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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-04-233"76 APRIL 2.9,1948- continued BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS: Mr. Finneran made a me,ion that Arthur Broderick and Edwin Koenig be re- appointed as the Fire Enginasrs for the coming year. Mr. Coffin then stated that he would like to suggest two men, outside the fire department, eminently qualified to serve with Chief Hargreaves. Both men would not participate in actual fires and would assist the chief in matters Of policy. Mr. Coffin stated that he felt the chief was s very capable engineer~ and he feels further 'that some of the present friction in the department is due to the fact that some improvements are not made. Mr. Coffin said that in pre~enting the two names, he makes no accusation whatever, agalnst Mr. Koenig and Mr. Broderick and Understand that they will revert to regular firemen if not appointed. He further stated that there is variety of opinion as to how the Fire Department should be run. Some people feelthat the Chief Engineer should run the Department without.any other engineers whil~ other feel that the same conditions should conninue. Mr. Cofflz said he figured out that two outside men could serve with the Chief Engineer but so far as ~ttending fires that would.-no~ be their duties. In this manner the Chief would have complete authority and he would be answerable to the other two and the present principles of checks and balences would be maintained. Until the town vo~ed to have only a Chief of the Department, the present system of three engineers should continue. Mr. Coffin stated that he had talked with each man lmrsona!ly and although not eager to serve they would be willing to cooperate with Chief Hargreaves. He then presented the names of Louis H. McAloon, Jr. and Kenneth M. Crawford. He went on to say that Mr. McAloon was an outstanding contractor and Mr. Crawford was a member of the Advisory Board and was a Chemist and Manufacturer. He said both men have labored,are executives ~nd have independent minds. He then made a motion to appointLouis B. McAloon, Jr and Kenneth M. Crawford Jointly as Fire Engineers. Mr. Thomson stated that he did think it was inconceivlble that a man 'outside' the department might have some useful suggestions and yet he felt that it was of some importance ~o have the engineers hav6 experience with fire,.etc~. In the enforced absence of the Chief'Engineer they .could take over. I believe that it would be for the best interests of the Community to have an experience fireman besides the Chief Engineer but I would be willing to try it out. There might be suggestions which would prove beneficial. Mr. Thomson then 'seconded the motion of Arthur Broderick as engineer, motion made by'Mr. Finneran and second the mo%ion o f Mr. Coffin for the appointment of Kenneth M.~Crawford as engineer. Mr. Coffin then stated that he questioned if Mr. Crawford would be~illing to serve if his motion were not completely carried out. In view of this, he withdraw his me,ion. Mr. Thomson then ~tated that if there was no second to his motion, made by Mr. Coffin, he would second the motion of Mr. Finneran, appointing Arthur Broderick and Edward Koenig. Mr. Coffin wished to be recorded as not voting. Vote was a majority vote. MEETING ADJOURNED: 'APRIL 26, 1948: The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Selectmen was hel~ at 7:00 P.M. with Members Finneran and Coffin present. Mr. Thomson was out of town. Weekly bills and payrolls were approved. DAffAGE!COMPLA!NTS : The board approved two bills to be paid from the Contingent Fund. One bill was fqr the cost of damage to Mr. Herbert McQuesten's car whe~ it went off int~ a hole on Chickering Road and amounted to $12.35 and a bill of $35.00~fo~ medical care to Mrs. Annie Richardson of 283 Middlesex Street caused by a fall on Middlesex Street, where the ice had not been cleared. GROUND*KEEPER AT GROGAN'S FIELD: Joseph Rive~ came before the board and stated that he worked long hours at the field and he believes that he should get paid $3.00 for each baseball game, and $8.00 for each football game. Re stated that he put in 1500 hours last'year and his salary amounts to$320.00 per year, or approximately $.25 per hour. He stated that the players have to pay for an umpire and if they go to'Punchard they have' to pay a groundkeepers fee. Mr. Coffin inquired as to the number of games played down at Grogan's Field. Mr. Rivet stated that there are practice games and he puts in hours at these games also. Ray Bmoadhead.stated that the players play all.year and all they get~ is a sweaZer. The club pays all expenses and equipment such ss bats, balls, e~c. Thomas Sullivan stated that~their club played about 28 home games'last year at Grogan's Field and when they went to New Hampshire they had only $2.00 in the treasury. He stated that ~t cost at least $18.00 ~o put a'game on.