3/4/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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1 r ' BOARD OF SELECTMEN page 3 MINUTES MONDAY, MARC :�� # 1991 Dispatcher of the Year: Ms. MacDonald was recently selected as Dispatcher of the Year by the Cape and Islands Emergency Medical System. The Selectmen agree a plague is appropriate to recognize the efforts of Gail. MacDonald in public safety dispatching now ,gin effect ire the Town. The Board will sign for the recognition this week. l [ til ityuest- � o. o• _ _ - _ The motion was made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve utility request #90-80. The motion was seconded by Selectman Jacobson, The vote is unanimous with the Board. 7:21 pone fee Increases: Kevin Harrington has recommended an increase in the beach sticker fees and landfill Fees anticipating an increase in $35#000 in revenue to the town. Both stickers are issued on an annual basis, These are the only areas to increase revenue to the town. A survey was done of surround- ing communities and the increase is legitimate reports Mr. Harrington. The Finance Committee has not endorsed -heir support of the increase. Selectman Hanson and Selectman Lawrence are also opposed to the increase. Selectman Gottlieb is also opposed to the increase In the beach sticker fee with the reduction of services, He feels the landfill increase should rise, but not as high an increase as recommended, He has recommended an increase from $30. 00 to $35.00 or $30. 00 and $5. 00 for the second car. This would not effect all people and give the option for the second sticker. Selectman Jacobson is not in favor of raising the beach sticer fees unless the beaches are staffed. Mashpee is a, resort town. People Favor the beaches and fresh water ponds. It would not be appropriate not funding the lifeguards and gate attendants. She agrees to increase the landfill partially as recommended ended by Selectman Gottlieb. Select- ran Jacobson is opposed to the high increase of the landfill stickers. Kevin Harrington reports the town is not obligated to provide lifeguard services and the landfill is supported through fees. The fee has to be substantial whether its now or over a 'period of time. Selectman Carter is opposed to the increase of the beach sticker Fees. With the current state of the economy and the abatements, he does not recommend decreasing services in the beach area. The motion was made by Selectman Jacobson not to increase the beach sticker fees and leave the current annual fee of $15. 00 for the beach sticker. The motion -was seconded by Selectman Hanson. The vote of the Board is unanimous,