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- 4 - policeman such as he described and others, . such as he described should be brought into compliance with the practice and the common sense. He stated that it is a question of whether we should have this bit of standard for the police and the people using it or whether we should allow the language to outstrip the prohibitiveness of the practice and having the people using +�•rMr it for the simple and permissible uses feel. that they could be "thrown off�t if the policeman felt that it warranted it. Mr, Polio commended the Co for extending the provisions of Article XXX to include the addition as well as removal of loam, sand and gravel. He recommended that the specified amount of 25 cu. yds be deleted as it would treat difficulties for the Town in terms of enforcement and shifting the burden of proof. He stated that as the law now stands, any removal of loan, sand and gravel is in violation without a permit from the Board of Appeals. Mr. Newman explained that the 25 cu, yd, figure was suggested by C liff Prentiss. He said the Committee was looking for some f igure that would probably comply with reality because people won go to the Town if they are doing a minimal job. Mr. Politi suggested that the proposed amendment to Article XX , Section 12 also include the wording "impedes the safety of pedestrian traffic". Mr. Newman, will present the suggestion to the Committee, M r. Politi suggested that the amendment shifting the authority for accepting and receiving on behalf of the Town equipment, supplies etc.. to the Town Manager under Article XIX remain with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Politi also questioned the necessity of a Civil Defense Advisory Council at the citizen level. He felt that the Manager could establish an internal committee mechanism including various department heads, including police, fire, dept. of public works etc. He stated that if the Council were to remain he would object to the mandatory membership as suggested a in the revision. He would rather see the Board retain the option as to who will sit on the committee and not require it as a by -law. Mr. Newman commented that the Committee felt that in the event of a civil disaster, the Town would have to act quickly and they felt that the more executive, the better the town's position would be rather than having to have the Selectmen to make a decision, the Manager would be able to, Mr. Politi suggested that references by the Committee to the Select - men /Town Manager Act be eliminated. He stated that it would be impossible to incorporate all references to the Act and rather than do a few, it would be better to leave all of them out. The Committee will check with Town Counsel. M r. Newman referenced Mr. Cohen 's letter of February 16 to the Committee and Mr. Cohen explained his suggestions. The Committee will meet again to go over the charges and Mr. Cohen advised that a revised report be filed with the Town Clerk. Mr. Crain thanked the Committee for the time and effort expended in reviewing and making suggested changes in the B and they retired from the meeting. Mr. Politi and Mrs. Battin are to work together to review the pro- cedures relating to the use of the Battle Green after Town Meeting.