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Part of this research was the overseeing of six model- William Taylor—Alternate Delegate Barnstable ing runs of dredging scenario alternatives to assess County Dredge Advisory water quality in the Mashpee River and Popponesset Committee Bay in general. Respectfully Submitted The sixth modeling run evaluated the effects on Ken Bates — Chairman water quality of dredging a new channel through Steve Pinard—Secretary Popponesset Bay sand bar (a flood tide delta also Gerald Daly referred to as "Low Tide Island") which is located in perry Ellis its entirety in Mashpee waters. The proposed channel Tim Leedham would extend through the deepest part of the sand bar William Taylor I or flood tide delta inside the Bay. The Waterways '1 Commission will complete its studies and submit a J recommendation to the Board of Selectmen in early Report of the 2009. Zoning Board of Appeals Water Quality Monitoring The Waterways Commission continued to work with Dr.Brian Howes to analyze the nutrient problems To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the of the Popponesset Bay and Waquoit Bay systems. Citizens of the Town of Mashpee During the year the Commission committed to take samples at several sites in Popponesset Bay and The Zoning Board of Appeals is appointed by Waquoit Bay and their tributaries for analysis. the Selectmen and acts under the authority of Chapters 40A and 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws and The water samples are analyzed to measure dis- the Zoning By-laws of the Town of Mashpee. The solved oxygen, salinity, temperature, turbidity and Zoning Board of Appeals has the following powers; nutrient levels. 'I 1. To hear and decide Appeals in accordance The Waterways Commission will be continuing with Chapter 40A Section 8 by any person the monitoring throughout 2009 and beyond. Water aggrieved by reason of his inability to obtain quality monitoring in both bays is needed to assess a permit or enforcement action from any continuing improvement or degradation and eventu- administrative officer, by the regional plan- ally determining what effect waste water management ning agency, or by any person including an efforts are having on water quality. officer or board of the city or town, or of an abutting city or town aggrieved by an order or Other Committee Work decision of the inspector of buildings, or other administrative official, in violation of The Waterways Commission members partici- any provision of this chapter or any ordinance pate in other Town and County committee work as fol- of By-law adopted thereunder. lows: 2. To hear and decide Petitions for Special Ken Bates—Dredge dates State Permits in accordance with Chapter 40A Section 9. The Board may grant Special Steve Pinard—Water Quality, South Cape Permits to authorize specifically itemized 'i Beach Advisory Committee uses after weighing the benefit or detriment of a proposal. Special Permits allow for,but Gerald Daly—Barnstable County Coastal are not limited to, the following: Resources Committee ♦ Construction of piers, ramps and floats. Perry Ellis—Delegate to Barnstable County ♦ Commercial development of property. Dredge Advisory Committee ♦ Extension, alteration or change of a non-conforming structure. Tim Leedham—Mashpee Local Multiple ♦ Demolition of an existing structure(to Hazard Community Planning allow for rebuild) j Team ♦ Conversion of an existing dwelling to accommodate an in-law apartment 162