8/5/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 5 MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1991 • 8 : 25 p.m. Charles F. Jacobs re: Cape Cod Commission Representative: Selectman Jacobson has stepped down for this hearing. Selectman Gottlieb made note this is the first of several interviews with people expressing an interest in serving on the Cape Cod Commission. Mr. Charles F. Jacobs, a New Seabury resident was present to discuss his reasons to service the Commission. He is ready to retire from the architectural business and has time to devote to the Commission. He is aatrained professional with a degree in architecture. He is familiar with the process of the Commission and feels he holds some of the professional qualifications for the position. Mr. Jacobs is currently a design consultant to New Seabury Corporation and is willing to step down with issues concerning New Seabury or review the issues with the Town Planner, Executive Secretary and agree on the issues before returning to the Commission. Mr. Jacobs is a previous applicant for Mashpee' s representative. He is interested in Mashpee and the preservation of Cape Cod. Selectman Caffyn asks if Mr. Jacobs has the time to devote to Commission such as 20 hours per week and what he feels of the Commission itself in exsistance? • The Commission is important replys Mr. Jacobs. We have to take a stand on what is going to happen on Cape Cod to help our particular situation. In reference to time, he sees no problem. Selectman Lawrence is concerned to make it work, you have to have an open mind. A number of people have made up their mind of certain projects. If people are willing to come to Carpe Cod and invest money, they should be given a fair chance states Mr. Jacobs. He will not make judgement until he' s seen the facts. They should be given the opportun- ity to present their case. Mr. Jacobs through experience has never done a project to hurt a community. He will look out for what is best for the community and the Cape. Selectman Gottlieb thanks Mr. Jacobs for the interview. He notes the Board is reviewing applications for appointment and should contact Mr. Jacobs in September of his position. 8 :38 P.M. Mashpee Association for Base Clean-up: James Kinney was the spokesperson for the Association for Base Clean-up. The Association has been working with the Base for safe and immediate clean-up of the pollution sources from Otis and the Massachusetts Military Association in general. The Association is concerned the Selectmen have not taken a role of leadership with the EPA, National Guard Base and State Environmental • Protection Agency for a safe job of clean-up. There are 40 plus sites with 9 plumes of pollution informs Mr. Kinney. The Air pollution is also a concon with the cancer rate 23% higher than the state average in the five Upper Cape towns and 76% higher than the state average for Mashpee. Something is seriously wrong with the environment around us.