OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

Minutes for March 23, 2000

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The Meeting of March 23, 2000 was called to order at 7:25PM by Celine Gandolpho, Co-Chair. Also present were Robin Evans, Hatty Walker Fitts and Fred Berger. Absent was Barbara Sullivan.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion was made by Robin Evans, seconded by Fred Berger, to approve the following Minutes of: January 25, 2000; February 10, 2000; February 24, 2000; February 29, 2000; and March 3, 2000. Motion passed 4-0-0.

Motion to Re-affirm support of Warrant Articles:

A motion was made by Robin Evans, seconded by Celine Gandolpho, to re-affirm the Articles 19 and 20 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant; and for Article 19 of the Regular Town Meetings. Motion passed 4-0-0.

Discussion about Voter Information brochure:

There was general discussion about the format and content of a proposed brochure giving information as to the Locke Property and why it would be a benefit to the Town. This will be mailed to all registered voters.

Public Comment:

A member of the public, Heather Wishik, asked the committee to do whatever was appropriate to help preserve the property along Snail Road owned by the Sateriales, which was now on the market.

Motion re. Sateriale Property:

A motion was made by Robin Evans, seconded by Celine Gandolpho, to ask the Town Manager, Keith Bergman, to take whatever steps are necessary to refer the Sateriale property that is for sale on Snail Road to the Cape Cod Commission. Motion passed 4-0-0.

Shank Painter Management Plan:

Celine read some minor corrections to the Shank Painter Pond Wildlife Sanctuary Management Plan that were written by Mark Robinson. The corrections were in answer to some concerns that were voiced by the Selectmen at their March 13^th meeting, and will be discussed by them at their meeting of Monday, March 27, 2000. The consensus of the Committee was that the corrections did help clarify some of the language, and were appropriate.

Next Meeting:

The next meeting was set for Tuesday, March 28^th, at 7:00PM

Adjourned:

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Hatty Walker Fitts, Acting Secretary