2/3/2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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4 Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes February 3, 2015 SEWER: Feasibili Stud - $180,000 Professional Services- Tom Fudala, Chair of the Sewer Commission discussed Phase I project needs relative to the implementation of the Sewer Phasing Plan. In the first phase a feasibility study is considered at a projected cost of $180,000. In addition, the sum of $500,000 is anticipated to fund professional services associated to design and construction. Mr. Fudala indicated that based upon the final draft Watershed Management Plan, the fee for professional services; $500,000 will shift forward one-year to FY2017. Although shellfish aquaculture is a lead component of the Plan, it was explained the Shellfish Propagation project, a soft solution in the restoration process is currently not included in the feasibility study. Regarding estimated nitrogen removal by shellfish, it was noted the Shellfish Constable has not submitted his formal review to MEPA to date. In the process, it is anticipated that UMass Dartmouth will conduct additional modeling on nitrogen removal rates and water quality. Mr. Fudala indicated the projected shellfish excess nitrogen removal rates are also dependent upon environmental factors such as disease, habitat destruction and global warming which could possibly impede the balance of achieving TMDL compliance with shellfish aquaculture. Components of the recommended Plan include review of potential wastewater treatment sites at New Seabury, Willowbend, the site adjacent to the Transfer Station (hydra-geo analysis and archeological review is complete) and the use of the Joint Base Cape Cod location. It was noted the Base at present does not have a lot of excess capacity. Additional existing sites include several area condominiums, Mashpee Commons, the schools and neighboring communities. Most treatment facilities have been designed to allow for excess capacity. At this time, it was noted the Town is not employing the services of Lombardo Associates, an environmental engineering firm. In discussion, the study may be deemed premature as the establishment of a Mashpee Water and Sewer District will be determined at the May 2015 Town Meeting. In addition to the MEPA review, the process requires a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) review by the Cape Cod Commission.