5/29/1997 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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;�ToLrn o i)llashpee La�e 'ttee MOVIageMeot Co 16; Op-t-avAeck Poad..Abi-th Lo. Maslipee, Alassachu.setts 0."2649 Ph(508)477-3002 Minutes of the May 2 , 1997 meeting Committee members present: Jim McGonagle, Bill Taylor, Bill Marster, George Bingham Also present: Judy Mills, Mrs . Hendricks, Perry Ellis Harbormaster, Cliff D. Gate Attendent. Meeting commenced at 7 :00 P,Me Lotions to accept the minutes of the TJ.�3, 1997 meeting was unanimously approved. Discussed progress of water- level study. Chair spoke with Bob Sherman about Lake study and was told it is in a holding pattern but should move forward in a week or two. Perry Ellis told us signs are being made for boat ramp. Reviewed, the revised waterways handout with gate attendent informing him of the necessity to enforce the public access laws. , we discussed the new boat sign-in sheet, and instructed hien to hand out pamphlets to all who enter pond. Discussion on how the Lake Management Committee could assist Gate Attendent and Harbormaster with assistance and enforcement during the busy summer months . It was suggested from Mrs. Mills that it would e helpful and make sense if the two L. .C, members who live on the pond be appointed as assistants to the Harbormaster. All present agreed. A letter will be sent to the Harbormaster requesting the appointments be approved by Selectmen. Open discussion took place regarding the on going high water level at, the Lake and the frustration the residents are experiencing. The topic of cleaning out the damsite of sediment was discussed. The concerns of the residents down river were discussed* It was agreed that a working partnership could be obtainable with the completion of the water level study. It was clear that the animosity between the river residents and pond residents could be worked out. Meeting adjourned 8: 30 P..Me PF4