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police department can make the nomination. Sue Kays seconded. No discussion. The motion carried unanimously. Steve Fitzpatrick also requested that the Chief of Police and/or Captain provide an organizational chart with a list of each position responsibilities. Steve Fitzpatrick requested that it be very detailed and show the flow of the chain of command. Captain Allen explained that the organizational chart is covered by SOP. Steve Fitzpatrick requested that it be reviewed and updated before the next meeting. Sue Kays wanted to know which level was responsible for. Steve Fitzpatrick wanted to know what all of their responsibilies were for each officer. Steve Fitzpatrick also requested an executive session for March 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM to discuss a personnel issue. Steve Fitzpatrick requested that Chief Viles and Captain Allen be at this meeting. Steve Fitzpatrick asked why Captain Allen has not been at the meeting and Captain Allen responded that he had not been told to attend. Steve Fitzpatrick felt that it was important for the Captain Allen to be there. Sandy Perry stated that she would post the executive meeting. Steve Fitzpatrick also requested that the Chief of Police provide details on how a new police vehicle is issued. Steve Fitzpatrick stated that is was never brought to the attention of the police commission and they never approved the request. Steve Fitzpatrick is requesting to know if it is a fair process and details on the Chief of Police's thought process. Captain Allen explained that five cars will be delivered in March; it is the Chief s decision on who gets the cars. Captain Allen explained that he looks at the year of the car,mileage, shape of the car. Captain Allen stated that a new officer will not get a new car until he has completed his probationary year. Captain Allen stated that currently the new cars are going to Forbes, Rogers,Enkhorn, Cook and Anderson. Steve Fitzpatrick wanted to know if there was set policy and Captain Allen stated no, it was the Chief's decision. Steve Fitzpatrick stated that it could be in email form and asked Sue Kays if it was ok and she stated yes. George Watkins stated that he thought it was two separate issues that they were asking for,the first being how a new car gets issued and the seconded being on how an older car gets reissued or taken out of the fleet. Lt.Mark Harris also advised the police commission that it is a fair process and that in the past the cars were rotated out every three years however due to budget issues we are now on a different rotation. Steve Fitzpatrick also requested a copy of the current police budget to be presented at the next meeting. Steve Fitzpatrick stated that he wanted to be more aware of the budget and where the money is going. Steve Fitzpatrick stated that he doesn't want to do the job of the Town Board or the Chief of Police. Town Attorney Tim Currens stated that it would benefit the police commission to have a better understanding of where the money is going,the budgetary confines and it will assist in the police commission in doing their job. Sue Kays made a motion to see the budget. Steve Fitzpatrick seconded. No discussion. The motion carried unanimously. Steve Fitzpatrick also requested a comprehensive report on where the police department stands on centralized dispatch. Steve Fitzpatrick wanted a list of pros and cons, do we support the issue, why or why not. Steve Fitzpatrick wants it to be very detailed and wants it by the next meeting.