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Beach Management Advisory Committee
Jetties Beach Concession
20 August 2009
4:00 PM
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Members Present: Maureen Beck, Chair, Tom Dickson, Tom Quigley, Kathleen Van Lieu;
Beach Manager Jeff Carlson
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Mrs. Beck convened the meeting at the Jetties at 4:03 PM. The members approved the August 6
Minutes unanimously. Mrs. Beck circulated the final draft of the 2009 Annual Report for all to confirm
and announced that she had sent Mr. Stewart a long list of contact persons whom he could call upon for
his Only Footprints campaign.
The Beach Manager's Report:
Mr. Carlson reviewed the incident at Nobadeer the early evening of 8 August; it was quickly
handled by the Police. One arrest was made, and some traffic problems occurred. Mrs. Beck mentioned
the concerns of nearby neighbors that strangers coming from Nobadeer often trespassed on their
property. She also referred to Chief Pittman's e-mail which regretted that this trespassing often
occurred in beach neighborhoods. Mr. Dickson remembered when a resident of Pol pis gave a piece of
his land to the Town to facilitate beach access and keep trespassers away from his property.
Mr. Carlson reviewed his matrix of beaches, which embrace mostly oceanside locations. Pol pis
and Squam are under the Harbormaster's attention. Mrs. Beck presented a list of all beaches and their
caretakers.
Mr. Quigley asked about closing of beaches for bacterial content. Mr. Carlson replied that
sampling is done daily for that issue.
Mr. Carlson reported that the ATV patrols and the bicycle police were all doing well. He assured
Mr. Quigley that the porta-potties at Nobadeer would probably stay until after labor Day. Mr. Quigley
recommended that the members and the Beach Manager take a look at the attractive wooden
enclosures Hyannis puts around its potties at the docks. Mr. Carlson noted that New Jersey beaches
have tent -type enclosures. Mrs. Van Lieu believes that the Town is in denial that people need toilrt
facilities.
Mr. Dickson asked about an artist making a piece of art work in the dunes at Snyder's Beach.
Mr. Quigley asked if BMAC would take a stand on the Western Avenue vehicle restrictions. Mr.
Carlson said we should support the BOS ruling.
Mr. Quigley reported a caterer at Nobadeer without a permit. (Reference BMPlan s.2.and 5.2.1)
Mr. Carlson reminded the members that the Board of Health issues these permits.
Mrs. Beck asked for suggestions to set goals for the coming fiscal year. The members decided on five as
follows:
Continue to manage large events on beaches and continue pressure on such events
Publicize BMAC as a resource for the public to air concerns about the beaches
Continue use of TV and I&M for education of beachgoers
Continue to meet with Town officials about their role in and awareness of beach management
Erect discreet sheds for porta-potties
Look into pollution in the ponds
Mr. Carlson recommended that the Chair send the BOS a copy of the goals and ask for further
suggestions from them for our use.
Mr. Dickson recommended that BMAC return its meetings to the land Bank Conference Room. The
members agreed and set September 3 and 17 for the upcoming meetings. It is hoped to have Sarah
Oktay and Roxanne Viera as guests at these meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM
Respectfully submitted, with notes from Tom Quigley,
Maureen Beck, Chair