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Mashpee Select Board Minutes December 19, 2022 Discussion and Allroyal of Chol►chaquewBo�sConservation Restriction: Assistantµ Conservation Agent Daniel Kent: Daniel Kent, Assistant Conservation Agent was in attendance to recommend the Board approve the Conservation Restriction (CR) for the Chopchaque Bogs. In June of 2020 the Town acquired the 11.71-acre property with a 4300' barn adjacent to Santuit Pond along with several upland properties encompassing a total of 13.98 acres through CPA funding. The property is located on the east side of Santuit Pond on Cranberry Lane. In an effort to improve the water quality of the pond the project is proposed for wetland restoration and land remediation. The Native Land Conservancy, a local Mashpee based land trust would hold the Conservation Restriction. The management of the premises lies under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission of the Town of Mashpee. Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve and execute the Conservation Restriction from the Town of Mashpee, Conservation Commission to the Native Land Conservancy. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none DNR Director Ashley Fisher:, Discussion ande_A`pproyal of Fee_Changes Additions to Waterway kRegulations Chaff ter 170: Ashley Fisher, Director of Natural Resources was present with Robert Tomaino, the Harbormaster to seek approval of fee changes to Mooring Regulations, and additions to Waterways Regulations under M.G.L. Chapter 170. It is recommended that late fee charges be imposed to mooring bills that are not paid in full by March 15g'. From March 16"' through March 31't a late fee charge of $100 would be added to the applicable mooring fee. Any mooring bills not paid in full after March 31't would be revoked for non-payment. Renewal and late fee notices would be sent at a courtesy only. The non -receipt of an annual mooring permit bill is not an excuse or justification for late payment. For safety on the water, all vessels when operating must follow the Rules of the Road. The violation is recommended at $50. The operation of a vessel in a negligent manner would receive a violation of $300 and a MA State Summons. Negligent operational conditions include; Jumping the wake of another vessel, following a vessel too closely that is towing a person on any watersport device, weaving through congested waterway traffic at speed, intentionally operating a vessel in such a violent manner, the operation and/or passenger(s) are thrown into the water, and operating at speed with passenger(s) sitting on the bow or gunwales. For the operation of a personal watercraft with a modified exhaust system the violation is $300, and voyage termination, a $300 maximum penalty per noncriminal disposition.