09/15/2015 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee Comprehensive Wastewater & Nitrogen Management Plan (CWMP): Update on final approval and implementation Still awaiting final approval from the Cape Cod Commission though it has been confirmed that Mashpee was in line with their 208 Plan. Estuary Restoration/Shellfish Propagation - Update Mr. York stated that the Shellfish Commission had requested a double wide boat ramp for Great River, critical for the restoration plan in order to harvest sufficient shellfish to remove the nitrogen. Mr. York has calculated that 44 shell fishermen needed to harvest shellfish daily, with a 3 minute launch, in order to meet their goals. Mr. York reported that it was taking b minutes to launch with the public also launching recreational boats. Mr. York emphasized that the double wide ramp was critical for the success of the Plan. The Harbormaster also supported the double wide design and the Town Manager was reconsidering the design that had been changed to the construction of a single ramp. A rack would also be constructed for dinghy storage as well as the addition of a kayak launching ramp. The DPW was currently taking a look at cost estimates. Permitting was expected to be costly. Mr. Cummings made a motion that the Environmental Oversight Committee support the double wide boat ramp and separate kayak launching area at the Great River boat ramp. Mr. McKay seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. It was stated that the motion would be forwarded to the Town Manager in support of the CWMP. Fertilizer Bylaw for the Town of Mashpee: Discussion of implementation, enforcement, promotion & education of residents and professional companies The Chair stated that he needed to follow up with Town Counsel regarding whether the MDAR could be included with the Town's bylaw, in order to be able to enforce it. The Chair was working collaboratively with Mr. McKay to draft a letter to the CCLA to notify them that the regulations were in place and to provide a summary of the regulations. There should be further future discussion regarding notifying the public about the regulations for next year. Phragmites and Algae Harvesting as Possible Nitrogen Mitigation Techniques Remove item from future agendas as there were no updates. The issue could be discussed at a later date if it becomes an option. 208 Cape -Wide Water Quality Management Plan: Implications for Mashpee CWMP Chairman Talbot reported that the Plan had been completed and responsibility had been placed on Cape towns for their estuary load. Quashnet River Restoration: Update No update OLD BUSINESS Land Steward Program: Update It was announced that the Assistant Conservation Agent has been selected and would begin work at the end of the month. The Assistant would focus on land management.