10/25/2005 SOUTH CAPE BEACH ADVISORY Minutes

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i { w TOWN OF MASHPEE SOUTH CAPE BEACH STATE PARK ADVISORY COMMI TEE Meeting of Tuesday, October 26, 2005 Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Jack Cramer Jeralyn Smith Joe Souza, Park supervisor Frank Connelly Robert Lancaster Mike Dardeiro Bill Martiros Lance Lambros i Carey Murphy 4 Gus Frederick Chairman Jack Cramer called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. REVIEW OFAINUTES. The committee unanimously approved as written the minutes from the meeting of 6107/05. Jack Cramer reminded the committee members who had not yet signed the 2605 Appointment Boob at the Town Clerk's office, to do so at their earliest convenience. This is a requirement of all individuals who are appointed to Town corn rn ittees and boards for the corning year. MEMORIAL ROCK AND COMMEMORATIVE BRONZE PLAQUE Jack Cramer reported that the memorial rock has been selected. Jack distributed photos of the rock. Jack has been in contact with Priscilla Geigas and has ordered a bronzed plaque to b placed on the rock, which will take eight weeks. Names of the founding directors of the state Park x.A.ill be.engraved on the plaque, plus the names'of the on missioner s of Environmental Management, and the nerves of the Ma hpee Board of Selectmen who were in office during the time the South Cape Beach Mate Park was created. Jack stated that he is in hopes to have a mild day in early December for placement of the memorial rock. Joe Souza and Christine Gault, among others, will be present at the time of the placement of the memorial rock. Bill Martiros made a motion to approve the acquisition of a suitable rock, and placement of an engraved bronze plaque on the rock, to be placed at the South cape Beach Mate Park. Frank � Connelly seconded the motion. The committee unanimously approved the motion. FOCUS of THE SOUTH CAPE BEACH STATE PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE At the meeting of this committee held on to o , it was agreed that the committee member would think about projects they should focus on, going forward. Jack Cramer stated that fresh water for showers should be made available and should be a pdorit 'itern on the project list. Gus Frederick felt that there should be a temporary building on site for showers and restrooms. Jack Cramer stated.that life guards are crucial for the beach. Money has been available in the past. But, there has been no lifeguard funding for the past three seasons. i Bill Martiros stated that a-letter should be sent to the State, outlining the promises that were made at the time the Mate Park was handed over to the Town. The letter should include a prioritized list of the things that are needed, the expectations of this commiftee going forward, and a request for a meeting with the Mate to determine what they will do to follow through on their earlier promises.