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5 <br />Environmental Oversight Committee <br />Minutes <br />October 14, 2015 <br />Mash ee Com rehensi a Wm wa er & Nitr en Mana ement Plan CWMP : U date n <br />ELmA Approval a nd.hnnlementation: (continued) <br />Although many of the Cape towns are in different planning pleases in term of watershed <br />compliance, this process will reveal their target, and allow up to five years in time for serious <br />implementation. If a town does not achieve what is imposed in their permit, legal action can be <br />warranted. <br />In Mashpee, Popponesset Bay will be the initial focus. Under the new regulations of the Clean <br />Water Act, this is the first issued watershed permit. The Town of Mashpee is expected to present <br />a united positon with the Towns of Barnstable and Sandwich in this approach. <br />Thereafter, Waquoit Bay will follow with joint management from the Towns of Falmouth and <br />Sandwich. <br />EajgM R storatiojn/Shellfish Pr ation — Update: <br />It was reported the oyster and quahog seeds funded through Barnstable County and the <br />Community Preservation Act are doing quite well. With the passing of Article 5 additional <br />quahog and oyster seed along with cultch will continue the initial phase of the implementation of <br />the shellfish component of the Comprehensive Wastewater and Nitrogen Management Plan. <br />AmeriCorps volunteers along with seasonal staffing have supported the propagation program, It <br />was noted there is additional funding from the first phase of the project to continue with staff <br />support. <br />Over 1, 100 oyster permits have been issued this year, an approximate increase of 300 permits <br />over last season. The oyster harvest begins on November 1st. <br />In moving forward, the scallop seeding program has also increased. Scallop season began on <br />October 1st. To date, the harvest has been productive. <br />Fertilizer Bylaw and M tate-wide Plant Nutrient Re ations: Dis ussion of <br />im lementatio a orcement promotion & educa io_A of residents and professiggat com anies <br />including notice to CCLA: <br />To further promote and educate professional landscape, a notice of the Mashpee Nitrogen <br />Control Bylaw (enclosed) was presented to the EOC members for distribution to the Cape Cod <br />Landscape Association (CCLA) and its members. <br />Motion made by Mr. Gottlieb to distribute the Town of Mashpee Nitrogen Control Bylaw <br />to the Cape Cod Landscape Association as referenced. <br />Motion seconded by Mr. York. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Mr. Talbot, yes Mr. "York, yes Mr. Gottlieb, yes <br />Mr. McKay, yes Mr. Cummings, yes Opposed, none <br />