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B. There are presently two openings on the Report of the "Committee",one from Mashpee and on from South Cape Beach sandwich. Advisory Committee On behalf of the Committee,I would like to thank Representative David Vieira for his effort and To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the cooperation on behalf of the Park. Citizens of the Town of Mashpee The Committee also expresses its thanks to the The South Beach State Park Advisory Committee Board of Selectmen,the Town Administrator,and other at its meetings during the year 2017 considered and Town officials for their input and cooperation. made many recommendations relative to the use and management of the South Cape State Park and its I also wish to thank James Rassman and other amenities. members of the WBNERR staff. Hunting I would like to thank the Committee members, Hunting is not a permitted use of the park under past and present, who have given their time anddedication. the terms of the 1981 "Agreement",but the Town By- laws do not prohibit such activity,and thus,the matter Respectfully submitted, is submitted to the Committee for its consideration each Jeralyn Smith,Chairman year. Joseph Bohnenberger, Vice-Chairman Accordingly, the Committee in 2018 again Robert Palmer,Clerk considered whether or not hunting should be permitted Ina G. Schlobohm within the Park during the 2018-2019 hunting season. Perry Ellis The major issue to be determined was whether or not William Martiros hunting at this time is compatible and consistent with Michael Lewis Newell wellSwea an the current use of the Park. Robert Lancaster,Barnstable Representative There were no incidents reported pertaining to David Clarke,Falmouth Representative hunting during the 2017-2018 hunting season. The Committee voted to allow hunting for the 2018-2019 hunting season. This recommendation to permit . hunting is again probationary, and will be considered and reviewed each year. As in the past, signage will be posted in all safety zones as well as on Will's Work Road. r Will's Work Road The Committee has continued to express concern �+ over the condition of the road and its accessibility to emergency vehicles serving this section of the Park. The road was once again graded to insure access. We are still hoping to get the road redirected. We will continue to work for having this project funded. Other Matters A. The Park was unable to provide lifeguards this season. 168