10/25/1995 COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1995 The Mashpee Coastal Resource Management Committee met at Mashpee Town Hall at 3: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 1995 . Board Members present were: Perry Ellis, Jim Hanks, Bob Nelson, Steve Ball , Bud Shaw, Bob Sherman, Rick York, Tom Fudala, Bob Whritenour. The meeting was called to order at 3: 40 p.m. , and the Minutes from September 27, 1995 were approved. (Tom Fudala and Steve Ball abstained. ) Rick York distributed a map designating a proposed family shellfishing area in Hamblin Pond. This would have easy access for children and the elderly. A net would be used until the clams become little necks. The area is away from the channel so there is no conflict with boats. The yuohog seed money comes from fees. A buoy would designate it as a family shellfishing area. Waterways Commission, Monomoscoy Improvement Trust, and Shellfish Commisssion have given their approval, and Mr. York moved that CRM vote their opinion. Mr. Ellis made the motion that CRM vote in favor of the proposed family shelifishing area in Hamblin Pond, seconded by Steve Ball. Unanimous. Harbormaster Perry Ellis gave an update on the boat sewage pump- out facilities stating that the outboard motor power head was replaced and is now running fine. Next summer the old pump-out will be placed at New Seabury if we can make suitable contract arrangements. Mr. Hanks noted the State will contact us to do contracts to get reimbursement for maintenance. It is a three-year program, $26, 000 for the first year. We claimed $24,000 for the boat and caddy and their operation, but no money has been received yet for operation. There will be no cost to Mashpee. Town beach dune restoration status began with Mr. Sherman stating that by keeping the expense under $1, 000 with the help of volunteers, no formal bids will be needed. Mr. Sherman can help with the filing, and he knows a planner who can provide the planning narrative. Mr. Sherman and Mr. Ellis will get prices on materials tomorrow. Mr. York volunteered JTEC to help out. Mr. Ellis stated they plan to scoop the sand from the parking lot and plant beach grass using a weave mat, and then plant rosa rugosa in the spring. A path will be put in to get to the beach. Mr. Hanks suggested applying for money with the Selectmen, and Mr. Ellis stated he has funds for protection of an access point. South Cape Beach issues update began with Will ' s Work Road Gate Management. It has been open all summer, and nothing has been