7/9/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 9, 2018 Water Quality Presentation: Brian Howes; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: (continued) Specific findings of both the Waquoit and Popponesset Bays are showing additional nitrogen impairment as a result of a large amount of phytoplankton growth coupled with oxygen depletion, Dr. Howes indicated that chlorophyll levels were the highest on record in 2016 and 2017. This may be rare and infrequent due to environmental conditions. Heavy rains resulting in freshwater flows may be considered as the new normal for cyclical environmental events acting in a highly nitrogen enriched estuary as previous years brought forth many years of drought conditions. The monitoring program has grown to be successful in the region and has provided a sound assessment of the present health of the bays. Additional information may be found in the report dated July 6, 2018. Richard York, the Director of Natural Resources commented on the impact of the Shellfish Aquaculture Program. In 2004, the Mashpee River was seeded and harvested in 2006. The addition of seed and removal of the shellfish has resulted in no fish kills since 2005. In Waquoit the quahog aquaculture program has been ongoing for the past three years. A total of 16 million seed was added to both the Little and Great Rivers. The target harvest is 20 million quahogs. The salinity of the waters has decreased, and the algae blooms have not increased. This evidence reveals the shellfish program is a contributing factor. In considering supplemental efforts for clean water, it was determined the Board would further analyze cost projections for traditional clean water management, and bring forth a finance plan to the voters at the October Town Meeting. It was agreed this matter would be further discussed at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Approval of Special Event Application: 34th Annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek, Pass Through Bike Event; Friday, September 28, 2018; American Lung Association: A Special Events Application was before the Board for the Annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek sponsored by the American Lung Association. This is the 34"' year of the annual bicycle event which raises funds to fight lung cancer and other lung diseases. The applicant, Paul Curley, Route Manager has requested to pass through the Town of Mashpee on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applicable Town Departments have signed off on the application with requirements attached. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Special Events Application of the American Lung Association granting passage through the Town of Mashpee on September 28, 2018 as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none