4/16/2009 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Environmental oversight Committee Minutes April 16, 2009 OLDBUSINESS: Santuit Pond/Lantern Lane—Storm r ter Run-off: ; i Photographs ofLantern Lane depicting stormwater run-off into Santuit Pond were disseminated to the EOC Committee for review and discussion. Additional storm drains are being installed on Timberlane Drive, an intersecting roadway. It was noted that Best Management Practices (BMP's)dnot appear to be incorporated into the drainage activity. The Committee suggested the DPW Director be consulted regarding the use and placement of steel wool into the area leach basins to assist i capturing the phosphorus before it eaters the pond. main source of phosphorus p derives from roadway sand. The use of iron filing fencing was also given consideration. A volunteer group of residents,the Friends ofSantuit.fond has recently formed to support the Santuit Pond remediation. Their website address is tt : sites. oogle.com/site/friendsofsantuitpond. Mashpee Blue Book: The Orleans Blue Pages, the Island Blue Pages and the Pugent Sound book were reviewed by the EOC Committee to form. Recognizing the value of the environment and education thereof,the Environmental oversight Corrnittee has taken the initiative to develop a booklet similar to the referenced documents,but site specific to the Town rt of Mashpee. At the last meeting, Committee members were requested to provide input into the development of a Table of Contents for the Mashpee Blue Book The EOC conducted a detailed review of potential topics for the Table of Contents. Additional topics under consideration include the Land Stewardship Program, Energy Conservation& Savings,the importance of Aquaculture, water Pacts, and the history and lifecycle of Shellfish that would include Mashpee's propagation program to harvesting. other topics include; Conservation, Hazardous waste, Recycling and incorporating a Buy Local chapter.