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 Cost considerations: boardwalk structure due to concerns about mat <br />stability <br />o Decision & Next Steps <br /> Initial preference for boardwalk structure due to concerns about mat <br />stability and environmental impact of shifting material <br /> Final decision changed to Mobi-Mat option with RDA permitting process <br />after cost discussion <br /> Commission staff will facilitate the RDA application process for the <br />selected mat solution <br /> <br /> Lauren Peters (423 Main Street) <br />o Discussion on proposed water pump for corn crop irrigation – Mashpee <br />Riverfront Jurisdiction <br />o Project Overview <br /> Requesting support for installing a hydraulic ram pump for corn crop <br />irrigation on Mashpee riverfront jurisdiction property <br /> Pump would be installed on the north side of the Herring run at Mashpee <br />river at the mill pond, situated on family property <br /> Project involves growing repatriated corn after 300 years with women and <br />children, building community around it <br />o Technical Specifications <br /> Hydraulic ram pump operates on gravity alone – no electricity, solar <br />power, or battery needed <br /> Pump specifications: one and one quarter ramp up, producing <br />approximately 36 gallons per day <br /> Installation includes protective screens to prevent harm to fish, eggs, or <br />debris collection <br /> Piping would run approximately 200 ft from pond up the hill, hidden by <br />existing multi flora roses <br />o Seasonal Operation & Environmental Considerations <br /> Pump would operate May through September only, removed during winter <br />months <br /> Designed to be non-invasive with no noise disturbance to fish or wildlife <br /> Clearing involves managing invasive species including raspberries and <br />multi flora roses in controlled manner <br /> Current clearing extent maintained for this season to stay on top of <br />resilient invasive plants <br />o Site Details & Planning <br /> Clearing area located between 431 Main Street and 423 Main Street, with <br />pump installation on 423 <br /> Plans include planting indigenous plants, native flowers, and creating <br />space for women <br /> Applicant has previous experience with similar ram pump installations on <br />other properties <br /> Commissioner conducted site visit, observed crops, cleared area, and path <br />to pond <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />