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61-422 Selectmen's Meeting - October 18, 1999 Mrs. Eddison asked whether there was any chance of using an intern. Mr. White explained that Glenn had asked to hire an intern. That plan would be supplementing the Assistant Planner position, not obviating it. Mr. Enrich felt he was satisfied with the basic framework of the plan. Mrs. Abbott inquired about where the $20,000 to $30,000 would come from. Mr. White explained that there is a small amount left in the salary increase account. He also indicated he may have to come back and ask for a Reserve Fund transfer or for a supplemental appropriation. Mrs. McKenna indicated she has a problem with creating a new position and likened it to the hiring of the economic development officer. Town Meeting was told the $50,000 was to hire a consultant and there would be two professionals in the Department. Mr. Enrich indicated there are similarities with respect to this action and the Board's actions with the economic development officer. We had a problem and an opportunity. This is a challenge and an opportunity and it is exactly what we pay our senior staff to do.Be aware and take advantage of opportunities. Mr. Enrich indicated the Town is years behind on the comprehensive plan and Town Meeting agreed to expending funds to get it done. The timing and scope had not been worked out at that time. We now know that Mr. Bowyer is retiring June 30. Mrs. Krieger strongly endorsed the plan as one Selectmen who works with a number of programs that deal with Planning. It is an excellent proposal that takes advantage of the talents of people in the position and brings in new blood. Mrs. McKenna feels there is a problem going with a Reserve Fund transfer because the transition was not unanticipated. Mr. Enrich also felt this is different than the economic development officer position because it is a temporary solution only until the end of June. Mrs. Eddison wants to make sure that we take advantage of what is in Bob Bowyer's head. He should concentrate on the comprehensive plan. Mrs. Abbott also feels we should take advantage of Mr. Bowyer's good reputation throughout the country. Mr. Davies confirmed that this is the Planning Board's proposal and the Board is unanimously behind it. Mr. White indicated he and Mr. Davies will come back to present the management plan for development. Police Booth Police Chief Chris Casey and Design Advisory Committee Chair Steve Hurley discussed the offer of resident John Carroll to have a police booth constructed to replace the old telephone booth in the Center of Town. The booth was fashioned after a kiosk in Portsmouth New Hampshire and will provide the officer more space and hopefully will eliminate the need for the boxes outside of the booth. There will be a table top writing space to enable the officer to prepare his written report. The Design Advisory Committee has prepared the drawings. The