10/24/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 5 i Board of Selectmen Minutes October 24, 1994 Mashpee Exxon Underground Storage: Dr. Richard Seigler, an abutter to the property expressed concern to the tightness of the existing tanks. Ms. Ross indicated that the tanks were tested and are in compliance as of September of 1994. With regards to separator drains, Selectman Costa recommended to contact the Mashpee Board of Health. Being no further comment, Selectman Mills closed the Public Hearing. Motion made by Selectman Dinizio to issue the license to the Exxon Company, USA for underground fuel storage as requested. Motion seconded by Selectman Costa. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Mashpee resident Bill Marsters, 100 Lakewood Drive requested information pertaining to the Task Force Meeting relative to the Mashpee River. Selectman Mills indicated that she attended the meeting with the Herring Warden, Assistant Director of Public Works, the Conservation Agent and Division of Marine Fisheries and Wildlife representatives. The State has ordered Mashpee to open the channel for adequate water flow indicated Selectman Mills. The channel should be open within the next few weeks. She will keep the public informed of the progress. Mrs. Greelish asked if there are any future plans to increase Mashpee's revenue source. She was informed by the Executive Secretary that the budget calendar was presented to the Finance Committee. The discussion of revenue is premature at this time since the budget is not in place to date. Brad Caffyn recommended to approach the Massachusetts Correctional Institute regarding an inmate clean-up of Mashpee's illegal dump sites. Mr. Caffyn indicated that he will make a list of specific sites for the Board's review. Selectman Costa recommended to consider support from the Barnstable House of Correction as a source of local labor. *Future Agenda Item of discussion.