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s ' <br /> . Blue Ribbon commission Extension. <br /> Jack Fitzsimmons reported that at the final Blue ribbon Commission meeting on March '1 "# <br /> ' , the committee members proposed two recommendations. 1 the creation of a neve <br /> tlahpee Selectmen's Advisory Council, and 2 the founding of an open space land <br /> stewardship program in conjunction with the Conservation Commission., to be modeled after <br /> The 300 Committee to Falmouth. <br /> Mr.'Fit si'm ons stated that at the March 'I meeting, he voiced his disagreement with the <br /> 'idea of a Selectmen's Advisory Council, sayihg that the council would usurp the authority of <br /> the Torn Manager. The proposed council would be comprised of chairmen of nine Town <br /> Boards and Committees plus two representatives from the public, to promote communication <br /> and.collaboration. The Town Manager would not be included as a member of the Council. <br /> Mr. Fitzsimmons telt that an 11-mem ber council would prove to be un�r i l y and would mal e <br /> it difficult to achieve progress on their priority issues.. <br /> Regarding the establishment of an open space stewardship program, Mr. Fitzsimmons stated <br /> that the 30 Club in Falmouth has done.an excellent job of protecting and conserving on <br /> space. however, he felt that although the Mashpee Conservation Commission is very <br /> comfortable with overseeing a part of the open space in town, it is not ready to take-on the <br /> responsibility of all the remaining open space. The department does not have the time or the <br /> manpower to undertake such a responsibility. <br /> Mr. Fitzsimmons stated that he had abstained from the Blue Ribbon Committee's vote to <br /> send the two proposed recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for its consideration. <br /> As there was no further business, Lloyd Allen made a motion that the public meeting be <br /> adjourned, to move into Executive Session, and not to return to the public meeting. John <br /> Rogers seconded the motion. All approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Ina G. S lobohm <br /> Recording Secretary <br /> 3 <br /> ' i ' <br />