5/28/2013 SOUTH CAPE BEACH ADVISORY Minutes

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from the changing stations to the overlook deck. Mr, DiPasqua requested that the committee assist with recruiting volunteers to get this project completed. Mr. DiPasqua stated that the boardwalk will not be wide enough for an ambulance, but wide enough for wheelchair accessibility to the parking lot. Five/quarter decking will be used for the boardwalk, Lifeguards. Ir. DiPasqua stated that they have 3 lifeguards, and are looking for a fourth. contact John Singleton if anyone has referrals for an additional lifeguard. RUNNING WATER UPDATE Jeri Smith reported that she had received a very positive response from both State Representative David Vieira and from Ed Lambert, Director, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to her letter dated 10/2311 in which she requested assistance from the State in the improvement of access via Wills Work Road to the beach, as well as the need for running water at the State Beach. Jeri Smith asked for, and received, the committee's approval to follow up with David vieira and Ed Lambert to pursue their support of the South Cape Beach State Park Advisory committee efforts to move these projects forward to fruition. John Singleton informed M s. Smith that State Engineers had been down to investigate Wills work Read because of their concern that access to saltwater beaches was a growing problem for State residents, According to Mr. Singleton, the State was going to bring someone in to address the problem. Jeri Smith described the plans previously discussed with John Singleton as to how to re-route access to the road. Linnel Grundman reported on the first annual Cape cod Coastal conference scheduled for June 13th and 14th 1h i n Hyannis. REVIEW of THE 0011 0ITTEE'S STATE coN uLTIN ROLE--Bill Martiros Bill Martiros refreshed the Committee's charge from the original agreement between the State and the State Park Advisory Committee that states: "The Committee shall continue to be responsible for making recommend tions to the Department on such matters to include, but not limited to, Park management and operations, rules and regulations, design and plan review. The department shall submit to the committee for review all architectural and design plans and construction plans for facilities including structures, roadways, and parking areas in an effort to accomplish the project. The Department will include a clause in the project's design contracts providing for periodic review by the committee during the duration of the contracts. The provisions of this agreement shall not be amended or changed without the express consent in writing of all parties thereto, except as otherwise prov'ded for in the passage of legislation. Except as provided for in such amendments this agreement shall be for a term of 99 year's. The parties agree to renew those provisions contained herein which otherwise expire by operation of law." Mr-. Martires stated that the WBNERR staff who work at the Mate Park know ghat work is going to be done, and they don't always inform the committee before the work is completed. They are responsible for consulting with the SCB Committee before the work is completed. Andy DiPasqua stated that John Singleton always informs the Committee about work to be dome, and asked Mr. # artiros for examples of work that was completed before consulting with the Committee. Mr. lea rtiros stated that work on the path that goes from the town beach down to the jetty; the parking lot building was installed without consulting the committee as to where it would be, how big, etc.} are examples of work,cornpleted without informing the Committee. Mr. DiPasqua stated that he would relay to Mr. Singleton Mr. I arti ros's comments. COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION Jeri Smith recommended that the Mashpee committee members re-submit to the Board of Selectmen their letter of intention to continue to serve on the Sc B State Park Advisory Committee for the coming year. The letter should read as follows: "Dear Board Members: I would like to be reappointed to serve on the South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee. I enjoy searing on this committee and look forward to searing in the future,'' Linnell Grundman nominated Jeri Smith as Chairman of the Committee for.the coming year. Robert Lancaster moved that Ids. Smith be appointed as Chairman of the Committee. Gus Frederick seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 2