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Mr. Whritenour asked when are we going to talk about Permits <br /> for dredging. Mr. Hanks stated that Waterways is working on <br /> Permits for dredging Mashpee River, Popponesset Bay, and Waquoit <br /> Bay. Mr. Hanks stated there are two Parts to the Process: <br /> (1) determine the cost and feasibility of new Permits for MashPee <br /> River and Ockway Bay, and ( 2) renew existing Permits. We will <br /> hire professionals to Prepare the Permit application. The money <br /> available for permits and engineering is $15, 000, and we will <br /> go out to bid. Bob Whritenour is helping with the bid package. <br /> Mr. Whritenour suggested prioritizing which waterway gets dredged <br /> first. Mr. Hanks stated CRM should do the prioritizing, and <br /> Waterways should work on permitting. Mr. York stated that <br /> Popponesset should get priority for dredging. <br /> A Sub-Committee was formed to explore Aquaculture with Rick <br /> York as Chair, Perry Ellis, Steve Ball, Steve Cadrin, and Bob <br /> Sherman as alternate. <br /> Algae Mitigation Project: Mr. Hanks reported that the Monomoscoy <br /> Improvement Trust held a meeting and discussed mining algae <br /> out of Hamblin Pond in an effort to save the eelgrass. They <br /> proposed removing one acre of seaweed as a trial effort. Linda <br /> Deegan has applied for a grant to do a similar project. The <br /> seaweed could be used as compost along with leaves in gardening. <br /> Mr. York is going to enlist the JTEC crew to help rake out some <br /> of the seaweed. <br /> Popponesset Spit Remedial Planning: It was decided to hold <br /> off forming a sub committee. Mr. Ellis reported there are <br /> several washover spots, and he asked Mr. Sherman if there is <br /> anything we can do to stop it. Mr. Sherman stated that you <br /> can add vegetation to sand, but there is a funding issue not <br /> a permit issue. He suggested possibly putting the spoils there <br /> from the dredging . Mr. Whritenour noted that it is private <br /> property. Mr. York stated that the Save Popponesset group could <br /> do it. Mr. Ellis stated that if it breaks through, it will <br /> create a shallow flow and instant shoaling making it <br /> non-navigable. Mr. Sherman stated it would cost millions to <br /> put source material there. <br /> It was decided to table the stairway at Wading Place Road, <br /> Popponesset. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 5: 00 p.m. <br /> Mary Gelsthorge <br /> -3- <br />