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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 14, 2008 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Brad Tripp-Pesticide& Herbicide Use at Schools: Brad Tripp, Facilities Manager of the Mashpee Public Schools was in attendance to request the Selectmen grant approval of the use of pesticides and herbicides on school grounds outdoors. Under State statute, written approval is necessary from the Chief Elected Municipal Body. Mr. Tripp indicated that he intends to apply pesticide and herbicide treatments around the school buildings. Authorization is not required to apply treatments to the athletic fields. Mr. Tripp indicated that he is not aware of the Town's policy regarding the use of 100%organic materials, but would consider the use of organic at a 50/50 ratio given the high cost of organic treatments and budgetary constraints. Motion made by Selectman Myers to grant written approval to the Mashpee School Department for the use of pesticides and herbicides on school grounds other than athletic fields. Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Motion made by Selectman Myers to request Brad Tripp consult with the Director of Public Works with regards to the Town's pesticide and herbicide programs, and when possible to use organic treatments on the school grounds. Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. NEW BUSINESS: Recommendation for Appointment—Waterways Commission: Correspondence was received from the Waterways Commission dated February 5,2008 recommending the appointment of Kenneth Bates to fill the vacant position. A letter of interest was received from Mr. Bates dated January 10, 2008 to serve as a Waterways Commission member. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Kenneth Bates of Mashpee to the Waterways Commission. Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.