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4 <br /> Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> January 27, 2025 <br /> Review...of Recommendation to Create the a,�l�t�e��n��res Freshwater PondsCommittee...... �hI ��� � �� Water <br /> r <br /> qg tly... oor .inato <br /> After considerable discussion with the Sewer Commission,the Environmental Oversight Committee and <br /> the Select Board,Ashley Fisher, Water Qtiafily C°oordinat(,n recommended the Select Board move'forward <br /> to create a Mashpee Freshwater Ponds Committee. <br /> The proposed Mission Statemerd; The t �xs e Fr°cpnshwal xr°Ponds Committee swill„ oc us on protecting an <br /> preservingMaskipee',v, hwatcrl c)nci,,v br ensuring clean water, conserving,,btodiversity andpronlotin <br /> sustainablepractices. The committee willwork-closely aarltlr theSelect.Bord and a rz.1 rra r.. <br /> e�r to support <br /> responsible stewardship(.f these natured resour°c s fi)r°both current and, ture generations. <br /> The structure of"the M.ashpee Freshwater ponds Committee is recommended for( ) core members and 2 <br /> Members At-Large. This includes, but it is not limited to; A.technical expeft, representation ftol n. local <br /> government,ent, a Tribal liaison, comirmnitry representatives, representation from a non-profit or envirorna rental <br /> organization and rr.winbers with general interest in conservation. <br /> "I"he Select Board.was requested to review the proposal, aard.consider adopting;the Mashpee Freshwater <br /> Pond.C;onmrrnittee advertising for mrmernabership to better equip the multifaceted challenges facing all <br /> freshwater ponds to ensure their health and susb in bil.ity. <br /> Discussion followed with respect to seed rrnoney that may be required. Ms. Fisher indicated she does not <br /> foresee a F marncral burden beyond printing needs and securing meefirig space at this time. It is possible to <br /> cornducl public Ou.treach creeds through existing grants for water quality and.education. Further specifics <br /> varrruld be addressed. <br /> Motion m ade by Selectman " eeden to estallfrlish a new Mashpee Freshwater:bonds C"c Drinmittee,and. <br /> advertise for membership. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman yin n-C olo bo. <br /> VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. <br /> l , ll C:"allVote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeder,yes <br /> Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes apposed, none <br />