02/05/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 Pre/Post-Hearing Agenda Approval of Draft Minutes: • 01.22.2026 Meeting Minutes MOTION: To approve the 01.22.2026, minutes with minor edits. Discussion: Mr. Colombo requested correcting the language regarding the Upper Quashnet Project. Correcting "Executive Office of Communities (EOC)" to "Environmental Oversight Committee" and removing the inaccurate reference to "two residents and one tribal member"submitting letters. He recommended stating that several residents and tribal members submitted letters. Motion bv: Richard Sahl Seconded bv: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Sarah Thornbrugh, Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl) Discussion: (Public Comment solicited for each discussion - *3 minutes per comment) • Water Quality:Issues and initiatives (ongoing discussion item) o Not discussed. • Vote for Pledge of Allegiance (move to Quarterly meeting on April 16, 2026) MOTION: To recite the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the meeting starting moving forward. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: No Second Vote: No Vote/Discussion on the Pledge of Allegiance will be discussed April 16,2026. • DPW. Santuit Pond Landing(Catherine Laurent to Present) Catherine Laurent of DPW presented proposed minor modifications to the previously approved Santuit Pond Landing project,which is currently under construction and temporarily paused due to weather. DPW is requesting approval for two changes: a 13-foot pavement extension at the boat ramp to improve maneuverability for trucks with trailers, adding approximately 234 square feet of asphalt in a previously disturbed area, and a small pull-off area along the access drive to allow vehicles to turn around safely, adding approximately 605 square feet of pavement away from wetland resources. Ms. Laurent explained that stormwater from the additional pavement would be directed to existing bioretention areas and that current drainage infrastructure is adequately sized to handle the increased runoff. Commissioners discussed vegetation impacts and confirmed that the site includes extensive revegetation and native plantings as part of the overall project. The Commission agreed to proceed with administrative approval of the modifications, with updated plans of record and as-built plans to be submitted to reflect the approved changes. MOTION: To allow the Town to add additional paved area for the parking and turnoff, and to have administrative approval once the as-built is submitted. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed. Aye: Steve Cook, Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl Nay: Sarah Thornbrugh 2