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10 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> June 6, 2022 <br /> APPOINTMENTS& HEARINGS <br /> Public.Heaijp&.L ontinued,from March 21 2022 and May 23 2022 : 2022 Shellf sh Regnlatioras <br /> Discussion and Approval of the 2022 ShellfshkRelations: <br /> The Mashpee Select Board continued the Public Hearing from March 21, 2022 and May 23, 2022 respectively <br /> to review proposed amendments to the language of the Town of Mashpee 2022 Shellfish Regulations. It was <br /> noted that a mutual working group reviewed the document adding language to the final draft. <br /> It was disclosed that Carlton Hendricks a representative from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council was a part <br /> of the working group as was Peter Thomas of the Shellfish Commission and Ashley Fisher of the Department of <br /> Natural Resources along with Tribal DNR representation. The meeting was noted to be conductive with the <br /> agreeable language supported by the two Select Board representatives and Town Managers. <br /> Mr. Hendricks indicated this is a step in the right direction and it is hopeful that other municipalities would <br /> adopt the change and recognize their aboriginal rights. Peter Thomas also noted the Shellfish Commission <br /> voted unanimously to support the revised document stating this type of change shows what the Town and Tribe <br /> can achieve in moving forward with a continued working relationship. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins <br /> indicated Town Counsel Patrick J. Costello has reviewed the document with no objections to the change in <br /> wording. <br /> The proposed amendment reads as follows; <br /> Nothing set forth in this chapter or regulations shall be construed to waive any ancient and aboriginal rights of <br /> the Tribe, as define in the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and the Mashpee <br /> Wampanoag Tribe, to water and land, access to water or to hunt,fish,forage, or gather for sustenance, as <br /> recognized by courts of competent jurisdiction. <br /> Being no further comment the Select Board motioned as follows; <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Cotton,yes <br /> Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adopt the proposed amendments to the new 2022 Town of Mashpee <br /> Shellfish Regulations(final draft). <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Cotton, yes <br /> Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none <br />