11/15/2016 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Public Access: Catherine reported that Pirate Cove work is progressing and working on location of dingy racks. Don MacDonald noted that there is a railing issue (big gap) that might be a hazard for children. Catherine stated that they would look into the railing. Waterways Improvement Plan and Dredging: Ken reported that we have received approval on the Comprehensive Permit process, which started in March of 2013. New Business: Tom and Nick Smith presented their plan for an Aquaculture Grant Application data which generated a great deal of discussion on the size and appearance of the project, which Rick York and Al Turner felt was a good project and support it. This will now go on to the Shellfish Commission for their review/approval. Don Barton however expressed reservations about appearance of floating gear as depicted in the photos. The Waterways Commission Chairman noted the Commission reviews Aquaculture Grant projects and forwards the information to the BOS for their review during their approval process. The Waterways commission reviews and approves if there is no navigation channel incursion related to this grant application. Rick York was to send a detailed drawing illustrating the Great River Channel location along with mooring field locations and the two grant areas so the Waterways Commission could make a decision, take a vote and forward it to the BOS to help with their review. Jim Reiffarth presented the committee with a concern about the speed zones in both the Little and Great River. Al Turner stated that additional "No Wake" signs could be placed on private docks, but there could be no other markers placed in the rivers as they would cause confusion. Mr. Bates noted he felt there might be a requirement for the Town to develop an MOU for these private dock signs and a review of existing Town Bylaws to enable proper enforcement. He agreed to send a note to the Town regarding the signage issue. A motion to adjourn at 10,30 was made by Don Barton, 2nd by Bill Taylor. The vote was unanimous. The next scheduled meeting is Decemberl3, 2016 at 9:00 AM in the Popponesset Meeting Room.