5/8/2018 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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powering loading and the possible need for scour pads. Don MacDonald will send info to Al Turner and Steve Mone on the status of this issue. Brian Everett reported that he was drafting a mitigation shellfish plan for a ramp/dock proposal at 345 Monomoscoy. He also stated that a private float had broken loose and was secured at the Mashpee Neck Marina. He noted that he also provided assistance to the camper incident(described above)on Wills Work Road. Committee Reports; Mashpee/Wakeby Lake and Johns Pond Report Don Macdonald reported that water levels from the recent rains are extremely high at Mashpee/Wakeby as well as at Santuit Pond. With high water levels, herring migration issues are a concern. Popponesset Bay Area - No additional comments Waquoit Bay Area—No additional comments Water Quality Update Don MacDonald reported that he had emailed all the participants in the water sampling effort of the collection dates this season. The dates are July 16, and 315', and August 14, and 28". Don noted that the dates were picked based on the most favorable tides to optimize accurate readings of the water quality metrics. Barnstable county Coastal resources Committee Update—No report Sewer Committee Update Report—No report Public Access Update Catherine Laurent(DPW)gave an update on the Ockway Bay development project She presented preliminary drawing of the project. She asked for input concerning features and logistics that should be considered going forward that pertain to traffic flow, parking and the proposed DNR Building. The consensus was for a oneway flow of traffic in a clockwise movement. Tim noted that the plans should have small boat consideration (because of shallow waters),and angle spaced parking. Backing out of the long ramp is challenging and this exit should be wide to allow for steering adjustments and corrections when exiting. Ken added he was in agreement with a clockwise scenario for traffic flow and the provisions for S parking spots. This design is still conceptual. Katherine will be in touch with Cape and islands Engineering and will provide a further update in June. On another matter, Ken asked Katherine not to forget addition of bike racks at the Great River Ramp. On the Great River Ramp, Ken stated there is a May 16, completion date with the paving and paint lines to follow. Ken, after reviewing some Great River Ramp correspondence, shared a concern with other members about the configuration of the floats and how they are attached. Ken felt that the ramp infrastructure