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5 <br /> follow up, he also mentioned that shell fishermen who may have violated fishing <br /> regulations were known to him and he would remain vigilant. <br /> Shellfish Report - Rich stated that the oyster propagation effort is proceeding well with <br /> 44 80 bags of oyster seed dispersed. Quahog seeding is ramping up to 11 million this <br /> season. He mentioned that he had received an unusual level of negative feedback on <br /> ThomasSmith's oyster farm grant +proposal on Great liver. Floating gear is presenting <br /> numerous problems in various communities, Rick will review those conditions and <br /> oss'ble effect on Mashpee Grant areas, <br /> Water temperatures averaged high enough that the estuaries were mostly ice free. The <br /> lack of ice rade patrols, shellfish propagation and monthly water quality monitoring <br /> easier. lg ae bloomed in the Mashpee River and Shoestring Tray. Winter blooms in <br /> those areas started several years ago due to nutrient loading and higher water <br /> temperatures <br /> Oyster harvesting � g at Mashpee Neck landing continued to be popular for families. <br /> Commercial and family qgg g uaho in continued as well. The TornClerk reported a <br /> record number of shellfish permits (101 were issued since March 2016. Shellfish <br /> propagation and water quality monitoring included data processing and analysis planning <br /> for the ear. Field work on oysters and quahog seed net cleaning continued. <br /> y y q g <br /> Michael l onhocks Shellfish Aquaculture License in southern Great liver received the <br /> final approval needed which was from the COE. <br /> Thomas Smith was preparing an application for a Shellfish Aquaculture License in <br /> northern Great River but has not submitted an application. <br /> The Shellfish Constable issued Thomas Snaith a Town Bylaw Violation Notice for a <br /> violation of the Mashpee Shellfish regulations prohibiting the introduction of shellfish <br /> seed without a permit. At his dock in great River the Shellfish Constable and <br /> Harbormaster found 48 oyster seed from the Town propagation program at 1ashee <br /> y � � <br /> Neck Landingand approximately ,000 o ster seed that Mr Snaith said he got from <br /> y <br /> Aquaculture Research Corporation in Dennis, T\4At The ,000 oyster seed did loop like <br /> single oysters from hatchery seed, not like the Town propagated seed attached to pieces <br /> g y � <br /> of sea clam shell. He did not have a permit from the Mass. Div. of Marine Fisheries for <br /> the seed or a Mashpee Shellfish Aquaculture License. He paid the $50.00 fine. <br /> DPW Report- Catherine announced that the Town was not able to secure the permit that <br /> could allow construction to proceed on the new Great liver Ramp. Now need 401 w <br /> and Chapter 91 DEQ permit, Construction will be delayed to the Fall, On a positive note <br /> she said the contractor will honor the same agreed to price. Original budget was for <br /> $650 0oo, but engineering and permit costs have increased, requiring additional <br /> funding. On Ockway Bay, Catherine indicated she is applying for CPC money for <br /> pg � <br /> parking improvements She indicated again she would tale care of the safety rail issue at <br /> new ramp that had been brought to her attention+ Catherine also repeated that she would <br /> need to receive signage requirements for the GR Ramp from the Commission. Signage <br /> would be requested from Mr. wickel. <br />