4/14/2015 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Mashpee Waterways Commission Minutes of the April 14th,2014 Meeting Chairman Ken Bates called the meeting to order at 9:07 AM at the Mashpee Town Hall in the Ockway Meeting Room. Present: Ken Bates,Al Wickel,Stan Healy,Bill Taylor Absent: Tim Leedham, Don MacDonald,Don Barton Also present: Mike Richardson BOS rep Motion was made by Al Wickel, 2nd by Stan Healy and unanimously approved to accept minutes of March 10d, 2015 Waterway's Commission meeting. Communications and Correspondence: Dock, ramp and float plans for 6 Great River Rd and 181 Daniels Island Rd were received. Harbormaster Report: Ken reported significant damage noted in all areas of the Bays to public and private dock and float systems following a very difficult winter. Shellfish Constable Report: No Report Mashpee Wakeby Report: Ken discussed recent article in local paper regarding efforts with the Town of Sandwich concerning beach use and lake restrictions Public Access Update:Al reported Great River boat ramp construction has been halted and Wills Works Rd was in poor condition following the rough winter. Popponesset Bay/Waquoit Bay report: Ken reported the dredge equipment was in place on Popponesset Bay and some limited activity was noted on the waters. Sewer Committee: No Report Water Quality Update: Don MacDonald reported that he is working with the Town in setting a date with SMAST for a public meeting and the 2014 water quality testing results publication. Waterways Improvement Plan and Dredging: Ken reported on SPB efforts to raise funds to purchase sand, deposit and grade the sand and plant grass to help protect the spit and Poppy Bay. He also reported that the chapter 91 license efforts were moving forward slowly and should be posted in July.After this is done,we will be able to move forward with the comprehensive plan he said. Ken also expanded on the delays and efforts to extend the time permitted to dredge in Popponesset Bay.