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4 <br /> Elliott - The of is in the report are confined strict],,., to <br /> construction of the dock; nothing is mentioned about effects of use . <br /> Mfr. Howland - We cannot make a statement where use is concerned, because <br /> here are too many var i abl es. <br /> Kay Perry, Chairman , Seconsett Island Association , stated that she had <br /> circulated a petition against the dock that was signed by 71 people; <br /> petition pointed out shallow water and shellfish . Mrs. Perry requested <br /> that a letter from Mrs. Ferrari be read into the record, against the <br /> dock . <br /> Mr . Joe Day - Resident of Seconsett Island for over 30 years. Recited <br /> some of the history of that area, There is not enough water in front of <br /> the Cummings house . The 6-ax has not changed verx much over the last 30 <br /> years. Prop wash from boat motors Zvi l l be disturbing bottom, shellfish <br /> and weeds. The tearing tip of weeds from the bottom caused terrible <br /> problems and an "awful stench" back when shell fishermen star ted using <br /> outboards in the 1501s. Until then they had always ro ed their boats <br /> out to fish . Outboards were chew i ng up the weeds in the flats on the <br /> south side of the bay, and this was washing up on the causeway to the <br /> island. It got so bad it actually took paint off houses. Docks that <br /> were there have been taken out because people felt it wasn't working. <br /> One is left that is used for a dingy only. It's too shallow. The plan <br /> only shows I foot at mean low ater4. At least four times a year that <br /> dock will be sitting on the boi tori during moon tides, <br /> David Palmer, resident of Seconsett Island, registered his objections to <br /> the dock , <br /> Fred Sonenberger, also of Seconsett Island, asked when it was going to <br /> stop?! "We have a marina where boats are kept . Mr. Cummings has <br /> mooring like everyone se . He bought the Property I'm sure knowing <br /> that he couldn't keep a boat right out in front of his house . There are <br /> already piers sticking out all over the place . <br /> David James - opposed former owner against putting up a dock as he does <br /> Nr . Cummings, If this is granted there will be other requesting <br /> permits. It has to stop , A dangerous precedent will be set . <br /> Marty Foster - vans house on causeway. Mated he care prepared to speak <br /> in favor of the dock . Also said that if you deny this you might as well <br /> deny them all , <br /> Trish Palmer asked what happens in winter with ice , <br /> Tina Rayl og stated that she has recently dome some research on this. <br /> The ice can be controlled by a bumper system which uses compressed air <br /> o keep water circulating around posts. <br /> Janet Hardy of Seconsett Island voiced her objections, <br /> Steven Perry, also of Seconsett Isl arid, stated that that area has good <br /> scallops almost every year , He has also seem bad winters ters her-•e because <br />