4/12/2012 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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4) Access Road Into south llahpee Pine Barrens/Tribal Property: Mark Dibb (Civil Engineer for Ma tepee Wa panoag Govt. Center project}— Mark Dibb from CNA briefly gives a description of the Government Center project. Holland Mill load is a dirt road that corner across tribal land and is the existing access way to a parcel owned by the Conservation Commission. They are proposing to create a new access wa'y on Conservation lard. There is ars existing gate in which keys will be provided to Con om and the Fire Department. The gate will prohibit vehicle traffic from accessing Holland Mill Fid. The new access is not near any wetland resource 'areas and is, strictly to maintain safe access on the roadway. They would life to clear approximately 12' in width for an access road which involves removing the top soil down.to native soil and replacing with gravel. Chairman Fitzsimmons mons asks what type of deed is on this Conservation parcel be arose there could be certain restrictions and Agent McManus states that there are no restrictions on creating access gays. Mr. Sweet asks if he wanted to walk some of the trails on this land, would he park his car in the tribe's parking lot. Agent McManus mentions that-the adjusted access w y was proposed by the Town Planner, Toni Fudala. Mr. Dibb states that this proposed access will allow the Fire Department easy access otherwise they would not be able to maneuver their vehicles the way it currently exists. Agent McManus states that the south Mashpee Pine Berrin s is a combinatJon of Federal, Mete and Conservation Lards and including the tribal lands is part of the Mashpe National Wildlife. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the modification t the access as described 5) ,Jim F assrnan WB E I ^_- Administrative request to construct temporary walkover structure at South Cape Beach marsh for scientific research access Reserve researcher Chris Weidman explains that W.BNERR is conducting research on the effects f climate change, carbon sequestration and sea level rise on salt marshes. This proposal is for a temporary boardwalk that will.allow access to the research areas while m-inimizing impacts to the µ salt marsh. Mr. Weidman shows a power point presentation that explains the research study being conducted and hover they are currently accessing the sites. Agent McManus asks about the boardwalks and if the general public will be able to access them. Mr. Weidman states that they will put signage at the access ways. He states than the bo rdwalk will be low enough that it will be well hidden during the growing season. They will most likely have to anchor it due to-possible storm tides.. The, boardwalk will be approximately 2' wide but they will make it as open to fight penetration as possible.,They will be placed in ' or 12' sections and the frames are still be researched at this time. The anchoring systems will need to be at least 3' to possibly ' in some areas. Mr. Allen inquired as to the length of the study and how the commission will stay informed. Mr. Weidman states that they will stay in contact with Concor . Agent McManus asks if an M U can be drafted to include general protocols for Concorn to review and then finalize for signatures. Chairman Fitzsimmons asks if this study is related to the one being done with the University of Dartmouth and Mr. Weidman says that it is not and than it was WBNERR personnel that alerted the commission to the, alt marsh alterations resulting from the U-Mass Dartmouth graduate. student study. Motion made, seconded and unanim usl y carried for a conceptual approval Lased on the development of ar memorandum of understanding between the commission and 11 BNER staff. 6) Chief Baker: Recap of prescribed burn at S. Mashpee Pine Barrens —Chief Baker is not present to discuss the prescribed burns. 7) Catherine Laurent: Informal introduction to upcoming sant it Pond Dam restoration project— Catherine Laurent is not present to review the restoration project. 4