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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> • Santuit Pond Fish Ladder—NRCS <br /> An update was provided on the Santuit Pond Fish Ladder improvement project. The Natural Resources <br /> Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the Cape Cod Conservation District, is designing <br /> modifications to the existing fish ladder to improve fish passage. <br /> The current fish ladder does not effectively pass herring, resulting in large numbers of fish accumulating <br /> below the structure during migration. The proposed improvements are intended to address those deficiencies <br /> while maintaining the existing fish ladder. <br /> Survey work has been completed, and preparation of the final plans is nearing completion. Construction will <br /> be subject to the seasonal environmental restrictions contained in the existing permit and, if all approvals <br /> proceed as anticipated, installation is expected to occur during the winter season. <br /> The Commission was also advised that this project, along with several other large municipal restoration <br /> projects, is expected to return for permitting later this summer and fall. <br /> • Guided Nature Tours—July Schedule <br /> The Commission acknowledged receipt of the July schedule for the guided nature tours.No additional discussion or <br /> action was taken. <br /> Communication/Correspondence: (Public Comment solicited for each update) <br /> None discussed. <br /> Additional Topics: <br /> (Any topics not on the approved agenda must be voted on and placed on the next hearing or quarterly agenda). <br /> The Chair announced the resignation of Associate Member Neal Larsson from the Conservation Commission due <br /> to family and work commitments. The resignation letter has been forwarded to the Select Board. <br /> The Chair also announced that Christine Furlich has expressed interest in serving on the Commission and plans to <br /> attend the July 23 meeting as an observer. Staff reviewed the Select Board's appointment process, explaining that <br /> Commissioners will complete interview evaluation forms following the meeting, which, together with the <br /> applicant's letter of interest and background information,will be forwarded to the Select Board for consideration. <br /> Commissioners briefly discussed whether the vacancy should be filled by an Associate Member or a full member. <br /> Staff noted that no formal request had yet been made and indicated that a full-member appointment would be <br /> recommended, while acknowledging that the appointment decision rests with the Select Board. <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br /> 10 <br />