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66 -73 Selectmen's Meeting — May 3, 2010 Limousine License Renewals Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the application and issue two (2) Limousine Licenses to Boyadjian Limousine Service, 447 Lowell Street. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the application and issue one (1) Limousine License to Kip Farris, 158 Maple Street, pending inspection approval of the vehicle by the Police Department. Approve Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies of Battle Green Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 -0 to approve the request of the Town Celebrations Committee for Memorial Day that includes a parade and ceremonies on the Battle Green, as outlined in the letter dated April 13, 2010. Review Fuel Efficient Vehicle Purchase Policy In order to comply with the requirements of the Green Communities Act and be eligible for grant funds, the Town is required to have a formal fuel - efficient vehicle purchase policy in place. Mr. Valente reviewed the policy with the Selectmen and asked for their comments. Mr. Burnell questioned whether hybrids, which are the only vehicles that will meet the green standards, are working for the Town and are cost effective. Mr. Valente responded that hybrid vehicles are still new and the Town has not had long enough time to look at the maintenance. He also said that the Town is part of a large purchasing group to purchase, among other things, hybrid vehicles that will meet the green standard. The Board approved Mr. Valente request to prepare an administrative directive for a fuel efficient vehicle policy. Future Meetings The Selectmen will schedule the following meetings: May 17, June 7 and 21, July 12, August 2 and 30 and September 13. Approve and Sign Emergency Declaration Mr. Valente requested that the Selectmen approve an emergency declaration because of the boil water order in case there are any state or federal reimbursement money made available and also to allow flexibility if any purchases are needed relating to the order.