10/24/2006 SOUTH CAPE BEACH ADVISORY Minutes

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September 30, 2006 R. Lee Fleming, Director Office of Federal Acknowledgement Bureau of Indian Affairs 1941 Constitution Avenue North West Washington, D.C. 20240 The South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee has read many newspaper articles since April, 2006, in which members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council have stated that they wish to acquire the South Cape Beach State Park through negotiations. In 1977 The South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee was established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The goal of the Committee, the Town of Mashpee and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the development of the South Cape Beach Park is the conservation and recreational use of a great cultural area by the citizens of the Commonwealth. Paramount in all planning objectives is the development of the resources that comprise the area's historical heritage as well as its natural scenic 'beauty. The Act states that the Committee shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Department of Environmental Management relative to South Cape Beach on such matters to include, but not be limited to park rules and regulations, design and plan review. The development and use of the park is limited to bathing, sunning, hiking, fishing, nature interpretation, non-motorized biking, and recreational use consistent with the fragile ecology of the site. The Committee members feel that they have protected and preserved this fragile piece of real estate, and have ensured that it may be accessible to, and enjoyed by, all our citizens. We strongly feel that it should continue to remain in our care. Sincerely, The South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee Jeralyn Smith, Chairman Frank K. Connelly, Vice Chairman William Martiros, Charter Member C. Ben Lofchie J. Michael Cardeiro Robert Lancaster Lance Lambros Carey Murphy Gus Frederick