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I. <br /> The Chairman questioned how the shellfish areas affect other <br /> uses in terms of scallops, moorings, etc. <br /> /oilRichard York: There has been a decline in scallops over the <br /> • ,,� years. <br /> Tom Fudala said this issue has been discussed between Rick <br /> and Eric; this should be reconsidered. <br /> ► '�:' The Chairman suggested designating areas of population. <br /> Richard York: Resources are low today. The State has yet <br /> to provide a new definition of resource area. There are some <br /> highly productive areas (Little River, Great River) . The maps <br /> are useful for issuing dock permits. <br /> 4a <br /> Tom Fudala asked if Rick and Eric might meet to determine <br /> prime and potential classified areas. <br /> j t 4IN19 The Chairman agreed a system of this sort would be helpful <br /> �!� ' to the Town when trying to solve waterways conflicts for planning <br /> ,' . ', purposes. <br />■ �! (There was brief discussion regarding designation of <br /> prime/significant resource areas, mapping difficulties, key <br /> symbols, and readability. ) <br /> I`4j �� The Chairman recognized Ed Baker, who stated the entire Bay <br /> is a resource, and said " . . .you can't map the shellfish <br /> resource. He made the point that certain areas have been <br /> depleated of shellfish. <br /> The Chairman suggested the areas could be regulated. He <br /> then recognized Bennett Gordon. <br /> ' . ' Bennett Gordon: Stated the Town has to be very careful <br /> about publishing any of these maps. The maps take on a life of <br /> their own once they are published, they are used on dock <br /> applications, and they could have a strong influence on potential <br /> mooring fields. There must be current data before an area is <br /> delineated and published. It should be known how the data was <br /> taken, what the assumptions and limitations are. (Mr. Gordon <br /> made reference to page 312-Shellfish Resource Area for Great <br /> River. ) Mr. Gordon stated he would be in favor of either not <br /> having the Shellfish Resource Maps, or of mapping the areas based <br /> upon some reasonable data taking process. <br /> The Chairman recognized Richard York, who stated the <br /> @'t, ? existing populations do not always help in defining the resource <br /> i highly are area. Ranges variable. <br /> g J Y <br /> The Chairman stated any maps should be highly qualified as <br /> ,� II' . to what is indicated on them. He also suggested long-range <br />