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357 SELECTMEN'S MEETING February 15, 1961 A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building, on Wednesday, February 15, 1961, at 8 P.M. Chairman Morey, Messrs . Adams, and Cole were present . The Execu- tive Clerk was also present . Mr. Harold E. Roeder, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, met with the Selectmen to discuss 1961 budgets . The Chairman explained that the Selectmen have decided upon a 5% increase on top of any step-rate increase across the board and stated that the Appro- priation Committee was in agreement . Mr. Roeder stated that the Commissioners would like an increase of $100 for the Deputy Chief which would make a $500 differential. The Chairman said that it would hot be approved this year . Mr. Roeder said he would rather have the differential approved that the 5% increase . He explained that the total for the Chief Engineer includes an increase of $200. He asked if the 5% was for permanent men only Fire Dept. and the Chairman replied in the affirmative . budget Mr. Roeder explained that the part-time clerk has been in the department only: six months and was told that an increase in salary would be considered later in the year . She was hired at $1.50 per hour . The Chairman read a letter requesting an addi- tional $2300 for extra duty because of the snow storms . Mr. Roeder said that men were on four days and were sent around to dig out the hydrants. Mr . Roeder said that the step-rate increases are figured on the anniversary date of when the men started to work. Mr. Roeder mentioned the establishment of a fund similar to the Road Machinery Fund to be used for the purchase of apparatus and explained that the subject was brought up by Mr. Blaisdell . The Chairman explained that as far as the March Meeting is concerned, no action can be taken. Mr. Adams said he thought the establishment of such a fund would require an act of the legislature . 1