1970.05.12_TC_Minutes_Workshop MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - May 12, 1970
A workshop meeting of the Wown Commission was called to order by Mayor
Horton on Tuesday, May 12, 1970 at 7 :30 P. M. All Commissibners were
present except Vice Mayor Vedder, who was out of Town. This meeting
was postponed from Saturday, May 9, 1970.
Mayor Horton appointed Comm. Beekman as Town Clerk and as head of the
tax committee, Vice Mayor Vedder as head of the Health and Zoning com-
mittee, Comm. Hackman to head the finance committee, and Comm. Jurisch
as head of the Public Works and Water committee. These appointments
will be covered by a motion at the next Town meeting. Mayor Horton
reminded Commissioner Hackman that the budget for the coming fiscal
year should be presented at the next regular meeting. He asked the com-
missioners to appoint committee members and submit them before publishing
the next Town bulletin.
Mayor Horton read a request received from the Town marshall for several
items such as: pens for injured cats or dogs that are picked up; ( a stake
chain was suggested and Mr. Jurisch offered his sewage treatment plant as
a shelter. Comm. Beekman suggested using a vet.); double lines on AlA in
front of the Fire station; gates closed off at the Whitehouse property; and
a man on uty Sundays 8:00 to 01:00 P. M. in Town who might cover church
service rag racing at the south end of Town. Discussion and suggestions
followe but actions was deferred until the next regular Town meeting.
Mayor Horton asked df anyone knows of a former personnel manager in the Town
to make a study of office salaries and benefits such as sick leave and
vacations. Discussion followed, on Post Office problems and a wage plan
for the office staff.
Mayor Horton recommended hiring a professional firm to codify the Town
Charter and Ordinances. He will ask for a motion for this at the next
regular meeting. Mr. Lamb will help with this also.
Mayor Horton presented a proposed Air Conditioning Ordinance for perusal
by the Commission. Discussion followed.
Discussion was held regarding trash collection and related problems.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
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