5/5/1999 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Mr. Hanks asked Mr. Ellis if there were any Jet Ski rentals in town. 1W. Ellis answered that there were. He said there is one place at New Seabury Marina. There is another person who delivers it to the pond, Mr. Hanks asked if the Town issued him a permit to do that. 11r. Ellis answered that he could get it from the State. Mr. Gillis asked Mr, Ellis what he thought of the idea where those that had Jet skis on the pond would get a resident sticker and those that have a jet ski that would be using it for one day or a weekend could buy a one-day permit. He gent on to say that if he saw a violation, the one-day permits would be revolved immediately. The resident would get a warning for the first time and for the second, they are off the pond. Mr. Ellis stated that e did not have the authority to do that. Mr. Gillis stated there are sources of funding. The key is knowing where to find them and having the time to look for them.. He went on to say that the Internet is a great help, Mr. Gillis said that we have the ability to share information between Barnstable and Mashpee. He again stated that he would be willing to help resolve this problem. Mr. Hanks asked the Commission if we should male jet skis an item on the Agenda and work the problem or leave it the way it stands. Mr. Hanks went on to say that he was willing to open it up. The Commission agreed. Mr. Ed Baler's comment: Mr. Ed Baker asked whether or not there was any response from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hanks said there was no response, and that there is an agenda item later on this topic. REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE of MINUTES: MOTION was made and seconded to approve the Minutes of April 6, 1999 and was voted unanimously, OLD BUSINESS: 1. HarbormasterRep rt Mr. Alis stated they are going to put the rest of the gear in Popponesset Bay tomorrow. He went on to say that two boats Fere in. They found out what was gong with the 75-horse power Honda.. It was the thermostat. That has been corrected. He said they are getting ready for the season. The mooring application deadline ran out on Friday. . Shellfish Constable Report—No report.