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Constable. The moratorium will remain in place until the Aquaculture Regulations and mapping system/waitlist is <br /> approved by the Board of Selectmen. Bohnenberger is scheduled to be heard by the Board of Selectmen on July 22 for <br /> his proposed Aquaculture License relocation in Ockway Bay. <br /> Re: Offender,Ashley Fisher went to the Magistrate.There was a fine of$750.00 and she recommended the <br /> Magistrate to suspend license indefinitely. <br /> Old Business: <br /> Aquaculture License Area Availability/Moratorium <br /> Fisher said we need to update maps to indicate where people in the future can apply for a Shellfish Aquaculture <br /> License. <br /> Also there is a need to update the Shellfish Aquaculture License Application form to reflect what the Massachusetts <br /> Division of Marine Fisheries require in their application process. <br /> Cook asked about timeframes. Fisher replied as long as it takes, I would like it to be completed within a year. <br /> Cook asked if this will include people who already have grants. Holmes wanted to clarify if we were talking <br /> about expanding existing, or additional. Thomas said we want to take existing grant holders into consideration without <br /> showing preferential treatment. Holmes agreed. <br /> Fisher said the end goal is to have available areas mapped out that are deemed areas of least conflict to both <br /> residents and the Natural Resources alike.These areas will also be strategically placed in areas that are in need of TMDL <br /> compliance and will complement the town's shellfish component of the Comprehensive Watershed Nitrogen. <br /> Management Plan. <br /> Recommendation for new Shellfish Commission member <br /> Peter Thomas interviewed Richard Cook: <br /> Q: Have you served on the Shellfish Commission before? <br /> A: I have, roughly 2 years ago I sat on the commission. <br /> Q:Why do you want to be on the Commission? <br /> A: A representative from the Aquaculture Industry should be on the board. 1 think I bring a lot of good insight to <br /> shellfishing in general. <br /> Q: Do you have Shellfish experience? <br /> A: Since the late 70's. <br /> Holmes followed up by asking: Digging or just farming? Cook answered: Started commercial shellfishing in <br /> 1980s. <br /> Q: Are you familiar with Mashpee Waterways and Department of Shellfish projects they have going on? <br /> A: Yes. <br /> Q: Can you remain unbiased on the Board? <br /> A: Absolutely. <br />