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T <br /> _ Mashpee Conservationmmissi n <br /> Minutes of October 2, 2008 <br /> Public Hearings <br /> Iashpe Town Hall <br /> Commissioners Present:John Fitzsimmons, Lloyd Allen, John Rogers, Len Pinaud and Dass costa <br /> Staff present: Drew McManus(Conservation Agent), Liz Leidhold (Asst. Conservation Agent) <br /> John Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order 6:55pm <br /> Post HearinAgenda: <br /> Enterprise Article on the stewardship Program <br /> The Agent explained hover disappointed he was with the article in the Enterprise criticizing the <br /> Stewardship program.The Agent explained that he feels the program is going well considering the <br /> amount of work the office has been swamped with. The Agent explained that a few area <br /> coordinators had dropped out as well so he has'been trying to fill the positions and coordinate with <br /> the Stewards in the affected areas. The Agent explained that the article seems to impose this <br /> timeline that was never established by the department.The Agent stated that he thinks that the <br /> presence on the land is the main focus of the program and that is getting done. The Agent explained <br /> that the article is also critical of the D.P.W,who have been very helpful with the project and getting <br /> the trash picked up. Commissioner Pinaud questioned who the articles comments were based on, <br /> people in the program or-others. The Agent explained it wa.s both and that the expectations stated <br /> are way off base. The Commission asked whether the Agent felt another meeting should be had to <br /> clarify and all get back on the same page. Commissioner Pinaud suggested that the Agent get in <br /> touch with the writer and provide his side of the story. <br /> Approval of Minutes from 09/04/2008 <br /> Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Approve the Minutes of 09/04/2008. <br /> 3 Associate Commissioner <br /> The Agent explained that he had met with a I la hpee homeowner for an on site and that he had <br /> expressed interest in becoming an Associate Commissioner. The Agent explained that the <br /> homeowner was very knowledgeable and that he understood what the Commission does and how it <br /> is done. <br /> 4 Town of Dartmouth Al Inspections <br /> The Assistant Agent explained that she had provided all of the Commissioners with a copy of the <br /> Town of Dartmouth Al Inspection sheets. The Assistant Agent explained that their Agents go out <br /> and perform flagging of small areas for things like additions and septic systems. The Assistant Agent <br /> explained that it sages the homeowners considerable money and that the department would like to <br /> consider starting it here. The Commission agreed that it was a good idea and stated than the <br /> department should move forward with the idea. <br /> Hearing Aggenda <br /> .00 p.m. Matthew Mase,AOC—97 James circle <br /> (Plant approximately Boo square feet of grass) <br /> It was read for the record that the applicant requested a two-week continuance until 10/16/2008 7;48 <br /> p.m.The Agent explained that he had requested a more comprehensive landscape plan. <br /> Motion made, seconded and carried for a continuance until 1011612008 @ 7:48 p.m. <br /> 7:08 p.m. Robert spencer,RDA—7 Ocean Bluff Drive <br /> (New basement stairway access and new area with egress windows <br /> 1 <br />