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— I don't know. Caffyn —When will you plant seed and when will you harvest? Cook— Planting is in the spring and harvest is year-round. What about vandalism of the cages by kids? York—Anyone damaging the aquaculture gear can be prosecuted. Caffyn — Have you considered other sites? Cook—Yes, there are no other suitable sites in Popponesset or Ockway Bays. Caffyn—What is exact distance to mean low tide? Cook—The site would be a minimum of 30' out from mean low water. Caffyn —What is the height of the cages? Cook—up to 18". Caffyn —Will they be submerged at all times? York— If the cages were 18" high and placed on the shoreward half of the grant, some of them would probably be exposed at times during some low tides based on a preliminary analysis. Caffyn —Would the access be by boat exclusively? Cook—Yes, open skiff. Caffyn Would there be work on land? Cook— No. Caffyn — How often would you be on the site maintaining the shellfish? Cook— I don't know. Caffyn — How will the shellfish be grown? Cook— I plan to grow mostly oysters in cages. Quahogs would be grown planted in the bottom covered with nets held down by sand socks. Scallops would be grown in cages like the oysters. Brian Wall — Is an acre required to be commercially viable? Cook—An acre is a small grant. There is a grant in Waquoit thatis 20 acres. York—Where will the cages be in winter? Cook—They will be in the deeper water. Peter Thornasmade a motion to accept Richard Cook's application. The motion was seconded by William Holmes. Vote— unanimous in favor. Adiourn meeting: 9:10 PM - Motion to adjourn by York, seconded by Holmes. Vote-unanimous in favor of adjournment. Mashpee Shellfish Commission Minutes March 8, 2011 —Page 2 Respec,tf ully submitted, L Richard H. York, Jr., Commission Secretary