3/26/2015 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT

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[Agenda topic 3] Boat Parade Discussion: Linda reported by email that Mary Bradbury of Recreational Dept. presented the idea of a boat parade to the special events committee and they did not approve it. The police expressed concern about using Attaquin Park in the evening hours. Members did not feel a day time boat parade would be supported. Conclusions: The idea of a boat parade is cancelled for now. [.Agenda topic 41 Duck hunting'on lakes Discussion: Barbara emailed Diane Lang of TTORon January 23rd on whether hunting was permitted from the reservation. Diane replied that a "No hunting" sign was posted by the road entrance. Diane had had other reports of hunters and she asked that any sighting of illegal hunters be phoned in to the EPO officer at 800-632-8075. Brian checked with the EPO officer and found that duck hunting in season is legal from boats on the lake. A hunter cannot shoot within 500 ft. from a dwelling, or within 150 feet of a street. Conclusions: Duck hunting is permitted on the lake, although not from Lowell Holly Reservation. [Agenda topic 5] 2015 Bass Tournaments Discussion: Barbara obtained the list of 2015 tournaments from David Diotalevi of Fish and Game Dept. The committee reviewed it for consistency with the ramp bylaws. Barbara emailed the list to Mary Bradbury in Recreation, who requested the list to help here plan ramp attendant coverage for the summer. The committee noted the bylaws were last updated in 2012, and wondered if changes had been made. We no longer have the number of tourney participants so are unable to determine if that requirement is being met. Conclusions: The listings appear to be in line with the rules, but the number of participants is really necessary, in order to determine if parking regulations are being conformed to and whether the lot would be too full to allow a resident to launch a boat. Concerns of guest, Paul McGrath Discussion: Paul, who resides in Sandwich, brought 3 concerns to the committee. The daily camping on Keith Island sand bar in Wakeby, a January 9, 2015 Sandwich Enterprise article stating that Sandwich planned to build a $120.000 dog park with dock on Wakeby Lake using CPA funds, and the proliferation of cormorants on the island in Wakeby. Paul mentioned he would email members links to the information he was concerned about. Members felt these concerns were problems, but were unsure who to ask for help on these issues. Perhaps these could be future agenda items with input from Steve Mone, Harbormaster and Drew McManus in Conservation. Conclusions: Paul McGrath brought three serious issues to the committee. I The meeting was adjoumed at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted,