7/8/2004 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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MASHPEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of July 8, 2004 Public Hearing Mash pee 'own Heil Meeting Room 'I Commissioners present: Jack Fitzsimmons, Chairman, Michael Talbot, Vice Chairman, Leonard Pinaud, Clerk, Lloyd Allen, Jeffrey Dross and Ralph Shaw. Staff present: Robert Sherman,,Agent, and Frances Wise, hoard secretary. .lack Fitzsimmons, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m., Public Comment: None. Non-Hearing Agenda Old Business: 1. October Town Meeting --Articles. Bob is re-submitting the article that we are sponsoring upgrading the position of the Herring Warden. He thinks it oils for a fair salary. Chuck Green is in favor of it., 2. Assistant Conservation Agent Search. Bob said we have had about 30 applications. Bob, Pauline and Joyce Mason have been screening them. He recommended that he, Pauline and Aqua,who once ran a large Personnel Department, select the top 10 applicants. And since the person finally selected might become the replacement for Bob, he thought the whole Board might like to interview them. It was agreed that Bob world suggest this to Personnel. Jack asked for clarification on the following. When the Agent is on vacation or absent for any reason, does the Board of Selectmen have to approve the person who replaces hire on an acting basis. Bob said yes. . Digital camera. Bob said he has dome extensive research on the internet and none of the websites can better his recommendation made at the last meeting. It velli be about$600. Bob will contribute a 128 megabyte memory stick and a carrying case. 4. Emergency Certificate—Bandy Beach. Bob said at the western end of the parking lot they had to put in some temporary five-gallon drums filled with cement to hold up signs,which people Knock over to drive over.the dune. This is also a public health hazard because cars can run into children, and Bob issued an emergency certificate at the request of the Police Department. This required ratification by the Board. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the emengency certificate for Bandy Beach. i New v Bursiness: None. Hearina Agenda 7:00p.nn.�" *g ;rn., Babette .-Liebman, Summer ea Road (continued from6/10/04). Bob said they j have requested a continuance,which he thinks is merited. Motion rade, seconded and unanimously carried to grant a continuance to July at 7:35 p.m., at the request of the applicant.