6/12/2012 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Maslrpee Waterways ComInMion Minutes of the July 10th,2012 Meeting , The meeting was called to order by Chairman Iden Bates at 10:1 ASI Meeting Room#2, lashpee Town Hall. Present were: Ken Bates,Al Wickel,Steve Pinard and Bill Taylor. Absent Tim Leedham and Paul %mmlto Also Present: Mike Richardson(BOS),Stephen Mone-Harbonnaster Voted unanimous approval of minutes of Jun 12th,2012 meefing. Motion by At wicket second by Steve Pinard Voted unanimous approval to accept Stephen Mone's application to Mashpee Waterway's Commission.Motion by Steve Pknard second by Bill Taylor Voted unanimous approval to retain nate of officers as standing in the Mashpee Waterway's Commission.. Motion by Bill Taylor second by Steve Pinard Convspondence-None Committee Reports- . Harbormaster Report: Stephen Mone reported that it was a very busy July 4 week.Additional manpower was rewired with the 0 falling on a Wednesday.There were no major incidents, however several citations were issued dealing with missing boat restrations,mandatory safety gear,and operator's age being too young.There were some jet-ski issues with speed and observed safety,issues the chief complaints.Paddlboard operators were educated to the need to provide Pi 's as the Coast Guard considers the paddle-boards small boats,just like sunfish etc.Steve added. Safety checks would continue throughout the summer Steve said with education of our boaters being the primary concern.Ken Bates reported his encounter-with jet-skiers in and a -round a swim.area.Ken reported the operators of the jet-skis were very respectful and departed the area as soon as they were asked to.Mr.done offered the information#hat no wake speeds are required within 150 R of swim areasust like within 150 ft of shore.A Boatm Safety Course is being planned by the Harbonnaster and Environmental police program to be held.at the Poppon sset Bay Community Center.It was mentioned that the local Power Squadrons provide excellent PnDgrwns as well for boater's considerations.The Harbormaster mentioned that the Environmental Police proms offers excellent free programs. Stephen also said he was about- haf way doge with banding moorings. Ic.reported that.thea were about 1 15 new moorings released in the waquoit areas.The mooring list was being revised quickly. Shellfish Report:.Shellfish warden Rick York was smell busy with the water quality usting program and not available at this meeting. Mashpee--wakeby:Bill Taylor said all.is quiet and that.this year's.booklet is available Waquoit Bay: Very busy Popponesset Bay: Very busy with a few overloaded boats and no wake area violations corrected. Water Quality Fest Program Steve reported the first day of water quality testing went well this morning.we have a shortage of boat Captains he added.Many are unable to commit for the entire season due to employment responsibilities.This hurts continuity,but the Bay Captains John Vest and Al Wickel were doing excellent jobs working out the mks.All looked good.