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Mr.Thomas said writing grants is an art form and it would be in the Town's interest in to hire a full time <br /> grant writer. <br /> 2. Shellfish Constable Report <br /> Mr.McElligatt introduced Sydney Crook who was reclassified from a seasonal employee to Shellfish and <br /> Water Quality Technician for the Town.She will try to engage more people in town and has already put <br /> together a brochure with QR codes titled"Mashpee Natural Resources:A Guide to Water Quality and <br /> Shellfish in Mashpee Town Waters". <br /> The recent storm caused a delay in the State coming out to test,but the oyster fishery is now open.We <br /> had 10,000 oysters out,67 full packs came out on Saturday and 23 on Sunday.We stocked again <br /> yesterday and today. So far we had 20-21k oysters and have taken our 9-1 Ik.This is the first year of <br /> getting single oysters. We still have a good chunk to put out,I think we'll come close to putting <br /> everything out. <br /> Everything on the farm stayed in place during the storm,nothing moved an inch. <br /> The water temperature is really high for November this year.The worry is if the temperature plunges too <br /> quickly,they won't have time to go into hibernation.We're worried about mortality if there's a cold snap. <br /> We're in winter mode right now,currently redoing the upwellers.We need a new pump,just not sure <br /> where the money would come from. Mr.Thomas said we should talk more about that and find a way to <br /> get the money. <br /> Mr.McElligatt is aiming to have the updated Shellfish Regulations done by the next meeting so we'll <br /> have a month to review and discuss at the January meeting. <br /> Mr.Thomas asked Mr. Cook and Mr.McElligatt to speak about the site visit they did with some Town <br /> Hall employees.Mr.Cook said it was a positive experience and it was great to see Town Officials witness <br /> firsthand what goes on out there.It helps them to see where the money goes. <br /> Mr.McElligatt said they have 1.7 million under nets,not sure where we'll put next year's stuff,it will be <br /> a couple summers before we can get what's currently under nets out.We could continue to expand on the <br /> sand bar,or we could use more aquaculture in town to help with nitrogen removal. Another option is to <br /> scrap the current system of quahogs and oysters and have"oyster years"and"quahog years". <br /> Mr.Thomas said we should get more aquaculture grants out there. <br /> Mr.Cook said we should do a site visit and crunch some numbers. <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> (This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed) <br /> N/A <br /> ADJOURMENT <br /> Mr.McElligatt motioned to adjourn. <br /> Mr.Cook seconded the motion. <br /> Vote: 5-0-0 <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Mr.McElligatt;yes <br />