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