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HUNTING IN THE PARK The Committee members agreed that there have been no issues reported regarding the hunting activity in the park in the past year. Lance Lambros made a motion that the Committee approve hunting for another year, unless any issues arise. Mike Cardeiro seconded the motion. Lewis Newell opposed. The motion was approved. Lewis Newell explained his opposition to the motion, stating that he lives on Whippoorwill Circle, and if a poll were to be taken of his neighbors'feelings about hunting activity in their back yards he is certain they would oppose, as well. Mr. Newell feels that it is inappropriate to have hunting so close to a residential area. PLAQUE UPDATE Jeri Smith reported that the plaque has not been installed to date. Information received from both Frank Connelly and Jim Rassman stated that it was not installed last fall because of the weather. The gate to the beach must be opened in order for Grafton Briggs (formerly Baker Memorial) to gain access to the site where the plaque is to be installed. Carey Murphy stated that he will contact Grafton Briggs to try to arrange a time when there will be access to the site, so that the plaque can finally be replaced. LETTER TO THE STATE REPRESENTATIVES Lance Lambros has offered to contact the state representatives urging their support in providing funding to the State Park for amenities promised 30 years ago, including showers, changing rooms, bathrooms, picnic tables and sufficient funds to ensure fulltime lifeguard coverage. A letter will be prepared and forwarded to Lance for this purpose. Lance will invite David Vieira and Randy Hunt to attend the next South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee meeting. LIFEGUARD COVERAGE Gus Frederick reported that there will be lifeguard coverage similar to last year, with a couple of days of no coverage. Gus stated that previously he had talked to Matt Patrick and the Town Manager about working with the state to ensure that the State Park had full time lifeguard coverage. Lance Lambros suggested that if in addition to the Town of Bourne announcing that there will be no lifeguards at their town beach this season, and Brewster and Dennis may follow suit, then it might be to Mashpee's benefit to get together with these towns to approach the state to come up with money for lifeguards. Lance stated his feeling that the lifeguard issue in Bourne is not going to go away. BICYCLE RACK Lewis Newell reported that there still is no bicycle rack at the beach. Lance Lambros suggested that Jeri Smith talk to Town Planner Tom Fudala about any possible mitigation transportation funds available from the Cape Cod Commission that could be tapped into to provide a bike rack for the beach. FIRE PLAN Lance Lambros stated that every town on the Cape has a fire plan. Mashpee has not had a fire prevention burn for the past 8 years and is primed for a fire disaster if nothing is done. NEXT MEETING 2