12/6/1994 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Town zsswn 16 GreatRoadNorth Mai. hFeei 9�Lq 02649 MASHPEE WATERWAYS COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 6l 1994 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett Gordon, Dan Ho a er, ' Jinn Hanks, Fred Fordham, Dan Lund', Herb silver. Also present was Perry Ellis. The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p.m.- PUBLIC .m.PUB I COMMENT PERIOD: George -Benway gage a presentation on properties with docks owned by Bill Cuming. M . Benwa distributed a schematic and land plot and suggested that the Town of Mashee burr this parcel which has a pier on Shoestring Bair, Mr. Benwa r is willing to work with the Town, and there is n .time pressure for the owner. Dr. Gordon -stated this would be good for the Town to acquire, but the money is needed on oonesset spit. Mr. Benway stated that Ma.shee could have a pier like other towns , there is an existing dock with 60 feet in front of the _pier. Mr. Ellis talked to Jack Sheppard who stated he will review land acquisition and get back to us. Mr. Home er would like to propose this purchase to the Selectmen. The property is already developed and permitted. Mr: I omeyer made a Motion to write a letter to the Selectmen recommending they take a look at the proposal Mr. Benway presented, noting that it would be beneficial to the Town since it is already developed and meets the criteria for ch. 90 and would provide the .Town with income boat launching) ; there are no zoning issues, - there is town water and electricity. Mr. Hanks suggested recommending further exploratory -activity into this matter since there are economl c issues that need to be worked out, The property will be referred , to as the "William Cuming Property. " Mr, Home rer revised his motion to recommend further investigation of the William Cuming Property leading to .acquiring a Town pier facility. The .motion was seconded, and unanimously favored. Tim Leedham' s presence was noted at the meeting. Mr. Homeyer requested the Waterways Commissioners to attend the Selectmen' s meeting next Monday nigjht and recommend Mark Sherman for the position of Assistant Conservation agent. -Mr. Ellis recommended hist for ' this new position, noting that he is an excellent, reliable worker. Dr. Gordon noted Mark' s good work record. Mr. Horerer noted that the ]personnel Board met, and Mark is not their recommendation.