5/12/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conscrvation Commission Minutes of May 12, 2016 Public Hearings Mashpee Town Hall Waquoit Meeting Room Commissioners: Brad Sweet, Bud Sh. aw,Dale McKay and Mark Gurnee,John Rogers " Staff Present: Drew McManus(Conservation Agent) and Judy Daigneault(Recording Secretary Call Meeting to'Order: 5:55 Pan. The meeting was called to order with a quorum by Chairman Brad Sweet at 5:55 p.m. There was no public comment PRE'/POST-HEAA.RING AGENDA • Minutes:Approve April 14, 2016 Minutes Motion: Mr. McKay moved to approve the minutes of April 14, 2016,seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 4-0-1 with Mr. Rogers abstaining. Chaco Smith: letter of interest in becoming Conservation Commission Board Member - Hold Discussion: `Gown meeting result—Chapter 17.2 amendments approve The Agent stated that town meeting approved Chapter 172 amendments to the bylaw. The bylaw replaced the language"An Administrative Review". The Conservation Agent andlor the Assistant Conservation Agent will determine whether or not to accept a project as an administrative review. The bylaw was also reformatted to reflect the changes. He noted the bylaw now needs to be approved by the Attorney general. Discuss ionlu date: Koi Fish-Johns Pond/Eagle Scout Project The Agent stated a resident on John`s"Pond spotted 4 to 5 Koi fish in the pond in the lagoon area. The MA Division of Fish and Wildlife has been notified and investigating. He noted these fish over time could cause problems to water quality due to the fact they are.prolific breeders and eaters. The Agent stated an article appeared in the newspaper and an Eagle Scout contacted the Agent and asked if he could conduct a fishing tournament at the site for his Eagle Scout Project, The Agent stated he signed off on the request and the tournament will be held on June 12 from 9 to 3.