11/22/2005 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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�� Wa�� Mina emend- Comms Nf,22, 2005 : ' :3 - M : Mas,hpee Town Hall Meeting called William J. Marsters Type of meeting: Monthly Sec reta'ryBarbara B. Nichols A#t ds . Members, William I Marstrs William Taylor, George Bingham, Barbara B. Nichols, Terrie Cook Guests: Edward Baker The minutes of the October 2 , 2005 meeting were accepted as read. gen( � r. : . ns Le eo i5 j] Discussion: Barbara Nichols presented the latest pond measurements, however the latest 2 inches of rain has increased the depth since then. It was noted that DPW had removed sand from the spillway from about 213.the way out on the jetty, and also below the-dans about 18 feet. This does not solve the problem, as large amounts of sand caused by the er s ion o high Nvater le v els,needs to b -ern ved fronn fay"t bei out in the lake, the dam itself, and downriver from the darn. T rrio Cook reported Perry Ellis refused to remove a hoard, and continuos to hold back water, with over 22 inches of boards in the dam. Joyce Mason has not answered our request to have Mosquito Control clean out the river. 1l&s. Nichols expressed frustration that the Town has not listened to our concerns about the high water. The late has been above 55.5 feet above sea level for the past year, and serious erosion has talkers place. Mr. Baker reiterated the environmental concerns of water quality dower, from holding back so much water in the pond. In his articles, Mark Nelson of Horsley and Witten wrote in 1999 about the effects of ground water on the pond level, and noted that 1lashee had a fluctuation of 4 '/ feet in a well near John's fond. Mr. faker again expressed the need for an index well at about 60 ft. above sea level on the walkby end of the pond. The members discussed Mr. Costa's later of Feb. 98 to the abutters of the lake, in which he outlined a management plan, which has been ignored. Joyce Mason did not answer our request to find out if Conservation funds could be used to develop " as built'plan of the dam, as requested by the Mate after a darn inspection. Discussions were held about which other State and federal Departments aright b helpful in this cause. Bill Taylor wondered about bringing in DEP. Ed Baer suggested Fisheries and Wildlife,, and maybe Natural Heritage, for surely they would be concerned that the erosion has buried endangered species in a foot of sand. It was also suggested we should address Selectmen again during public comment time. Conclusions: The lake level remains high. Large amounts of sand have entered the river from erosion. Town officials refuse to remove a board from the darn.