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seed oysters grew quickly and were later moved into silos in FLUPSY dock 5 and one <br /> silo in dock 3.65 25mm single-seed oysters that were growing at Little River were sent <br /> to a lab at Roger Williams University, RI,to be disease tested on July 30th. Results are <br /> likely to be back in early-to-mid August, at which point the oysters may be relocated to <br /> the Mashpee River provided they test negative for diseases.Waterways Assistants <br /> cleaned oysters within bottom trays.Single seed oysters from 2019 and single seed <br /> oysters over-wintered by Falmouth were monitored to ensure they did not become too <br /> crowded as they continue to grow.Approximately seven million R 1.5 seed were <br /> received from the Aquaculture Research Corporation on July 1st and were distributed <br /> between silos in land tanks 1 and 2 by Waterways Assistant Steinmetz. Measurements <br /> were taken several times throughout July to track quahog growth.Quahog predator <br /> netting areas were maintained and cleaned.All quahogs were sorted mid-to-end of <br /> July using the Barnstable County industrial sorter and were separated by size class <br /> into the upweller. <br /> -Water Quality: Santuit Pond continues to be monitored for blue-green algae(cyanobacteria). <br /> A visible scum layer was found on the surface of Santuit Pond on July 29th.An <br /> advisory was posted due to the visible scum layer despite cell counts for <br /> cyanobacteria remaining under the 70,000 cells/ml EPA threshold for closure.Two <br /> summer water quality monitoring events occurred on July 8th and July 23rd. <br /> Committee Reports: <br /> Mashpee/Wakeby and John's Pond and fresh waters: No report <br /> Water Quality: Don MacDonald reported that the water quality testing program's last date of <br /> testing will be 8/21/20. It has been a successful season conducted under trying circumstances <br /> with the virus. However,the program will conclude and so far it's a no major issues report. <br /> Equipment will be returned(still looking for one errant DO meter)and will be stored for next <br /> year. Don thanked all volunteers to this important program in a note. Don also reported that we <br /> do not have a date for the presentation of 2019 results by Brian Howes to the Board of <br /> Selectman. Don will continue to work on a date to hold a presentation at the Town Hall. <br /> Barnstable County Coastal Resources:The new dredge schedule is still being formulated per <br /> Steve McKenna.Ashley requested to be informed as soon as available so she can assess any <br /> impacts pertinent to DNR. Ken will also keep her informed as he represents the Town on the <br /> Committee and is also on the Dredge Committee. <br /> Sewer Commission: No meeting—no report. <br /> Public Access:The line painting and landscaping was completed at the Ockway Boat Launch. <br /> There seems to be some issues with people entering/leaving as directed.Additional signage for <br /> "Do Not enter"and"Do Not Exit"may be needed.The DPW is also considering a bench for <br /> those waiting to launch/retrieve boats.Also considering additional plantings. <br /> Waterways Improvement Plans: Ken Bates reported that the 2020 Poppy Approach Channel <br /> dredge was the worst ever experienced by him. It was scheduled by the Town for December <br /> '19, moved by the County to Jan '20. However, it wasn't started until mid Feb and poorly <br /> completed but not until the 1st week of May. <br /> LR/GR Expansion Project:The project is now beginning to move forward.We received a final <br /> proposal from BSC Group to conduct sediment sampling&testing and structure surveys for <br /> the proposed Channel Expansion Project. BSC's proposal has been accepted and executed by <br /> the Town.The estimated cost is$35,900. BSC will begin this phase with the surveying, <br /> environmental permitting and engineering services to conduct sediment sampling by locating <br /> core sampling locations, processing and analysis requirements to determine potential disposal <br /> options and costs for the project.The analysis and decision as to what needs to be done with <br /> dredge materials is the first major issue the engineers have to solve. Issues of where we can <br /> we place the sediment and how do we transport it there need to be solved before we can move <br /> forward in the engineering/permitting process.This all has to be engineered for State approval. <br /> New Business: <br /> -The organization for next year was addressed. Both Don MacDonald and Dick Noonan <br /> agreed to continue serving as Vice Chair and Secretary. Ken solicited interest in these <br />