8/25/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation Commission Minutes of August 25, 2016 Public Hearings Mashpee Town Hall Waquoit Meeting Room Commissioners: Dale R. McKay, John R. Rogers, Ralph B. Shaw, Jr. and Chad Smith Also Present: Andrew McManus, Conservation Agent and Judy Daigneault, Recording Secretary. Call Meeting to Order: 5:55 p.m. The meeting was called to order with a quorum by Acting Chairman Dale McKay at 5:55 p.m. There was no public comment PREIPOST-HEARING AGENDA: Minutes: Approve August 11, 2016 Minutes Table until September 22 meeting Thomas J. O'Neill: Introduction - interested in joining Commission The Agent introduced Thomas O'Neill to the Commissioners and reviewed his letter of interest to fill the vacancy on the Conservation Commission. Mr. O'Neill reviewed his background.and his interests in becoming a Commissioner. Motion: Mr. Rogers moved to endorse Mr. Thomas O'Neill to become a full time member of the Conservation Commission and to forward this recommendation to the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote 4-0 Bickerstaffe Conservation Area (Santuit Pond). Candidate for gating due to issues with vandalism, vehicle access. The Agent stated he did some research in the cost of installing a gate at the Bickerstaffe Conservation Area. It is becoming a site for parties and the neighbors are starting to complain. We need to restrict vehicle access to the area. The gate cost is around $4,000 and there are funds available in the Lands and Maintenance account. The Agent stated he will be setting up a site visit if any of the Commissioners are interested in taking a look at where the gate should be installed. HEARINGS: 6:00 Jack G. Carter, Jr., 17 Monomoscoy Road West. Proposed demolition and reconstruction of dwelling. At request of Commission,continued from 7/28 to allow time for applicant to resolve right of way issues and submit professional land surveyor's plan. NOI 1