7/3/2001 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee 4n 16 Great Xeck &ad Xorth Mah ,Massachusetts 02649 *WHPEEWATE9tWAySC0MMj5�,520N M,INUIIIES Yuly3f MOI Chairperson, Jim Hanks, called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Attendance: Jinn Hanks, Herb Silver, Gerald Daly, Paul Lumsden, John Swart bau h, Bill Taylor, and Secretary Jennifer Ahearn. Other Attendees: Perry Ellis Hwbor aster ,Rick York Shellfish Constable), Ed Baker, Mimi Josephs, Fred Blythe, Attorney Paul wihtnan and Alan Barmy of the Mahpee Enterprise. Public Comment: Attorney, Paul Wightman attended to discuss a dock owned by Fred Blythe. Three sets of dock plans were distributed for members to view. 4'm Hanks asked Mr. Wi htn an if he had the approval of the Conservation Committee to which he responded in the affirmative. Mr. vi htman gave a brief overview of the history of the dock and why they were before the Waterways Commission seeking;approval. Because of some prior litigation, they were required to move the dock slightly and therefore they needed to seek approval once again. The dock is in water that is slightly deeper than before. Responding to questions posed from various Commission members, Aft. W htman explained exactly where the dock was initially and exactly where it was relocated and also Formed everyone that the dock would be removed durong the winter months. There was some concern and discussion about the number of people, particularly youngsters swinuning and playing in that particular area. Harbormaster Ferry Ellis was on hand to clarify the location and activity present 10n the area of the proposed clock. It was concluded that the dock would be low enough to the ground as to not create an obstacle for people walldng along the beach. Jerry Daly made a motion to approve the new location for Fred Blythe"s dock. Paul Lumsden seconded the motion. Herb Silver made a motion to table the motion. Charman, Jim Hanks, seeing no second for Mr. Silver's motion, asked for discussion on the motion to approve fir.