1/22/1998 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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MASHPEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of 22 January 199$ i Commissioners present: George Green Jr., Chair Pro Tem, John Johansen, David Sharpe, Ralph Shaw, Greg wsen. The Chair called the meeting to order at 6-.30 p.m. 6:30 REGULATIONS FARING: Present for this hearing were Paul Lumsden, Steven Ball, Edward Baker, ferry Ellis and lick York. The Chair ope ed. the public hearing on the Town of Mashpee Conservation Bylaw, Chapter 172, Rules and Regulations concerning wetlands, to receive comments and for the adoption of regulations promulgated under Chapter 172 of the ilashpee Code. Mr. Sherman offered to answer any speck questions put forth by the audience. Paul Lumsden of Pirates Cove respectfully requested that the Commission postpone the hearing until June or July of the present year to allow most of the people affected by what will be done at this hearing, to make comments that might change the Commission's minds. He has no issue with what is being considered. Mr. Sherman stated that subject has been brought up by others but he disagreed as it would be setting a unprecedented for the Commission to restrict itself to holding regulatory hearings at a certain time of the year; no town that he. is aware of does this. The Rivers protection section of the regulations are particularly important and there is a number of great loopholes in the State version that if not closed promptly will result in environmental damage. He understood Mr. Lumsden's sentiments but people do get the newspaper and are aware of what. is being covered here and he would lie to proceed.. Mr. Lumsden stated that people who live on the water should have the right to be heard; if they choose not to cone, that is another thing but they should be given the chance. The Chair also disagreed for the reason that there are the loopholes in the Act that need to be addressed quickly. If the Commission waited for those who live around the water to be able to attend, the Commission would be an me 'ective board and only acting three months of the year.