5/30/2006 SOUTH CAPE BEACH ADVISORY Minutes

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land in 1982 from the Town of Mashlee: for a price of 11 000,000' , which was Massachusetts taxpayers' money. The realization of the State Park was dire to a tremendous amount of effort expended on the parts of the Mate, the Town, and the Advisory CO- m itte . .hack Cramer stated that the Town of Mashpee hasobtained the counsel of Perkins er>crns cope: a law firm based in Washington, D.C. The firm is recognized-as an expert on tribal negotiations.' It gra pointed out that this land issue is a four town ratter between Sandwich, Barnstable, Falmouth and Mashpee, with many political issues fnvolired. Town Counsel Pat Costello has stated that"the Town will do whatever is necessary to protect the Town's rights. The'corn mittee agreed that a letter with presentation of the fads to the state and local officials was a very good Idea. Robert Lancaster suggested that we first' send a copy of the lever to Torn cahir, who is an insider.but not an elected official, and ask him to critique and edit the contents before sending it on to the eluted state officials. Next Steps: the committee agreed that Jack should contact Tom eehir and send him Bill I1artiro's letter~as a first draft, to make him aware of our concerns, and get his input as to all those individuals he thinks should receive the letter. Establishment of Priorities for this Committee, The committee members agreed that the nU ber one prforlty of this committee now hould be to focus on efforts to preserve the South cape Beach Mate Park so that it will continue to be available for all of the citizens of the Commonwealth. Recruitment to fill Vacancy on the committee. Jack garner reported that the vacant seat on the Advisory Committee has beenosted since the beginning of the ear; with no responses r-eceiv p p ed, l"le recommended that the orrrmitte o out and recruit a candidate$ review credentials and-fill the position as soon as possible. Retirement of Joseph sour,,south cape Beach supervisor It was announced that Mr. Souza will be retiring at the end of.dune:2006. The committee agreed that Mr. Souza's service should be recognized. Jeral n rnr#h agreed to call Mr. Souza to get all the facts about his service, and will then girl' over the Information to the Selectmen for their action. Mr. Souza's replacement has not yet been announced. Jack.crarer stated that he willP Ian to meet the new supervisor in person, and Invite him/her.to this committee's next meeting. Jack gamer reported that the rock with the plaque at the Mate Park needs to be raised up, and wilt hope that this can be dote before l ir. Souza's retirement. � Next Meeting The next meeting date is to be determined. Email announcements of the date will be seat out to those who have email addresses. All other committee members will be contacted by phone. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ina G. Schlhm Recording cretar 2