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2 (Special Town Meeting - January 26, 1 981.) Article 2. Mrs. Miley explained that workmen's compensation is not available for (Cont.) fire personnel and that there is additional overtime. The increase in fuel costs has put a burden on the street lights budget and the Shade Tree Expenses request is due to the attack of the gypsy moths. 8:31 P.M. Winifred L. L. Friedman asked what the money was to be used for in the Shade Tree Expenses. Mrs. Miley answered that because of the trouble last year with the gypsy moths that they must attack early this year and this is thought of as an emergency. 8:33 P.M. Responding to a question raised by Paul Riffin, Mrs. Miley said that Dipel would be used. 8:33 P.M. Paul E. Mazerall, Supt. of the Park Department, explained that during -•� 1980 two applications of Dipel were used. It is planned to hit the same areas again this year using two spray tanks. Cold weather_ has no effect on the egqs as it only makes them harder. 8:37 P.M. In response to a query by Patricia K. Hagedorn, Mr. Mazerall said that Precinct One would be included. Motion, as presented by Mrs. Miley, carried by voice vote. 8 :46 P.M. Article 3. Presented by James F. Crain. MOTION: That the sum of $120,000 be appropriated in addition to the amount appropriated under Article 4 of the warrant for the 1980 annual town meeting, for the following line items, to fund costs included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Town and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local #377, and that such amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account: 3770 Police Collective Bargaining Unit - Personal Services $116,000 3800 Police Department Expenses $ 4,000 .:ate Carried Unanimously. 8:51 P.M. Article 4. Presented by Margery M. Battin. MOTION: That the sum of $35,000 be appropriated, in addition to the amount appropriated under Article 26 of the warrant for the 1979 annual town meeting, to construct, equip and furnish an addition to the existing cemetery building, and that such amount be transferred from Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried by voice vote. 8:54 P.M. Article 5. Presented by Alfred S. Busa. MOTION: That the sum of $18,000 be appropriated for plans and specifications for reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to Cary Memorial Library, and that such amount be transferred from Overlay Surplus. Carried by voice vote. 8:57 P.M. "1 Article 6. Presented by Robert B. Kent. MOTION: That the sum of $20,000 be appropriated for legal fees in connection with judicial proceedings arising out of the construction of the addition to Cary Memorial Library, and that such amount be transferred from the Excess and Deficiency Account. Carried Unanimously. 9:01 P.M.