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9 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> August 9, 2021 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion and Action on Draft#1 of the October 18 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: <br /> The Board of Selectmen reviewed and took action on the following articles proposed for the October 18, 2021 <br /> Annual Town Meeting warrant. <br /> For clarification the Director of Natural Resources Ashley Fisher and the Town Planner Evan Lehrer were in <br /> attendance to review their respective articles. Although the articles on Draft#1 are not numbered, the Board of <br /> Selectmen issued preliminary numbers for ease of review. <br /> Article#11: To transfer$50,000 from revenue available to the Natural Resources Waterways Expense <br /> Account. <br /> This article would provide funds for consulting services. Funds will be used as a 25%match to secure grant <br /> funding. The Town of Mashpee has no state approved Harbor Management Plan in place. By completing a <br /> state approved plan,the Town will have state support for dredging, waterway uses, implementation of shellfish <br /> resource areas for propagation and private aquaculture, designated mooring areas,bylaw recommendations, <br /> wetlands protections, management practices and other similar uses. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support Article#11 as presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none <br /> Article#12: To prohibit overnight occupancy on Town issued moorings within Mashpee Estuarine systems. <br /> This article is necessary to protect vital shellfish habitat located within mooring fields from potential spillage or <br /> failure. If this article is not supported all mooring fields within Mashpee may be closed for the recreational and <br /> commercial harvest of shellfish during peak months. This pertains to saltwater areas only. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support Article#12 as presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none <br />