11/17/1994 SOUTH CAPE BEACH ADVISORY Minutes

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SOUTH CAPE BEACH 11/17/9 PAGE rOUR II DISCUSSION of PROPOSED NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE The members of the committee were given copies of W. Wood' s correspondence. Chin. Kirsner suggested that each member render their individual opinions. Morris indicated that he would speak to Bob Whritenour with reference to whether thecom- mittee may get involved. M. Kirsner was unsure that this was within the realm of the committee, but he would follow up on it. Put to an informal vote, the majority of the committee was in favor of the wildlife refuge. III GROUND BR AKING CEREMONY: M. Kirsner explained that on November 7, 1994 there had been a ground breaking ceremony. Several members of the oonunittee were in attendance, Commissioner Webber, Bob Whritenour, Paul Botelho, the selectmen. It was a very important meeting. For those who were unable to attend, when the facility is completed in May 1995, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Many years ago, M. Kirsner had a cormittment from Commissioner Kendall that when this day was reached, there would be a mon- ument installed with the names of the committee members, past and present, inscribed on a placque. Morris plans to renew that commi ttment with Commissioner Webber. hm. Kirsner- has designated Catherine Conroy to assemble the names of all of the past and present members so that their names will be brought forth as having played an acture role in this accomplishment. Iv THE MANAGEMENT PLAN: M. Kirsner explained the committee must get involved in the management. Morris had written a letter tP Commissioner Webber, to Mark Cullinen, Paul Botelho to the effect that the committee must get involved in the management. At the next meeting of the committee, we want to know the details of their meetings , since the town definitely plans to get involved, m. Kirsner explained that once the beach is completed, and the road is finished, two of the major* objectives of the 1981 Agreement would have been accomplished. As the McGregor Road facility is concerned, that will not be the end of the role of the advisory committee. Morris explained that mare of the townspeople do not know what there rights will be with reference to McGregor Road Facility. Morris explained that he was preparing an article which should appear in the newpapers which will discuss the rights of the citizens, the history of South Cape Beach, etc.