05/23/2023 HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Ch.91 Permitted Docks  Conservation Agent- Town record keeping / orders of conditions. Ms. Fisher asked Mr. McManus to use Laser Fish to provide the information to the PhD student working on the Ch. 91 water structures. Ms. Fisher noted that the PhD student is documenting all the structures making spreadsheets for each body of water. Ms. Fisher noted that the assessor information might have more information on the dock structures. (10A Structures). In response to Mr. Cook and Mr. Noonan, Ms. Fisher indicated the goal is to know how many future structures should be allowed. (Potential Moratorium). Ms. Novelly concurred noting water structures brought up natural resources and navigation issues. Informational “Pop-ups”  Locations to coincide with community events. Ms. Fisher wants several tables with flyers. Ms. Fisher asked the Committee members to participate throughout the community engagement. Mr. Lehrer noted that most of the events he attended last year will be held again. Mr. Lehrer indicated he could put together a list for Ms. Fisher and the Committee. As for Chamber of Commerce events, it was noted that a list could be prepared as well. Mr. Avis indicated he would reach out to the Chamber of Commerce about events. It was suggested that the Chamber events should consist of a brief talk with a pamphlet given out afterwards since many of the events occur in eating establishments. Regarding Powwow, Mr. Oakley indicated he would investigate the requirements of having a table at the event. Mr. Lehrer added that having a person at as many events as possible should be the goal – a benefit of being seen everywhere given the variation of feedback. Mr. Lehrer noted other events such as the National Night Out and the Community Picnic. The goal is to attend all the summer events. Mr. Lehrer indicated that the Senior Center and Southport would be good venues, as well. Regarding the website survey, Ms. Novelly indicated it would not be “live” yet. o Environmental Justice Outreach Ms. Uiterwyk discussed the criteria of environmental justice and reaching that population. Mr. Lehrer noted that Mashpee Village was considered such an area given the income levels and demographics. Mr. Lehrer noted that the Mashpee Village’s Bingo Night would be a good opportunity to reach out to that part of the population. Ms. Wyman-Colombo and Mr. Oakley thought that the Tribe itself was an environmental justice group. Ms. Uiterwyk noted the there was a Commonwealth map delineating those areas. Summing up, Ms. Fisher indicated she would come up with an event list and distribute it.