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. ,. <br /> Mashpee conservation Commission <br /> Minutes of November 1, 2007 <br /> Public Hearings <br /> iashpee Town Hall <br /> Commissioners Present: Jack Fitzsimmons (Chair}, .teff cross, Lloyd Allen, John Rogers, Cass Costa, <br /> and Leonard Pinaud <br /> Staff present: Drew McManus Conservation Aunt) and Melissa Brown (Board Secretary) <br /> Jack Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order 6:55pm <br /> Post Hearing Agenda:, <br /> 1)Torn Fudala—shields Property <br /> Mr. Fudala described the new developments in the Shields/Lopez land deal that the Commission had <br /> previously voted to buy back on September 6,'2007. The deal originally revolved around a land trade,the <br /> trade has since been rescinded. Mr. Shield"s is offering his property for sale at the appraised value of <br /> $180,000 and wishes to have the sale completed by years end.At this point the self help option is no <br /> longer available and the agent does not feel the deal is as attractive due to the high expenditure and <br /> minimal gain the piece of land presents. The'Corr missioners voiced the same opinion;the Commission <br /> did feel that the door could be left open to buy it next fiscal year by reapplying for self help and if Mr. <br /> Shield's wanted to pursue it as well. <br /> Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to pass on the purchase. <br /> Tom Fudala—Donated lands <br /> Mr. Fudala explained that the land was offered for donation by Mrs. Peck on November 1, 007: <br /> The.properties abut land currently owned by the Town, having been previously purchased from the Peck <br /> Family. The properties are both appraised at$4,100. One of the parcels is wet land, the other is not. The <br /> necessary steps will be taken to check the titles and have the Health Department inspect the lands to <br /> make sure they are acceptable. The Commission requested tax revenue i nfoanation. Mr. Fudula.will <br /> provide the information for review. <br /> /Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to accept the donation, <br /> Approve Minutes from 10/04/2007 <br /> Motion ai de#seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes from 10/04/2007. <br /> 4 Violation petition <br /> The agent informed the Commission that he had received a letter from Mr. William B Parrish of East <br /> gleans.The agent read the letter for the record. Its contents describe the petition that has been put <br /> together by Cititens of the state to charge the fines for tree cutting. The petitioners wish-to see a per tree <br /> fee versus the current violation fine which is the same no matter hover many trees are coat. The agent <br /> passed the petition to be signed and read by all in attendance. <br /> Motion made, seconded and carried to sign the petition. <br /> Trail designation for John Johansen <br /> The agent opened the discussion about what kind of tribute they would like Mr. Johansen remembered <br /> with.The went stated that they will be naming one of the more-traveled trails after hire and wanted to get <br /> ideas on ho`'W to nark the tail. The Commissioner's carne up with the idea of a stone plague marking the <br /> trail to b named after Mr. Johansen. The went agreed with the idea and will be pursuing the idea farther <br /> to obtain pacing and specifics. He will present it again to the board when the research-is completed. <br /> 1 <br />