9/9/2008 SOUTH CAPE BEACH ADVISORY Minutes

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J TOWN OF MASHPEE SOUTH CAPEBEACH STATE PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of the Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Jerafyn Smith, Chairman Carey Murphy Alanto IMI V Ben Lofchie Gus Frederick , M Michael Cardeiro Lance Lambros William Martiros Frank Connelly JUN 0 2 2009 Steven Pinard Robert Lancaster Lewis Newell BOARD OF ASSESSORS CALL TO ORDER OF MASHPEE Chairman Jeralyn Smi#h caped the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. APPROVE MINUTES OF 8105I08 A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve as presented the minutes from the meeting of 8105108. VANDALIZED MEMORIAL PLAQUE Allan Morris reported that the memorial plaque, which was installed close to three years ago, had been stolen from the stone in which it was set, at the entrance of the path to the beach. Allan stated that he would like to see it replaced and would be willing to help pay to have a new plaque reset in the stone. Allan also presented the idea of changing the location of the memorial stone to the area Rear the flag pole. Ben Lo#chie made a motion that the Committee replace the memorial plague. Michael Cardeiro seconded the motion. Discussion followed. It was suggested that a material other than copper be used for a replacement plaque, to discourage any future recurring thefts of the memorial. Jeri Smith stated that Jack Cramer, former Chairman of the committee, had handled the details of purchasing the plaque, having it engraved and installed. Jeri Smith will contact Mr. Cramer for information regarding the wording on the plaque, where it was purchased, and the cost of the materials. The motion made by Ben Lafchie was tabled until the next committee meeting when more information becomes available as to what will be involved in replacing the memorial plaque. ALLAN MORRIS REPORT—CONCERNS AND SUGGESTIONS 1. Work on the Storage Area— Bayberry Parking Lot Allan Morris stated that one of his long term objectives is to clean out the storage yard located at the Bayberry Parking Lot. There is snow fencing and old beach equipment there that is rusting and is useless. Allan Morris stated that he plans to work out an arrangement with the Mashpee town dump to haul away the debris. After the area is cleared, Allan wants to brush cut and level the parking lot, then trim the fencing to make it afuns#ionai storage area. Allan Morris reported that during this past summer on friday mornings when guided tours emanated from the parking lot, the gate to the parking lot was left open, and cars gang to the town beach entered the lot to park there. When the 1