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Popponesset Bay Area: Note relevant comments from the Harbormaster's report. On a <br /> positive note Tim Leedham reported that he has noticed a considerable amount of small fish <br /> school activity in the Bay. <br /> Waquoit Bay Area: Nothing to report beyond references from the Harbormaster's report. <br /> Water Quality: The water quality testing program concluded in August for the season. All test <br /> kits have been returned to the University. Don MacDonald reported that the Tribe hopes to be <br /> more involved with volunteers next year. The program was successfully implemented due to <br /> the efforts of many volunteers. <br /> Barnstable County Coastal Resources: The Barnstable County Dredge Committee meeting <br /> has not been scheduled yet. This is a high priority item. Ken Bates to monitor the situation. <br /> Sewer Commission: As noted under Appointments Dick Noonan has volunteered to serve as <br /> the MWC liaison. Formal vote affirming this will take place when needed at a later meeting. <br /> Public Access: Nothing to report. But it was noted that we are not aware of what equipment <br /> will be available to us which reinforces why a meeting needs to take place. <br /> Waterways Improvement Plans: working Team member. A scope of work for the project is <br /> being developed by the Expansion Project team. A preliminary budget has been developed by <br /> Ken for the project. A review of available funds has been determined that adequate Waterway <br /> funds will be available after October Town Meeting and approval of our Articles. Note that <br /> expenditure of those funds still leaves the Waterways Commission with enough operating <br /> reserves for other matters. We intend to look for other funding sources if available. Passage of <br /> MWC Articles at October Town Meeting is important for your/our attendance and votes. A <br /> partial RFP (scope of work) has been drafted, is subject to change, and will be sent to Terry <br /> Cook to be formatted and issued for the engineering work required to acquire all permits, <br /> licenses and approvals from all local, state and Federal agencies. We also have determined <br /> that we need to survey the connection from the Great River Boat ramp to the soon to be <br /> proposed Great River Channel and consider it to be a part of the overall Channel expansion <br /> project. A note requesting $2500 for the survey work has been sent to Wayne Taylor, ATM, for <br /> processing. A copy of the contract for the work has been received by Ken. <br /> New Business: <br /> There is a State sponsored workshop for Municipal Vulnerability Planning for all interested <br /> parties. This program will provide funds to towns to address their vulnerable areas. Ken will <br /> follow up to assess Waterways interest and need for participation. <br /> Additional Topics: <br /> None <br /> Adjournment <br /> There being no further business to conduct a motion was made by Gregg Fraser to adjourn. It <br /> was seconded by Don MacDonald. It was unanimously approved by all and meeting adjourned <br /> at 10:20am. <br /> Respectfully submitted by Richard Noonan, Acting Secretary <br /> for: Ken Bates, Chairman, Don MacDonald, Vice Chairman, Dick Noonan, Acting Secretary <br /> Tim Leedham, Al Wickel, Gregg Fraser, Steve Mone <br />