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Public Access:The issue of repainting and reorienting the parking lines for the,Ockway Boat Ramp <br /> was reviewed. After extensive discussion it was agreed that it made sense to reverse the traffic flow and <br /> the parking lines when repainting in the spring.A motion to approve this recommendation was made by <br /> Don MacDonald, seconded by Dick Noonan and unanimously approved by all present. <br /> Waterways Improvement Plans: Ken reported that the Popponesset Approach dredge requested by <br /> Mashpee for January 2020, but scheduled by the County for mid December has slid due to inclement <br /> weather(wind).The pre dredge survey should be conducted this week or next week and the work done <br /> the second week of February . <br /> LG/GR Expansion Project: Dick Noonan quickly reviewed the Tidal Surge Analysis Study contract with <br /> UMass Dartmouth and the importance of the data to our dredging efforts going forward. It will hopefully <br /> answer the question of whether dredging can have a positive impact on the flushing of nitrogen from our <br /> waters. <br /> New Business: <br /> - Articles for the May Town Meeting: Ken reported that he needs to submit an article to transfer funds to <br /> the Harbormaster's budget for waterways maintenance and improvement. He also indicated that he <br /> will write an article for the Town Meeting Warrant for the Popponesset Approach Channel Dredge. Ken <br /> will look to other Commission members for input. <br /> - Ken asked that he be granted the authority to write articles on our(MWC) behalf.A motion to grant <br /> authority was made by Don MacDonald, seconded by Tim Leedham and was unanimously approved <br /> by all present. <br /> - Dick Noonan reviewed the report he drafted on behalf the Waterways Commission for inclusion in <br /> Town's 2019 Annual Report. A suggestion was made by Don MacDonald to include more specific <br /> wording on our advisory role to the BOS.The additional wording was agreed to.A motion to approve <br /> the report as amended was made by Don MacDonald, seconded by Tim Leedham and unanimously <br /> approved by all present. Dick Noonan will prepare a final submission incorporating the changes and <br /> forward to Office of the BOS and Town Management. <br /> Additional Topics: <br /> There were no additional topics added or discussed. <br /> Adjournment <br /> There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Tim Leedham, seconded by Don <br /> MacDonald and unanimously approved by all present at approximately 10:40am. <br /> There will be no meeting in February and the next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2020 at <br /> 9:OOam in the Mashpee Town Hall, Ockway Meeting Room 1 st floor. <br /> Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Commission by Richard P Noonan, Secretary <br /> Ken Bates, Chairman <br /> Don MacDonald,Vice Chairman <br /> Richard Noonan, Secretary <br /> Tim Leedham <br /> Al Wickel <br /> Steve Mone <br /> Gregg Fraser <br />