1/12/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Y 6:33 Jason stone, Trustee, 156 Waterway. Proposed exp6nsion of existing dock and addition of two float files. hlol Resource Area: LSCSF, Land Under ocean, salt Marsh, BVW Tori Bunker, BSc Group, represented the applicant. He described the proposed project is the expansion of the existing dock and addition of two piles. One float will be added parallel to the shore which will entail adding two pilings. There is adequate depth along the entire length, The Agent stated-both the harbormaster and the shellfish agent have reviewed the plan and have no issues. Shellfish recommended we put a condition in that no prop dredging take place. The harbormaster has no issues with the setbacks. There was a discussion whether the existing float is encapsulated but if is not it should be. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved to close and Issue with the condition if the existing float is not encapsulated it will be, and prop wash dredging will not occur. seconded by Mr. smith. Mote unanimous 4-0 Prepost/Hearing Agenda (continued) Administrative Approval request: Justin Fleming. sea Run Brook Trout coalition. Proposed habitat improvement for Brook Trout on santuit liver. The Agent introduced Justin Fleming to describe the project for proposed habitat improvement for Brook Trout on santuit River. Justin Fleming gave a brief description and pictures to the commissioners from Santuit River and gave the history of brook trout in Mashpee. He spoke about passage for herring and brook trout. He said the proposal is to put back the woody structure in the river that was removed and secure it in a way that it would create habitat for the brook trout and create passage for the herring. He is hoping with the habitat improvements to increase the herring plus create habitat for the brook trout. Stere Hurley from mass Fish and Wildlife will be introducing brook trout and would like to do something to give thea a fighting chance. The project area is from Old [Dill Rd in Mashpee to Old Dings Road in Barnstable down to the estuary. Following a discussion, the Agent stated he fully supports this project and recommended this project go forward. Justin stated Steve Hurley will keep the conservation office up to date on this project. Update: Mashpee River Herring Run sediment Loading., The Agent stated he met with Sel6ctman Gottlieb and the Tribe on the sand build up In the concrete flume on 130. There was an order of conditions worked out a few gears ago for conditions such as this. At the top of the flume there is a substantial buildup of sand. The proposal is to bring in volunteers to dig out the sand from the concrete flume but if need be, an excavator may need to be brought.in. The sand and the silt would be brought to the landfill. This is maintenance that hasn't been done for a long time.