10/25/1995 COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Minutes

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heard about its closing. This issue will be deleted unless an issue arises. The status on the ramp on old beach is that there are plans to restore the platform over the dune, and Mr. Sherman stated there was a filing for a walkway. Regarding the town takeover issue, the question was raised whether CRM should become involved. Mr. Ellis stated this should be left to the South Cape Beach Committee to handle. The issue of the Will 's Work Road exchange for 10 acres would be appropriate for CRM to become involved. Mr. Fudala would like to resolve the 10-acre issue for the Local Comprehensive Pian. Mr. Hanks will include this issue for the next agenda. Storm Runoff Mitigation: Mr. Ellis distributed material re: the availability of grants through the new Coastal Pollutant Remediation Program (CPR) . The deadline for application is December 1, 1995. These funds could be used to apply for a town dock on Seconsett Island to house a pump-out boat. Mr. York inquired about the receipt of the $16, 000 grant that was awarded for construction of catch basins; he may apply for the funds if nothing happens. The Sub Committee comprised of Tom Fudala, Rick York, Grey Taylor, Jim Hanks and Steve Ball will meet to apply for the CPR grant, Greg Taylor was nominated by Mr. York to chair this Sub Committee, and seconded by Mr. Ball. Mashpee River Cleanup: A Sub Committee was formed and members will include Jim Hanks (Chair) , Bob Sherman (Vice Chair) , Rick York, Perry Ellis , Tom Fudala, and the Board of Health agent Elias McQuaid. Mr. Hanks discussed a Draft Plan to Resolve the Pollution Problems in the Mashpee River, noting that the bacterial contamination problem be resolved first so that shellfishing and swimming can resume. The nutrient problem that increases algae is more long term and involves Waquoit as well. The latter requires data to identify the sources, action plans, and funding. Mr. York has formed a water quality task force. Mr. Hanks will distribute the plan which includes tutorial information on hydrology etc. by next week for review at the next CRM meeting. Mr. Ellis asked Mr. Fudala about the funds the Planning Board has accessed for the Windchime Development and if they can be used for a testing program. Mr. Fudala stated that the funds are designated for water quality study and are pretty broad. Mr. York made a motion that CRM approach the Planning Board requesting $10,000 be used on sediment analyses and fecal coliform monitoring supplies. Mr. Sherman seconded. Majority in favor. (Mr. Fudala abstained due to lack of information. ) Mr. Hanks noted the need for frequent testing and after rain storms; there should be weekly sampling as opposed to the annual one done by the State. Mr. Hanks suggested tabling the 10 issues raised in Ed Baker 's Memo of August 1, 1995 re: Mashpee River pollution. -2-