Shellfish Committee

Minutes from January 4th, 2000

Meeting called to order at 4:35 p.m. on January 4^th at the Harbormaster’s office, McMillan Pier. Exofficiaos Louis Rebas and Tony Jackett was present. Members Frank Foley, Michael Anderson, Dan Nataro and Sarah Robin were present.

Correspondence

· None

Old Business

· Frank has offered to attend the Semac Minigrant writing meeting held on January 13^th where they will go over Minigrant submission procedure.

· He also attended the meetings, held by Semac in conjunctions with state and private groups, that discussed Best Management Practices for Massachusetts Shellfisherpeople. From that meeting, he concluded that a possible minigrant topic might be to look at some ways of creating some best management practices specifically for Provincetown. For example, how can a responsible shellfisherperson in Provincetown dispose of predators once they have been trapped. Possible suggestions: fertilizers, food etc. How can we, as shellfisherpeople, incorporate responsible environmental management into our businesses.

New Business

· Committee held a general discussion about who is responsible for dogs running loose on clam flats. Committee concluded that it was the responsibility of the town and the dog catcher.

Motion was made by Dan and seconded by Michael to schedule next meeting for 4:30 pm on February 1^st. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Michael and seconded by Dan to adjourn meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 pm.