3/24/2011 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Executive Session

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Conservation Commission Minutes of March 24, 2011 Executive Session Mashpee Town Hall - Conference Room Present: Vice Chairman Ralph Shaw, Brad sweet, Dark Gurnee, John Rogers Staff Present: Conservation Agent- Drew McManus Administrative secretary— Idris Carpenter The Executive session commenced at 7:40pm to discuss the pending fine and possible litigation for Warren Fields, The Agent states that he met with Torn Council on March h a and informed them of the results of the Executive session from March 10, 2011. They felt at that time that Mr. Fields would not go higher than $1500 but will still represent the Commission as to how it was voted on. Mr. Costello, Town Counsel, called Agent McManus this afternoon to inform him that Mr. Fields has offered $3000 and it was recommended to settle. The Agent was advised that if this case gent to court, most likely it will focus on environmental issues and Concorn may end up with nothing. Agent McManus also recommends that the $3000 should be accepted and also staves that Mr. Fields is willing to come before the ConConscom to answer any questions. Vice Chairman Shaw states that he does not see a need for Mr. Fields t come in. Mr. Sweet mentions that possibly including ar "gags' order statement on the paperwork thart will be signed so that Mr. Fields does not mention the proceedings to the press, Vice Chairman Shaer agrees that Mr. Costello should be asked what the legality is to add this type of verbiage to the settlement paperwork. Motion r arde,.seconded and unanimously carried to accept offer from Mr. Fields to pay$3000 in fines with a request to Tern Council to acid appropriate wording to settlement Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to exit Executive session at 7:55pm. lespe tfully submitted, aIL Kris Carpenter Administrative secretary ti -