. 8:36 p.m. Elaine Dratch, Precinct 5, stated that Share A Ride had put in $13,000 in improvements without passing along costs to the Town. 8:37 p.m. Louis LeBlanc, Precinct 9, said that repairs should be made now to avoid more extensive costs later. The Moderator declared a unanimous vote. 8:38 p.m. ARTICLE 30. FIRE ENGINE AND BUCKET TRUCK CHASSIS MOTION: That the sum of $198,000 be appropriated to purchase a (passed- fire engine and bucket truck chassis for the Fire Department, see Page that such amount be raised in the tax levy, and that the 125) Selectmen be authorized to trade in or sell an existing fire engine and bucket truck chassis with the proceeds to be applied to the new equipment. Presented by William Dailey, Selectman. 8:38 p.m. Mr. Dailey explained the problems with current equipment. William Fraser, Precinct 5, questioned which equipment was located on which vehicle and Chief Bergeron responded. 8:42 p.m.