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sideration to the South Cape Beach matter. It is truly a rewarding experience to me to be associated with these Report of the Consery people who are deeply and sincerely attuned to the best ation Commission 1991 interests of the Town and its people. During the year 1991, both B. Jean Thomas, a long- standing and invaluable member of the"Committee",as To the Honorable Selectmen also John A. Lower, tendered their resignations as and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: members, Their dedication and service in fulfillment of the objectives of the"Committee"will be missed.Charles Although 1991 was a year of decline in the national and local economy, the Mashpee Conservation Commis- Warren, the Sandwich representative, also resigned sion and our professional staff was again faced with in- because of conflicts inmajor responsibilities. His input creases in activities that exceeded 25% above the previous and efforts during his tenure as a member were most record year 1990. This impact was caused in some part significant. by the major storms occurring late in the year, but ac- tivities up to that point had indicated an increase. All Recently elected to the"Committee"to take the places of B. Jean Thomas and John A. Lower are Francis N. hearings were held and decisions rendered within the 21 LeBaron and C.. Ben Lofchie. Both are residents of day state prescribed statutory time period. Mashpee re mains one of the fastest gowing communities in New d are welcomed to the Mashpee, highly qualified, an England as measured with percent of population growth I'Committee." and land developed. The Mashpee Conservation Com- The "Committee" now has full membership save the mission remains one of the busiest in the state, and main- absence of the Sandwich representative, which vacancy tains an acknowledged superior relationship and credibili- ty with the State offices. The following is a summary of should be filled shortly. 1991 activities. The present constitutency of the voting members of the "Committee" is as follows: 1990 1991 % Change Morris Kirsner, Esq. Chairman Notice of Intent (NOI) 106 165 56% Chester Koblinsky Vice Chairman Requests for Determination Henry Urquhart Secretary of Applicability(R.D.A.) 52 55 6% Jerry Monaghan Hearings 269 245 (5)% j;� T William Martiros On-Site Inspections 369 468 27% Catherine E. Conroy Phone Consultations 4,175 5,246 27% C. Ben Lofchie Enforcements 85 123 45% Francis H. LeBaron Bruce McHenry Barnstable Representative Mashpee is graced with an abundance of wetlands and Thomas Abbott Falmouth Representative conservation lands that provide a valuable natural vacant Sandwich Representative resource for the citizens of our local community, as well _4 The four ex-officio non-voting members are: as a lucrative attraction to the tourist industry. This ac- Senator Henri Rauschenbach Cape & Islands counts for approximately 3,700 acres of Mashpee's 16,680 A Senatorial District total acres. In addition, these resources have provided Representative Thomas Cahir Third Barnstable Mashpee with a large number of seasonal resident pro- Representative District Pam Rubinoff perty owners who contribute heavily to the town's revenue Representative of Office of while not impacting services affecting the tax rate. Coastal Zone Management Philip Coates Representative of Dept. of Revenue in fees deposited to the town treasury* Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement General Fund 23,776 Reserved Fund 9,520 Respectfully submitted Total $33,296 Morris Kirsner, Esq. Chairman of South Cape Beach Park Cranberry receipts in calendar year 1991 were Advisory Committee $30,379.64, up 22% over 1990. The present long term lease is to expire at the end of 1992, and a major issue in negotiations will be the cost for the town to purchase e the existing irrigation system owned by the holders of th present bog leases. The Commission has prepared and processed changes to the town by-laws that reduce the costs,simplifies paper work and reduces the efforts and "hassle" involve in some of the filings for minor projects. Also approved is 94