5/11/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 9 MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 11 , 1992 Announcement from the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement re : Intent to Purchase, Rent , Sell or Change the Use of Land located Mashpee : *Selectman Caffyn read the letter that was sent via certified mail. No action is required. ( Enclosure) Communication from Farley Outdoor Education Center re : Security of Property: Mr. Taylor related that he met with a representative from Farley on April 24, 1992 . The Center is concerned with the security at the camp. Over the winter there has been vandalism. The Camp has an ongoing concern with the safety of campers and control of people who use the property . Selectman Mills indicates that it is an access to Mashpee/Wakeby Pond and deemed an ancient way. There are options to gate the area without blocking Bakers Road . Town Counsel relates that if the road is a public way, the people have the right to use it . The Selectmen are in control . Selectman Costa recommends to contact the Town Planner relative to this concern. He suggests the Fire , Police , DPW and Conservation Commission meet to determine a better procedure as to rights of access . George Baker informed the Board that the Fire Department is not opposed to a gate. They wish to obtain a key and suggests that Farley install a wall safe key in the fence or switch to a master padlock system for easy access in the event of an emergency. Selectman Mills suggests to check the area to determine if the roads are ancient ways . Acceptance of Beach Concession Stand : *It is the agreement of the Board to hold the acceptance of the Beach Consession Stand at this time. Further request is made for a certificate of liability insurance from the applicant . Town Counsel suggests the minimum to be $100 ,000 per incident . ' Water Ways Committee Meeting: The Water Ways Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 12 , 1992 at 7 : 30 p.m. The recommendation was made to post as a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen for participation in quorum at their next scheduled meeting.