5/13/2014 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Mashpee Waterways Commission Minutes f the May 13th,2014 Meeting in Chairman Ken Bates called the meeting to order at 9:OS Al at the Mhpe"town Hall in the Ockway Meeting Room. Present: Ken Bates,Al Wickel, Bill Taylor,Tim Leedharn and Don MacDonald Absent: Paul Zammito and Steve Pinard Also present: Rick York Minutes of April 8th, 2014: Motion was made by Tim Leedham to approve minutes, 2114 by Don MacDonald and unanimously approved. Communications and Correspondence: None Harbormaster Deport: No Report Shellfish Constable Report: Rick reported status of Dick Cook Popp nes et Bay aquaculture project and ongoing litigation.Also reported were recent developments in the watershed nitrogen management plan and bow it includes shellfish participation and creation of sewer district creation after the next Town elections.The establishment ofa$4.4 million rant to create ten acres of oyster reefs in lopponsset Bay was discussed. lashee Waeby Report: Bill reported that there was nothing new besides some increase in activity on the lake. Don MacDonald asked for some guidance regarding the decision to close a very popular beach on the Lowell Holly reservation. It was reported that overcrowding,noise and lack of trash removal by the individuals on the beach as reasons for the decision. Don suggested that there were other~options other than closure to all motor boats,citing sailing vessels and human powered boats were Mill allowed to enjoy the area. "ire need to manage existing laves better" to protect the rights and fireedoms of the many from the disruptive activities o the few. Public Access Update: Al reported he would continue researching into improving road conditions of Wills Works road. Discussions included the beautiful and safe beach that is unavailable for enjoyment on wa uoit Bay as well as the safety concerns if there was an emerg ncy in that area and roads were impassible for response crews.