9/3/1985 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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DRAFT 7/31 /85 HARBOR MASTER -(Special Police Officer ) 0apter 102 , Section 9 Salary $3,600 ; Expense $4,010. After five years of service, may be eligible for tenure with ballot approval. INTRODUCTION Position is that of Harbor Master and is responsible for the enforcement of Town By-Laws, State and Federal laws as they relate to his department and the waters of the Town of Mashpee under the Supervision of the Board of Selectmen or their designee. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 . Patrols and law enforcement of the By-laws of the Town of Mashpee, Federal and State Laws as they pertain to the navigable waters of the Town. 2. Is delegated the authority to control moorings placed in all of the bodies of water within the boundaries of the Town. Determines where all moorings are to be located, how many shall be permitted, and shall determine the type of mooring that shall be used. Required to maintain accurate records of moorings as to ownership and location. 3. Responsible for the control and movement of vessels in all of the inland/coastal water- ways and suggests modifications or additions to the regulations as necessary. 4. Responsible for the installations, maintenance and repairs of aids to navigation in the harbors, rivers, lakes and ponds of the Town. Regularly inspects them for proper function. Performs repairs and/or participates in the annual overhaul of the same. 0. Participates in or assists in the preparation of plans for the repair and development of harbor facilities , town landings and the dredging of its channels. Shall endeavor to gain state and federal funds where possible. Shall contact and visit these agencies to that end as authorized. by the Board of Selectmen. 6. Represents the Town, when necessary, in marine matters with State and Federal agencies. Shall help formulate the. Town's interest in Marine maters. 7. Works closely with the Police Chief, Conservation Commission, Inland/Coastal Waterways Committee (ex-officio) , Shellfish Constable and the Recreation Director in matters re- lating to waterways. 8. Shall act or appear in court, when necessary, in breaches of regulations or violations of the law. On occasion may be required to assist the Police Dept. in matters of mutual concern and shall maintain liaison and confer with other enforcement agencies. 9. Shall represent the Town' s interest with respect to any persons intent to build a wharf or waterfront facility when so instructed by superiors. 10. Responsible for the enforcement of safety rules and regulations as it pertains to the boating activities in the waters under the Town' s jurisdiction. 11 . Supervises the preparation and submission of payroll data for the department and the accounting and preparation of all bills for payment.