07/27/2021 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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[Agenda topic 3] Haibormaster,News Discussion: Ashley Fisher was unable to attend the meeting but sent a report, Between early June and July 21',there were 7 citations written, Six of 7 violations involved PWCs either speeding in a no wake zone or operating in unsafe conditions. One involved and expired boat registration, The harbormaster has permission to dock a boat on the east side of the lake at a resident's dock in exchange for seasonal care of dock. This will allow faster access to the boat in an emergency The swim buoys to mark the swimming area around the three Wakeby islands have not arrived yet. Conclusions: Seven citations were written in the month. Wakeby swim buoys have not arrived yet. [Agenda topic 41Cyanobacterta in MW lake. bb- Discussion: Ashley reported There was no scum layer on the pond and cell count levels were acceptable, 263 in Mashpee and 1456 in Wakeby. The previous advisory was lifted in early July. Sampling will continue on Thursdays through early October. The town Manager also sent out letters to residents in Town requesting they eliminate the use of fertilizer to help protect water quality. Conclusions: The advisory against swimming and pets in Mashpee Wakeby Lakes has been lifted. [Agenda topic 5� Sewermg Discussion: Brian Howes make a recent talk to the Town about the poor water quality in the bays and how the ponds contribute as a source. The committee favors moving putting in sewers in the watersheds of the lakes up to Phase One and Mike will write a letter to that effect. Conclusions: Water quality continues to decline. Sewering of the pond areas should be accelerated. {Agenda Topic 6} Paul"B1bo Discussion: Don MacDonald made a motion to write a letter to the Selectman requesting they appoint Paul Bibo to this committee and Mike Rapacz seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Barbara will write the letter. Conclusions: Paul Bibo has been approved by committee vote, and Barbara will notify the Select Board. {Agenda Topic 7} Barnstable County Beach Water Testurg- ..:::..................... ..................... ..... .. ...................... .. Discussion: The Barnstable County site which displays results of E. coli and coliform bacteria testing in both salt and fresh water showed Attaquin Beach and Camp Farley areas both passed in the three July weeks following the lifting of the advisory for cyanobacteria on July7th. Conclusions: The bacteria levels have been acceptable the past three weeks since the Cyanobacteria advisory was lifted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara B. Nichols