05/17/1990 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation gyration comms i n May 17, Igo Page 4. 8:40 i h a rd Halpern returned.. After discussion of testing, Mr. Zeppenfeld advised it is expensive and they would lie to take care of the pumping immediately, He asked the Commission what their feeling would be for the important times to test the water. . York stated after a fertilizer application. Ms Behrman advised fertilizer, rainstorm, and then test. It was noted the fertilizer was applied on August 2 and samples were taken on September1 . Mrs. Simmons suggested a sampling be done before the commission males a ruling. It was noted the net application is scheduled for Enid-lune. a Mr. Coffey stated he did not feel he could make a judgement with the data provided. He would like ars analysis of what is going out,' after an event. The habitat issue he would defer to experts. Because of the longstanding practice, he would not be averse to continued pumping in the interim. Mr. ' eppenfeld agreed to provide the figures re irrigation. There was discussion of the location to where the water was being pumped and Mr. 7eppenfeld stated it is not being pumped to the sound. r. York asked for one more data point within 30 days of fertilization. Concerningcosts, Mr. 7eppenfe 1 d stated he would ask Mr. Burden. If the Commission would allow them to pump into the sound .in the interim, it would help solve the ex- isting problem of water on the course. Mr. Coffey suggested not enforcing action against pumping for 60 days which would be the end of the rainy season; they could collect data and return late summer. Mr, Sherman stated the town should do the sampling. Mr. York agreed to assist with the sampling. A schedule of applications to be provided. Mr. Sherman stated if a fire hose is to be used for pumping, 'it should be placed 20 feet off shore. Mr. Zeppenfeld asked if the rip-rap with the pipe, proposed for erosion, was acceptable. Ms Behrman questioned the velocity and stated more detail information is needed on t-he size of the stones, configuration, and a narrative from Aubrey or someone. She requested a certification that this will work. Mrs. Simmons asked if it is possible they would cover it up during beach nourish- ment. Mr. Halpern asked how many gallons are discharged between on and off. He was told the drainage talcs are in the package. CONTINUED TO AUGUST g, 1990 - 7:30 It was suggested CZM should look at the project, Mr. Sherman to contact thea. He questioned whether theco remission was violating the performance standards