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t <br /> cause an anomaly. Reference was made to a prior incident in Mashpee and Chief Rullo stated <br /> that there was case history all over the United States regarding address confusion. lir. Balzarini <br /> stated that one time was too many. <br /> John Clark of 25 East way suggested that technology should make the job easier for first <br /> responders. The Chief responded that it had improved but that responders used map books <br /> because the GPS mapping system was expected in the next 3-5 gears, but was still not 100% <br /> reliable if there was a breakdown in communication with dispatch. The Chief emphasized that <br /> firefighters outside of Mashpee may be the first responders to an emergency. Mr. Clark <br /> expressed surprise that GK'S was not being used and the Chief responded that the system was not <br /> infallible. <br /> Mr. Iooharian agreed that it was very inconvenient to be faced with a street name change but <br /> emphasized that the need for crcai attention could be compromised without the name change. <br /> Joan luis, 18 East way, indicated that she was opposed to the name change, along with all of <br /> the residents of the street., and asked that the planning Board not make a decision at this meeting, <br /> allowing the residents to offer a street name. 1 Is.I usis indicated that she was faced with <br /> similar change when she lived in New Seabury and expressed concern about the Post.office not <br /> forwarding the mail. lis. l' usis also stated that there were summer residents who were unable to <br /> attend the meeting and expressed concern that first responders were not utilizing GPS. Chief <br /> ullo emphasized that the issue was not reviewing the map book but the potential of the <br /> responders Mein dispatched to the wrong road or neighboring departments responding. <br /> p g <br /> Ms. waygan indicated that she was impre and that the neighborhood was in attendance at the <br /> muting and referenced the significance of the entire street wishing not to change the street <br /> name- Ms. Waygm stated that as an eluted official, she would have a hard time supporting the <br /> name change should the residents all oppose it and the entire street be willing to take the risk <br /> though she would want the residents to have operating land lines for public safety purposes. ilr. <br /> Bal arini expressed concern that should an emergency occur next week the"town would be <br /> liable for not acting on the name change for safety reasons. Mr. Ihrin inquired about new <br /> homeowners on the road who would not agree to accept the liability of maintaining the street <br /> name. <br /> Mr. Clark expressed concern about the costs associated with the name change, such as re- <br /> ordering checks and suggested that the Board was imposing their viewpoint on the residents o <br /> the street. Mr. Kooharian pointed out , t they-would not be the majority on that road-for the <br /> rest of the road's existence, singe others would be living on the road in the future. Mr. <br /> Koohafi,an stated that the Town's safety officers and Town official's felt there was confusion and <br /> an issue of safety and that it must be then addressed. lir. Iooharian pointed out that future <br /> families moving to the neighborhood would not have a vote to change the name which could <br /> make a difference in a life or death situation. Mr. Kooharian further noted that it may not-be a <br /> resident making the call for Delp, but a visitor, and the extra time sorting out the location could <br /> be the difference between life and death. <br /> 3 <br />