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139 <br /> DATE: February 25, 1975 <br /> TIME: 7:30 P.M. <br /> PLACE: Town Office Building, Room 111 <br /> PRESENT: Edward E. Furash, Chairman, Jack L. Mitchell, Vice <br /> Chairman-Gen. Gov't. , Elizabeth M. Flynn, Secretary, <br /> Arthur T. Bernier, J. H. Blaisdell, Martin A. Gilman, <br /> Patricia Hagedorn, Richard M. Perry, Comptroller <br /> I. RECREATION <br /> Chairman Furash reported that Mr. Busa has had a meeting with <br /> his Committee re priorities and is concurring with their <br /> position of Saturday. They will defer the Tennis Courts this <br /> year. Lighting the Ballfield is No. 1 priority. <br /> Upon motions duly made and seconded favorable action <br /> was VOTED by the Committee. 5 to 1 - Mr. Levingston no. <br /> LIBRARY <br /> A letter was read by Mrs. Flynn re the changes in the Page <br /> personnel. (copy attached) . Pages would be most important to <br /> Mr. Hilton -- would be willing to forego air conditioning East <br /> Lexington Library. <br /> POLICE <br /> Chairman Furash asked the Chief just exactly what is the Town <br /> going to get in terms of services and activities in getting <br /> 3 more men? What are we going to get that we do not already <br /> have? Chief Corr felt that the situation is urgent as 1968 was <br /> the last year he was able to increase the police force. There <br /> is a very different situation now than before -- as the Town <br /> grows in population -- so does the need for more police enforce- <br /> ment. $75,000 is spent yearly on overtime the Chief stated -- <br /> this will be cut considerably. Chairman Furash asked the Chief <br /> how long would this coverage of men last if given and he said <br /> he felt about 5 years -- however, I cannot be sure not knowing <br /> what the next few years will bring. Chairman Furash asked the <br /> chief for a report on the following: a) just what will these <br /> men be doing and b) a report on the use of compact cars. <br /> BOARD OF SELECTMEN <br /> Chairman Furash stated he felt that his Committee was of the <br /> opinion that there would not be any Collective Bargaining results <br /> ready for this Town Meeting, therefore, a special one should be <br /> held. A specific commitment as to what the overall policy of the <br /> Board was asked of the Board by the Chairman. <br /> Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. <br /> Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br />