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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE DATE: November 12, 1973 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Town Office Building PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Jack L. Mitchell, Vice Chairman, Donald B. White, Vice Chairman, Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, J. H. Blaisdell, Levi Burnell, Howard L. Levingston, Richard M. Perry, Comptroller OBSERVER : Mrs. Elizabeth Haynes - League of Women Voters I . GENERAL DISCUSSION a. Chairman Furash reviewed with the Committee the letters he sent to Selectman Kenney and Lexington School Committee Chairman Frick. The subject of these letters dealt with Collective Bargaining (copy attached) . The Chairman requested Mr. White to ask Mr. Frick if he would object if this letter was made public. b. Police Chief's Presentation: The Chairman asked members of the Committee if they in fact had any comments regarding the presentation. Vice Chairman Mitchell stated that he felt it was a mere "dream list" . Chairman Furash was of the opinion that the Chief did not give him a direct answer when asked: what section of town was uncovered when officers are called to another?, what is real response time?, what are frequency of calls? are they grouped into any one particular time of day? what amount of time is spent on court coverage? The Chairman made it very clear that he feels the Chief is doing a good job, however, we must probe into the necessity of adding 5 new people. Don White added that he saw it to be an excellent presentation regarding the cadets and wondered if it would be possible to add any to force. c . Trip to Town Barn: Chairman Furash was highly impressed with the very clean appearance he found. However, there is a definite problem here namely "vandelism" . Mr. Burnell stated he felt very strongly that something must be done to correct this situation, such as fencing. As of now it is a necessity to put away any equipment that might be carried off and by doing this much time is spent out of a days work. Mr. Blaisdell brought up the idea of possibly posting a guard. It was noted that Town Manager O'Connell is looking into the possibility of storing some equipment at Hanscom Field. Chairman Furash asked if Mr. Burnell would keep abreast of the DPW situation. The Chairman felt that this was a very worthwhile tour and was extremely happy with the amount of work which has been done and the fine condition the equipment was in. Some of the snow removal equipment should be replaced; in some instances the necessary parts cannot be purchased because of outdated equip- ment; 3 more sanders are needed; the Town Manager was asked