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f <br /> Public Access Update: Several members reported that several Town landings were in <br /> disrepair and unsafe to utilize. One cannot even get to the landing in Ockway Bay Ken said. <br /> Pictures were passed around of the three town landings and all three were deemed unsafe <br /> and the harbormaster was asked to consider limiting access to them for safety reasons until <br /> they are repaired. <br /> Popponesset Bay/Waquoit Bay report: The Harbormaster reported that there still was a <br /> lot of debris on the water and more debris trapped along the shores in vegetation. His <br /> concern is that this debris could become a hazard when tidal changes and storm surges <br /> float the debris out on to the Bays.There is at this time very limited ability to remove the <br /> material trapped along the shoreline. <br /> Sewer Committee: Nothing new to report <br /> Water Quality Update: Don MacDonald reported that the dates of water sampling have <br /> been set for the two bays during the mornings of July 6th and 20th as well as August 3rd and <br /> 17th.The 2014 results would be available inJune Don added. <br /> Barnstable County Coastal Resource Commission: Nothing new to report <br /> Waterways Improvement Plan and Dredging: Ken reported the improvement dredge in <br /> Popponesset Bay was concluded on the 15th of April due to the limitations forced by <br /> current regulations. Shallow water still exists about 35 yards past the southern end of our <br /> channel. Unfortunately the county dredge could not finish the work at the southern end of <br /> our Approach Channel but the MLW depth is 4-4.5'and should be OK for most vessels. He <br /> also discussed the good working relationship between the Audubon group,the Natural <br /> Heritage folks and the State bird agencies. This project was a joint effort that was paid for <br /> by the Town and the SPB group. <br /> New Business: Chairman Ken Bates introduced Mr. Eric Peterson representing"Save the <br /> Bay"who explained the organization's efforts to save the spit and therefore saving <br /> Popponesset Bay from the destructive forces of erosion and storm damage.The <br /> organization owns two thirds of the spit while the Audubon Society owns the outer one <br /> third.The 5013c organization is an all-volunteer group and wished to thank the <br /> Waterway's Commission and Chairman Bates for their efforts to help the town of Mashpee <br /> rejuvenate the spit with the sands removed during dredge operations required to keep the <br /> channels of the bay open for navigation.He stated that through efforts to raise funds to <br /> purchase sand for rejuvenation of the spit, 5500 yards of sand were trucked in and added <br /> to the 5000 yards from the 1916 dredge operations along with the close to 9000 yards of <br /> sand from the Approach (outer) channel dredge operation. Save the Bay was working with <br /> the state on approval for a grant for engineering permit and design to re-nourish and <br /> rebuild the spit with additional material that could be gathered from extending the outer <br /> channel to deeper water. Most of the monies collected for this project have come from <br /> donations. Grass has been planted on the new dunes.The current plans call for almost <br /> 100,000 yards of additional sand over five years be added to the spit. Mr. Peterson <br />