4/7/1994 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation Commission April 7. 1994 Page il. i Mr. Ball asked what was required for maintenance? It is very close to zero. Technicians open the ,top and if it smells bad; they know there is' a problem with the Bio Mass. Three times a year they look and sniff to make sure every thin is all right � the fo r th tirnc the shut`do-an thy-whole %s •steamPull the pumps, check connections, timing and control box. DFP requires quarterly testing for the first year, Mr. Ball asked if the Conservation Commission or Board of Health can add conditions` Mr. Roland stated they supply a black box; they are -totally at the disposal of DFP, Board of Health and any other governing body. Mr. Sherman asked the added cost for this system? If repairing a system, it would be $4600. for the unit delivered. If doing a repair job $5000. and $300 per year for them to maintain. Mr. Sherman asked, assuming a new installation, how much would this add beyond the conventional Title v cost? This would add $6500. Ms Lamik asked if they handle the permitting process? The engineer would make application, they would help. The process would take from ten days to two weeks. If there is any failure, DEP mint be notified within 24 hours Mr. Ball asked if this system is installed and electricity is lost, does it go back to a Title v system? It goes back into a double Title v system; it will still operate because it is gty' fed, unless there is a rounded pump-up system. There are two holding tanks before going out into the field and treatment would o on for 72 hours. Ms Lannik stated Mashpee has at lot of sinner residents, how would the alarm system work's They. &n't irntall into surer residences, It takes 4 to 6 weeks to start the Bio Mass. They will drain this system and put in pure water and then when they return, they will turn it on for them and the Bio Mass will have to restart. It is not a summer camp type of system. Mr. T esrosiers asked the replacement life cycle's It is 30 years because that is as long as they have gone but are still going. The electrical cost is about the same as a household refrigerator. The engineering costs for permitting is $400 for DFP submission. Engineering design costs are about the same as Title V. The Chairman thanked Mr, Roland and Mr. Gr t ke for coming in' . SOUMPORT: The Agent advised there is more erosion into the wetland. He will check with Town Planner for the status of the property. P SiTi IDU: There is a problem with conditioning the position on docks per Town Counsel. They are attempting to find a solution for the Commission. � 173: rem anon %s-.me de , -refit i x �-a--f-i it g -dor- a � actIori-t � TY Conservation land, Forms to be rade up. To be discussed next agenda. OWaterways COMMIssion advised they are not dome; they have gone to the State for approval. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Discussion to be continued next meeting. EOM. COMM.: Jack Fitzsimmons and Gertrude Ferriday serve on this committee which has begun to meet. The Agent will check with the Executive Secretary for thein schedule. TIENT L ADIW: A study will be done this summer for Poppones et Bay. The Cape Cod COMission will do•a one-half hour program for the Commissioners. # The Agent