8/6/1998 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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August 1998 Page 13. The Agent advised this study showed the dredging would not change the flushing characteristics or hnprove the nitrogen loading situation in Ma hpee ffiver. Perry Ellis' request to use the Stenerg property for dredging spoils was discussed last agenda. The Agent was told this is still very much eve in their minds, He informed Perry that the reception for this was very chilly. He felt there is going to be pressure to rethink it. He told Perry that the Commission's initial reaction was that this is a bad idea on several counts. He felt Perry is under a lot of pressure to find a solution. The Agent was approached by Mr. Whritenour and asked to help end a solution. Mr. green advised it was brought up to him after the Watershed Meeting, They wanted to know what the Commission's reasons were. He suggested r that they come before the Commission. Mr. Shaw stated the Harbormaster spore to hien too and he told the sane thing, Mr. Green stated he has other proposals than the basic' one the Commission was given in the beginning, Preferably, they want this site because of easy access. Mr. Sherman stated it would be one of the worst public relations disasters the Commission has ever had. Mr. Wirsen asked what the estimated cubic yards are that would be pumped? Mr. Sherman stated Ferry's inI.tial approaeh is that he would lke 2 - 2 acre sites. Mr. Wirsen stated that was just the amount they need to cap the Iand, Mr. Green stated the difference is they would have to truck it. They are loo at the nplicity of pumpmng it on this spot. He was opposed to this in the ' ' g. The first 300', if they dredge, they gain % of the value o the whole rest of the 12,000' that they plan to do. The first Soo' is the only thing that has an effect. Mr. Sherman advised the Aubrey report states that to do any good, they would have to dig out all those flats at the mouth of the river and remove part of Gooseberry Island.