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Commissioners wished to go forward with hearing since Mr. York's comments were not <br /> available. Following a brief discussion the Commissioners agreed to go forward with the <br /> hearing. <br /> Mr. Ronhock, applicant, explained he is proposing to create and operate approximately a <br /> 1.04 acre aquaculture project in Great River, Mashpee. He said the shellfish grant will be <br /> for the growing and cultivating of oysters. He will start them from seed. He described the <br /> method used will be a combination of floating fine mesh bags for seed. Then, as they <br /> grow, they will be culled out and placed in the bottom growing cages. He will also be using <br /> some floating cages in the prime growing season. He stated all the gear will be securely <br /> tethered to the bottom using rope, chains and anchors. He noted he isn't sure what Mr. <br /> York's concerns are and that he may want to come up with some type of mitigation. Mr. <br /> Ronhock showed the location of his project on a pian provided. He said waterways <br /> requires 150 feet from the channel and he is about 250 feet from the actual channel and <br /> about 50 feet off the shore line. He referred to the Best Management Practices from the <br /> State and he said his grant is in line with that. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Mr. Cook said he felt it was unfair for Mr, York to come up with this late concern. As far <br /> as he is concerned Mr. York has backed the project through the Shellfish Commission of <br /> which he is a member. Mr. Cook said he is a member of the Mass Aquaculture Association <br /> and has never heard of concerns because of birds. He noted Marine Fisheries has signed, <br /> off on the project. If in the future some concerns come up, he is sure Mr. Ronhock would <br /> address those concerns. <br /> Mr. Ronhock had a list of pros and cons from Mr. York and read these into the record. <br /> Following a discussion, <br /> Motion: Mr. McKay moved to Close and Issue with the condition that Rick York be <br /> consulted and that his issues be resolved to the satisfaction of our Agent. There <br /> was discussion on the motion as to whether deny the application or continue the <br /> hearing because of lack of information from Mr. York. Mr. Smith seconded the <br /> motion conditioned upon Mr. York's concerns are addressed. Vote: Mr. Smith yes, <br /> Mr. O'Neill yes, Mr. McKay yes, Mr. Sweet yes, Mr. Shaw, yes, Mr. Anderson, No. <br /> Vote 5-1. <br /> 6:03 Carl F. Cavossa, Jr. and Kristen Cavossa, 345 Monomoscoy Road. Proposed <br /> construction of new vinyl sheeting bulkhead and plantings. At request of engineer, <br /> continued from 11/10/2016 to allow time for revised plans. NOI <br /> Resource Areas: Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, BVW, Land Under Ocean, band <br /> Containing Shellfish, LSCSF <br /> Jack Landers-Cauley, J.E. .Landers—Cauley, P.E., represented the applicants. He <br /> explained similar projects were previously approved by the Commissioners for 333 and <br /> 339 Monomoscoy Road.. This project is very similar. He referred to a plan and stated the <br /> applicants would like to construct a bulkhead. He noted the construction access to the <br /> site. He said on the property is a licensed dock and bulkhead and pointed out the resource <br /> 2 <br />