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Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes 4 <br /> January 11, 1999 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS <br /> Cranberry Bog Update: (continued) <br /> Mr. Minor indicated that property access and construction easements <br /> are critical to build this project in an expeditious manner. It was noted <br /> that crop compensation is not authorized beyond the dated on CY99. <br /> It is necessary to have one year of clean water for the cranberry crop to <br /> be marketable, although there is no guarantee that Ocean Spray will purchase <br /> the crop informed Selectman Caffyn. <br /> Robert Sherman, Conservation Agent indicated that the order of conditions <br /> and emergency certification are presently in progress. He suggested that <br /> the Selectmen consult Town Counsel with respect to construction easements <br /> before the process is to continue. <br /> Mr. Sherman related concern with respect to the native trout fisheries. <br /> Town Counsel,David Doneski indicated that he will render a legal opinion <br /> with respect to this matter before the date of January 21, 1999. <br /> Bill Fisher, Environmental Consultant stated that the pilot results are the key <br /> to perfect the design. He agreed that the pilot concept makes sense. He is <br /> expected to furnish written comment to the Selectmen next week with respect <br /> to this regard. <br /> Mashpee resident,Ed Baker requested that the results of the E. Briarwood <br /> plume be also reviewed. <br /> William Fisher-Plume Update: <br /> Greg Taylor, Chairman of the Selectmen's Ad Hoc Committee appointed to <br /> study plume related issues was present with William Fisher of Woodard and <br /> Curran, Environmental Consultants to discuss assessments relative to the study <br /> of the SD-5, CS-10, and FS-1 plumes emanating from the MMR. <br /> In addition, Mashpee's current drinking water supplies threatened by encroaching <br /> plumes, and projected water supplies was discussed. <br />