7/24/2001 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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T f 4 Tet Ski Accident on Xashpee-Wakeby Lake Discussion ensued regarding a serious accident, which occurred on the Lake on July 23 when a jet ski operator ran into a swimmer, who sustained serious injuries. According to the information available, the swimmer was well within the limits set for swimming from offshore, and the jet ski was speeding, as well as driving too close to shore. Letter to Cot. Mwra It was agreed by all in attendance that the critical issue here is how to enforce the current rules that cover jet ski operations on the Lake. The decision was made to compose a letter to Colonel Murray, stating: a) the concern of the Mashpee- Takeby Lake Management Committee regarding the lack of enforcement of the current rules b) a request that he provide Perry Ellis ASAP with State tickets a request that the State assist Perry Ellis with additional staff to patrol the lake d) a request that the State increase its presence on the lake, to deter boat and jet ski operators from blatantly ignoring the current rules and regulations It was agreed that the Selectman's office should approve the lett4pr before it is sent to Col. Murray. It was also suggested that perhaps the Selectman' s Office would agree to send a similar' letter, to enforce the serious nature o the situation. A copy of the letter to the Boston Globe, Mashpee Enterprise, Barnstable Dept. of Natural Resources, and the sandwich Consecration Agent would further assist in greater coverage of the story to the dblic. It was suggested that we ask Perry Ellis to get a copy of the police report of the accident from the sandwich Police Dept. This )gold protide the Committee with accurate details of exactly vat occurred. The Recording secretary agreed to work up a draft of the above-suggested ,fetter for review by the Committee. Bill 24arsters Report Bill reported that people are staying overnight on the Reservation. This is against the current regulations. There are no toilet facilities available o the Reservation, which creates a 'serious health problem.. The question is, what will be done about the its on. 112 Taylor Report Bill reported that the State Water Resources made a s f the duality of all waters on Cape Cod. The state is asking for voluears to get involved in this ongoing project. Bill Marsters will call forj�'i�re information. Next Nevs2etter The next Newsletter will be issued sometime later this year. It was suggested that we include a copy of the letter to Col. Murray, and that we include a copy of the Mashpee- akeby map marked with the swim areas. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 28th at 7:30 PM at Ma hpee Town Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM. Respectfully submitted, FW41L,�, Ina chlobol Rec ding secretary