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Mention was also made of the possible creation of a marina on a 10 acre, town <br /> owned property, at the undeveloped end of Great River (Wills Work Road area). <br /> Don Barton voiced objection to that notion, as the site is shallow, and <br /> construction, dredging, and road development would be impactive. It would <br /> render more commercial encroachment on an undisturbed conservation area that <br /> he felt, requires preservation. It has been noted however, that this site might <br /> also offer the Town a much needed upland dredging sediment disposal site. <br /> Again this idea is in very preliminary stages of discussion (thinking outside the <br /> box). <br /> Mr. Barton added that water quality treatment/compliance, for our Town and <br /> estuaries, is well known to be the largest single issue confronting Mashpee tax <br /> payers. The presence of a new marina at that location, in his opinion, would only <br /> compound the environmental dilemma and inflict new pressures and costs on the <br /> restoration of Waquoit Bay. Rick York as well as members of the Commission in <br /> attendance took issue with Mr. Bartons opinion as it was stated by Mr. York and <br /> Mr. Leedham that there is no scientific proof that the number of boats sitting at or <br /> boating from a marina, in any way, negatively impacts water quality. Water <br /> quality issues are statistically impacted primarily by lawn fertilizers run-off, septic <br /> system leaching and highway/roadway runoff, none of which are caused in any <br /> manner by boats. Rick noted that Town leadership has already been proactive in <br /> upgrading and expanding boat handling capacity at the Town's boat ramps. <br /> A motion to adjourn was made by Don McDonald and 2nd by Tim Leedham. The <br /> meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for <br /> September 12, 2017 @ 9AM in the Popponesset Meeting Room. <br /> Ken Bates-Chairman <br /> Don MacDonald-Vice Chair <br /> Don Barton-Secretary �� <br /> AI Wickel <br /> Stan Healy <br />