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Explanation: The conservation commission has always had an Administrative Review process for minor development proposals within the buffer zone to wetland resource areas; however, this process has never been defined within the existing bylaw language. This article proposes appropriate language for administrative approval requests, including defining the parameters of what constitutes an administrative approval request. The Board of Selectmen recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. Motion made by Selectman Thomas O'Hara. Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 18 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto." Motion passes unanimously at 8:28 PM. Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 54, Article II of the General Bylaws as follows: Amend the header for Subsection 54-5 to include "Alcohol and Tobacco" and add the following sentence to Subsection 54-5: "The use of smoking materials on the public beaches of Mashpee is also prohibited. For purposes of this bylaw, the use of smoking materials shall include the lighting of a cigar, cigarette, pipe or other tobacco product or possessing a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other tobacco or non-tobacco product designed to be combusted and inhaled. This term shall also include such devices whether they are manufactured as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, or under any other product name." or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Recreation Department Explanation: Mashpee Recreation Department is proposing a No Smoking Ban on all Town of Mashpee beaches. The ban will restrict beach-goers from smoking at South Cape Town Beach, John's Pond and Attaquin Park (Mashpee/Wakeby Pond). The ban aims to set a better example for children and to reduce litter. Cigarettes not only pose a risk to human health, but are harmful to animals and our environment. This ban will promote cleaner, healthier beaches for our residents and visitors. The Board of Selectmen recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cotton. 19