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under the terms of the June 1981 Agreement as amend- I, in behalf of the "Committee" take this opportn6 ed but Town By Laws do not prohibit such activity. ty to thank both Senator Henri Rauschenbach and Rep. resentative Thomas Cahir for their continuing interest, Again as in the past ten years the"Committee: con- efforts and cooperation. The guidance and contribu, sidered the sensitive issue as to whether hunting was tions by Representative Cahir has been truly outstand• compatible and consistent with the current use of the ing. The "Committee" also expresses its thanks to the "Park"in its present undeveloped State. Richard Flem- Board of Selectmen, the Executive Secretary, Gregory ing, Park Supervisor stated at the meeting that there Taylor, Director of Public Works, Robert Sherman, had not been any reports of any incidents during the agent for the Conservation Commission,Town Depart. past hunting season nor injuries to persons and that ments and their personnel for their cooperation and to there was little or no environmental impact. He stated the public spirited citizens who have been of invaluable that if the "Committee" were to recommend hunting assistance to the "Committee". for the coming season that "safety zone" signs would continue to be placed in prominent places to protect the I also wish to thank, "DEM" Commissioner, Peter - public and that patrols would be made by Department C. Webber for his dedication and commitment to the personnel as time and staffing would allow. development of the "Park" and to the members of his staff including Mark Cullinan, Paul Botelho and There were statement by hunters and a representa- "DEM" attorney Nick Vontzalides, Richard Fleming, tive of the Sportsmans Club in favor of continued hunt- Park Supervisor and Sandy Wolchanski. ing and also those that opposed hunting. As in the past, I cannot say enough for the members Although there was a growing concern by members of the "Committee" present and past who have of the "Committee" as to whether hunting should be unselfishly and devotedly given their time, effort and allowed it was the consensus of a majority of the mem- dedication to the various issues. It is a privilege and bers that the"Park"is not as yet developed to the point rewarding experience to be associated with those pa where the "Committee could foresee any conflict ple who are deeply and sincerely attuned to the best between regulated hunting and current"Park"use.This interests of the Town. recommendation to permit hunting is again probation- al and will be reviewed and reconsidered each year, or The present constituency of the voting members of earlier as the "Park" develops or as the situation may the "Committee" is as follows: otherwise change. Morris Kirsner, Esq. Chairman OTHER MATTERS William Martiros Vice Chairman Jerry Monaghan Secretary-Clerk "Committee"Chairman did in 1995 recommend the Catherine E. Conroy reappointment in office of those members of the"Com- C. Ben Lofchie mittee" who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen Francis H. LeBaron namely Catherine E. Conroy, John W. Cramer, Jr., John W. Cramer, Jr. Renee King Fudala, Morris Kirsner, Esquire, C. Ben Renee King Fudala Lofchie, William Martiros and Jerry Monaghan. The Bruce McHenry Barnstable Representative Board so acted. Patrick Ellis Sandwich Representative Winnifred Woods, Esquire Falmouth Representative Selectmen George Costa is the liaison from the Board of Selectmen's office and his presence is appre- ciated and helpful. The four ex-officio non-voting members are: Senator Henri Rauschenbach Cape and Islands Regular meetings of the "Committee" are held on Senatorial District the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. As in Rep. Thomas Cahir Third Barnstable the past, the public is urged to attend and express its Representative District opinions and views as to all phases of the overall use Truman Henson Representative of and development of the "Park." Coastal Zone Management Phillip Coates Representative of Department Barbara Gannon has been the secretary of the Wildlife and "Committee"for the past ten years. She has most capa- of Fisheries, bly and efficiently performed all of her responsibilities Respectfully submitted Environmental Management and her interest and performance in behalf of the "Committee" have been outstanding. Morris Kirsner, Esquire Chairman of South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee 132 .. --Am