3/10/2011 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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parts as well as tune ups two times per year. Mr. Kabat added that there was also no additional cost to upgrade the units. Mr. York stated that the Friends' research could be forwarded to Mr. Petersen. Mr. Petersen reiterated his concern that the quote may not be inclusive but Mr. Waxman confirmed that all costs were covered. Mr. Petersen suggested that the public may have a number of questions about the costs. Mr. York recommended making a motion to approve the project. There was discussion about the April 1 deadline and when the EOC would vote to support the project. Members planned to wait until the next meeting to submit a letter of recommendation to the CPC. Ms. Waygan confirmed that discussion about the applications would begin in May. Chairman Cahalane stated that the EOC had already voted to support the concept of using the solar powered circulators and Ms. Waygan recommended submitting the minutes that would reflect the EOC's support. Mr. York suggested that the EOC vote to endorse the application after it was submitted to the CPC. Mr. Baker reiterated that the EOC voted to recommend to the Board of Selectmen the use of solar powered circulators, which was accepted by the BOS. It was determined that a vote would be considered at the next meeting and that Mr. York will forward additional information to Mr. Petersen. Chairman Cahalane referenced run off issues and the Zero Phosphorus Bylaw Article on the Town Meeting Warrant and asked for support at Town Meeting from the Friends of Santuit Pond. Chairman Cahalane stated the need to address stormwater runoff as recommended in the AECOM report. Mr. Waxman stated that fertilizer is a major source of phosphorus now that it has been eliminated from detergents. Mr. Waxman stated that many communities have been successful using fertilizer without phosphorus and suggested that many people would support the effort without the need for enforcement. Mr. Petersen recommended that, if the Town pays for any aspect of the solar circulators, a proposal and quote from the company directed to the Town will be required. Mr. Petersen suggested that Town Counsel would need to also review the limits of liability. Mr. Petersen inquired whether the residents were polled to determine their willingness to pay a betterment assessment; a betterment that had no specific fixed value or end date. Mr. Waxman noted that the Friends planned to conduct a random sampling of residents in June about their use of the pond. Mr. Petersen suggested that the betterment assessment proposed in the CPA application could negatively impact residents and that an end date would be necessary in order to pay off the betterment. Mr. Kabat stated that the betterment was an idea to assist with funding and Mr. Baker agreed that a betterment assessment would not work. W. Waxman stated that their intent was for it to be an ongoing maintenance fee. Mr. York inquired whether changes could be made to the application and Ms. Waygan recommended that the application be amended. Identify EOC Priorities for the Next Sias Months Committee members discussed their priorities over the next six months. Chairman Cahalane stated that the action items should be maintained.. Chairman Cahalane suggested that an action plan be developed to publicize the Blue Book prior to it being released and an action plan for when the book is released to encourage individuals to read the book. Chairman Cahalane also suggested supporting the establishment of town road management and stated that he forwarded Mr. Baker's document to the Town Manager to provide to DPW Director Catherine Laurent. Chairman Cahalane recommended inviting Ms. Laurent to a future meeting to discuss Mr. Baker's recommendations. Mr. York referenced his shellfish project in Waquoit Bay that would improve water quality. Mr. Petersen inquired about identifying a source to fund the project. List of Priorities for Discussion at Future Meetings: 3