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Water Quality: Steve Pinard reported that several meetings have taken place since the last <br /> meeting. Most ofth project details have been finalized. A.meeting with the Program's Bay Managers i <br /> scheduled for later in the day. volunteers and TrainingProgram meetings g <br /> + g ars being scheduled for.lune, <br /> and the Boat Captain meeting is set for early May. There is a strong volunteer participation this year, <br /> however back up Boat Captains and crew are welcome. <br /> Public Access: A question was raised about the possibility ofobtaining additional monies for the parking <br /> f cars,trucks,and trailers during tournaments to helpoffset costs of the parking <br /> p lin lit attendants required <br /> during these events. It was noted that already a fee is collected but that it does not cover the costs <br /> Resident BILL McI AY next addressed the group. Mr. Mcl ay's focus was on water safety on <br /> Popp ness tt Bay. He noted that there appears to be a migration of some moorings from the shore toward <br /> the channel particularly in the Mashpee Neck towards Goosberry Island. A growing navigation hazard <br /> y <br /> result as the navigable channel gets smaller frorn this action. Mr McKay then spoke on the channel by the <br /> SPIT. The area from the tip of the spit to P pponess tt Island is subject to mire speeding boats which are a <br /> hazard to swimmers on the spit,boats anchored at the spit(wake wash), sailboats,kayaks and canoes that <br /> might also be in the channel. There is a section of the channel where boats can increase their speed.Mr <br /> McKay would like that section decreased in length by moving the no wake markers at either enol closer <br /> together. Mr.Ellis noted he had already moved the western marker eastward. Mr.McKay Teff a copy of his <br /> comments with the Commission. <br /> The Commission thanked Mr. McKay for his coming to the meeting and bringing this concern to the <br /> attention of the members. Perry Ellis noted that he would look further into the situation and see what could <br /> be done with the marks. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Iden Bates reported that the warrant for the Town Meeting,that includes the waterwaysCommission's <br /> articles,will reflect a reduction in monies transferred to waterways in the Permit article. <br /> Ken Bates also reported on his and Al wick l's attendance at the Finance Committee meeting where he <br /> answered questions raised by the Finance Committee on the Permit article.The B S had previously <br /> approved the article but the Fincom had not. After answeringthe questions the Fin <br /> � voted their approval <br /> of the transfer article. <br /> discussion next took place regarding Commercial Moorings. Mr.Leedham recused himself from the <br /> commission. motion was made by Perry Ellis: That the waterways Commission send a letter to the <br /> Chief Police,cc the Board of Selectmen that the previous mooring fees increase recommendation made <br /> to the Burd of Selectmen and approved by them should note a specific rate recommendation on <br /> commercial moorings. Mr.wx k l seconded the motion. A discussion on the motion followed: Iden Bates <br /> noted that he had not seen any request from the BOS to have the commission address commercial mooring <br /> rates. Mr. Wickel noted his information carne via a private conversation. lir. bate <br /> l� also noted that s a <br /> result of the mooring fee increase presentation to the BDS by Chief Collins, Mr. Ellis and Mr.Bates it was <br /> his(Bates)understanding there was an action item for the Chief and the Harbormaster to corm back to the <br /> town S with commercial mooring rates. That was scheduled for the next B S meeting but was <br /> subsequently cancelled. The commission did agree that the largest vessel rates adopted by the BOS should <br /> be the commercial rates. The motion by Mr. Ellis then carried with Mr. Leedham still recused. <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Discussions took place regarding potential actions that could be explored regarding a Town Marina. The <br /> history of a past opportunity for the Town to establish such a facility was reviewed. <br /> Dick York next provided a comprehensive review of Aquaculture,Aquaculture systems,rules,regulations, <br /> enforcement,potential locations and existinglocations f current rants. Th <br /> g well detailed presentation, <br />