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Island group thought Waterways planned a beat ramp rather than <br /> a foot ramp and became concerned.+ Mr. Hanks is sehedul,1119 a <br /> Public. hearing on the new harbormaster facility . <br /> Mr. Ellis will be placing buoys coming out of Great River and <br /> half way out of the channel in wa uo i t Bay before the July 4th <br /> weekend. <br /> Shellfish Constable Report:* Mr. Fork stated that the water <br /> temperatures have been cooler than the average of the past four <br /> years . Mr. York asked the Waterways Commissioners to review <br /> the "Nva sh oe River Water Quality Study- Coliform Bacterial <br /> Contamination Report' and call hien with their comments. Mr. <br /> Banks will provide waterways Commissioners with a copy of this <br /> Report. Mr. York will measure coliform bacteria in runoff points <br /> and apply for a Coastal. Pollution Remediation Grant to fix then; <br /> The windehime monies will be used to purchase test kits n <br /> bagsand to sample 56 runoff pints four tines each* <br /> SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> Inland Waterwa s: rt Remeyer reported that many beats visited <br /> antuit Pond, <br /> • enesset Ba t Mr. silver reported that the broken ramp did <br /> not belong- to the son+ e r - he thought. <br /> � Mr. Ellis stated there <br /> was a theft of a ramp and battery in New Seabur . Mrd d si .ver <br /> noticed more activity in Oekway Bay and suggested rost ' n <br /> g a <br /> sign warning beaters about the shallow water at few tide, Mr. <br /> Ellis stated that signs have been stolen in that area.. Mr. <br /> Silver made a. motion to post a sign at Oc wa Bt h <br /> that caution � a at � rami <br /> on be: observed during low tide due to shallow water <br /> depths or words to that effect* Dr. Gorden cautioned <br /> Commissioners about posting signs like this. Mr. Silver asked <br /> if we have a legal obligation to warn boat ownersn. <br /> a d suggested <br /> running this by legal counsel . Mr. Rowland cautioned <br /> about <br /> setting a precedent with signs and supported placing the <br /> responsibility on the mariner,, Mr. silver withdrew his mot.ien <br /> Mr. Silver made a. new -motion to investigate with Town Counsel <br /> mashpee's responsibility to post signs regarding shallow water <br /> and other hazardous situations regarding boating. Dr* Gordon <br /> seconded. Majority opposed. Mr*- Silver was in favor, <br /> Wa. uo it Ba * Mr, Fordham reported that the tides were very <br /> low recently. if a float- breaks loose the owner i <br /> r s responsible <br /> for damages according to Bob Sherman. There are five boats <br /> moored in Waquo i t f 27 is the norm at this time of year. A <br /> sa ' lbeat ran aground at low tide on Sunday but refloated <br /> later that evening. The Harbormaster and. Assistants have the <br /> right to . o aboard a boat at sea to cheek safetyequipment, <br /> but Mr. Ellis cautioned against boarding boats that are docked <br /> -3- <br />