2/4/2009 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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focus. In addition,an effort to increase the interest of volunteers who would like to participate in the upcoming season testing was undertaken. Some of the changes discussed included the establishment of Bay Managers and Boat Captains as well as an improved process ofdelivering n collecting sampling equipment needed. Additional meetings were held with key managers who welcomed the ideas discussed. Steve reported that during the next few weeks he will be completing the draft plan based on initial input from all,and sending the draft to ken managers for their final input and suggestions. County Maintenance Dredge Status for Popponesset Bay: Perry Ellis and Ken Bates updated the group on the status of the dredging of the outer entrance channel t Popponesset Bay. The requested change in the Dredge dates extension to a completion date of February 15,has been approved by the Corps of Engineers and the State DER The Dredge is expected to be on site by the coming week-end and actual dredging of the outer bay channel to start shortly thereafter and completed within the permit extension window. Public Access: No report Old Business Iden Bates reported that he had completed the Draft Town Meeting Warrant for the waterways Commission. These are suggested Articles that would be sent to the Burd of Selectmen prior to the submittal cut off dates. Copies of these and the Water Quality SMAST proposals would be forthcoming t the Commission members. Ken Bates asked for comments and suggested changes desired by Commission mernbers to his draft 2009 Goals and Objectives . Steve Pinard suggested that ongoing waquoit Bay maintenance dredging details could be added. In addition, Steve suggested that the Commission could benefit from learning more about the Aqua Farms Program in 11 ashpe . Ike proposed that Shellfish Constable Rick York, who oversees Aqua Farms be asked to present a report on 11hpe Aqua Farms which could include reaps of existing waquoit and Popponesset Bay permits and outlining areas of potential growth,revenue opportunities, current regulations,and a focus on Waterway Navigation marker needs and requirements,etc. Dick York agreed to make a formal presentation on this subject. It was decided to place this on the agenda of the April 14 meeting as a special presentation. New Business: None orres ondence suggestion to consider a permanent Notice of Meeting process was discussed. The Commission decided to remain with the current process. motion to adjourn at 9: AM,was made by Ferry Ellis,seconded by Tim Leedharn and unanimously approved. NEXT MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY MARCH 10,2009,9:00 AM,MEETING ROOM I#3 AT THE TOWN HALL r MEETING FOR THE APRIL MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY,APRIL 14,2009,9:OOAM, MEETING ROOM# ,TOWN HAIL