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9 September 1996 <br /> Page 2. <br /> be advised of the possible benefits and impacts and that community could <br /> voice either itis support or opposition. It was not merely a demand that the <br /> Selectmen make the decision. <br /> Ms Kane felt the Commission was abdicating their responsibility to the <br /> citizens of the town as the protectors of the watersheds. <br /> Mr. Sherman suggested strongly if the Selectmen do not give an answer in <br /> two weeks, the Commission should make the nomination. <br /> Mr. Costello asked, if the Commission does not hear from the Selectmen, <br /> could they cone back in two weeks and revisit this? <br /> fir. Fitzsimmons stated they would be welcome to speak during the public <br /> comment period. <br /> Mr. Green stated if silence is the Selectmens' answer, the Commission should <br /> take it that what George Costa said was that it is Conservation's <br /> responsibility. Mr. Sharpe agreed: <br /> W. Rosenberg suggested the Coalition tale the steps to enforce the <br /> Commission's request foraublic hearing which only the Selectmen can call. <br /> p g <br /> Ed Baker advised that provisions of the Act that cover the ICRC indicate <br /> that any Board, other-than the.Board of Selectmen, make the nomination. <br /> Then the Board of Selectmen send a-cover letter. If the Commission makes <br /> the nominations the Board of Selectmen will be reed to put a cover letter to <br /> the Cape Cod Commission. <br /> Aft. Rosenberg stated than was not pointed out to the Commission. <br /> fir. Baker did not have a copy of the Act with him. He wiU research this. <br /> Mr. Fitzsimmons stated there is.concern about the watersheds, Shoestring <br /> Bay and all the riven and bays. Concern is that this has such an impact on <br /> the town economics and temporary loss.of control. The Board of Selectmen is <br /> the board that should go forward with the nomination. <br /> Mr. Rosenberg stated the only ones that can call a Public Hearing is the <br /> Board of Selectmen. Also. there has been tali about a cover letter which <br /> would include an opinion of either support or-opposition which must be wed by <br /> the Selectmen' . This coup be situation where a cover letter may state <br /> opposition. <br />