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0 Mashpee Select Board Minutes April 11, 2022 Public Hearing: Application for Renewal of Shellfish Grant #006: Richard J Cook Jr DBA Popponesset Oyster Company LLC: Ockway Bay 3.3 acres: The Select Board opened the Public Hearing on the application filed by Richard J. Cook, Jr. d/b/a Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC, 19 Pem Way, Mashpee for a renewal of Shellfish Grant #006 located in Ockway Bay by reading aloud the Public Hearing notice. Richard J. Cook, Jr. was in attendance to review the Shellfish Grant that is located in Ockway Bay, 3.3 acres that he has maintained since 1983. Mr. Cook requested a 10-year renewal with an amendment to allow floating gear on the site, an integral part of raising oysters. It was noted this was not a part of the original grant proposal, however it was a part of how the grant was originally approved. Donovan McElligatt, Shellfish Constable was in attendance to review the grant application that has remained active since 1983. It was reported the Shellfish Commission has no objections to the continuation of the license with the use of floating gear which is necessary for production. There are no other changes to the grant application. Mr. Cook maintains a very productive growing site. Discussion and Approval of Renewal of Shellfish Grant #006: Richard J Cook Jr DBA Popponesset Oyster Company LLC: Ockway Bay 3.3 acres: In considering the wastewater/clean water mitigation plan as it pertains to the use of aquaculture for nitrogen remediation, the Select Board directed the Shellfish Constable to review the Town's additional aquaculture grants that may be inactive, non -productive or under -farmed. Maintaining productive aquaculture farms is recommended for inclusion into the Shellfish Regulations prior to the finalization of the new draft to be executed by the Select Board in May. Being no public comment, the Board motioned as follows; Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the renewal application riled by Richard J. Cook, Jr. d/b/a Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC,19 Pem Way granting a 10-year extension of Shellfish Grant #006 authorizing floating gear for productive aquaculture purposes. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none