08/27/2019 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee - Wakeby Lake Management Committee August 27,2019 7:30 PM Mash pee Town Hall Meeting called by: Debi McManus Type of meeting: Monthly Secretary Barbara B. Nichols Attendees: Members: Brian Mauro, Barbara Nichols, Mike Rapacz Guests: Jeffrey Smith The minutes of the July 23, 2018 meeting were accepted as written after a motion Brian Mauro and second by Mike Rapacz. Agenda topics [Agenda topic 1] Lake level/River outflow Discussion: Barbara took the lake measurements on August lst and 15th. The height was at 55.5 and 55.4 feet above sea level with 15.5 and 15 inches of water flowing over the board closest to the lake. There were 13.25 and 11 inches of water in the stream by the stairs. Barbara measured 1.1 inches of rain in her rain gauge. With decreased precipitation, there finally is a noticeable drop in the water level along the shoreline. Measurements were reported to Drew McManus in Conservation. Brush and poison ivy remain along the path. The near gauge is still difficult to read. Conclusions: With decreased precipitation, the lake level is finally dropping. [Agenda topic 2] Committee Reorganization Discussion: The current officers will continue to serve the committee: Debi McManus as Chair, Brian Mauro as Vice Chairman and Barbara Nichols as Secretary. Conclusions: The current officers will continue to serve for another year.