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that it is a very quiet system. Chairman Fitzsimmons inquires about powered boats and Mr. cook <br /> states that if it is a very low tide than he.recommends avoiding the area which has marker buoys on <br /> the perimeter of the site. Agent McManus points out that the grant area also encompasses a no <br /> wake zone for motor boats due to the shallowness of the water. Motor boats can draft up to 2 feet <br /> of water in some cases thus it would not be advisable to use this area for recreational boating, <br /> tubing, skiing, etc regardless of the presence of an aquaculture farm. Chairman Fitzsimmons also <br /> asks of the business itself if something were to happen and the Agent responds that it can be <br /> conditioned into the Orders that if the project ceases to operate than Mr. Cook will be 100% <br /> responsible for removing all equipment which can be conditioned and enforced. <br /> Mr. York, Shellfish Constable, states that the Harbormaster has approved the placement of the <br /> buoy markers. IIIb. York also states that the waterway Commission regulations require removal of <br /> the markers within 90 days if the license is terminated. Mr. sweet asks if it makes sense to phase <br /> the project In maybe a 1 at a time to see how everything progresses and if there are ars <br /> obstacles to the recreation factor. Mr. Cook responds that he would prefer not to phase it in and <br /> Agent McManus says that they can include a statement in the Conditions such as"apt no time shall <br /> the cages be an impediment to canoe/kayak access". Also, the Agent says if there are any <br /> complaints than he will contact Mr. Cook to address them quickly and properly. <br /> Chairman Fitzsimmons reads letters that were submitted from abutters for the record. [All lepers <br /> can be found in file#043-2662 in the Mashpee ConservationOffice] <br /> Mr. Gurnee states that he was hearing comments about views in the letters and from his <br /> understanding, it will be completely underwater. <br /> Chairman Fitzsimmons asks the audience notto repeat each other in regards to commentary <br /> ar <br /> Robyn Glazer, an attorney who represents Robert& Jonathon Kraft, states that she is aggravated <br /> by the process. She feels that the residents' rights are being affected and that Agent McManus <br /> does not have the right to decide what is reasonable. chairman Fitzsimmons ons states that Ms. <br /> Glazer should read the Mashpee bylaws and the Agent has the authority to determine what is <br /> reasonable. Ms. Glazer continues saying that she feels that Agent McManus does not have the <br /> right to act as Mr. Cook's lawyer and advocate for him. The chairman states that the Agent was <br /> analyzing Mr. Cook's proposal in accordance with the state and local wetland protection acts. <br /> Agent McManus informs Ms. G aer that it was a point-by-point clarification as to the relevance of <br /> Attorney Wall's assertions in regards to the applicability of such statements to the local wetland by- <br /> law as well as the commission's authority to rove forward with this application review. Ms. Glazer <br /> states that the statements should have come from the applicant. She feels that this project should <br /> not be allowed because it affects all the surrounding residents and interferes with swimming <br /> recreation and she also states that everyone is being inconvenienced in the area except for Mr. <br /> Cook and the Commission. Ms. Glazer states that there are a number of planes in Mashpee that <br /> this project could take place and she feels that a major business enterprise should not take place in <br /> this area. <br /> Jacob Shay ash: 64 Popponesset Island Road feels that the value of the properties will go down <br /> and the revenue of the town from the takes will go down so therefore, the town will be affected. <br /> Chairman Fitzsimmons states that the commission's concern is of environmental impact and that <br /> the Board of Selectman have already addressed the home value issues. <br /> 1 illi rn Sander, 44 Popponesset Island Road, addresses Mr. cook and asks him how far away the <br /> project will b ; from the Spit, the shore or in the middle. Mr. Cook responds that it will start o' from <br /> the shore. Mr. Sander asks if he can be shorn on the map the enact spot. Mr. Sander's concern is <br /> the boats that come through the canal at night. He asks if there will be poles marking the area. H <br /> 3 <br />