Information for Meeting of Shellfish Advisory Committee
Wednesday April 24, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Agenda for the Shellfish Advisory Committee meeting to be held on April 24, 2024, in the Large Meeting Room at Annex at 3:00 pm. This is a LIVE broadcast and simulcast on Chatham TV (Xfinity channel 8 and 1072). A record of this meeting will be posted on the Town’s website as soon as possible.

I.  	Call to Order and Roll Call
II.	Meeting recording announcement/turn off cell phones.
III. 	Mission Statement
The Shellfish Advisory Committee evaluates the best means to develop the shellfish potential of the Town by promoting a sustainable resource through propagation, sound management, and by supporting efforts to preserve and protect shellfish habitat.
IV. 	Approval of Minutes – March 12, 2024
V.          Public Forum/Comments – Future Agenda Requests
VI. 	New Business
1.	Request by Chair for authority to speak on the SAC behalf at Town Meeting in support of the Waterfront Bond Article.
2.	Department Updates.
3.	Consider supporting the repeal of Shellfish Regulation Section 401. (F):
Shellfish Grant Policy: The Town of Chatham does not issue aquacultural leases for any area within the Town of Chatham.
VIII. 	Set Next Meeting Date - Adjourn