4/14/1998 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASUPEE-WAKEBY TAKE MANAGUMENT COMMITTEE Minutes of the April 14, 1998 Meeting Conm3ittee members present: James McGonagle(chair), Steve Cadrin(secretary), and George Bingham Call to rd The meeting commenced at : oprn. There was no public comment. motion was made to approve January 2 ,1995 minutes: Approved unanimously. l roes The Committee discussed the March meeting with.the Selectmen and DEP concerning the contaminant plume under the Lake. The Committee reviewed a job description for the Conservation Commission for an agent to monitor water levels and take necessary actions. Some members felt that the requirements were too coapated. Others felt that graduate students may be good candidates. The Committee agreed that it is appropriate t have ars agent of the Conservation Commission manage the darn boards rather than the Committee. The Committee agreed that it should closely monitor the actions of the Town, but should not be responsible for managing boards. The Cottee decided to request that a responsibility be amended to the job description so that the agent will act as liaison between the Committee and the Town. The Committee discussed that the State Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program had a problem with the water level management plan. Their concerns were reported to concern rare mussel species and resolving the issue may require detailed bathy.metry work. The Comm i t e agreed to ask the Conservation Commission for the NHES 's comments m writing so that a response can be prepared. The Committee discussed possible compromises from the reported water revel management plan. The Committee agreed that the primary concern about high water was during fall and winter storms. Detaining more water in the spring to allow a reserve for dry winters may be an acceptable compromise for the Cottee and NHS1'. Committee members reported that groundwater was currently at record high levels. however, the dean, structure was clean., and surface water levels were not excessive. Nm. usin . The Cham reported on his conversations with the Harbormaster regarding night fishing to aments. The Chairman requested that the regulation prohibiting speeds in excess of 6 mph he inserted in all tournament notifications. The Chairman reported that he has obtained addresses of all Dale residents from the Town Assessor and would like to initiate a newsletter. The Chairman will request funds.for the newsletter at Town Meeting. Cottee members suggested that internet mailings may be a viable alternative. The need for assistants to the Harbortnaster was discussed. Committee members suggested that residents would be effective in that capacity. The Committee deckled to meet on the last Tuesday of every month. Adjoummegat The meeting adjourned at 00 pm. Submitted to the Committee on May 19, 1998 by Steve Cadri