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5 <br /> Mr. Ellis stated the old sea Hawk was commissioned '.n John <br /> Pond and placed on a dock so it can be used in an emergency . <br /> Mr* Ellis spoke with Mr. Smith from the Aids to Navigation and <br /> Coast Guard Office in Boston who stated that by marking the <br /> Popponesset Sound channel with markers where a channel does <br /> not technically exist, the 'down is opening itself to potential <br /> lawsuits and liability for any damages to boats using the <br /> channel . Dr. Gordon made a motion to have the Harbormaster <br /> remove buoys 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the entrance to Popponesset Hay <br /> in Nantucket Sound and have the Harbormaster consult with the <br /> Executive Secretary to determine if legal counsel should be <br /> consulted relative to replacing the buoys. Seconded by Mra <br /> Silver. Unanimous. Mr. Ellis will notify the coast Guard. <br /> Mr. Ellis will be setting swim markers ,in John' s Pond and. <br /> Mashdee/wakeby Pond. A new volunteer assistant harbormaster, <br /> Pete Pe t rac ca , will be put on the list to be recommended to <br /> the Selectmen. Mr . Pender ra s has a large boat and jet skis <br /> to use to patrol Mash ee/wakeby Pond Thursday through Monday* <br /> Mr. Ellis stated the $15, 000 for the engineering of the new <br /> Harbormaster dock and building has been approved at 'down Meeting,, <br /> Mr. Hanks and Dr. Gordon. prepared a preliminary drawing of the <br /> public waterfront facility along with an overview of the <br /> features, planning phases and. characteristics. Mr. whritenour <br /> asked for captions with dimensions whi-ch he will then submit <br /> to the engineer. Mr. Ellis will suppply Mr. whritenouar with <br /> the necessary information. <br /> shellfish constable Report: Mr. York asked for suggestions <br /> for aquaculture, and Mr. Hanks deferred this topic . The state <br /> closed the Mashpee River to shell.f i shing as of May 1st until <br /> further- notice (after having reopened the River in April when <br /> the bacteria counts were low) . Mr. York tested the Mashpee <br /> River after the rainstorm on April 30th, and it tested over <br /> 10 times the limit for fecal coliform bacteria. Mr. York will <br /> apply for funds through the Planning Hoard to monitor the <br /> coliforms. If the sources- of pol lut,ion can be found, then Mr. <br /> York can apply for coastal Pollution Remediation grants through <br /> the State. The water temperatures are cold this spring. Mr. <br /> York distributed copies of the MCZM Newsletter which 'Includes <br /> legislation updates for the Commissioners to read. <br /> SUBCOMMITTEEREPORTS <br /> Inland Waterways . Mr, Homeyer was absent and there was no <br /> re-port. <br /> Popponesset Bay: Mr. Silver reported an ockway Bay dock broke <br /> loose which he reported, and he will notify who he believes <br /> -2- <br />