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roadside portion of the parcel informing the public of this situation. Additionally, the commission <br /> wants to receive documentation as to the ongoing monitoring and details thereof from AFCEC. <br /> UPDATE: Upper Quashnet Restoration/ Horsley Witten Group: <br /> The Agent provided details of a meeting with Neal Price of Horsley Witten Group, who has been <br /> selected to manage the restoration of the Upper Quashnet River project. At this meeting, we <br /> discussed the financial details, invoicing parameters and project goals, which include restoration <br /> of a cold water fishery, anadromous fish passage improvements and aquatic habitat <br /> improvements. A site visit took place with Neal Price, Dale McKay and Assistant Agent Katelyn <br /> Cadoret to assess the existing conditions of the Upper Quashnet River and associated <br /> abandoned bogs. Horsley Witten will provide updated financial costs and a contract for services, <br /> which will be done in phases. An additional discussion on the possibility of a feasibility study to <br /> assess wetland restoration as part of the Upper Quashnet restoration also took place. <br /> REQUEST FOR FUNDING: Replacement of the Mashpee River Woodlands sign in the <br /> south parking lot with a new sign. <br /> The Agent described the request. The current Mashpee River Woodlands sign is dilapidated <br /> and in need of repair. Asst. Agent Cadoret attained a cost quote from Mike Day of Day Signs <br /> for replacing the sign. Mike Day has done sign work for the Conservation Dept in the past and <br /> does great work. The new sign will be made from a poly-carbonate material that lasts much <br /> longer than wood and all details of the old sign will be included in the new sign. The cost for the <br /> sign is $995.00, which can be drawn from the commission's Land and Maintenance Account. <br /> Removal of the current sign and installation of the new sign will be done by Mashpee DPW. The <br /> Agent requested a vote of the commission to approve this funding <br /> Motion: Mr. Smith moved to approve the funding for this project. Mr. Dalton seconded the <br /> motion. Vote 5-0 Unanimous. <br /> Administrate Approval Request: Waguoit Bay Research Reserve- Marsh mats Pilot Test <br /> Megan Tyrrell, Research Coordinator of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve <br /> (WBNERR) described the project to the commission. The purpose of this pilot test is to assess <br /> improvements of the nesting habitat for the declining Salt Marsh Sparrow, who's habitat <br /> requirements are very specific. Sea level rise is impacting these habitats and thus this pilot study <br /> seeks to find ways to increase the habitat resiliency of the Salt Marsh Sparrow. The location of <br /> this pilot study is adjacent to a small salt pond area associated with Sedge Lot Pond in the South <br /> Cape Beach State Park. There was some additional discussion on this project between the <br /> applicant and the commission. The Agent recommended approval of this administrative request <br /> with conditions as discussed and based on what is proposed in the project narrative. The <br /> commission is requiring the removal of any non-biodegradable materials at the conclusion of this <br /> project. <br /> Motion: Mr. Smith moved to approve the administrative request, seconded by Mr. Sweet <br /> 5-0 unanimous. <br /> Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote 5-0 <br /> Meeting adjourned 7:15 p.m. <br /> Submitted by Andrew McManus <br /> Conservation Agent <br />