11/25/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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:w L i _ Mr. Shepherd's comment was a Lake Mcanagemen k: comini ttee does have some merit and could be helpful addressing issues at our ramp that lie would likes to see teaken carer, o f=. He felt we could assist the state in resurfacing the parking lot that he felt was in disrepair, and lighting, but, he would like to meet with Town officials and our committee before he made any decisions, that never happened! At the time of my conversation with Mr. Shepherd I made it very clear that 1eat- that the concept and goal of our management committee was solely a support group to the town, to assist, not change or impede any of the existing laws or relationships. Quite frankly, I told him we have far more pressing and important issues on the lake that we needed to deal with before we took on the responsibility of the boat ramp. Regarding Mr. Shepherd's comment that he doesn't agree with the config- uration onfig-- uration of the membership has no merit. lie doesn' t agree that the lake committee ,be made up of mostly pond residents, which it doesn' t, two of the six will reside on the lake. Yet, he supports Southwick's plan where 4 of the 6 members live on . the pond, including Mr.Reardon, a Bass club and tournament representative that Mr.Shepherd fails to mention, quite a con tradi ct i on r I just wish Mr.Shepherd had waited and gotten all the facts before tie wrote such a derogatory letter. He states lie would like to continue a good working relationship with the town. Mr. Shepherd, the Lake Management Committee is part of the Town'. By you criticizing this committee before it is even formed does not give the impression of maintaining a good working relationship. Let's hope that both sides can set aside the differences and clear the air over this unfortunate incident and move forward in a more positive and productive atmosphere that would benefit all parties involved. Respectfully, fa,17� c� James F. McGonagle cc- Jack Shepherd, Public. Access Board.