9/18/2012 SOUTH CAPE BEACH ADVISORY Minutes

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4) Mashpee Town Counsel determined that Grafton Briggs was not obligated to replace the stolen plaque. Grafton Briggs agreed to replace the plaque at a cost of$495.00, including installation. 5) Chairman Jeralyn Smith wrote a personal check to Grafton Briggs for $495.00, to cover the cost and installation of the replacement plaque. The previous $110.00 committee donation was applied toward the $495.00 charges. Jeralyn Smith reported that the new plaque will be installed in the spring of 2013. RUNNIING WATER FOR PARK FACILITIES Several members of the Committee reported on their findings as to the cost to provide running water to the State Park beach. Perry Ellis stated that it would cost the Town $240,000 to provide potable running water to the State Park which would include installation of the required number of fire hydrants. Lewis Newell and Jeri Smith both reported on the possibility of drilling a well. New well pumps are now designed to run off solar panels, making this a feasible solution, since there is no electricity at the Park. The cost of installation of a well with the solar pump would be approximately $5000. Depending on what the dollar amount the State will agree to underwrite the cost of providing running water to the Park, the Committee members agreed that potable water would be the first choice; non potable water would be a very acceptable second choice. Jeri Smith will write a letter to our State representatives and the State Commissioner of Conservation and Recreation, requesting their support of the South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee in its efforts to provide running water to our State Park facility. WBNERR UPDATE John Singleton was unable to attend the meeting, but provided the following update report: 1) The summer season went well: the changing building was a huge success. 2) Six regular picnic tables and two handicapped picnic tables were added. 3) Outdoor grills were installed and were very popular 4) The entire parking lot on both sides was cut back for more visibility and safety 5) New trail access was added to Flat Pond Point to avoid beach-goers on a busy day 6) Two extra handicap parking spots were added, with resealed area and painted lines with handicap emblem 7) This year: new benches and trash barrels were acquired. Next year: looking to install a boardwalk to the beach from the Kiosk. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee will be held in the Spring of 2013. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, i P Ina G. Scb abohm Recording Secretary 2