07/08/2025 SHELLFISH COMMISSION Minutes

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SHELLFISH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 8, 2025 —6:OOPM MASHPEE TOWN HALL— 16 GREAT NECK ROAD NORTH WAQUOIT MEETING ROOM PRESENT: Chair,Peter Thomas, Shellfish Constable, Chris Avis, Jaime Pachico, Dwight Pfundstein, Darryl Christensen ABSENT: Bill Holmes, Dick Cook, Buddy Pocknett CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chair Thomas called the meeting to order in Open Session in the Waquoit Meeting Room at 6:02PM. PUBLIC COMMENT: None at this time. MINUTES: Discussion and approval of the May 13, 2025, Shellfish Commission Meeting minutes. Shellfish Constable pointed out a few corrections in the draft minutes under the section of Shellfish Restoration Project, the spelling of last name. MOTION To approve and accept the Minutes as Amended. Motion by: Chris Avis Seconded by: Daryl Christensen Vote: The Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE: Not discussed OLD BUSINESS: Shellfish Constable reminded committee members of a previous agreement to periodically review the town's shellfish regulations. Although not listed formally on the evening's agenda, he suggested everyone take time over the coming months to review the regulations individually in preparation for in-depth discussions in the fall. He underscored the importance of being proactive and ready to address regulatory updates during the October meeting cycle to avoid unnecessary delays. Chair Thomas added his support for this initiative, proposing a timeline to begin formal discussions by October or November. He noted the importance of submitting any proposed changes to the Select Board in a timely fashion to ensure approval by January 1,2026, allowing the revised regulations to take effect with the start of the new year. NEW BUSINESS: Mashpee Neck Boat Ramp Issues A significant portion of the discussion was dedicated to addressing ongoing concerns related to the Mashpee Neck boat ramp, which has become increasingly difficult—and, in some cases, I