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6 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> April 11, 2022 <br /> Public Hearing: Application for Renewal of Shellfish Grant#006: <br /> Richard J Cook Jr DBA Popponesset Oyster Company LLC: Ockway Bav 3.3 acres: <br /> The Select Board opened the Public Hearing on the application filed by Richard J. Cook, Jr. d/b/a <br /> Popponesset Oyster Company,LLC, 19 Pem Way,Mashpee for a renewal of Shellfish Grant#006 located <br /> in Ockway Bay by reading aloud the Public Hearing notice. <br /> Richard J. Cook,Jr. was in attendance to review the Shellfish Grant that is located in Ockway Bay, 3.3 <br /> acres that he has maintained since 1983. Mr. Cook requested a 10-year renewal with an amendment to <br /> allow floating gear on the site, an integral part of raising oysters. It was noted this was not a part of the <br /> original grant proposal, however it was a part of how the grant was originally approved. <br /> Donovan McElligatt, Shellfish Constable was in attendance to review the grant application that has <br /> remained active since 1983. It was reported the Shellfish Commission has no objections to the <br /> continuation of the license with the use of floating gear which is necessary for production. There are no <br /> other changes to the grant application. Mr. Cook maintains a very productive growing site. <br /> Discussion and Approval of Renewal of Shellfish Grant#006: <br /> Richard J Cook Jr DBA Popponesset Oyster Company LLC: Ockway Bav 3.3 acres: <br /> In considering the wastewater/clean water mitigation plan as it pertains to the use of aquaculture for <br /> nitrogen remediation,the Select Board directed the Shellfish Constable to review the Town's additional <br /> aquaculture grants that may be inactive,non-productive or under-farmed. Maintaining productive <br /> aquaculture farms is recommended for inclusion into the Shellfish Regulations prior to the finalization of <br /> the new draft to be executed by the Select Board in May. <br /> Being no public comment,the Board motioned as follows; <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the renewal application filed by Richard J. Cook,Jr. <br /> d/b/a Popponesset Oyster Company,LLC, 19 Pem Way granting a 10-year extension of Shellfish <br /> Grant#006 authorizing floating gear for productive aquaculture purposes. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed,none <br />