8/10/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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z BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES MONDAY, UGUST l , 199 Consolidation of Shellfish Harbormaster Departments for Discussion: Conservation Commission Chairman Harry DesPosiers was present to voice his concern. He indicates that Mashpee is fortunate to have two professionals n to f . With an increase in license and mooring feeso, the town may be able to maintain the staff relates Mr, Desl osiers. If we merge into one group, we should maintain the two professionals with reasonable hours to police the areas . Mrs , Greelish notes that the .intention of the merger was to police coverage with more employee ' s in the water, A lot of improvements ents could be developed with consolidation with regards to the management issue . f Selectman Jacobson .indicates that consolidation is not the logical answer - at this time. There is a strong need to propagate shellfish. The money saved' i s minimal in comparison to what is needed- on the waterways. Selectman Jacobson notes that the article approved at Town Meeting was a culmination of years as to approaching the situation. The Selectmen are to authorize wham will be hest for the Town. It was noted that an additional $15,000 is necessary to fund both employee ' s on a full time basis . Mr, Whritenour will review the financing and staffing plan and return to the Board for further discussion, Selectman Costa indicates than he does not favor the merger f the two departments . He recommends to work with the money that is currently available and try to resolve the issue. Selectman Mill-s agrees with Selectman Costa and selectman Jacobson. We should aim at making both departments viable, This is s sma- 1 portion of the Town ' s' total budget,, Selectman Vaccaro indicates that he agree with the recommendation of the Waterways Commission and to set priorities . The Board is in agreement for further review by the Executive secretary, A slot will be open 'in the Town Meeting Tarrant for the final decision*