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Overall we have had an increase in program partic- Report of the ipation over last year. Youth Basketball grew 17%, swim lessons 26%,and indoor soccer 50%.Junior golf Coastal Resources and youth tennis also took off, and through the excep- tional staff at the Willowbend Country Club, some young individuals who participated in these programs received the chance to win tickets to the Children's To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Charity Golf Tournament or the Mentadent Champi- and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: on's Tennis Tournament. It was a fun year. The Coastal Resources Management Committee We continue to try to meet the needs of the com- (CRMO)finally was formed and met four years after it munity in the areas of adult and pre-school education, was established by Town Meeting. The catalytic event before and after school affordable day care, youth and was the need to review the Local Comprehensive Plan adult recreation, and job producing courses in support Coastal Resources Element. of the Town's population. Additionally, we have assessed the youth-at-risk element and are working on Purpose solutions with a number of concerned groups and indi- The CRMC's main purpose is to Coordinate activi viduals to ensure the safety and proper development of the Town's youth. We have kept fees for activities at ties of the town agencies by serving as a forum for the the 1994 rates or lower and,additionally,provided free discussion of issues and policies and resolving con I beginner swim lessons again this year. flicts. The CRMC cannot override legal votes of other , - n boards or commissions. We thank both the local businesses and local indi- The CRMO: viduals for their support in providing us with the sup- port that allows our programs to take place.This year a Has lead responsibility for updating and imple special thank you to Bosun's Marine, Balleymeade menting the Coastal Resources Management Plan Country Club; Quashnet Valley Country Club; Ocean and Harbor Management Plan (CRMP/HMP), Edge Golf Club; Town of Yarmouth Selectmen; Andy's Market; Atlantic Seafood;Finally Dino's; Golf for Less; Nevada Bobs; Raw Bar-New Seabury; Day's *Is to initiate cooperative agreements and coordi- Sign, New Seabury Tennis Club, Maushop Stables, nated actions by town agencies to implement Tiger Fist Karate Academy, and anyone we forgot plans and policies. please accept our thanks. *Coordinates actions with Barnstable, Falmouth Finally, I would personally like to extend my grati- and with state and other agencies. tude to the Selectmen, the Town Departments, and the Town Residents for providing our Department with the Additionally, the CRMC is to: resources and support to continue to render profession- al service to this magnificent community. A very spe- *Evaluate past actions and policies cial thanks to those who make the programs possible- the volunteers, the Middle School, and the Coombs *Recommend future actions and policies School staff, the Superintendent's office, the Youth Athletic Leagues, and all community grou Ps who have *Hold public meetings and hearings pulled together to enhance the quality of the life for our *town. A special mention and congratulations to Seek adoption of by-laws and administrative ro- I own Betty Jones for being selected "Employee of he cedures Year"for her dedication to this department and the peo- ple of Mashpee. A final thank you to Mr. Whritenour *Recommend resource protection and his staff who continue to provide this office with the most professional and unselfish support. *Recommend mooring and navigation areas Respectfully submitted, *Recommend dredging and other facilities' improvements Augustus C. Frederick,Jr., Director Leisure Services Department *Review and comment on projects which may have; a significant impact on coastal resources I *Identify funding sources in support of the plan and j Committee recommendations i 126 }y,