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SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 26, 198 4 ......- A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Select- men T s Meeting Room, Town Office Building, at 7:30 p. m. Chairman Battin, Mr. Sacco, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Eddison; Mr. Hutchinson, Town Manager; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel;, Miss . Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager and Mrs. Snow, Acting, Executive Clerk, were present. Fire Chief. John . Bergeron introduced Captain Richard Sullivan and Lt . , John Tobias, of the Fire Department who were present for - recogni- tion of their recent promotions. Chief Bergeron explained the process for promotions and the training, testing and experiences involved. Mrs,. , Sullivan and Mrs. were asked to present,, badges .t o the two Firefighters. The Chief was thanked for sharing the ceremony with the. Board and-the Lieutenant and Captain, congratulated on their accomplishment. Mr. Hutchinson brought up two.- concerns .- raised by the Set- ectmen with regard to Fire Department budget requests for video ' taping equipment and fire registers, both of which he noted relate to the Board's request for improved productivity. Chief Bergeron spoke of the benefits of the . video taping equipment t o improve capabi lit ies . and the training of personnel. The equipment, which would include camera, lights and - tripod and other re- lated equipment would be used to tape unique training programs, and to film emergencies and I the Department' s own programs. The Manager - noted that other departments , i . e. Police Department , could use the video camera in conjunction with its own related video equipment. Mr. McLaughlin said he did not oppose on the basis of cost for the camera, but felt that he could not approve the use of Fire Department staff, to act a s.. "camera men" at emergency situations. It was agreed by Board that the request for video taping equip- ment would be left in, but the option for reconsideration would be re- served. James Lambie, Chairman of the Board of Health, was present for dis- cussion approaches to the issue of Recombiant DNA Research at the Rennecott Copper Building. He noted that the research is now a permitted use under the aegis of the Board of Health and that no Board of Appeals Special permit is required.. He asked if. the Selectmen wished continue with formation - of an RDNA Study Committee, or if they preferred to leave the matter under the jurisdiction of 'the Board of Health. Mr. Hutchinson noted limited response for appointment to a committee, but that the 4 or 5 applicants who have volunteered are highly qualified. He suggested that the Board of Health proceed with f ormu lat ion of the committee to define issues in question and develop - regulations. Fire Dept. Promotions Fire Dept. Budget RDNA Comm.