9/5/1984 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board f Selectmen Meeting Minutes of 'September 5. 1984 Page dleton 'M l.le r-M e re 're: Scallop Season , cont. O'Malley-Keyes Stade reference to item #7 of the regulations commenting that he is totally opposed -to drag ngin any location. He said that dragging eats up their home, food and a.variety of ether things. He said it creates problems-as it tears up the bottom. He suggested that no dragging be allowed in any Mashpee estuary and that it only be allowed in the stain channels of the Popponesset and Waquoit Bays. Deference was made to item #13 of the regulations -- "Limit -- commercial permit, 5 bushels per day. Family permit, bushes per day not to exceed 1 bushes per week" He said that there is not a lot out there and the regulations should reflect that. Dick Terry asked about seeding? Mr. O'Malley-Keyes referred to page 4 of his report. He said that their shellf fishing program does not have an active seeding program. They would not be doing any seeding this fall because going into the winter season has a high mortality rate. He said that he plates to do some seeding next spring,. Dick Terry said that he ap- .preci ated his report and the time that he put into i t. Chairman Hanson commented that it is not a good condition and that he has the feeling that he is a step away from saying . "No She l l fi shing" and that he is trying to find a happy medium. He said that the Board-of Selectmen are not too happy about the condition them- selves. Nor. O'Malley-Keyes said that most of the true professional commercial people have more concern for the citizens of the town and have greater appreciation for the quality and availability of the shellfish. Mr. O'Malley-Keyes said that the process is very unregulated and because of that, it is Fusing problems. He said that he does not like heavy regulations, but that h sees it as ay to look at the quality of the water and shellfish and to attack) each section accord- g to priority. Chairman Hanson. asked what sort of a time frame he was looking for so that he would have time to advertise'?, Mr. O'Malley-Keyes replied "tomorrow". Jean Thomas said that it should be posted in the paper for two weeks. Dick Terry moved to adopt the regulations that Mr. O'Malley- Keyes has suggested for the 1984-85 scalloping season. Jean Thomas seconded the motion. All in favor. Advertisement will be made in both the Cape Cod Times and the Falmouth Enterprise. Letter From Marine Fisheries - re: Mashpee River The Board re ie. ed a letter from the Division 'of Marine- Fisheries dated August 28 giving notice that the DF( F has examined the waters of the Mashpee liver and dine to high levels of bacteria, they have classified the area as prohibited. Jean Thomas commented that since this is the third letter the Board has received that assistance should be sought in finding out where the faulty systems are coming from. Mr. O'Malley-Keyes said that he received a call from a Mr. Hoif elder, who is associated with the B" rnstable County Board of Health. Mr. Hoifelder~ has offered his help in assisting the i town. Jean Thomas said that the town is involved in�a condition which is being investigated by the Board6 of Health'with regard to .the landfill and now we are faced with another~ problem. She said that the town could use all ,the help they could 'get. Dick Terry agreed that efforts should be coordinated. Will Hanson suggested touching base with-the Board of Health to get their progress report. Discussion continued about the shellfish pollution. N quest for Appointment of Temporary Dispatcher Board reviewed a request from Chief Frye dated September 4 requesting -that Marilyn 1asche appointed as a temporary dispatcher due to the resigna-Eion of Leo Perry. Jean Thomas moved to appoint Marilyn lasche as temporary dispatcher. Dick Terry seconded the motion. All in favor.