9/3/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 6 MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 • Cape Cod Commission Application Appointments: Mrs. Carol Jacobson: Mrs. Jacobson has been known to be an environmentalist and would like to see things done properly. The Commission is not there to stop development. It is time consuming and expensive to go through the Commission although in many cases they can go through rapidly and with- out a large expense. The Commission is a relatively new ballgame states Mrs. Jacobson. It is one and a half years old and will be improved as things progress. The whole system will improve. Selectman Lawrence made note he is opposed to any Selectman serving on the Commission. He asks Mrs. Jacobson if she is willing to step down on the Board of Selectmen? He feels she has preconeieved judgements and can' t be open to view in an overall manner fairly. Selectman Caffyn has difficulty understanding how Mrs. Jacobson will keep up with the demand requiring the same amount of hours as Chairman of the Board of Selectmene), Mrs. Jacobson has been doing the requirements with the amount of time involved. If she is not doing it for one thing, she will be doing it for another. Mrs. Jacobson also-notes she is in favor of the Commission and would like to see it work for Mashpee. It is the consensus of the Board to make the appointment next • week for the Cape Cod Commission Representative to Mashpee. 8 :53 P.m. OLD BUSINESS : Damage Assessment-Shellfish Department: The information recieved from the Shellfish Constable is so noted by Selectman Lawrence. Selectman Gottlieb also made note the Town faired well during Hurricane Bob in this aspect. Communication from Attorney Carter: Selectman Hanson has suggested the Recreation Center discussion be placed on the agenda at the next meeting and be reconsidered for a vote from the Board. With concerns for the Executive Session minutes, Mr. Reardon informed the Board they were sent to the Enterprise on Friday with the exception of the July minutes. There was a discussion related to pending litigation that might effect the pending litigation. Selectman Caffyn suggests the letters released and the Executive Session minutes be available at the Selectmen' s Office and library for citizens to review the facts. Selectman Gottlieb also suggests the information be presented in the Board' s informational packet on Friday for review. Selectman Hanson made note he is honoring the request of Attorney Carter for the Board to reconsider the decision and possibly persue avenues and have the church opened as a recreation center for the children. He asks for an open session. It is the consensus of the Board to place this as an agenda item for discussion. 8:56 p.m. Selectman Gottlieb has stepped down . Discussion regarding Sandwich/Mashpee Septage Treatment: Mr. Harrington noted the Board of Selectmen in Sandwich have voted