9/12/2017 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Mashpee waterways Commission Mashpee Town Hall, Ma Minutes of the September 12, 2017 fleeting Chairman Bates called the meeting to order at 9:0Aldi at the Mashpee Town Hall in the Popponesset Meeting Room Present: Ken Batu} Don Barton.Tim Leedharn,Stan Healy, Don McDonald Absent:Al wickel Also in attendance: Rick York, Natural Resource Director Minutes of the August B, 2017 meeting were reviewed. Tire Leedharn made a notion to approve the minutes as corrected and nd by Don McDonald,and unanimously approved. Appointments and Information sessions: No Updates Communications and Correspondence: Ken Rates received a short note from the Pirates Cove Beach Association concerning the sediment issues in that location. Iden indicated that he was in ongoing discussions with the State concerning this matter and would follow up with Stere McKenna again shortly. Tim Leedharn said that the Town had spent 15 years of earnest efforts to resolve this complex issue which has been thwarted, in part, by the disposal of the sediments.The Commission, Iden noted, understands the concerns which continue to be a challenge. He will send a letter to the Association to explain the efforts he has undertaken. Ken received notifications on two dock proposals at John's Pond and Pickerel Cove.The Harbormaster has reviewed the documents and will report in favor to Conservatiom Old Business: Harbormaster Reort� Rick York reported that Alec Turner could not attend the meeting due to other commitments,Alec did prepare a written report to provide an update to the Commission. Included below is his verbatim report as submitted. f'I guess you could call this the season of the Ponds". Our office spent a lot of hours patrolling both Johns Road and Mashpee/wakeby, Our increased patrols and tough enforcement action on both ponds made it extremely hard on the individuals causing problems; and endangering all others who use the ponds for recreation, in a responsible manner.The most vital part of my job as Harbormaster, is making sure everyone using the waterways are safe.This year; a strong statement was made on Johns Pond and Mashpee/wakeby.,to individuals who put others in danger. "If you operate recklessly, and with disregard for public safety,there will be swift and stringent penalties for your actions."