1/14/2010 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee Environmental Oversight Committee Minutes of Meeting January 14,2010 Mashpee Town Hall,Meeting Room 3 Present: Selectman John Cahalane,Ed Baker, Mary Waygan, Rick York Also Present: Beverly Kane Absent: Ted Theis CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Selectman Cahalan at 7:00 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Selectman Cahalane reported that Chairman Myers was doing extremely well and that he was returning home today. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Mr. Baker made a motion to accept the minutes of both November 12,2009 and December 10, 2009 as they presently exist. Ms. Waygan seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. MASHPEE BLUE BOOK Beverly Kane reported that she had been in communication with School Superintendent Ann Bradshaw,by email, regarding the incorporation of student artwork in the Blue Book. Superintendent Bradshaw indicated that, although she loves the idea of featuring students' artwork, she expressed concern about students being able to recreate the book's existing images. Ms. Bradshaw suggested an alternative proposal to include 1) selection of students' works for front and back cover; 2) identify 3 pages for student artwork(such as maps); 3) invite students to replace drawings such as fish, eel or lobsters. The Mashpee Environmental Coalition(MEC)met and determined that the Superintendent's proposal would not have the intended impact,but they liked the idea of using students' works on the covers of the book. The MEC proposes that students participate in an art contest with a$100 prize for the front cover, $50 prize for the back cover and $10 each for 10 honorable mentions to be placed on blank pages. Additional artwork submitted could be used elsewhere in the book. It was noted that all grade levels should be included in the contest, and selected as winners. Ms. Kane indicated that members of MEC and the Board of Selectmen could serve as judges. Committee members were in agreement that the existing artwork in the book is well done and very instructional. Regarding naming, it was recommended that the Chamber of Commerce be asked how they would recommend naming the book. Selectman Cahalane will contact the Chamber to inquire about their support. Selectman Cahalane announced that the book continues to be included in the Town's budget process. Ms. Waygan has been in contact with Philip Burt at the County Resource Office regarding grant availability for the project. Selectman Cahalane reported that Town Manager Joyce Mason planned to contact Mr. Burt regarding whether or not Mashpee had been in receipt of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust funds. Ms. Waygan stated that the deadline had recently passed and Mr. Burt indicated that the EPA funds would be too competitive. Ms. Waygan suggested that the Committee meet with Mr. Burt to share their proposal and copy of the book before the next meeting. Ms. Waygan will schedule a meeting with Mr. Burt. 4. i.