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• Certain commissioners expressed concern that the transferability clause could allow <br /> "backdoor" deals or quasi-sale of public resources (grant sites) from one private party to <br /> another,bypassing waitlists and equity among potential licensees. <br /> • Counterpoints: Others felt that as long as transfers are restricted(e.g., to family <br /> members or upon death/retirement), this is appropriate. Precedent from state law (MGL <br /> ch. 130)was cited, with some members preferring to maintain consistency. <br /> • Acknowledgement that, with few grants in town, control could remain among a small <br /> group for many years barring clearer rules. <br /> • Proposals included: <br /> • Limit transfers to direct family/inheritors. <br /> • Ensure that should a license be surrendered, it should go to the next qualified <br /> applicant on the list rather than accommodate an open transfer. <br /> • Consensus that further review and thought are warranted, with no immediate decision <br /> made. <br /> Alleged Improper Practices in Shellfish Grant Operations <br /> • Case Example: A certain Oyster Company and possible improper grant usage. <br /> • Allegations brought forward about potential arrangements similar to subleasing or <br /> improper transfer of benefit, involving one operator setting up gear and <br /> potentially receiving compensation from another. <br /> • The constable reported on due diligence efforts: <br /> • Direct inquiries with the parties involved. <br /> • No available evidence of inappropriate subleasing; any apparent <br /> arrangements (loans, gear set-up) are not confirmed as lease or sublease. <br /> • Acknowledgement that full financial/audit review is not feasible without <br /> further evidence or authority. <br /> • Discussion made clear that public accusations without evidence are inappropriate, <br /> and any further investigation needs careful handling. <br /> Shellfish Constable's Report <br /> Mr. Avis discussed how his office is in full swing and getting ready for the upcoming season: <br /> Preparations for the Upcoming Shellfishing Season <br /> o All the buoys have been turned over <br /> o Brand holders have changed their winter sticks up to buoys <br /> o Acquired 58 new floating cages to add to the stock <br /> o Received floating bags from the state to be added to the Mashpee River <br /> o Shellfish overwintered successfully; bag splitting has started <br /> o More than 60 cages removed during the recent volunteer day <br /> o Estimated 300-600 abandoned cages remain in the river <br /> o Kelp measured up to 6 feet <br /> 4 <br />