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Al reported that the water duality with regard to clarity served much unproved this past <br /> year and continues.There had been reports of lower then normal tides and continued <br /> drifting of sands via stronger currents into previously dredged areas. Al also reported <br /> large schools of bunter and great fishing in the hays. <br /> SewerCommittee: <br /> No Report <br /> Water Quality'Update: <br /> Don MacDonald offered his services to try and fill the shoes of outgoing Stere Pinard at the <br /> helm of the town's ter quality program. <br /> Waterways Improvement Plan and Dredging: <br /> Ken reported that equipment has yet to arrive at the Popponesset Bay work sites. Ken also <br /> discussed the filing of the comprehensive dredge permit that would roll all of the town' <br /> current dredging projects in to one permit,and he explained the challenge of dealing with <br /> 23 state and federal agencies along with the time of year restrictions that must he <br /> recognized. <br /> Motion was made by Don MacDonald, 2nd Al Wi kel to go in to executive session for the <br /> purpose of candidate interviews and Commission discussion of the candidates. Upon <br /> completion of interviews the Commission would return to their normal business meeting. <br /> Executive session opened at 0930. Discussions began with the review of the two <br /> applications on file for the position being vacated by Steve Pinard. In an attempt to capture <br /> the interest and capitalize on the experiences of these two excellent individuals, Ken <br /> contacted the torn manager in hopes of adding an alternate position as only one open <br /> position was available. It was determined that because the town charter-does not recognize <br /> such a position,it would require BIAS actions and efforts would have to wait until next <br /> year's town meeting. Paul zammito citing the increased tempo of his employment and <br /> wishing to capitalize on the availability to two excellent candidates offered his resignation <br /> as full time member of the Commission and expressed his desire to participate as an <br /> alternate member in the future if and when this position is approved. <br /> Motion was made by Don MacDonald,onald, na Ken Bates to accept the resignation of Paul <br /> Zammito,with regrets,and unanimously approved. <br /> Regular session was re-opened at 0945. <br /> Both applicants, Don Barton and Stan Kealy were welcomed to continue the process of <br /> assuming the responsibilities ofmembership on the town"s Waterway's Commission. <br /> Additionally, reorganization of the Commission was accomplished with Ken Bates being <br /> nominated for and accepting another tern as Chairman, Don MacDonald being nominated <br /> for and accepting the position as Vice Chairman and Al Wi l el is remaining as Secretary. <br /> Ken Bates said he would be forwarding the required documents to the town's BS for <br />