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Some of the answers could be supplied by Steve Hurley from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. <br />The Agent said there should be grant money available especially when we bring in other partners <br />such as US Fisheries and Wildlife, State Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, the Wampanoag Tribe, <br />Natural Resources Conservation Services. As far as the Air Force funds are concerned, we submit <br />the bills to them for payment. They will retain the funds but the funds are set aside for this project. <br />The Agent will check to make sure the funds are carried over each fiscal year. <br /> <br />Request for release of funds: Osprey platform nest repair (Hamblin Pond Islands-deeded <br />Conservation lands- $250.00 for materials) <br /> <br />The Agent reported on an Osprey platform that is leaning over at Hamblin Pond. He checked it out <br />and it is leaning with an osprey sitting on it. He contacted Waquoit Bay Research Reserve who has <br />experience doing such repairs. He contacted Nancy Church, an employee, to see if they could help <br />and she said they will check it out. They ask for donations for the materials which is about $250. <br /> <br />Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to release $250 from the Land and Maintenance Account, seconded <br />by Mr. Anderson. Vote unanimous <br /> <br />Discussion: Chapter 172 Regulation 30 (Nutrient Loading) - handout highlighting issues with the <br />current wording. <br /> <br />The Agent referred to Chapter 172 Regulation 30 Nutrient Loading which is a regulation that deals <br />with prevention of water pollution and waterbodies from Nitrogen loading – a very comprehensive <br />regulation. It also includes septic systems and any alterations on a lot. It has a standard of 5 parts per <br />million. The Agent said there is a calculation sheet that goes along with this which requires <br />groundwater modeling and he will forward it to the Commissioners. Mr. Gurnee said UMass did a <br />study of all the estuaries to try to find out what was an appropriate adequately low concentration of <br />nitrogen in the estuaries and that was .35 parts per million. There are other regulations that address <br />the nitrogen issue, i.e. lawn standards, runoff capture, mitigation standards. The Agent noted to try <br />and place this type of burden on an applicant is not feasible. This is placing an extreme burden <br />on an applicant. It seems as if this regulation is redundant and overly excessive of what the expectations <br />are. The Agent said he has asked Glen Harrington, Health Agent, to comment. It was decided to <br />further investigate and become more familiar with the bylaw and perhaps revise the bylaw. He will <br />research other towns and reach out to other agents to obtain more information. <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br />(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be <br />discussed). <br />Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Anderson. Vote unanimous 5-0. 7:52 <br />pm. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Judith Daigneault, Recording Secretary <br /> <br /> <br />7