09/22/2020 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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[Agenda topic 3] Wastewater Management Discussion: Mike notified the selectmen by letter about the high phosphorus levels in Mashpee Pond and asked if the serwering of the area around the lake could be moved up sooner. Presently,that area has been moved up from phase 5 to phase 2. Phosphorus levels in the lake are increasing and septic systems are a primary cause. Conclusions: Areas around the lake have been moved forward in the plan for putting in sewers. [Agenda topic 41Trash Boat Ramp Area/Potholes Discussion: Barbara contacted DPW about trash in the boat ramp area: a water heater and dock pieces.No action was taken. We contacted Andrew Gottlieb, our Selectman liaison who took care of it. Brian noted more trash in May and notified Andrew again. Mike noted that now there are significant potholes on the road down to the ramp which need to be repaired. Mike will notify DPW. Conclusions: Selectman Gottlieb has seen that trash in the boat ramp area has been removed. [gender topic sJ Lake Use/Harbormaster Coverage Discussion: In this time of Covid 19,the boating season started of slowly,but became quite busy with a greater number of inexperienced boaters. There was a drowning on the lake June 23rd and a jet ski accident July 51h, both being investigated by the Mass. Environmental Police". The boating season started out fairly quiet but became busier with more inexperienced boaters. The Harbormaster maintained two boats on the lake much of the summer and Barbara witnessed assistants stop paddle boarders without life jacket and jet skiers. On the whole, there was excellent harbormaster coverage. Mike mentioned seeing boaters going through the narrows leaving a wake. The NO Wake Zone signage seems small for those not familiar with the area. Members wondered if tickets were being written for this infraction. Conclusions: Harbormaster coverage has been much improved this year. Agenda &p c 6)Bach Sampling Discussion: From June 3rd until September 2"d, bacteria counts at both Attaquin Beach and Camp Farley areas tested suitable for swimming. Conclusions: Bacteria counts remained down and the lake was suitable for swimming all summer. gender Ts c 71 Comaddee ReaUpment Discussion: MWLMC officers will remain the same in 2021. Debi McManus will be chairman, and Brian Mauro,Vice Chairman and Barbara Nichols will continue as secretary. Meetings will be held on Tuesday at 7 PM except for December and February. Conclusions: There is no change in the 2020-2021 officers for the committee. ._ ..................... ._ The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ry Barbara B.Nichols