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f <br /> businesses reliant on shipping. Mr. Fudala referenced recommendations from the economic <br /> development consultant who emphasized growth in existing businesses and marketing the duality of <br /> life in Mashpee to attract the lhip of new businesses. The Chair suggested incorporating the <br /> consultant's feedback into the Strategy and Action plan- 11r. Petersen suggested the possibility of <br /> attracting a quasi-federal operation to Mashpee. Mr. Fudala indicated that Mashpee does not have <br /> existing-vacant buildings available. It was recommended that language be considered from the <br /> existing plan to add Action G about grGwing existing businesses and Action H to market the high <br /> quality of life to business executives. <br /> There was discussion about Action C and op nCape Telecommunications was described as-an on- <br /> Cape optic fiber line that will of er faster Internet to businesses. It was noted that the statement was <br /> very long.. Mr. Mullin indicated that OpenCape would be longterm and secondary to the statewide <br /> technical initiative. It was recommended that Action C be broken into two sentences and "on of <br /> the Cape' was removed. The second sentence will begin"Also tape advantage of other technical <br /> and financial assistance. . ." <br /> Regarding Action D,Mr. Mullin suggested that it was already happening and that it was <br /> unnecessary to include-it in the drafL Mr. Kooharian suggested that it remain because Cape Cod <br /> Community college may work coopers vely jo dveQ <br /> eip_ ourori - t- ruld-educate-ri t <br /> -,fit-the-needs-of-a-particular company or industry. wording was adjusted, changing health care <br /> providers" to 66growing." Mr. Mullin inquired who would be responsible and it was noted that the <br /> Assistant Town Manager would be responsible for contacting the College. Mr. Muffin noted that <br /> the l would be guideline and nota policy. Mr. Petersen suggested that the document had no <br /> p � <br /> order of priorities, with rani actions, and recommended assessing the effectiveness o the previous <br /> plan. Mr. Fudala responded that here had been assessment. The Chair indicated that she references <br /> the town 5 year action plan where she works. It was determined that Action D would remain. <br /> There was agreement that Action E be removed. <br /> Chairman Waygan referenced global warming being added to the SWOT Analysis and inquired <br /> whether it should also be included as an Action, stating that the Town promote economic <br /> development.that does not contribute to global warmng. Mr. Fudala stated that the Town has been <br /> designated as a green community which creates a"by right" process for alternative energy <br /> businesses to be permitted without special permits. Mr. Fudala recommended that alternative <br /> energybusinesses a included on the lif p <br /> st of pi business. Mr.Mullin suggested that the <br /> document could be drafted more efficiently and reduced in size. <br /> PUBLIC G <br /> 10 Applicant: Ashers Heights Homeowners Association <br /> Location: Ashers Heights subdivion <br /> Request: Modification oI special permit to eliminate water quality monitoring program <br /> and lima on lawn sizes (Continued from August 3,2011) <br /> Ir. Fudala reported that John Wilcox, Association President had sent an email. The planning <br /> Board had been awaiting 6 easements for the yells and Mr. Lima has been unavailable to assist. <br /> Mr. Wilcox stated that there would be an upcoming Anmal beefing where he hoped to acquire the <br /> sign offs for the easements. Mr. Wilcox has requested co 'on until September 1. There was <br /> recons en"ion that the applicant provide an update one week prior to their scheduled public <br /> 2 <br />