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A study, which contains a blueprint for training in the 90's was outlined by the Chief and he reported 1.hat the new ambulance and Fire Engine are on order. Tn FY91, the Chief is proposing upgradiniz of face masks. purchase of fire retardant work uniforms and rep iacement of the station wagon. In the Department's FY91 Operating Budget, a decrease of $1,000 is proposed in Lhe Fuel and oil account and there is a cut of $1.000 in "no inflationary increases for fire supplies. Most other items are level funded. There were 2,703 alarms in 1989, which is an increase of 63 over 1988. Ambulance cal is were clown by 89, or a total of 1, 101. Underground tank testing RFP's will soon be going out and the Chief is requesting funding of 527,000 for this project, as a capital item. In the Department's 5 -year plan, it is hoped that the traffic light at Bedford Street /Worthen Road can be replaced and that a study of that intersection undertaken ($20,000). The Chief estimated that $100.000 would be needed for the necessary corrections. Also planned within the next five years would be reconstruction of the main fire station. Chief Bergeron outlined the need for' this project which is expected to cost $1,0004000. Personai Services, in the amount of $2,285,933 equals 93% of the Fire Department's budget. Chief Bergeron recapped the presentation made at the Special Town Meeting in September on the proposal to close the East Lexington Fire Station and pointed out the reasons why he feels it is essential to keep it oven, as stated at - that Lime. Mr. Dall.ey requested that thought be given to possible money saving alternatives to closing the East Lexington Fire Station during_ the summer months. Aspects of the Department's physical fitness program were outlined. Chief Bergeron was thanked for the helpful information given and for his strong and persuasive presentation. .■.r FT NANCI AL OPERATIONS ,John Ryan presented the FY91 budget proposal for his department, and reported an overall 8% decrease in requests. He noted the significant i i,a vi i 3tufi i iiI t11p pn St t: ;Q Nears. At this time, the Comptroller's office employs 0 people. the Treasurer /Tax Collector, 5 1/2, and the Assessor's Office, 4. The operating budget of the Comptroller's Office remains the same as in FY90. Requests for Equipment have been reduced from $50,000 to $34,000, which will be needed for maintenance. The Data Processing account has been cut by 10%* Tax Collector and Assessors budgets are basically level funded by FY91. Mr. Ryan noted an increase of $70,040 in the Retirement request for Contributor- and Non - contributory Pension Funds combined. The request for expenses remains the same. Robert Ebersole, Revenue Officer reported on the status of tax title lot takings and the successful collection of delinquent real estate taxes by advertising the unpaid accounts in the newspaper. Mr. Rvan presented the budget proposed under Dept. Service, including Funded Debt, $925,000; Interest on Debt, S653,739s Temporary Borrowing, $25,000; and Exempt Dept. (Pine Meadows), 1,822,000, for a total request of $3,425,7390