10/12/2021 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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DNR Director/Shellfish Constable Report: No Report Committee Reports: MashpeelWakeby and John's Pond and fresh waters: No Report Popponesset Bay Area: There was an update provided on the status of the County dredging activities by Ken. Jeff stated that he is in frequent contact with the County on all pertinent issues relative to the dredging activity. Waquoit Bay Area: No Report Water Quality: No Report Barnstable County Coastal Resources: Ken reported that the Popponesset Bay dredging project began 10/12 with the Inner Channel. Once that is finished the dredging of the 1916 channel will commence. Ken also reported that they were able to successfully find and identify a telephone cable that was laid across the bay years ago by New England Telephone. The cable is inactive and is not a hazard to navigation but can become an issue for dredging equipment if not found. Sewer Commission: No Report Public Access: Ken read to the Commission the written report provided by Catherine Laurent on the status of the Ockway Bay Boat Ramp reconstruction. The essence of the report being that the RFP for the project was released on 10/6. Bids are due by 10/21 with the award approved at the BOS meeting on 11/1. The date for final completion of the project is by 6/15. The report noted that the Boat Ramp will be closed for the entirety of the construction period. Notwithstanding the above it was noted in the report that the DPW is still waiting for comment on the project from DMF so that Conservation can issue the OOC. Once those items completed the project can commence after the expiration of the appeal period. Waterways Improvement Plans: No Report LGIGR Expansion Project: Dick reiterated that we are in the process of filing the NOI. It should be completed by the end of the month. New Business: None Additional Topics: None