11/25/1997 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Minutes of the October 21, 1997 Meeting, i which motion was seconded by Mr. whri teno r and so voted unanimously. The Chairman suggested the Consultant, Mr. Brais, establish a Gantt chart as a means to measure progress, accomplish goals, and to inform/update the Townspeople. Mr. Brais made reference to Memorandum dated november 24, 1997, from Douglas Storrs, regarding Subcommittee Process, Studies and Schedule Going Forward. He suggested this report be reviewed carefully as it relates to tasks and timing. He agreed the format should prove to be useful . The Chairman further stated he had discussed concerns regarding formalizing the structure of the Committee with 1r. whritenour. He suggested the Consultant establish and proceed with an agenda, as well as to organize major issues with the proponent prior to the scheduled Conuni.ttee Meetings. At this point the Chairman deferred to Nor. Brais for the purpose of reporting on activities which have take place since the last Meeting: He has been meeting with both Anita Kramer and Paul Tishler regarding their respective scopes of services, ashpee Commons having provided them with study requirements ' imposed by this Committee. Both Anita Kramer and Associates and Tishler and Associates have provided draft scopes of services. Mr. Brais informed the Committee of time spent explaining the expected requirements and usage of the studies. lir. Brais expressed his approval of the first drafts . Details reflecting the base lime and the forthcoming products have been carefully considered. In his opinion, Mr. Br'ais comme.nted that Paul TischlerY is extremely knowledgeable in the area of fiscal impact assessment and appears to be ready to proceed. Mr. Brais expressed to the Committee his concern with regard to issues of timing as they relate to the spring goal . He cautioned the Connittee that everyone would have to be dutiful regarding dates. He assured the Cormnittee that the Memorandum Document (s) has been reviewed carefully in order that the completed studies will be provided in ample time for consideration by the Town. The Town Planner, Thomas F data, arrived at the Meeting at this point, 4 :46 p.m. Tr. Storrs pointed out Tischler~ and Associates , inability to provide fiscal information pending completion of Market Studies. Mr. rais mentioned the use of additional Consultants at the point of discussion of the established scope of review (Traffic, Environmental., Design Quality/Impact Issues, etc. ) . The Chairman stated conducting a thorough investigation is a priority; an attempt to meet the time lime as presented by -2-