9/27/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:36 Town of Mashpee Department of Public Works, 0 Main Street. Proposed installation of catch basin, leaching system and bio-retention swales; construction of steps from parking turnout to herring ladder. RDA Resource Area: Riverfront, Buffer Zone to Inland Bank, Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, BVW, Mashpee River Catherine Laurent, DPW Director, was present and described the proposal. She stated the work includes the installation of a catch basin on the south side of the east travel lane of Route 130. The installation is proposed at the existing low point in the road where storm water runoff is causing erosion of the bank above the herring run. She noted the catch basin will be piped to an existing leach pit on the north side of the westbound travel lane. She then explained the details of the system. The Agent showed photos of the area and noted some of the project involves private property and they will be working with the landowner. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote unanimous 4-0 PRE/POST-HEARING AGENDA: Minutes: Approve September 13, 2018 Minutes - hold Update: Air Force Meeting The Agent gave an update on the Upper Quashnet River. He stated we have been assured an amount of $850,000 for the restoration effort. The Air Force, the Town Manager and Town Counsel signed off on the Agreement. He stated he heard from Rose Forbes and she said the Air Force is changing the agreement and she recommended we have town counsel involved and he will be reaching out to town counsel. He said he had a meeting yesterday with Rose Forbes, Horsley and Witten. The purpose was to work out timelines because the funding has a two-year window. ADDITIONAL TOPICS (This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed). Motion: Mr. Smith moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 4-0 Meeting adjourned 8:55 p.m.