7/26/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 26, 2018 Mashpee Town Hall Waquoit Meeting Room Commissioners Present: Dale McKay, Chad Smith, Brad Sweet and Tom O’Neill Also Present: Conservation Agent Andrew McManus and Judy Daigneault, Recording Secretary CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 5:55 p.m. Chairman Dale McKay opened the meeting at 5:55 p.m. PRE/POST-HEARING AGENDA: Minutes: Approve July 12, 2018 Minutes – Hold Vote: Chapter 172, Regulation 27: Proposed amendments Docks, Piers & Floats – discussion under 6:30 Hearing Mashpee Land Stewardship Program: Barnstable County Fair The Agent reported Katelyn Cadoret, Assistant Conservation Agent, along with the Department of Natural Resources have a table at the Barnstable County Fair educating people on the Pollinator Species and marine ecosystem health. Katelyn also prepared a power point presentation on a scrolling on a monitor. He noted this was a very good way to get info out on the land stewards program. Hearings: 6:00 David Edlin, 5 Bowsprit Point. Proposed removal of five diseased/hazardous trees. RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to BVW, Salt Marsh, Land Under Ocean David Edlin, homeowner, stated he is requesting the removal of 5 pine trees on the right border of his property which backs up to Popponesset Creek. He noted 4 of the trees are impacted by Turpentine Beetle and the trees are weak and close to the house and the bark spray was not effective. The fifth tree is a tall hazard and leaning toward the house. The Agent reviewed the photos of the trees and he said upon inspection, he agreed there was evidence of southern pine beetle and recommended approval. He suggested if the trees are taken down before October, the stumps need to be ground because of seepage which attracts more of the beetles. Mr. Edlin stated that was his intent. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 4-0