7/17/1974 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting Wednesday, July 17 , 1974 Selectmen Frank Hicks and Randolph Peters present , Selectmen O'Connell at home ill. Town Counsel present . 1) Mr. William Newman, H.W. Wiesner, Stephen Bache, And'- Ed Farnsworth met with Selectmen pertaining to the continuance of a shooting range license at the Mashpee Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club. (Chief Bingham joined this meeting later) Decision: To come to a mutually agreement with Town Counsel ' s help, and present the Board with a "Resolution" which will include regulations and safety standards . 2) Donald Durell, Landscape Architect met with Selectmen for advice concerning a development which will require approximately five acres to be filled. Mr. Durell was advised any depression over 5 ' requires a permit from this office . Before such a permit is issued, the Building Inspector will be required to review the area and report to the Board his findings. 3) Charles Maxim inquired why he was not one of the four choosen as a Regular Firefighter. Procedure was explained to Mr. Maxim concerning the rating of the Personnel Board and the recommendations which are forwarded to the Selectmen. 4) Robert Tobey approached the Selectmen to see what steps could be taken. to, replace his trailer which was destroyed by fire in 1968 . Mr. Tobey feels he should be allowed to replace something of the same size (281L & 81 W) , taking in consideration a bath and porch was also attached. He also feels there has been no response to his letters nor any response from the Board of Appeals . He is considering building on the present foundation a modular home . In the meantime he would need a place to stay; hence a camper or trailer. Selectman Peters suggested perhaps a permit issued six months at a time would be helpful . The Board reminded Mr. Tobey of the many letters , some of which date back to 1970, stating the dangerous and unsafe condition of this building and the zoning by-laws which provided replacement of damaged building within twelve months . : . The Board also stated their hands were tied, and his only recourse would be to meet with the Appeals Board and state his case.