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0 Selectmen's Meeting -8- February 1, 1988 RENOVATION, VISITORS CENTER Richard Michelson, Chamber of Commerce members, presented the Chamber's proposal to renovate and rearrange the layout of fixtures in the first floor area of the Visitors Canter , which has been staffed by the Chamber since its construction in 1985. He pointed out the redesign being considered on a floor plan of the interior. No Town funds would be requested for the project. Mr. Michelson reported that 97,800 visitors had utilized the Center in 1987, and described the advantages to be realized under the new arrangement. He asked, on behalf of the Chamber, for permission to proceed with the work, which, it is hoped, will be completed by Patriots' Day. All Board members shared the sentiments expressed by Mrs. Smith in formally thanking the Chamber of Commerce for the years of excellent staffing of the Center and all agreed that the work should go forward, as proposed. CONSERVATION COMMISSION - ARTICLE 52 Charles Wyman, Conservation Director, was present for discussion of a proposal for provision of a means for the non - -criminal disposition of violations of certain town by -laws, rules.and regulations. Violators would be ticketed and could either pay the fine or request a hearing in District Court, as with parking violations. The procedure would permit the town to enforce local by -laws more efficiently without committing large amounts of time to court proceedings and would not involve a criminal record for the violator, Mr. Wyman acknowledged the apsistance of Police and Health staff and the Building Commissioner in the development of the article. No opposition to the concept was expressed by Hoard members. Mr. Eddison thanked Mr. Wyman for the input on the article and.the explanation of the procedures proposed. BUDGET REVIEWS BOARD of ASSESSORS David Stusse, Town Assessor, and Robert Leone, Chairman of the Board Assessors, were present for discussion of capital and expense budget requests of the Assessors department. Under Article 29, an appropriation of $92,000 is requested to fund several types of property valuation as required every three years by State law. The Assessors recommend that a quality firm be engaged for this work, rather than staff, and requested the Board's support of their request. The Department's proposed Expense Budget shows little increase except for Contractual Services in the amount of $19,400. The Manager is recommending $8,004, which reflects a decrease over Mast year's appropriation. TREASURERITAX COLLECTOR f James Kane, Treasurer and Tax Collector, informed the Board of improvements in tax collection because of the collection system now used: a combination of lock -box, in -house computer system and the work of a deputy collector for delinquent accounts