02/08/1990 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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A H EE CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING of FEBRUARY 8. 1990 Commissioners Present: Gertrude Simmons, Joseph Burns, Patrick Coffey, Richard Halpern. Robert Sherman,' Conserv at i on Agent, and Paul Somerville, Shellfish Warden, The greeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 Duncan York interview: Mr, York gave his educational and business background. When asked if he would be willing to accept other responsibilities and projects Mr. York stated he would, within the constraints ofhis ,fob. Concerning the most significant issue with Mashpee wetlands, Mr, York felt it is accelerated putrification of Mashpee ponds from sewage and phosphates from septic systems. A solation would be td ban the use of phosphates on a regional basis which he had seen accomplished with a local ordinance. To better educate the public, Mr. York stated public attitude is a major part of the good working of ars commission. He suggested literature be distributed. Concerning the biggest problems facing the ommission, Mr. York felt there is a lot of pressure from the business community not to see any new construction stopped for environmental reasons because of the slump. This was his experience in the western areas of the country. He cited Mash pee's unique problems as growth, road runoff into shellfish beds. and bays, and the political atmosphere. It was noted for the record that Mr. York -hays attended several meetings and an on--site. 7: 15 Frank D. Homeyer Interview: Mr. Homeyer gage his background information. He has attended several meetings, an on-site and a seminar. To get people to do something for the environment he suggested ,giving handouts to school children and to take thea on field trips. For problems unique to the- area he singled out New Seabury with the condominiums built so close to the water. In 1962-64 there was nothing on dehu Pond; the change has been drastic. When asked, if given a case where a conflict between development and ecology of values, how he would handle it, he stated he would try to be diplomatic but having seen what is happening he would have to lean to the ecology. Nor. Homeyer was asked if he would also accept an appointment as an associate or consultant and he stated he would; no matter what, he wound be involved. Mr. York agreed that he would accept any appointment also. Mr. Homeyer and Nor. York were thanked for their interest in the Commission.