5/9/2018 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee Greenway CPC Application for Quashnet Footbridge Update, Other Funding Options. The Chair reported on the Mashpee Greenway Quashnet Footbridge. They did a site visit and found a good location for a bridge which is smaller in size and seems to be more feasible which should bring the cost down considerably and the committee will be meeting later this month. ACTION ITEMS UPDATE Mashpee CWMP: No Update Mashpee Nutrient Control Bylaw: Update on AG Approval — No Update Estuary Restoration/Shellfish Propagation: Update Ashley Fisher stated they are in the process of redoing their systems, they are building their upweller systems and will have at least five floats in Little River. They will be able to house 10 million seeds in the upweller systems and can work with the shellfish in high tide and low tide. She described the process of growing the shellfish. Mr. York said they have increased the efficiency by getting rid of the hatchery building and moved back to an earlier nursery stage where they are fed to make sure they grow faster. He said this is a State of the Art system that no other town is doing. The Chair suggested writing an article for the local paper after they get the system up and running. There was a discussion on the tribal rights and how they do not want to abide by the town regulations. It was noted there are issues and are hoping to work together. IMA's with other towns: DRI Review: Update Andrew Gottlieb said the County changed the DRI to a consistency review to be adopted by the County Commissioners a couple of weeks ago and is waiting to be approved by the Assembly of Delegates. He had a discussion with the Falmouth's Water Quality Committee months ago and they ran thru their process and their Board of Selectmen authorized for them to begin negotiations with us on Waquoit Bay. Planning for sewers: connections with private sewers: Update No Update