1/13/2009 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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t Sewer Commission Advisory Committee: Ken reported that Al Wickel will sit in on future Citizen Sewer Advisory Committee Meetings as a replacement for Mr. Lumsden. County Maintenance Dredge Status for Popponesset Bay-, Jinx Hants and Ken Bates updated the group on the status of the dredging of the outer entrance to Popponesset Bay. The Dredge is not yet on site. The original schedule date was November 20th...The County Dredge vas delayed in Falmouth and ted to do a `small"project in Barnstable Harbor for fear of getting iced in. The Town sent written requests for a Permit extension to the State for a delayed date of February I (note that the new dredging cutoff date is January 15 1h). Since the Commission was advised by the County Dredge it would not be able to start until the 2 —26th due to additional weather problems it was decided to request an additional extension to a completion date o February 15. The Town has requested that new date. Public Access; Al wiclel reported that there is an increase in numbers of hunting boats in the late waterway areas. Many folks from around the State are enjoying hunting in the Mashpee areas. New Business Town Report Draft; Commission Members reviewed the draft Town Report that will be sent to the Board of Selectmen reflecting the waterway Commission projects and efforts for the past year. A motion to approve the draft was made by Steve Pinard, seconded by Bill Taylor and unanimously approved. Goals and objectives: The Commission members also reviewed the Draft of the updates 2009 Goals and.objectives of the Commission. More information was decidelto e added to the draft including expanding upon the waquoit Bay area to include Little River, Great river, and the ponds, as well as adding goals and objectives for the town' mooring program, Aquaculture Farms, Fresh water areas, as well as habitat fish and sport fishing, river and stream cleaning restoration, seeking assistance of organizations such as Trout Unlimited for guidance and grants. Town Budget Needs: A report was given to the Commission by Police Chief Rodney Collins. Chief Collins detailed the budget pressures that are facing all Town Departments. The Board of Selectmen and Fincom have been looking at all Department Budgets to determine if opportunities exist for cost cutting and revenue enhancement. One area,receiving focus has been moorings fees for annual mooring space permits in Mashpee waters. It has been some time since the last increase in mooring fees. Costs of the Harbormaster and Shellfish offices have increased significantly, particularly for fuel. Chief Collins detailed fee increase options being considered by the Selectmen, and the rationale of each. The waterways Commission has been asked to review the fee structure and to recommend same to the Selectmen in preparation of this year's Budget Review and the upcoming Town Meeting. Both perm Ellis, Harbormaster and Rick Yorl , Shellfish Constable were present during the discussions and Perm Alis provided support i