01/14/2020 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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until the March meeting. Jeff will provide maps/charts with detail including buoy locations and where we will meet the Falmouth Town Boundary line to aid in this discussion. - A motion was made by Don MacDonald to support the recommendation for Popponesset Bay"no wake" expansion. It was seconded by Tim Leedham and unanimously approved by all those present. - The Harbormaster reported that he has updated Mashpee Mooring regulations and a draft is currently under review. Jeff indicated that there will be a number of changes including: a new dinghy rack fee of $25, a prohibition on winter storage and a requirement that all boats over 20' must have minimum liability insurance including pollution liability coverage.There will also be a few minor changes around anchoring in Mashpee waters.All other fees are to remain the same. Jeff will email a final draft to the Commission for our review, comment and vote of support prior to going to the Board of Selectmen. - Tim Leedham suggested that we add an agenda item to a future meeting to discuss racks for canoes and kayaks. Following a brief discussion clarifying the topic it was agreed that this is a topic worth agenda time. DNR Director/Shellfish Constable Report: - There was no report from the Shellfish Constable - Rick York reported that we have not heard back from the Attorney General's Office on the By-Law changes that were approved at our last Town meeting which granted authority to make changes/ amend our mooring By-Laws to the Board of Selectmen. - Rick asked if we wanted to consider reintroducing the article on the "Jet Ski Ban"for Ashumet with new language that precisely matches Falmouth's language.A considerable amount of discussion followed and a decision was made to wait through the summer season while assessing any impacts/ issues that develop. Based on that assessment we could consider new language for October's warrant. - RickYork informed us of a women, who resides on John's Pond, being reported for feeding ducks in the water. It appears that she has stopped feeding them on the water but continues to feed them in her yard. Neither is an acceptable practice. Rick stated signage would be posted. - The Harbormaster reported on 3 dock requests: a seasonal dock extension for 248 Pimlico Rd which he will approve; a request on Spoondrift to add a float and extend the existing dock which he will also approve and lastly he reviewed a request on Great River for an extended boat ramp and lift. Jeff expressed concerns about it being too long for a narrow channel and said our Shellfish Warden had concerns over the impact of 2 additional pilings on shellfish habitats. Jeff will follow up after he hears back from conservation.Additionally, Ken Bates will follow up with Drew McManus, Conservation, to see if there are any Town restrictions on length of docks. - Rick also discussed developing plans to use old bogs in the town to pump water out of Santuit Pond in the winter to capture any remaining algae and explore ways to reuse. - Lastly, Rick York announced that he will be retiring effective June 1, 2020. He will continue to be available as needed for institutional knowledge. Rick stated that he believes he is leaving a good team in place to carry forward on the mission of Natural Resources. Rick will continue working on water quality issues which remains a passion for him. Committee Reports: MashpeelWakeby and John's Pond and fresh waters: No report Water Quality: No report Barnstable County Coastal Resources: Ken Bates reports that we are experiencing delays due to weather and equipment. He also reported that the survey for the Popponesset Approach Channel will be completed this week and the plan is to have equipment on site the 2nd week of February. Sewer Commission: No report. It was however mentioned by Rick York that the Committee has set up a meeting schedule and Rick volunteered to attend those meetings and report back to this Commission in the absence of Dick Noonan who will be out of state for the next 3 months.