06/22/2021 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee - Wakeby Lake Management Committee June 22,2021 7:00 PM Mash pee Town Hall Meeting called by: Debi McManus Type of meeting: Monthly Secretary Barbara B. Nichols Attendees: Members: Donald MacDonald, Barbara Nichols, Mike Rapacz. Guests: Paul Bibo, Winslow Dresser, Ashley Fisher, Dave Simpson The minutes of the September 22, 2020 meeting were accepted as written after a motion by Mike Rapacz and second by Don Macdonald. Agenda topics [Agenda topic 1] Lake level/River outflow Discussion: Lake measurements were observed on the 1"and 15"' of the month by Brian Mauro through June I" and then resumed by Barbara Nichols until a replacement is found. They were emailed to Drew McManus in Conservation. The level was at 55.1 ft. above sea level and increased to 55.5 on January lst. It decreased to 55.3 ft. on May 161" and on June 1st had increased to 55.4 ft. after 6.6 inches of rain in Barbara's rain gauge. There is now 7 inches of water flowing over the boards in the dam. We also let Drew know when issues needed his attention. We told him of logs in the cage on Dec.I Wh and a dam board broken on one side on March 1st. He corrected the problems and let us know that DPW had done its annual dredging on February 11 th. Conclusions: The lake level remained between 55.1 and 55.5 feet above sea level since last September. Drew McManus has made repairs. [Agenda topic 2] Boat Ramp Repair Discussion: New signs prohibiting loitering and swimming in the launch area have been posted. The pot holes in the area have been filled by DPW and reimbursed by the State. There are plans to hire a contractor to repair the wash area at the ramp end. There has been discussion about hiring a ramp attendant through the recreation Department on weekends and holidays. Conclusion: The ramp area potholes have been filled and repair of the launch area is planned.