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heard back from 8 volunteers regarding walk throughs they have already completed. The Conservation <br /> Agent and Assistant Conservation Agent will be meeting with volunteers on site in order to walk <br /> through the parcels together by the end of July or early August. <br /> Mr. Baker has received some feedback regarding the rollout of the program, with some confusion as to <br /> who is assigned to which area and some areas without coverage_ Some volunteers have found the <br /> included map inadequate for navigating their parcel because it is lacking detail. Some volunteers <br /> without boats have been assigned parcels with water and people with boats have parcels with no water. <br /> Mr. Baker emphasized the willingness on the part of the volunteers to do their jobs, but wants to ensure <br /> that their concerns are addressed in a timely manner in order to meet with greater success. <br /> Mr. Baker suggested that the half time Assistant Conservation Agent was hired to provide sufficient <br /> manpower in getting the program off the ground, but wonders if the department has been given <br /> additional responsibilities beyond the Land Stewards Program. If the town is experiencing trouble <br /> running or managing the Program, the Mashpee Environmental Coalition would be willing to take on <br /> the responsibility. <br /> Ms. Kane agreed that volunteers needed better maps indicating parcel boundaries and more <br /> information regarding whether or not there is access to the assigned parcel. Some of the parcels are <br /> large and could be divided to make it more manageable. <br /> The Chair and Mr. Baker offered some solutions to some of the issues encountered by volunteers. As <br /> Land Stewards, it is recommended that they observe what they can and follow the circumference <br /> around their parcel to the best of their ability. Additionally, if there is no access to the parcel, other <br /> than by way of backyards abutting the parcel, a reasonable conclusion can be drawn that there is no <br /> access and, therefore, limited problems in the area. Mr. Baker suggested the use of the town's GIS <br /> information, located on the town's website, to take a look at the images of parcels online. Although <br /> the lot lines are not precise, GIS is somewhat accurate and offers a zoom in feature, and can depict <br /> such issues as ATV activity, campsites or any other issue/activity that doesn't make sense for the area. <br /> As Stewards, the volunteers can document what they see, sharing the information and offer feedback <br /> about the needs of the parcel, such as a path needed in case of a fire. Volunteers would benefit from a <br /> training program along with instruction on how to operate GIS. In addition, volunteers should be <br /> treated with respect and the lines of communication must be open and problems addressed <br /> immediately. Reports about the program should be shared with volunteers and they should be thanked. <br /> The Committee agrees that there may be some issues as the program gets into place, but that this is a <br /> good start and people are getting out there. The Conservation Agent should be notified about any <br /> concerns. He has some plans which may resolve some of the issues. <br /> Ralph Marcelli-Education <br /> Mr. Marcelli read in a recent issue of the Enterprise that the Mashpee Sewer Commission was no <br /> longer interested in taking over the Mashpee High School Wastewater Treatment Plant because the <br /> window of their interest had passed and little could be learned from it. Mr. Marcelli will look into the <br /> issue further and locate the article to share more details. <br /> Mr. Marcelli also shared an article in today's paper regarding a study on the Massachusetts Military <br /> Reservation where 20 different types of systems are being tested to determine which best removes <br /> nitrogen. <br /> 2 <br />