8/13/2009 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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recommended avoiding extensive use of technical terms, staying within the current 56 page framework and providing contact information, such as websites, for anyone interested in more details. The Cham'also added the importance of making the publication available online as soon as possible as the first avenue of distribution,and possibly while still in the editing process. A final decision has not yet been received concerning the request for a$30,000 grant from the Textron Funds to assist with to costs of the book. In September,Ms. Kane plans to schedule a meeting with 14arwich Technical School to learn more about specific details such as the necessary format of the document and the cost of producing the book. IVs. Kane noted that the cost to produce the Orleans boob was$2.00 each, and does not include the cost of mailing the book. Ms. Kane also emphasized the u* nportance of making the guide available to every household in town. Ms. Kane expressed interest in moving forward with the project, and is seeking input from Environmental Coalition volunteers and others. Ms. waygan inquired about using Ms. Kane's earlier primers and she responded she would.like to incorporate some of the information. Ibis. Kane suggested that any tale could.be used for the Mashpee Blue Book and that the Cottee should consider seeking feedback from the Chamber of Commerce or from the schools. The Chair will contact 'ed Theis who volunteered to speak with Chamber members about the possibility of naming the book. The Chair expressed some concern about lag fime if the Chamber naimes the book too far in advance of the final product. It was suggested that the cover photo depict an linage of the Mashpee River or student artwork. The Chair announced that the School Committee has not yet made any appointments but that more information would be available within the next two weeks. Ralph Marcelli had been a strong supporter of encouraging the schools' 'involvement in the Blue Book and the Chair noted that could include the high school environment group,students completing their senior projects and younger artistic.students. Ms. Kane anticipates working first on Chapters l., 7, 8 and 9 and the Shellfish Chapter since they ill require the most work. 1s. Kane plans to work chapter by chapter, sharing each chapter electronically to solicit feedback. The Committee discussed a timeline for the electronic version and agreed that in consideration of the school and Town Meeting calendar,October 2010 may be a realistic timeframe. NEW BUSINESS 1s. waygan referenced the Town wide Storwater Management Plan from the Action Items and noted that the last tiro Planning Board meetings included discussion with Charles Rowley regarding incorporating low Impact development standards into Planning Board documents, such as the Sub-Division Regulations. Mr. Baker expressed concern about the lack of Road Specifications that apply to the update and repair of town roads or private roads taken over by the town. The Chair responded that Catherine Laurent and Mr. Rowley were working toward creating uniformity between Planning Board Specifications and Town Specifications for town and roads. Ir. Baker also expressed concern about the Best Management Practices for stormwater control,and the continued use of cisterns such as the Lantern Lane project. Ms. ane expressed fnztration regarding the time it has taken to come to an agreement about the Specifications. The Chi will follow up to cow that an agreement has been reached about the Town Specifications.