8/10/2010 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Mashpee Waterways Commission August 10, Minutes The August 10, 2010 meeting of the Mashpee waterways Commission was called to order at 9:30 AM by Chairman Ken Bates Present were: Iden Bates, Perry Ellis, Bill Taylor, Steve Pinard Also in attendance: Rick York, Shellfish Constable, Steven Mone, Harbormaster volunteer, Stephen Lempitski, President, Pirates Cove Beach Association Absent were: Al wic el, Tiny Lee ha , Paull Zammito. A Motion to approve the Minutes of past meeting, as amended, was made by Steve Pinard, seconded by Bill Taylor, and unanimously approved Committee Reports: : Shellfish Report: Rick York stated that water temperatures are remaining high, with soft shell clans dying off, however the quahogs are thriving in all areas. Heavy qgg uaho in action continues. Shellfish Boats and Lifeguards do have anti-sting treatments meat r r i tenderizer) should persons be stung by felly-fish. It s expected that 'ell -fish will remain in the waters until the end of the season. Mashpee-wa. eby: Bill Taylor reported there have been no changes since the last meeting. waquoit Bay: Perry Ellis, Harbormaster sten reported on heavy activity on the weekends with mid week seeing few boaters other than commercial trade. A strong resence by kite boarders has continued with a high 25 persons kite surfing since the last meeting. g Popponesset Bay: Perm Ellis reported that activity is similar to that reported for wa uoit Bay . � q Water Quality: Steve Pinard reported that the last test day ofJuly 30 was the "best" t" noted by SMAST. There is much enthusiasm among all volunteers and this is reflected by all. The upcoming Friday, August 13, is the third test clay and all are set to ! g Public Access: No change Sever Committee, No changes Barnstable County Resources Committee: Al wic el submitted a report that noted that the CRC voted unanimously to recommend 26 restoration projects for the first round of