04/11/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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occurred. The area will then be backfilled with sand and the restoration.of the grassy path to the dock. The Agent reviewed photos of the area and stated this is an erosion control project and not a restoration project to deal with creeping erosion in that area. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:27 Philip Boire, Trustee, 47 Hemlock Drive. Proposed septic system upgrade, replacement of a deck and addition of a porch. NOI Resource Area: Buffer zone to Freshwater Wetlands and BVW Philip Boire, homeowner, explained the proposed project is to replace the deck in the same footprint and the addition of a porch with a septic system upgrade. The Agent reviewed the project on photos where the deck and the porch are going to be built. He reviewed the Board of Health comments that the application has been submitted and under review. He recommended a Negative Determination. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 PRE/POST-HEARING AGENDA: Update: Tablets The Agent stated the tablets have been ordered and hopefully they will be available for the next meeting. Update: Herring runs/count program/maintenance The Agent gave an update on the herring runs and stated the Mashpee herring is consistently full of herring. The Quashnet Run is more sporadic. Update: NRCS review of Santuit Pond fish ladder The Agent stated they have been making adjustments to the fish ladder at Santuit Pond and NRCS is sending out an investigation team on April 26 and if it is determined there is a design flaw, they have ensured there is funding in place and there are some ideas what needs to be done to deal with it. Update: Wildfire treatments — Orenda Carl Monge Sanctuary