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9 Mashpee Select Board Minutes August 22, 2022 Discussion AM?royal&Recommendations on Draft#2 o f the October 17w, 2022 Town Meeting„Warrant: (continued) Mooring Regulations_ Late fee structure ww _Page 13: The DNR in conjunction with the Waterways Commission has recommended an increase in the mooring structure to $50 for renewals received after March 15`h. The Select Board agreed to increase the late fee to $100. If mooring renewals are not paid in full by March 31"the permit will be revoked. This will improve operational efficiency, and allow the Harbormaster to begin mooring organization pursuant to the recommendations of the Harbor Management Plan. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and support the Mooring Regulations; Late Fee Structure to $100 as amended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none Wetlands Bvlaw Fertilizer Flood Zone.Buffer Zone . Pages_13-21: Ashley Fisher, DNR Director and Andrew McManus, Conservation Agent reviewed the intent of the Wetlands Bylaw modifications. The Wetlands Bylaws were initially adopted in 1988, and amended thereafter with the most recent modification in 2018. The Bylaw and its regulations apply to activities within Mashpee's wetlands, related water resources and adjacent lands. Changes would be in line to what has been proposed for Flood Insurance. Recommended language increases protections to buffer zones, protects existing vegetation and limits impervious areas. Discussion followed regarding the increase of buffer zones and naturally vegetated buffer areas to minimize erosion, siltation, loss of groundwater recharge, water quality and wildlife habitat. It was agreed this would require public education and outreach as well as enforcement. It was noted the Towns of Orleans and Nantucket are moving forward with lawn fertilizer bans. Of noted concern was Performance Standards (page 17) protecting wetland values, no new structures; bulkhead, revetment, seawall, groin or other coastal engineering structure shall be permitted on or withing 150' of a coastal bank unless the coastal engineered structure is permitted when required to prevent storm damage to buildings. The strict requirement may affect less than 50 homes. Other lots may be unbuildable or within areas containing rare species habitat.