2/12/2009 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 i I Environmental Oversight Col umWee Minutes February 12,2009 NEW BUSINESS: Santuit Fond RFPUpdate: (cont9d) It was agreed that ENSR would be consulted regarding the proposed scope of activities and costs required for'field testing during the month of April. The Committee related concern with respect to the timing of attaining grant funding and/or Special Town Meeting appropriation for the project proposal. Grant awards are estimated to be announced in March 2009. If the procurement of funds from the May Special Town Meeting warrant are required,monies would be secured after the May 4, 2009 Special Town Meeting. The Committee agreed on the importance of obtaining groundwater sampling in one season, Requesting a reserve fimd transf r from the Finance Conumttee was also considered as a funding resource. The matter Will be further reviewed at the next meeting after consultation with ENSR. Ma hp a Blue Book: In response to the Selectmen's request for environmental projects to be considered for Textron funding,the BOC Committee recommended the development of a project entitled; the Mashpee Blue Book. The document in its infancy stage is envisioned for the preservation of i lashpee and to promote awareness of the environment. Components under consideration include subjects contained in the list of EOC action items such as environmental education, storin water management practices, recycling initiatives,the use of natural fertilizers and the friendly lawn program The concept was considered by the EOC after review of The Orleans Blue Pages—A Guide to Protecting Cape Cod Waters. The 58 page guide booklet contains topics such as grater conservation, landscaping with native plants, drought tolerant plants, and other resources. The guide booklet can be reviewed on thewebsite: w .orle nspondeoali on.or lue_waters earnpaig . At their last meeting,the Selectmen noted the document as proposed is Ma.shpee specific and considered incorporating additional information pertaining to the MMR in an effort to secure grant funding to aid in the distribution of the document to all Mashpee households. Upon discussion, the EOC agreed to customize the Mashpsee Blue Book to solely encompass the environmental scope of Town of llahpee and not the MMR.