08/08/1995 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 8, 1995 Members Present: Tom Potts , Sharon Koblinsky, Paul Reynolds, Ted Lewis. Steve Innis was absent. Also present: Wayne Duchemin, E.,D. Coordinator Greg Taylor, DPW Head Bill Przbylek, Police Chief The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 P.M. Greg Taylor and Bill Przbylek were present to discuss and give their input re: the installation of signs in Mashpee. Tom Potts explained that money has been encumbered for signs, and he is looking for direction to carry out this task. Mr. Taylor discouraged putting up five signs (as suggested) around the rotary as well as one at Rte. 130 and Great Neck Road. He noted that signs should be put 300 feet before the driver has to make a decision. Chief Przbylek stated he had communication with Jean from the Beautification Committee who expressed interest in having signs similar to the ones used in Europe which are aesthetically pleasing, and she would like to see a reduction in signs. His response to her (after making observations around town) was to eliminate signs that are not relevant, update signs that need it, consolidate where possible, and straighten the poles . He also stated he would be opposed to signs on the Rotary since it could increase the accident rate. Mr. Taylor commented that there should not be more than three locations on a sign, and Sharon commented that Centerville was the model wi the idea first originated. Dennisport signage was also cited- u � Mr. Taylor stated he did not want ladder signs such as those used by the above-mentioned Towns . Mr. Potts suggested making maps of Mashpee available at gas stations and/or tourist booths as an alternative. Chief Przbylek suggested a sign "Visitor Information Ahead" and have a booth set up to distribute info; a suggested location was behind the Antique Shop on the Rotary . Other suggestions were a "Current Events" signboard and "911" to promote the new service recently added to Mashpee. He thought having info booths at five or six locations around town would be a good Chamber Project since we are losing the info booth on the Rotary. Another suggestion was to add public announcement swing boards under the already existing Mashpee Welcome Signs ( i .e. Town Meeting Tonight, Vote Today, etc. ) Mr. Taylor suggested putting signs where people gather ( i .e. banks, grocery stores , etc. ) . Mr, m_at.='-c:}�� so identified the need for better signage for South Cape Beach, Mashpee/Wakeby Pond, and John' s Pond. After hearing all the input and having ' a lengthy discussion, it was agreed by EDC to look into other ways to carry out signage placement and to review these ideas with the Executive Secretary Bob Whritenour.