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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 8, 2008 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Request of Coast Guard for Event at South Cape Beach: Correspondence was received from the Coast Guard dated September 3, 2008 requesting to use South Cape Beach for the purpose of scheduling a morale day on September 11, 2008. The Coast Guard intends to bus most of their active duty members to the beach, however, some of the members will chose to drive and park with the Selectmen's approval in the Mashpee section of South Cape Beach. The memorandum stated that food, non-alcoholic drinks, kayaks and various other beach activities would be provided. The Selectmen related concern to the use of kayaks. It was noted the beach would not be closed to the public. The Selectmen approved the request,but requested further information prior to the 11'' on the use of kayaks and other beach activities intended for the event. Waterways Commission—Mash ee River Dred ing Report The Selectmen were in receipt of a report dated September 2, 2008 from the Waterways Commission regarding the modeling runs that assess the impact of dredging scenario alternatives and how they would affect water quality in the Mashpee River. The results of five out of six budgeted modeling runs were reviewed. Although none of the scenarios significantly degrade water quality, there is no scenario that leads to the considerable improvement of water quality. With the Selectmen's approval, the Waterways Commission would run the 6 h scenario to evaluate the'effect of dredging a new channel in Popponesset Bay that would possibly solve a navigational problem caused by shoaling. The two to three month project is estimated cost is $1500, and is budgeted within the $9000 authorization for the modeling runs. Motion made by Selectman Green to approve and move forward with the 6`h modeling run scenario as defined. Motion seconded by Selectman Cook. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.