03/08/1993 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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i w BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES MON AY, MARCH 8r 1993 7:50 p.m. Waterways omission re: Communications Goals and Responsibilities: Ben Gordon and Jinn Hanks were present to discuss communications, goals and responsibilities of the Waterways Commission with the Board. Review was ma de of the current projects the Waterways Commission is actively involved in. This includes a Boating in Mashpee brochure focusing mainly on Waquoit and Poppone set Bays. The brochure will be available in two to three months informed Mr. Gordon. The Waterways Commission plans to form a small committee to develop a plan. to solve the problems associated with Popponeset Bay and the Spit indicated Mr. Gordon. We will continue to work with regulatory agencies to develop long range solutions. A mandatory training program for all Assistant Harbormasters will he conducted in the spring informed Mr. Gordon. This will include CPR. The Waterways Commission is currently working with property owners and fishermen with regards to the use of Mashpee Wa ehy Pond noted Mr. Gordon. New equipment will be requested in April to fund new buoys and 6 mpb signs informed' Mr. Gordon. Funding is available and approved by the May 1992 Town Meeting article. The Waquoit Bay; No Discharge Designation is currently under review related Mr. Gordon as well as efforts to review dock permits. A cooperative effort involving the Conservation Commission, Waterways, Shellfish and Department of Public Works will aid in removing large debris from the bays informed Mr. Gordon. r. Gordon indicated that the Harbormaster's term i s to expire on July 1, 1993, The Waterways Commission has recommended to advertise for the position and offer input into the interview process. *The discussion of the Harbormaster's appointment will be. placed on the Board's agenda of March 15, 1993 for further review*