4/1/1987 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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r r r r r r Board of etoctr en Page Two Regular meeting Wednesday, April 1 , 1987 Speaking for the Commission, the s he llf is h Constable proposed, l to open areas of Poppon.esset Bay and Great River that were closed in October, 1986 for recreational quahog fishing and recreational and commercial shoftshell clam fishing effective May 1, 1987; 2 to close Poppones s e t Spit to sof s ell clam.. i i g effective Juno 1 - October 1 , 1987; 3 to open Popponesset Bay to commercial quahogging at distances greater than 150 feet from mean low water mark with a two bushel limit per days effective October I - November 30 , 1987. Chairman Hanson.son closed the hearing at 7:45 P. M. S e l c twoman Thomas moved to adopt the amend- ments to the Shellfish Regulations as presented, Mrs awrer ce seconded the motion which was unanimously carried . . Herring.,._ .:r.�.. The Shellfish Constable and the Director of the Department of Public Works expressed their concern that runs , rivers , streams , flumes and ocean; fronts are n desperate need of cleaning out.. They look to coordinate a project together utilizing volunteers and offering compensation for sundry iters used by the helpers such as gas , etc. Compensation would be forthcoming from the Herring Warden Expense Account . Mr. Virgilio said that the Conservation Officer is in favor of this proposed project. Mr. Virgilio noted that the Herring Warden, some years ago, used monies- from this account to pay for some help, and that more assistance would no doubt be available if payment were proffered* Board members unanimously agreed that the money available in the Herring Warden Expense Account is to be used tO maintain the herring runs , fur her that hiring people for this project brings up the question of liability for accident or personal 'Injury or property damage a Board members unanimously agreed that a volunteer-effort project was most worthwhile with re-imbursement being made for sundry items , 5. Installation of regulator s� and si als n Town- _ __ ownedways . Referring to written communication from the om issioner of the Commonwealth Department of Public Works dated March 9 . 1987 , the Chief of Police and the Director of Iashpee Department of Public Tors were presentto discuss the adoption of n parking zones and other regulatory signs throughout on Town-owned roads . lir. Virgilio noted the increasing prevalence of vehicles being parked partially on the shoulder and on the pared surface of numerous roads particularly in areas of construction and he stated that this situation is causing hazardous road conditions in some areas . He is requesting permission to install no parking zones with towing of vehicles for violators . The Board members unanimously agreed that more information is needed , in particular in regard to the logistics of enforcement, 6# Department of Publ' c Works signs at new boat raxr The Director explained the access road design to the new boat rare and the need for "no parking" signs in that area and the need for signs showing the required direction of vehicular traffic , Mr. Virgilio will submit a Ian of e o g p each boat ramp showing the proposed use of signs for the perusal of the Board .