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i <br /> January 1998 <br /> Page 5. <br /> needed. He suggested to make the point known, very strongly, to the IRP we <br /> view the problem as very critical. It will take the time to get the bog back and <br /> once it does come back, it appears that ah the tests have to be clean. We need <br /> to begin now a serious engineering analysis m order to determine what can be <br /> done both in the short terra and longer term. He hoped it is not a problem <br /> that gets put off until next summer. <br /> Mr. Johansen stated it will start to go fallow and Brian needs to know what <br /> type of maintenance is going to be done. <br /> Mr. Fitzsimmons asked what are the alternatives; Mr. Handy stated he will <br /> have to start come March. He asked how do you go with the compensation, if <br /> here is no crop grown. If compensation is available, what kind of stand will <br /> be taken. It may be necessary to go through the process as if a crop is being <br /> grown to sell. If the crop is destroyed before it becomes a crop, what would <br /> they compensate? He suggested getting together with Falmouth so that the <br /> same issues are not rehashed. <br /> Mr. Sharpe asked, if nothing is received from the Federal Government and it <br /> comes time to start weeding and putting the crews in here, would Mr. Handy <br /> go ahead as though he planned to pick? <br /> Mr. Fitzsimmons stated that decision can be deferred.until March. Nk. Hand <br /> stated there should be some basic maintenance performed, no matter what. <br /> Mr. Fit im' mons asked if flooding is another option? 11r. Handy stated as far <br /> as destroying the crop it i , but it should not be kept flooded. <br /> Rep. La it stated he carne to Viten and learn. He represents both Falmouth <br /> and Mashpee and is concerned about the contamination and impacts, but also <br /> the compensation and responsibihty of compensation to the communities that <br /> will potentially lose a lot of revenue in the next several. years. When they <br /> went to Washington, he was impressed with the tenacity of the delegation on <br /> the military to ensure that they find a vehicle to make that $800,000 <br /> available. He talked to Senator Kennedy earlier this geek and will be <br /> speaking with Congressman Delahunt tomorrow just to remain vigilant on <br /> this whole issue. He wants to provide his services to facilitate dialogue or <br /> whatever because it is a concern to both communities. He commended <br /> everyone for their work and attention. <br /> Mr. Sherman stated the hog operation should be kept going and the money <br /> utilized well and maintain the cash flow. All of the mitigation steps are going <br />