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Popponesset Bay—Herb Silver <br /> Herb reported that the waterways research vessel has been returned to its dock. also, he <br /> observed that kids appear to be observing the boundary areas along the bend in Popponesset <br /> Creek. <br /> waqu it Bay— Jim Rams <br /> Jim reported that waquoit Bay is quite busy with boat traffic. Also, he noted that the <br /> Harbormaster has been giving tickets for boating violations rather than warnings. <br /> County Dredge Advisory Meeting—William Taylor <br /> No meeting. <br /> WaterwaysBy-laws and Regulations—Jim Hanks <br /> There was no activity. <br /> Water Quality— Jim Hanks <br /> Jim Hants reported that volunteers collected water quality samples in Popponesset Bay on <br /> July 18, 2003 and August 1, 2003. water quality sampling also is scheduled for wauoit <br /> Bay on August 6, 2003. Jing said John west is a new member of the water quality team. <br /> . Sewer Commission Citizens Advisoa Committee—Paul Lumsden <br /> There was no meeting held during the past month. <br /> . Barnstable Countv Coastal Resources Committee Update— Gerald Dal <br /> There was no meeting held during the past month. <br /> . waterwa s Improvement Plan and Dredging Permits—Jim Hanks <br /> We are now in our fourth month of waiting for a legal opinion from Elizabeth Lane o <br /> Kopelman and Paige regarding the use of conservation land for"conversion" purposes. <br /> After a discussion with Town Administrator Joyce Mason, the waterways-submitted `land <br /> swap" Article for the Town warrant was accepted. vice Chairman Jim Hanks represented <br /> the waterways Commission on Monday,ay, August 4, 2003 before the Selectmen. The <br /> Selectmen also accepted the waterways-submitted `outer Popponesset Spit Channel <br /> Dredging"' Article for the Town warrant. Jim noted that this article covers 4,,000 cubic <br /> yards at $4.55 per yard). A total of 8,000 cubic yards are anticipated to be dredged 1n the <br /> outer channel. Jing distributed a document that was provided to Selectmen regarding the <br /> long-terra funding needs for dredging Mashpee's waterways. <br /> Jinn also int recently with Town Planner Toni Fudala, who noted that the ockway Bay <br /> Boat Ramp is listed on U.S. Geological Survey maps as being within the Zone 2 water <br /> Protection District. Jim expects to meet with Tom soon to identify possible parcels that the <br /> town could swap with the Conservation Cor mission so a site for dredge spoils near the <br /> Mashpee River can be created. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />