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5 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> February 22, 2021 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Natural Resources Director Ashley Fisher: <br /> Discussion and Approval of Mooring Rules and Regulations: <br /> The Board of Selectmen met with Jeff Smith,the Harbormaster to review recommendations associated to the <br /> Town of Mashpee Mooring Rules &Regulations. It has been over nine years since the regulations have been <br /> updated. The changes will maintain up to date regulations and cease unsafe practices. Additional fees would <br /> allow a funding stream to continue the maintenance of current dinghy racks on Town property. Waitlist fees <br /> would also control the mooring wait lists which is over 1,000. <br /> Changes outlined in the draft include Fees as follows; <br /> Initial Waitlist Fee—Increased from $5 to $20 <br /> Waitlist Renewal Fee—Increased from Zero to $15 <br /> Dinghy Rack Waitlist Fee—Increased from Zero to $10 <br /> Dinghy Rack Fee—Increased from Zero to $40 <br /> Other changes include a proof of liability insurance on all boats greater than 20'. The changes would allow the <br /> Harbormaster to manage and execute his authority as defined under M.G.L. and local by-laws. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adopt the revised Mooring Rules &Regulations as presented by <br /> the Harbormaster. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br /> Discussion and Approval of Rescinding Board of Selectmen Policy #013 Mooring Permits and Regulations: <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins indicated it is the recommendation of Town Counsel to rescind Board of <br /> Selectmen Policy#013 to eliminate redundancy and outdated information. There is no requirement to have <br /> both Mooring Rules &Regulations and a Board of Selectmen Policy regarding moorings. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to rescind Board of Selectmen Policy#013; Mooring Permits and <br /> Regulations as recommended. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br />