3/14/2011 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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16 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 1 , 2011 APPOINTMENTS&]HEARINGS Public Hearin —Richard Coo Renewal of Shellfish Grant—Ockwgy Bgyand ftuest t Float Oyster Cages on Site: Selectman Cook in conflict recused herself from participating In the above referenced agenda topic. The Public Hearing notice relative to the application filed on February 22, 201 by Richard J. Cook,Jr., 135 West Way for the folio ii g was read aloud into the record for informational poses; Renewal of shellfish Grant #00 —Ockway Bay Request for the ability to float oyster ewes on the site; cages will be 1 "06"x 12"vinyl or vinyl coated wire in a black or neutral color; Visibility no more than 4"above the water level including floats; cages ill be within a.45 acre area at the south end of the 3.3 acre site. Richard Cook was i attendance with his counsel Attorney Kevin K.hrane to discuss the application with the Board and interested public. Correspondence was included in the Selectmen's packet from Mr. Cook dated February 22, 2011 indicating the 1983 grant is up for renewal as of July 15, 2011. Since the oyster seeds need to be ordered in March, it was recommended the applicant meet before the Board of Selectmen. In addition, Mr. Cooly has requested to float oyster cages at this site. visibility will be no more than " above water level including floats. Cages Will be within the .45 acre area as allowed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It was noted this matter has been discussed with the Harbormaster. Mr. Ellis was noted to be satisfied with the distance from the waterways. It was also noted that an opinion has not been obtained from the Waterways Commission. The Hearing was opened to solicit comment. Peter Thomas Bass Cove Circle and Vice-Chair of the Shellfish Commission S indicated that his board voted unanimously to recommend approval..Richard York also coirnented that he has no objection. There was no other public comment.