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I We have begun a review of the policies now in effect this at a time when budget cuts have adversely impacted and expect this to be a major effort in 1993. our ability to protect Mashpee's diverse and invaluable wetland resources.The largest increases are a result of the Jane Stockbridge,Robert Sullivan,and Leo Turo were continued impact of the late 1991 major storms affecting re-appointed to the Board for two,three,and three years, filings and violations for wetland related construction respectively. projects, and Chapter 91 Amnesty permitting/licensing program. In August, Rita Sousa was elected by the Board to serve as chairman,replacing Bob Sullivan who remains a The following is a summary of 1992 activities: member of the Board. Jane Stockbridge was re-elected Board Clerk. 1991 1992 Change g There is no area of Board activity in which Marilyn Notice of Intent(NOI) 165 170 3% Farren's support and assistance is not present and freely Requests for Deter- given.Indeed,she is often the catalyst that drives much of mination of Appli- the Board's activity. While Board membership changes cability (RDA) 55 75 36% through the years, Marilyn's continuing presence for Hearings 245 349 43% nearly 12 years as the only member of the Personnel On-Site Inspections 468 562 20% Department ensures a continuity in Personnel matters Telephone Consul- that would not otherwise be achieved. tations 5,245 5,528 5% Enforcement 123 . ...88 (29%) That she is able to perform her many, varied, and office Appointments/ demanding duties in so calm and efficient a manner is a Consultations 72 source of continuing admiration and appreciation. The office walk-In Board wishes to acknowledge her important contribution Consultations 442 to the Board and to the Town. Submitted by, Revenues in fees deposited to the Town Treasury: Rita E. Sousa, Chairman 1991 1992 Change Jane Stockbridge, Clerk General Fund $235776 $30,338 28% C. Ben Lofchie Reserve Fund 9 520 14675 54% Robert W. Sullivan Leo Turo TOTAL $33,296 $45,013 35% Marilyn P. Farren Personnel Department The Commission, while having g made significant progress this year in recovering from a backlog of enforcement cases and addressing storm damage from 1991, is still beset by lack of staff with which to pursue a multitude of needs. The case load for 1992 was at an all time high, with a corresponding burden of paper work Report of the that accompanied this expanded work load.The one area Conservation Commission of decline, enforcement, is indicative of results possible when strict attention to codes and regulations are pursued and the public becomes aware of the need for compliance. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: Most of the expanded levels - in p els of site visits and hears g emanated from a combination of 1991 storm damage and The year 1992 brought increased activities to the the fact that the Chapter Amnesty t apter 91 Amn y Mashpee Conservation Commission and Staff in spite of (licensing/permitting of previously unpermitted docks) the continued decline in the National and Local floats, piers, and other es p � coastal engineered structures) economy. This resulted in an increase of over forty three period which will be ending i Although n October 1993. Altha g percent (43%) in the number of filings submitted to the Chapter 91 is distinct from Cah the pier 13I, Section 40( Commission (processing filings and applications to do Mass. Wetlands Protection Act), the Amnesty Program work within 100 feet of a wetland resource area channels most of the license/ ' interim permit applications constitutes the bulk of our responsibility under the in to the wetland he Wetlands Act review process that t Wetlands Protection Act and our local Wetlands Commission is responsible for. This is expected to Protection Bylaw).Thus our capacity to carry out the full consume the Commission's s time with increases in filings realm of our responsibilities has been diminished, and as many will seek the permits before the October deadline