04/20/1995 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES April 20, 1995 3 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. Doherty commented, "Whether or not we sponsor it is not an issue because we did." "The Board signed the grant application however, we are not controlling it right now." "It seems as though the stafFthere is doing what they want to do rather then taking direction from the Board of Health representatives." i Mr. Evans commented, "I know for a fact that one or two representatives from other towns have spoken up during the meeting and said that certain regulations will not work in their town and they will not support it." I jMr. McQuaid relayed, "Somehow, I think that this grant organization needs to be aware of the fact that certain towns including Mashpee don't appreciate the way their going about the promotion of their program." r Mr. Doherty stated, "I would like to draft a letter to Holly O'Brien." Mr. Cram commented, "I my opinion, we as a sponsoring Board should not have to read about this in the newspaper to find out what were doing as an after fact sort of thing." Mr. Doherty stated, "If they had to get approval for everything they did from every Board of Health, approximately 15, it would take months before any action could be taken." "I think that the representative should have a stronger voice in what is and what is not done but that he inform the Board so they know." Mr. Cram relayed, "I think the committee should send a memorandum out to the collaborating towns and solicit our comments." Mr. Evans stated, "Speaking out against them is like speaking out against motherhood and apple pie." "Your not even given an opportunity to vote against their suggestions." Mr. Doherty agreed to draft a letter for the Board's review. APPOINTMENT: Jane Coogan - Homestead Concept Ms. Coogan was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. i Mr. Coogan stated, "There is everything in place here to attract and target a large tourist population to come." "I had two ideas in the targeting population." "One being i