01/10/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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homeowner was unsure of the specific species. The Agent will follow up with the homeowner and recommended a Negative Determination with the conditions as stated. No comment from the public Motion: Brad Sweet moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote 4-0 unanimous. Update: Santuit Pond Dredge Feasibility Study (Army Corps of Engineers/Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe) The Agent described the possibility of a feasibility study of the Army Corp of Engineers in cooperation with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to dredge Santuit Pond and re-use dredge spoils to create fringe wetlands along the southern end of the pond's shoreline (Santuit Pond Preserve town owned property) and deposit remaining dredge spoils in identified depression areas within the preserve. The Agent informed the commission that the town would be willing to be a co-sponsor of this project if it comes to fruition as it involves town owned property. There was some back and forth questions/answers between commissioners and the Agent. The Agent said he will continue to update the commission on the progress of this initiative moving forward. Update: Enforcement Order- 44 Sandy Fox Way The Agent described an Enforcement situation with homeowners at 44 Sandy Fox Way who expanded their backyard into existing conservation land (Besse Bog Conservation land). Specifically, expansion of lawn, installation of bocce ball court and portion of a playground. The Agent informed the commission that staff is following up with the homeowner to achieve compliance which will involve confirmation of property boundary and removal of all structures/landscaping within the encroached area combined with replanting of native species. Informational Update: Acknowledgement of Receipt, Conflict of Interest Laws. The Agent reminded the commissioners to sign and submit the Acknowledgement of Receipt forms issued by Human Resources Dept regarding the Conflict of Interest Laws of Massachusetts. All commissioners are required to take and pass the online test for MA Conflict of Interest laws. Informational Update: The Agent reminded the commissioners to attend two meetings on January 14th and 15th regarding the future of wastewater management in Mashpee. Meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. each night and take place in the main conference room at Town Hall. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 Meeting Adjourned 7:15 p.m.