3/26/2015 MASHPEE-WAKEBY LAKE MANAGEMENT

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Mashpee - Wakeby Lake Management Committee March 26, 2015 7:30 PM Mashpee Town Hall Meeting called by: Debi McManus Type of meeting: Monthly Secretary Barbara B. Nichols Attendees: Members: Brian Mauro, Barbara Nichols Guests: Paul McGrath The minutes of the January 22, 2015 meeting were accepted as written after a motion by Debi McManus and second by Brian Mauro. .Agenda topics [Agenda topic 1] Lake level/ River outflow Discussion: The lake measurements are usually done every two weeks but due to the severe blizzard the 27"' of January, the area was inaccessible. The lake has been totally iced over since then also. On March 20"', Barbara was able to measure and the lake was at 55.5 with 15 inches of water flowing over the board closest to the lake. There was 8 inches of water in the stream at the stairs These measurements were emailed to Drew in Conservation. Barbara also let Drew know that a small tree ( 2 inches in diameter) had fallen across the path, and could be easily removed after it was no longer frozen in. Drew cmailed back that on April 6"', AmeriCorps volunteers would be conducting a herring walk for the lake outflow to Rt. 28. When asked if this meant clearing the river of winter debris, Drew replied that they would be clearing areas of natural debris that block herring passage, and the herring didn't need much space. Conclusions: The lake is at 55.5 feet above sea level, still ice covered. [Agenda topic 2] Spring Newsletter Discussion: Barbara presented the newsletter she had completed so far with articles about yellow iris, the new nitrogen bylaw, an update on TTOR and the 2015 bass tournaments. Four pages remain. Members are encouraged to write an article and submit it to Barbara. Conclusions: The newsletter needs four more pages for completion.