2/10/2011 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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recommended to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Baker indicated that he eliminated wording that could negatively impact older neighborhoods which have limited space for improvements. Selectman Cahalane indicated that he will share the document with DPW Director Catherine Laurent for feedback. Selectman Cahalane stated that the policy would not be ready in time for the May Warrant but that it could be considered for October or adopted as a Town Policy. Selectman Cahalane noted that he has not yet been in receipt of the runoff report for the areas surrounding Santuit Pond. CORRESPONDENCE Committee members discussed the status of recycling in Mashpee and Selectman Cahalane noted that it should have improved with the establishment of single stream recycling. Mr. Baker suggested that people seem to be recycling but they may not be recycling everything that can be recycled. It was suggested that a camera could be used to monitor usage of recycling for informational purposes. Ms. Kane indicated that people, who do not wish to recycle, will not recycle. Mr. Baker stated that in 2002 the recycling rate was 12%-13% and more recently has risen to 16%. Selectman Cahalane recommended a fine for anyone who does not recycle newspapers since they add weight to the waste stream. Mr. Baker recommended consideration of pay-as-you-throw as an answer to the problem. Selectman Cahalane supported the idea of pay-as-you-throw provided the savings are directed toward something specific within the Town. Committee members discussed the fee structure of waste removal and pay-as-you-throw. The official meeting opened at 7:45 p.m.,with a quorum, upon the arrival of George Petersen. Previously discussed informal topics were summarized for Mr. Petersen. It was noted that Mr. York may pursue Community Preservation funds for the $75,000 needed for his proposed shellfish program. Mr. Petersen stated that State grant money for coastal cleanup has been recently advertised. Mr. Petersen will forward the information to Mr. York. MASHPEE BLUE BOOK Ms. Kane stated her preference that a deadline be set to accept any final changes to the draft. Mr. Baker suggested that the deadline be set for a few days prior to the next meeting. March 3 was identified as the deadline for Ms. Kane to receive changes for the Blue Book. Selectman Cahalane will notify the Town Manager. No target date has been identified for the mailing, but July has been discussed previously. Ms. Kane provided to Selectman Cahalane the Orleans fact sheet which identifies the necessary specifications for Blue Book's paper requirements. Selectman Cahalane indicated that the printer would provide a proof of the book for the next meeting. Committee members discussed the address block that will require a permit number. It was noted that Town Hall would likely be listed as the return address and that the book may be addressed to Postal Patron. Selectman Cahalane suggested that the printer may be able to mail the books. Mr. Baker stated that Orleans used a carrier sorted process at .10 per copy. OLD BUSINESS Action Items Zero Phosphorus Lawn Fertilizer Bylaw Update The Bylaw has been recommended to the Board of Selectmen to be incorporated into the Warrant. Selectman Cahalane noted that 80%of survey respondents supported incorporating a phosphorus bylaw. Selectman Cahalane reported that Mashpee Boards expressed concern that the bylaw could not be enforced but Committee members agreed that the bylaw could be successful and promoted in an educational manner. Mr. Petersen recommended postings at Town Hall and Selectman Cahalane noted the requirement that signage be posted at retail locations. Mr. Petersen emphasized that posting the bylaw would not require enforcement and would be a voluntary initiative. 2